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The Print
2 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Project Pushpak Chief Engineer briefs Mizoram Guv on ongoing projects
While acknowledging the significance of the various projects under Project Pushpak, Singh assured the chief engineer of his commitment to facilitating coordination with relevant Central and state government authorities to ensure swift approvals and funding for their timely implementation, the sources said. The chief engineer also presented proposals to the governor during the meeting. Aizawl, Jul 21 (PTI) The Chief Engineer of Project Pushpak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) GP Singh on Monday called on Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh and briefed him on critical key infrastructure projects to enhance border security and improve connectivity in the northeastern state, Raj Bhavan sources said. The discussion highlighted six key projects, including the urgent need to upgrade the Kawnpui-Durtlang-Aizawl (K-D-A) road and the necessity for securing funds from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the sources said. The two discussed the need for fast track disposal of Land Acquisition (LA) and Forest Clearance (FC) cases related to International Border (IMB) road works and fencing works under MHA to ensure timely progress, and proposal for the Kawlchaw-Serkawr-Tuipang road, emphasising the need for the state government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) promptly to commence this strategic work. They also discussed allocation of a package under the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) to the 71 RCC (GREF) unit in Lawngtlai to ensure effective supervision and completion of KMMTTP, highlighting its potential to boost development, and also proposal to assign certain packages of the Aizawl bypass project to Pushpak/BRO to facilitate its smooth and efficient completion, which is critical for decongesting traffic in the capital city, the sources said. PTI COR RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Project Pushpak Chief Engineer briefs Mizoram Guv on ongoing projects
Aizawl, Jul 21 (PTI) The Chief Engineer of Project Pushpak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) GP Singh on Monday called on Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh and briefed him on critical key infrastructure projects to enhance border security and improve connectivity in the northeastern state, Raj Bhavan sources said. The chief engineer also presented proposals to the governor during the meeting. While acknowledging the significance of the various projects under Project Pushpak, Singh assured the chief engineer of his commitment to facilitating coordination with relevant Central and state government authorities to ensure swift approvals and funding for their timely implementation, the sources said. The discussion highlighted six key projects, including the urgent need to upgrade the Kawnpui-Durtlang-Aizawl (K-D-A) road and the necessity for securing funds from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the sources said. The two discussed the need for fast track disposal of Land Acquisition (LA) and Forest Clearance (FC) cases related to International Border (IMB) road works and fencing works under MHA to ensure timely progress, and proposal for the Kawlchaw-Serkawr-Tuipang road, emphasising the need for the state government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) promptly to commence this strategic work. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
31-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Operation Shield: Security Drills In States Neighbouring Pakistan Today
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defense mock drills will be conducted on Saturday, under 'Operation Shield' across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan. The exercises are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Chandigarh, focussing on regions closest to the border and most susceptible to cross-border threats. Initially planned for May 29, the drills were rescheduled due to administrative reasons. A government press release issued on May 29 confirmed the new date and emphasised the importance of this exercise in bolstering readiness and closing critical gaps identified during a similar nationwide drill conducted earlier this month on May 7. 'Operation Shield' is designed to simulate hostile situations, including air raid sirens, blackout protocols, and various emergency response actions to evaluate the preparedness of civil authorities, emergency services, and local populations. The drills aim to replicate real-time scenarios that may arise from potential external threats, particularly in sensitive districts near the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB). According to official sources, complete blackouts will be enforced in identified vulnerable civilian areas across Punjab, except for essential services such as hospitals and emergency response units. Sirens will be sounded to alert residents, and mock response measures will be enacted to test how effectively communities and response agencies react under pressure. Government officials highlighted that the previous nationwide exercise revealed several operational deficiencies, prompting the need for follow-up drills focussed specifically on high-risk zones. This initiative underscores the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen civil defence mechanisms amid heightened regional security concerns. The drills are expected to significantly improve inter-agency coordination, public awareness, and the ability of local systems to respond swiftly and efficiently in the event of any hostile act or natural disaster affecting the border regions.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Destroying 118 enemy posts in three days proves BSF's professional excellence: HM Amit Shah
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday, saying that destroying 118 enemy posts in just three days proves the bravery, courage and professional excellence of the force. Addressing the BSF jawans in Poonch district, Amit Shah lauded the BSF for its resolute response to Pakistani aggression earlier this month and said that over 118 enemy posts were destroyed and damaged in retaliatory action along the Jammu frontier by the BSF. Amit Shah said the BSF guarding the International Border (IB) in J&K had dismantled the enemy's surveillance network, dealing a serious blow that would take them years to repair. The Union Home Minister, during his two-day visit, reviewed the security situation, Amarnath Yatra preparedness and interacted with victims of Pakistani shelling in Poonch district. 'When Pakistan responded to our anti-terror operations by attacking our borders and civilian areas, it was the BSF jawans of the Jammu Frontier who retaliated by destroying and damaging over 118 posts,' he said. He pointed out that the BSF dismantled the enemy's entire surveillance system piece by piece, a system that will take them four to five years to rebuild. 'BSF Director General told me that Pakistan has suffered the biggest blow to its communication systems and surveillance equipment, rendering them incapable of waging a full-fledged information-based war for quite some time,' the Home Minister said. Praising the BSF's readiness even during times of relative peace, Shah said their intelligence enabled precise pre-emptive action, which proves that even during peacetime, they kept a vigilant eye. 'Based on your accurate intelligence, a precise counter-strategy was prepared well in advance. When the opportunity arose, you implemented it with success. Such bravery only emerges when there is pride in the nation, a sense of patriotism in the heart, and a passion for supreme sacrifice. That is when such outcomes are possible,' said Shah. He added that the BSF continues to serve as India's first line of defence, operating across deserts, mountains, forests, and rugged terrains with unwavering dedication. 'Whenever there is any kind of attack on India's borders, organised or unorganised, covert or overt, the first to bear the brunt are our BSF jawans, but they never pause to consider where the boundary lies,' he said Reflecting on his travel to Poonch despite inclement weather, Shah said he was determined to meet the jawans personally. 'I came to Poonch to visit and share the grief of the damage done to gurudwaras, temples, mosques, and civilian populations. I was told the weather was not favourable. Still, I decided that I would go by road and return only after meeting the jawans posted at the border,' he said. The Home Minister said that God was gracious, the weather cleared up, and he had the opportunity to meet them. The Union Home Minister expressed gratitude to the BSF troopers on behalf of the government and the citizens of India. 'The cheer for BSF is as loud as for the Army, and that is a matter of great pride for all of us,' he said. The Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that the valour and sacrifices of BSF jawans have earned national admiration and stand as a symbol of India's enduring resolve towards security.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What led to Congress's Shashi Tharoor vs Udit Raj war of words? ‘This was unprecedented'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's statement on India's cross-border strikes in Panama has triggered sharp criticism from within his own party. Tharoor on Thursday issued a clarification, saying his statement was twisted by 'zealots'. In a post on 'X', Shashi Tharoor wrote, 'For those zealots fulminating about my supposed ignorance of Indian valour across the LoC in the past, I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for terrorist attacks and not about previous wars.' He added, 'My remarks were preceded by a reference to the several attacks that have taken place in recent years alone, during which previous Indian responses were both restrained and constrained by our responsible respect for the LoC and the IB (International Border).' The Congress MP stirred an intra-party conflict with his recent remarks about India's cross-border military operations against terror bases in Pakistan while addressing leaders and diplomats in Panama. Tharoor said, 'When, for the first time, India breached the Line of Control between India and Pakistan to conduct a surgical strike on a terror base, a launch pad – the Uri strike in September 2015 – that was already something we had not done before.' He emphasised that this was unprecedented, stating, 'Even during the Kargil War, we had not crossed the Line of Control.' The Congress party criticised him for the statement, with party member Udit Raj sarcastically suggesting that he should be appointed as the "super spokesperson of the BJP." Udit Raj fueled the controversy, accusing Shashi Tharoor of harming the party's image by downplaying Congress's role and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'fake surgical strikes.' "My dear Shashi Tharoor, Alas! I could prevail upon PM Modi to declare you as super spokesperson of BJP, even declaring (you) as foreign minister before landing in India. How could you denigrate the golden history of Congress by saying that before PM Modi, India never crossed LoC and International border." "In 1965 Indian Army entered Pakistan at multiple points, which completely surprised the Pakistanis in the Lahore sector. In 1971, India tore Pakistan in two pieces and during UPA government several surgical strikes were unleashed but drum beating was not done to encash (it) politically," he said. "How could you be so dishonest to the party which gave you so much," asked Raj. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh later reposted Raj's criticism on 'X'. When asked if Tharoor should be suspended from Congress, Raj said the decision lies with the party's working committee and leaders like Rahul Gandhi. 'If he makes incorrect statements and tries to erase Congress's history, then I am standing with Congress,' Raj added. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is currently leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation on an official visit to five countries, including the United States and Panama. However, Tharoor was not among the names formally recommended by the Congress party to the government for inclusion in the outreach delegations.
