Monthly Archives: August 2018

An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday, initially sought Lahore air traffic control’s permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected, sources said on Thursday….

An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday, initially sought Lahore air traffic control’s permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected, sources said on Thursday.

The incident of flight 6E 2142 encountering severe turbulence is being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the sources said.

The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs, encountered a sudden hailstorm, and the pilot reported the “emergency” to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight had landed safely on Wednesday.

When the aircraft was overflying Amritsar, the pilot noticed turbulence and sought Lahore ATC permission to take a deviation through the Pakistan airspace. The request was made in order to avoid the turbulence, but it was rejected by the Lahore ATC, the sources said.

As a result, the aircraft operated on the original flight path, where it encountered severe turbulence, they added.

A portion of an under-construction bridge near Sambal on the Mandi-Pandoh section of the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane highway project in Mandi district collapsed last night while concretisation work was underway. Officials concerned confirmed that the main structure of the bridge was…

A portion of an under-construction bridge near Sambal on the Mandi-Pandoh section of the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane highway project in Mandi district collapsed last night while concretisation work was underway. Officials concerned confirmed that the main structure of the bridge was completely safe and unaffected.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred while 10-foot-wide cantilever footpaths were being constructed on both sides of the bridge. One of the shuttering support on the side gave way during welding, causing partial collapse of the bridge. Fortunately, no one was injured and the foundation and the core structure of the bridge was still intact.

An official said, “The damage was caused due to the failure of a welding support in the shuttering and immediate steps are being taken to rectify it. The remaining bridge is entirely secure and the construction work is proceeding in accordance with the standards.”

Varun Chari, Project Director of the Kiratpur-Manali Four-Lane Highway Project, said, “The bridge is structurally safe. The damage has been limited to one support weld. Instructions have been issued to address the issue immediately. The project is progressing well and is expected to be completed on schedule.”

Delegation led by Shinde hold talks with UAE Minister of Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, while the group of parliamentarians, led by Sanjay Jha, interacted with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and other leaders in Tokyo

The UAE and Japan today expressed solidarity with India in its war against terrorism as all-party delegations’ diplomatic outreach commenced today to sensitise global leadership about terror emanating from Pakistan.

A delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde held talks in the UAE. It will also travel to Congo, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Another delegation, headed by Janata Dal (United) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, is currently in Japan and is scheduled to visit South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. In Japan, the delegation met Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and extended sympathies to those injured.

‘Bharat is confident’

Bharat is confident and bold. PM Narendra Modi has sent a message, not only to our difficult neighbours but to the entire global community, that terrorism will not just not be tolerated. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice-President

The Japanese Foreign Minister reiterated Japan’s support to India’s fight against terrorism and expressed appreciation for the restraint shown by the Indian side, a statement by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo said.

The delegation also met former PM of Japan Yoshihide Suga, who is the Vice President of Liberal Democratic Party and chairman of Japan-India Association. Jha told the Japanese leaders, “India has zero tolerance for terrorism and that it does not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them.”

The delegation sought Japan’s support in the fight against terrorism and, in this context, called for giving effect to the UN Security Council Press Statement of April 25, 2025, that underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and to bring them to justice.

Meanwhile, Shinde held talks with UAE Minister of Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Defence Committee Ali Al Nuaimi and other leaders in Abu Dhabi.

“Terrorism is a threat not just to a single nation or region, but it is a global threat. We believe that we, as an international community, should come together, especially the Members of Parliament, to work on putting plans and strategies and engage in creating a better future for all humanity,” Al Nuaimi told mediapersons in Abu Dhabi.

Excluding Tharoor an insult: Kerala leader

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief K Sudhakaran on Thursday questioned the party’s decision to exclude the name of Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, from the list of persons to lead the Centre’s delegations on Operation Sindoor and said it was akin to “insulting” him. Sudhakaran said Tharoor was a competent leader and a loyal member of the party and, therefore, in his view, it was not right to sideline the Thiruvananthapuram MP. PTI

The team included CIA in-charge Bisman Singh Mahi, ASI Nirmal Kumar, ASI Jaswinder Singh, and Constable Jagroop Singh.

The police have arrested the entire CIA team of Phagwara, including the CIA in-charge Bisman Singh Mahi, ASI Nirmal Kumar, ASI Jaswinder Singh, and Constable Jagroop Singh.

They were caught taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh to let a smuggler named Hani go free.

The arrest happened early this morning.

DIG Naveen Singla, who is in charge of the Jalandhar Range, confirmed the arrests.

He said that corruption would not be allowed in the police department.The arrested accused would be medically examined and will produce before judicial magistrate Phagwara. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at the Sadar Police Station in Phagwara.

Border talks with India and Bhutan advancing, says China’s white paper on security

EXCLUSIVE: How Op Sindoor exposed Pakistan terror links & called nuke bluff, says Gen Manoj Katiyar

450 benefit from Army medical camp in Uri villages

EXCLUSIVE @ 6 pm : How Op Sindoor called Pak nuclear bluff : Gen Manoj Katiyar

PM Modi ‘failed’ to build political narrative after armed forces ‘excellent job’: Congress

Whole of Pakistan within our range…they will have to find deep hole: Top Army Air Defence officer on Pak Army’s plans to relocate headquarters

Indo-Pak conflict: Sindoor turned into barood, says PM Modi; lauds Armed Forces

Month after Pahalgam: Difficult terrain, change in militant strategy hamper hunt for attackers

Indo-Pak conflict: The nuclear bogey is here to stay

As Voltaire said, ‘The (Pak) army has a nation’

8 villages transferred from Patiala to Mohali in bid to boost land prices

From threat to punishment, message to Pak loud and clear: General Katiyar

ED crossing all limits: Supreme Court slams probe agency over TASMAC raids

Soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Kishtwar

Jaishankar counters Trump’s claim, reveals what led to India-Pakistan ceasefire

Highlights internal, external threats

Talks to resolve border issue with India and Bhutan “continue to advance”, a new white paper on China’s national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system.

The 23-page security paper released recently in Mandarin has outlined a host of threats and challenges faced by China.

China has settled boundary issues with 12 of its 14 land neighbours and the negotiations with India and Bhutan continue to advance to resolve the border disputes, said the white paper titled ‘China’s National Security in the New Era’.

Beijing has completed the demarcation of the Beibu Gulf waters between China and Vietnam, signed border defence cooperation agreements with nine neighbouring countries, established border defence talks and meetings mechanisms with 12 countries, and regularly carried out friendly visits, working talks, joint patrols, and joint cross-border crime drills, the paper said.

While China’s border disputes with India and Bhutan remain to be resolved, the country has a maritime dispute with several countries, including Japan in the East China Sea, and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan in the South China Sea.

India and China have held 23 rounds of Special Representatives-level talks to resolve the border disputes spanning 3,488 km along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

China and Bhutan held 25 rounds of talks to resolve about 400 km of the boundary issue.

#TheTribuneInterview #OpSindoor #GenManojKatiyar In this exclusive interview with Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar, army commander of India’s Western Command, speaks to The Tribune’s editor-in-chief Jyoti Malhotra about the aims, objectives and achievements of Op Sindoor against Pakistan in the wake…

The Army successfully organised a comprehensive medical camp for the border villages of Uri in north Kashmir Baramulla district following the recent ceasefire agreement. A defence spokesperson in a statement said the medical camp, which was set up under the…

The Army successfully organised a comprehensive medical camp for the border villages of Uri in north Kashmir Baramulla district following the recent ceasefire agreement.

A defence spokesperson in a statement said the medical camp, which was set up under the aegis of the Chinar Corps Kalapahar Brigade/ Kathi Battalion, was conducted on Tuesday and offered free medical consultation, diagnostic services and distribution of medicines to residents of the border villages.

The initiative comes in the wake of the renewed peace and ceasefire agreement, aimed at ensuring stability and promoting the welfare of the local population, who have faced a challenging and uncertain environment due to the volatility along the border, the spokesperson said.

The Army said the medical camp saw the participation of numerous military doctors, paramedics and health professionals who provided essential healthcare services to over 450 people from the border villages.“A variety of medical conditions were treated ranging from routine health check-ups, immunisation for children and specialised treatments for chronic ailments to emergency medical care for those in need,” the spokesperson said.

Officials said the medical camp also focused on spreading awareness about preventative healthcare, hygiene and the importance of regular health check-ups.

“Additionally, the Indian Army made arrangements to provide essential medicines for common ailments and chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory issues to ensure continuity of care for the villagers,” the Army statement said.It added that the medical camp is part of a “broader initiative by the Indian Army to engage with local communities and foster stronger bonds of trust and cooperation, particularly after the restoration of peace along the border.”

In this exclusive interview with Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar, army commander of India’s Western Command, The Tribune’s editor-in-chief Jyoti Malhotra asked him about the aims, objectives and achievements of Op Sindoor over Pakistan Watch. #TheTribuneInterview. Exclusive. Only on The…

The Tribune’s editor-in-chief Jyoti Malhotra asked him about the aims, objectives and achievements of Op Sindoor over Pakistan Watch.

The party announces ‘Jaihind Sabhas’ in the last week of May to highlight the government’s failures post Pahalgam terror attack

Ubeer Naqushbandi Tribune News Service

The Congress on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to build a political narrative globally after the country’s armed forces’ ‘excellent job’ of dismantling terror infrastructure inside Pakistan through ‘Operation Sindoor’.

The Congress has also announced ‘Jaihind Sabhas’ in the last week of May to highlight the government’s failures post Pahalgam terror attack.

The party said the ‘sabhas’ will be held across 16 places in the country, and will put 11 questions before PM Modi concerning the events following the sudden ceasefire on May 10.

Congress leader Colonel Rohit Choudhary, who also heads the party’s wing of retired ex-servicemen, said, “Our security forces delivered an excellent result by launching ‘Operation Sindoor’. However, PM Modi failed to translate this military success into a political message globally. Additionally, the Navy capabilities were not fully utilised – the responsibility for this lies with the Prime Minister.”

Choudhary also raised questions about the ‘surprising’ ceasefire on May 10, announced by US President Donald Trump.

“We were in an advantageous position on May 10. Why was the ceasefire accepted, and that too announced by another country’s president (Donald Trump)? He was not rebutted by PM Modi which is a silent way of endorsing it. Where is your spine, Modi ji? Why allow third party mediation and thereby violate the Simla Pact?” he asked.

“President Trump mentioned trade talks five-six times. You have done deal with ‘sindoor’ (vermillion) of this country. Show courage like Indira Gandhiji did,” he said.

On Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress leader termed it an “intelligence failure” for which Home Minister Amit Shah is responsible.“Between April 6 to 7, the Home Minister held security review. On April 17, the Prime Minister’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir was cancelled. It is a failure of intelligence agencies and government,” he said.