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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maoists kill civilian, surrendered cadre in Bijapur ahead of Amit Shah's visit
RAIPUR: Day ahead of UnionHome Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chhattisgarh, Maoists gave a grim reminder of the ongoing insurgency in Bastar region by killing two civilians on Saturday night in the Bijapur district. The victims included a former Maoist commander who had recently surrendered to police. Five armed Maoists entered Sendrambore and Ampur villages in Pamed region around 8 PM on June 21 and they targeted Veko Deva alias Sandeep, a former section commander of the Maoists' 2nd Company Platform Party Committee Member (PPCM) who had surrendered recently, and Sunnam Sammiah, a village committee member from Jaralli Revolutionary People's Committee (RPC). Both were allegedly killed by strangulation, on suspicion of being police informers. Initial reports suggest that the victims were strangled to death. The police have confirmed receiving information about the incident and dispatched teams for verification. Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav confirmed, 'We have received credible input. A team has been sent to the location to confirm the details.' The killings took place in a sensitive area close to Telangana border, just 10 km from the Pamed police station and about seven km from Dharmavaram security camp, which came under attack last year by the Maoists' Battalion 1 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo That ambush left 12 security personnel injured and involved heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades. The NIA has recently filed a chargesheet in that case. This latest act of violence is part of a disturbing trend in Bijapur, one of Chhattisgarh's worst Maoist-affected districts. So far in 2025, Maoist violence has claimed the lives of 22 civilians, with 71 killed in 2024 alone. This killing spree coming just days after three other civilians were slain in the same district is seen as a desperate attempt by the Maoists to assert presence amid their declining influence.
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Modi calls Fadnavis from Cyprus; expresses grief over bridge collapse incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home minister Amit Shah called chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to express grief over the loss in the bridge collapse incident on Indrayani river in Pune district. After reaching Cyprus during his official visit abroad, Modi called Fadnavis and inquired about the bridge collapse incident in Pune district and expressed deep grief over the incident. He assured the State Government of all required assistance in this relief operation, said Fadnavis in a post on X. Union Home minister Shah also expressed that he was deeply saddened by the tragic incident of the bridge collapse. 'Spoke with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the present situation on the ground. NDRF teams posted nearby quickly rushed to the site, joined the rescue operation, and saved several lives with remarkable promptness. Heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,' he said. Fadnavis too expressed his condolences,'My deepest condolences to their families. We share their grief in this difficult time. We stand with the bereaved families,' he said while announcing Rs five lakh financial assistance to kin of the deceased. 'I am in constant contact with the Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Police Commissioner, and Tehsildar,' he said, adding that some people were swept away and a search operation is underway to find them. NDRF teams are already deployed on-site, and all concerned agencies have been directed to remain on high alert. 'Rescue operations are being done with full speed & efforts,' Fadnavis added. The state government will also bear the cost for the medical treatment of the injured, he said.
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Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
LIVE updates: Farmers ready to provide 36,000 acres under land pooling for Amaravati, says minister
Live News Today: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced that farmers have volunteered 36,000 acres of land for the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati's greenfield capital project. This land will be used for developing an international airport, smart industries, and a sports city. The minister stated that the TDP-led NDA government requires 5,000 acres to construct an airport comparable to Hyderabad's Shamshabad Airport, and 2,500 acres each for smart industries and an international sports city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu revealed that his administration has collaborated with Isro to utilise space technology for real-time, citizen-focused governance. On Monday, he highlighted the state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) signing a five-year agreement with Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) to improve the AWARE platform using satellite imagery and scientific data. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has abandoned its plan to acquire robotic lifebuoys made in Turkey, officials confirmed, following public disapproval of Turkey's support for Pakistan. These remotely operated rescue devices, intended to assist lifeguards in saving drowning victims, were planned for deployment at six beaches: Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the procurement of Turkish-made robotic lifebuoys has been cancelled. Each device featured dual water jets, a 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery, and could carry up to 200 kg. They were capable of travelling 800 metres into the sea at speeds up to 18 km/h and could operate for around an hour. Union Home secretary Govind Mohan called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed with him border fencing, relief measures for internally displaced persons and the overall law and order situation in the state. The meeting between the Union Home secretary and the Manipur governor took place on Monday in which Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Manipur chief secretary, Security Advisor to Manipur government and senior officials were present. 12:58 PM UP govt to provide 20 per cent reservation to Agniveers in police department, says UP minister The three-year age relaxation will be given to Agniveers joining police department; proposal cleared by cabinet. 12:06 PM PM dials Himanta to enquire about Assam floods; assures all help Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the flood situation in Assam from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assuring full support from the Central government. Talking to PM Modi over the phone, Sarma informed him how continuous rainfall in Assam and adjoining states has led to flooding and impacted the people. "A short while ago, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji called me to enquire about the current flood situation in A 11:38 AM Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as new Assam Congress chief Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday assumed charge as the Assam Congress president and he is all set to lead the party in next year's assembly was handed over the reins by outgoing president Bhupen Kumar Borah, who had helmed the state's main opposition party for over three years, at the state Congress headquarters. 10:57 AM U'khand govt starts 'Super 100' program to give free coaching to medical, engineering aspirants The Uttarakhand government on Monday started the 'Super 100' programme to provide free coaching to 100 meritorious students for the preparation of medical and engineering entrance examination. School Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat started the programme for Class 12 science students studying in government schools under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan'. 10:56 AM Schools in Aizawl to remain shut due to heavy rain Schools in Aizawl remained closed for the fourth day on Tuesday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mud-flows and rock falls in different parts of the state. A notification issued by Aizawl deputy commissioner and district disaster management authority chairman Lalhriatpuia said that all schools within Aizawl district are advised to suspend attendance of school students to ensure safety and well-being of the students on June 3. 10:33 AM Expect India-US trade deal in not-too-distant future: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has said one should expect a trade deal between India and the US in the "not-too-distant future" as the two countries have found a place that works for them. 'So the idea is when they put the right person and India put the right person on the other side of the table, and we've managed, I think, to be in a very, very good place," Lutnick said in his keynote address at the eighth edition of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit here Monday.
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Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Union Home secy, Manipur Guv discuss border fencing, law & order situation
Union Home secretary Govind Mohan called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed with him border fencing, relief measures for internally displaced persons and the overall law and order situation in the state, an official statement said. The meeting between the Union Home secretary and the Manipur governor took place on Monday in which Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Manipur chief secretary, Security Advisor to Manipur government and senior officials were present, it said. "The meetings focused on key issues concerning the state including relief and rehabilitation efforts for internally displaced persons (IDPs), border fencing and the overall law and order situation" it said. During the meeting, the ongoing relief measures for IDPs in both the hills and the valley were reviewed and a detailed assessment was made of the current facilities being provided to displaced persons, the status of rehabilitation efforts, and the long-term plan for their permanent resettlement, it said. The meeting also deliberated on the progress of the border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar Border, and the law and order situation in the state. Earlier on Monday, the Central team led by Union Home secretary and Intelligence Bureau Director interacted with internally displaced persons at two relief camps in Churachandpur and oversaw the conditions of the two camps. The team visited the relief centre at Dorcas Veng where the Union Home secretary inaugurated a creche facility for children and a women's tailoring programme. The team also visited a relief camp at Sadhbhavna Mandap at Tuibong where Govind Mohan inaugurated a creche-cum-children's library, to further strengthen child-focused support at the camp. At both the camps, the officials interacted with the IDPs, reviewed the available infrastructure, inspected relief materials and facilities, assessed the overall condition of the camps and listened to the concerns and suggestions of the caretakers of the IDPs and assured them of continued government support, the statement said. Fifteen students who passed the HSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations 2025 from the two camps including 5 from Dorcas Veng and 10 from Sadbhavna Mandap, Tuibong were felicitated and certificates of appreciation were given by the Union Home secretary. The team was accompanied by Manipur Chief Secretary PK Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur Dharun Kumar S and other officials.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Union Home secretary discusses border fencing, law & order situation with Manipur Governor
Imphal, Union Home secretary Govind Mohan called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed with him border fencing, relief measures for internally displaced persons and the overall law and order situation in the state, an official statement said. The meeting between the Union Home secretary and the Manipur governor took place on Monday in which Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Manipur chief secretary, Security Advisor to Manipur government and senior officials were present, it said. "The meetings focused on key issues concerning the state including relief and rehabilitation efforts for internally displaced persons , border fencing and the overall law and order situation" it said. During the meeting, the ongoing relief measures for IDPs in both the hills and the valley were reviewed and a detailed assessment was made of the current facilities being provided to displaced persons, the status of rehabilitation efforts, and the long-term plan for their permanent resettlement, it said. The meeting also deliberated on the progress of the border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar Border, and the law and order situation in the state. Earlier on Monday, the Central team led by Union Home secretary and Intelligence Bureau Director interacted with internally displaced persons at two relief camps in Churachandpur and oversaw the conditions of the two camps. The team visited the relief centre at Dorcas Veng where the Union Home secretary inaugurated a creche facility for children and a women's tailoring programme. The team also visited a relief camp at Sadhbhavna Mandap at Tuibong where Govind Mohan inaugurated a creche-cum-children's library, to further strengthen child-focused support at the camp. At both the camps, the officials interacted with the IDPs, reviewed the available infrastructure, inspected relief materials and facilities, assessed the overall condition of the camps and listened to the concerns and suggestions of the caretakers of the IDPs and assured them of continued government support, the statement said. Fifteen students who passed the HSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations 2025 from the two camps including 5 from Dorcas Veng and 10 from Sadbhavna Mandap, Tuibong were felicitated and certificates of appreciation were given by the Union Home secretary. The team was accompanied by Manipur Chief Secretary PK Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur Dharun Kumar S and other officials.
