The Indian Army is providing food, water, and other relief materials to people affected by flash floods in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir. The floods were triggered by heavy rainfall, landslides, and a hailstorm, impacting National Highway 44 and causing damage to buildings and vehicles. Army personnel are actively involved in rescue operations and distributing aid to stranded individuals.
BRO battles frequent snowfall to reopen Manali-Leh highway
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has made considerable progress in clearing snow along the Manali-Leh highway, reaching up to Zingzingbar beyond Darcha in Lahaul and Spiti district. However, frequent snowfall and harsh weather conditions are delaying complete restoration of this…
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has made considerable progress in clearing snow along the Manali-Leh highway, reaching up to Zingzingbar beyond Darcha in Lahaul and Spiti district. However, frequent snowfall and harsh weather conditions are delaying complete restoration of this crucial route, which connects Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh.
Traditionally, the Manali-Leh highway is opened to traffic by late April, with last year’s reopening recorded on April 23. This year, however, BRO officials anticipate delay owing to prolonged winter conditions and fresh snowfall that continue to hamper snow-clearing efforts.
The 70 Road Construction Company (RCC) unit of the BRO has deployed 12 heavy machines and is pushing forward aggressively from the Darcha side. They have managed to clear snow up to Zingzingbar — a location roughly 12 kilometres short of the formidable 15,910-foot-high Baralacha La. From this point, nearly 57 kilometres of snow-covered road still remains to be cleared before reaching Sarchu, a vital milestone en route Ladakh.
“Due to heavy snow accumulation and ongoing snowfall, daytime temperatures in the region remain well below zero, complicating operations,” said a BRO official. The freezing conditions are not only slowing down machinery but also posing a serious challenge to the personnel engaged in snow-clearing efforts.
On the Ladakh side, Project Himank — another BRO unit — is working from the Sarchu onwards to ensure connectivity from both ends of the highway. This coordinated approach aims to expedite the reopening of this strategically significant route.
Snow clearance along the Manali-Leh highway typically begins in March, starting from Jispa and progressing through Darcha towards Sarchu. This year, however, massive snow walls beyond Darcha and frequent fresh snowfalls have delayed the process.
The Manali-Leh road serves not just as a lifeline for military logistics but is also a major artery for local transportation and tourism. With continued efforts from both the 70 RCC and Project Himank teams, officials remain optimistic about reopening the route in the coming weeks depending on the weather conditions.
US Military Academy team visits IMA under cadet exchange programme
Besides fostering strategic ties, the exchange programme enables cadets to learn about each other’s military systems, structural hierarchy, training methods and philosophies
As part of Indo-US defence cooperation, a delegation from the United States Military Academy (USMA) visited the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, under a week-long cadet exchange programme.
A three-member team comprising one officer and two cadets from USMA engaged in various training events at the IMA and were given a glimpse of the modern training infrastructure and facilities at the Indian Army’s premier pre-commission training institution.
Established in 1802, USMA is located at West Point in New York and is the oldest of the five American service academies that educates and trains cadets for service as commissioned officers in the US Army.Unlike the IMA, which conducts an 18-month training programme for direct entry cadets and a 12-month course for those who come through the National Defence Academy, the USMA offers a four-year course after which the cadets are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
The IMA was established in 1932 during the British era and besides Indian cadets, it also trains cadets from friendly foreign countries. Over the years, more than 30 countries have sent their cadets to the IMA.
Besides fostering strategic ties, the exchange programme enables cadets to learn about each other’s military systems, structural hierarchy, training methods and philosophies. It also gives cadets an insight into different cultures, traditions and ways of life and helps build cross-cultural bonds and friendships.
Besides cadet exchange at service training academies, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) also has an annual youth exchange programme, under which members of youth organisations of several countries, including the US, visit each other. The NCC hosts foreign cadets every year during the national Republic Day camp in New Delhi.
6 Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Bokaro
Two INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle and a pistol seized
Six Naxals were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, officials said.
The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which six Naxals were killed and two INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR)and a pistol were seized, the officials said.
The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, they said.
No injuries have been reported among the security personnel, they said.
The CoBRA is the special jungle warfare unit of the CRPF.
Galwan, Siachen get mobile link as Army boosts Ladakh infra
In a step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities, the Army has facilitated mobile connectivity across the remote and high-altitude areas of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern Ladakh, Western Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier. “For the…
In a step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities, the Army has facilitated mobile connectivity across the remote and high-altitude areas of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern Ladakh, Western Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier.
“For the first time ever, troops deployed in some of the world’s most inhospitable terrains—such as Daulat Beg Oldi, Galwan, Demchok, Chumar, Batalik, Dras, and the Siachen Glacier—now have access to reliable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity. This initiative has proved to be a major morale booster for soldiers serving in isolated winter cut-off posts at altitudes above 18,000 feet, allowing them to stay connected with their families and loved ones,” defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said in a statement.
He informed that the pioneering effort has been made possible through a collaborative approach under the Whole-of-Government framework, wherein the Indian Army— leveraging its robust optical fibre cable infrastructure — has partnered with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the administration of Ladakh. The Fire and Fury Corps has played a leading role in enabling this synergy, resulting in the installation of multiple mobile towers on Army infrastructure, including four key towers in Ladakh and Kargil districts alone.
“The impact of this initiative extends far beyond troop welfare. It is a significant nation-building endeavour that is transforming the socio-economic fabric of remote border villages. By integrating ‘first villages’ into the national digital network, this effort is bridging the digital divide, boosting local economies, promoting border tourism, enhancing medical aid and emergency services, enabling educational access, strengthening local commerce, preserving cultural heritage and arresting migration from border villages” the spokesperson said.
A particularly historic milestone was the successful installation of a 5G mobile tower on the Siachen Glacier—the highest battlefield in the world—showcasing India’s technological prowess and resolve.
The accident occurs near Chopra market in the town when a bus carrying the soldiers was on its way to a nearby campPTI
Six Army personnel were injured as their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a roadside ditch in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Sunday, officials said.
The accident occurred near Chopra market in the town, 65 km from Jammu, when a bus carrying the soldiers was on its way to a nearby camp, the officials said.
They said a rescue operation was immediately launched and the injured soldiers were rushed to hospital.
BSF troops recover three Pak drones, drugs from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur areas
Continuing its campaign against narco-drones, vigilant BSF troops today recovered three Pakistani drones and a consignment of narcotics from the border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur. A search operation by BSF troops, conducted on the basis of specific…
Continuing its campaign against narco-drones, vigilant BSF troops today recovered three Pakistani drones and a consignment of narcotics from the border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur.
A search operation by BSF troops, conducted on the basis of specific information, culminated in the recovery of one DJI Mavic-3 Classic drone in damaged condition at about 11:50 am from a harvested field adjacent to village Rajatal in Amritsar.
In another instance, based on the disclosure of a smuggler apprehended last week, a joint search by the BSF in collaboration with Punjab Police led to the recovery of a packet containing suspected heroin (gross weight 545 gram) today at about 3:05 pm, from a harvested field adjacent to village Dal in Tarn Taran district.
Yet another DJI Mavic-3 Classic drone was recovered by the BSF troops at about 3:30 pm today, on the basis of specific inputs, from a field adjacent to village Gatti Rajoke in Ferozepur district.
The third DJI Mavic-3 Classic drone was recovered today at about 6 pm from a farming field adjacent to village Daoke in Amritsar district.All these drones are presumed to have crashed due to technical counter-measures deployed on the border.
The Chandigarh Residents Associations Welfare Federation (CRAWFED) today launched a signature campaign against the three-fold hike in property tax rates. A decision to launch the campaign was taken in the executive committee meeting of the federation held in the Sector…
The Chandigarh Residents Associations Welfare Federation (CRAWFED) today launched a signature campaign against the three-fold hike in property tax rates.
A decision to launch the campaign was taken in the executive committee meeting of the federation held in the Sector 21 Community Centre. The federation has more than 86 Residents Welfare Associations of the city. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), was the chief guest on the occasion.
Hitesh Puri, president of CRAWFED, requested Sandhu to help residents by getting the property tax hike notification annulled. He said 80%of population of the city was salaried class or pensioners.
The federation submitted a memorandum to Sandhu appealing him to take up the matter with the relevant ministries and departments, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The federation raised various issues before Sandhu, which included regularisation of need-based changes in CHB flats, reservation in jobs and education for Chandigarh natives, arbitrary increase in taxes and penalties by the Chandigarh Administration, restrictions on the share-wise sale of residential properties due to heritage claims, non-payment of park maintenance funds to RWAs, and MC’s proposal to hike community centre booking charges.
Sandhu assured the members that he would take up their concerns at the highest levels and emphasised his commitment to the welfare of the city residents.
Arun Kumar Verma, Director of Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL), also attended the meeting. He informed the gathering about the initiatives the company has; taken since taking the reins of the electricity distribution and retail supply operations in the city.
He said a comprehensive survey and assessment of all grid substations and 192 indoor substations was carried out. An infrastructure maintenance campaign was launched to fortify the power network ahead of the peak summers. He said a round-the-clock helpline, reachable at 924021666, has been fully operational since February 1.
The privatisation of the Electricity Department would not impact tariffs, as these would continue to be regulated by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission. The CPDL has slashed the time for releasing new power connections to just three days — provided no additional infrastructure is needed. The company has also replaced 2,541 defective meters, said Verma.
Gurdwara, Hindu temple vandalised with pro-Khalistan, anti-India slogans in Canada
‘Wanted’ posters of PM Modi, Amit Shah displayed at Khalsa Parade in Surrey
As advance polling for Canada’s federal elections concludes on Monday, leading up to the final voting day on April 28, a series of unsettling incidents within the past 24 hours has spotlighted the delicate tensions simmering within the Indian diaspora and Indo-Canada relations.
The vandalism of a gurdwara and a Hindu temple in Surrey on Saturday—allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists—alongside the emergence of anti-India and anti-Hindu slogans at the Khalsa Parade in Surrey later in the day, starkly underline these frictions. Adding to the charged atmosphere, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s Saturday visit to Brampton’s Guru Nanak Mission Centre (GGNMC) has drawn attention to the complex interplay of cultural, religious, and political dynamics within the communities.
The vandalisation of the gurdwara and the temple with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti coincided with the Khalsa Parade, where “wanted” posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar were paraded. While this has attracted significant criticism, it speaks volumes about the simmering tensions and attempts to polarise communities. Social media is teeming with videos showing pro-Khalistan activists, with flags, asking Indians (read Hindus) to “go back to their country”.
Mocha Bezirgan (@BezirganMocha), who describes himself as an “anti-corruption and anti-terrorism investigative journalist”, wrote on X: “Happening now: World’s largest Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey, B.C. Chants of ‘Kill Modi Politics’ echo throughout the parade route, accompanied by Sikh hymns and martial arts demonstrations…”
The event attracted politicians of all shades, with Conservative and NDP leaders Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh attending in person. Liberal leader Mark Carney was notably absent. The event saw participation from over 5,50,000 people, and many have criticised the open display of Khalistani and anti-India sentiments amidst the glorification of the alleged Air India bombing mastermind.
Ahead of the Khalsa Parade, the Indian diaspora in Canada awoke to the news of vandalisation of the gurdwara and the temple in Surrey with hate graffiti. While both incidents are under police investigation, the Khalsa Diwan Society, which runs the gurdwara, blamed the vandalism on a small group of Sikh separatists advocating for Khalistan. “This act is part of an ongoing campaign by extremist forces that seek to instil fear and division within the Canadian Sikh community. Their actions undermine the values of inclusivity, respect, and mutual support that are foundational to both Sikhism and Canadian society,” the statement said. Incidentally, the management of this gurdwara promotes Sikh-Hindu unity and has kept Khalistani ideologues at bay.
Around 3 am., Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey was also vandalised with the same kind of graffiti. According to reports, CCTV footage with the temple management shows two men vandalising the walls. This was the third time the temple had been vandalised.
Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG), a journalist, wrote on X: “I went to the Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey that was vandalized last night by Khalistanis. This is the third time it has been vandalized. I spoke to management and the devotees, and they do not feel like the police or the political establishment cares at all.”
Poilievre’s Saturday visit to Brampton’s GGNMC has also sparked controversy as this centre is viewed to be pro-Khalistani, having dubbed Nijjar a “martyr”. Poilievre was accompanied by his close but controversial associate, MP Tim Uppal. Tim’s wife is said to be associated with the World Sikh Organisation, and his brother, Raymanpreet Singh Uppal, was charged in 2014 but later acquitted in a drug case.
While these incidents have undoubtedly shaken communities, it is crucial to recognise the broader context in which they occur. The Sikh diaspora in Canada is diverse, with a vast majority dedicated to peaceful co-existence, cultural preservation, and community development. The actions of a few hardliners must not weaken multicultural ties.
Irrespective of who wins the polls, it’s imperative that political leaders must take a stand on these sensitive issues and ensure that the rhetoric does not exacerbate these divisions. The focus should remain on unity, mutual respect, and the democratic principles that define Canada.
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