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Sitharaman to take up matter of Sri Lankan fishery act with MEA
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday assured to take up the matter of Sri Lanka amending the fisheries act with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)."I will take this up with external affairs ministry and get back to you," she said while addressing the media here.Recent reports said that Sri Lanka was amending the fisheries act, which will impose a hefty fine on foreign boats that illegally or by mistake enter its waters.
Republic Day: 14 SSB officials awarded President's medal
Fourteen officials of the border guarding force Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were decorated with the President's police medals for meritorious and distinguished service on Republic Day. Those awarded included Assistant Director K M Cariappa, the senior most publicity officer of the force. The officer, who joined the SSB in 1989, was decorated with the distinguished medal for rendering exceptionalservices in the field of publicity and perception and border management. The officer, at present, is chronicling the history of the paramilitary force that is tasked to guard Indian borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The SSB is about 80,000 personnel strong and works under the command of the Union Home Ministry.
Five pistols, fake notes seized
Five pistols and fake Indian currency notes with a total face value of around Rs four lakh were today seized and two persons arrested in this connection. A police official said some bullets were also recovered from the duo here. The notes were mainly in the denomination of Rs 2000. The two were suspected to have secured the weapons and the fake currency from some other state, police said but did not elaborate.
69th Republic Day celebrated in West Bengal
The 69th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety across West Bengal amidst tight security today. A hovering military helicopter showered rose petals from over the venue of official programme here to greet the dignitaries including Governor K N Tripahi and other dignitaries. Extending his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion, Tripahi said everybody should resolve to secure the dreams of founding fathers of the nation. "We must renew our pledge for unity and national integrity of our nation on this very special occasion," he said after hoisting the Tricolour at Red Road in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. A host of her cabinet colleagues, senior officials of the state and three wings of the Indian Armed Forces were also present there. Tripathi also presided over an hour-long march past of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the police forces and civilians, including school students. The chief minister also greeted people on this ...
Huge cache of weapons seized in Pakistan
Pakistani security forces seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives in the northwest tribal region of Orakzai Agency on Friday.
Sikkim Governor pays homage to freedom fighters
Sikkim Governor N. Sriniwas Patil today unfurled the tricolor at Paljor stadium here on the occasion of the country's 69th Republic Day celebrations and paid homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for India's freedom. The Republic Day is an occasion when we remember and pay homage to the great sons and daughters of the country, the governor said. Patil also praised the armed forces, paramilitary and other security forces for providing constant security to the country and its people. "It is also a time to remember and greet the members of the armed forces, the paramilitary and the internal security forces, who provide constant security to the nation," he said. The governor highlighted the achievements of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)-led government in the state on this occasion. "Over the decades, Sikkim has made progress in multiple sectors. Democracy has been strengthened here and people have prospered economically," Patil said. Sikkim is one of the best ..
India gifts ambulances, educational materials to Nepal
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jan 26 (ANI): On the occasion of the 69th Republic Day, the Indian Mission in Nepal on Friday handed over 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals and non-profit charity organisations.The ceremony was held at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, which also witnessed the handing over of book grants to 41 educational institutions across Nepal.Students of various schools performed at the event and Nepal Army's band also performed during the hosting of the flag by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri.Like every year, this Republic Day celebration witnessed the felicitation of seven widows, four next of kins of deceased soldiers and one disabled soldier of Indian Armed forces with dues worth NPR. 4.14 Crore and blankets to each.On 15th August of 2017, the Indian Mission in Nepal gifted 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, organisations and non-profitable organisations as assistance to Nepali medical and education sectors.
Suspected suicide bomber detained in Srinagar
A woman was detained by the Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday on suspicious grounds of being a suicide bomber in Srinagar.The Jammu and Kashmir Police said they will verify the fact before coming to any conclusion.Speaking to media here, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Muneer Khan said, "We had received an input that there is a lady who has come to the valley and is a suicide bomber. Yesterday, we were able to apprehend the suspect and now we will be talking to her. We will be talking to our sister agencies and every other lead to know about the issue. After proper investigations, we will come to the conclusion".He added that militant outfits especially, Lashkar, Jaish and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) are trying to lure the youth to militancy."We are trying to educate the youth. My appeal to the youth who have gone to militancy is to please come back as there will be no apprehensions and surrender," Khan stated.
India celebrates 69th R-Day with 10 Asean guests (Roundup)
India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day with 10 leaders of Asean countries taking a close look at the country's military might and cultural diversity and getting a peep into achievements at the annual grand parade here.
Manipur CM invites insurgents for talks
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday invited insurgent groups in the state to come to the negotiating table for hammering out a "political solution".
Patriotic fervour marks 69th R-Day fests in Maharashtra
Maharashtra celebrated the 69th Republic Day with a dash of colour and lots of patriotic fervour with Governor C.V. Rao unfurling the tricolour at the main official function and taking the salute at a ceremonial parade held at the historic Shivaji Park here on Friday.
Bihar govt working for development of all sections: Governor
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik today hoisted the tricolour at Gandhi Maidan here on the occasion of 69th Republic Day celebrations and asserted that the state is working for the development of all sections of the society. The government will take measures to empower the youth and the marginalized sections of the society, he said after taking a salute at the march past by contingents of Bihar police and central armed forces. "The state government is holding meetings to assess the implementation of schemes under its saat nishchay (seven resolves) programme, which aims to provide basic amenities to even the remotest corners of Bihar," Malik said. Noting that the state was perennially buffeted by natural calamities like floods, he said that the Bihar government is determined to provide all possible relief measures to the affected people and has put in place a sound mechanism for this purpose. The ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Chief Minister ...
India's military, soft powers enthrall crowd at R-Day parade
Hundreds of men, women and children donning thick woollens braved the morning winter chill to watch Indias military prowess and diverse cultural heritage on display at the 69th Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
ICC delegation to visit Nepal for progress discussions
A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) will visit Nepal this weekend to progress discussions aimed at enabling the reinstatement of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in ICC.The objective of the visit, led by ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, is to agree on the final steps to getting Nepal's suspension lifted and reinstated into membership of the ICC.This involves, amongst other things, the adoption of an updated Constitution which all parties agree is needed to lay a solid foundation for the good governance of the sport in Nepal.Over the last twelve months, the ICC has worked closely with the Nepal Advisory Group (NAG) which comprises representatives of CAN, the Nepal Government and the broader cricket community, to draft a new constitution.This was one of a number of reinstatement conditions that the ICC set CAN in May 2016 that must be met before reinstatement is considered.A revised version of this constitution was adopted by CAN in August 2017 however this ...
69th R-Day celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm in Bengal
Amid tight security, the 69th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety across West Bengal today in the presence of the dignitaries and common people. The day began with Governor K N Tripathi hoisting the tricolor at Red Road here in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a host of cabinet ministers and senior officials of the state and three wings of the armed forces. A hovering military helicopter showered rose petals from over the venue to greet the dignitaries. Tripathi also presided over an hour-long march past of the armed forces, police forces and civilians, including school students. The CM greeted everyone on this occasion. Thousands of people had gathered at Red Road early in the day to witness the Republic Day parade. A major attraction of the procession was the tableaux that displayed army artillery guns, rocket launchers, spyder missiles. The bike stunts performed by the army personnel on this occasion were also cheered by the audience. The ...
Female suicide bomber arrested in Srinagar
An alleged female suicide bomber has been arrested here along with an accomplice, police said on Friday.
BSF-BGB exchange sweets on R-day
On the occasion of India's 69th Republic Day, sweets were exchanged between troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards, Bangladesh at the Fulbari border in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.It has been a long running tradition between the two forces to exchange sweets on the occasion.The tradition assumes significance as it shows goodwill between both the nations.
Republic Day functions pass off peacefully in J&K
Amid heightened security, the Republic Day celebrations on Friday passed off peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir's winter and summer capitals.
Woman tries to immolate self at R-day parade
The Mumbai Police on Friday detained a woman along with her two sons while trying to enter Republic Day parade venue at Shivaji Park.She was reportedly aggrieved over husband's custodial death and was planning to immolate herself.More details awaited.As the country is celebrating the 69th Republic Day, security forces have been deployed in numbers, to keep a check on the situations. Vehicles, in each and every police points, are being checked thoroughly. Vigilance at sensitive spots across the country has been increased to ensure safety and security.
Dacoits kill couple in UP
Armed dacoits on Friday killed a couple after robbing two houses in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad district, police said.