Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks toward President Donald Trump as he speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on Monday. AP/PTI photo

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, June 27

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a successful US visit, an unhappy China warned about the potential disastrous results of such India-US alliance. The message was delivered in an article in the state-controlled Global Times (GT) which said Washington and New Delhi seem to be getting closer to one another in their shared “anxieties” about the rise of China.In another article in GT, China again pointed fingers at India and said New Delhi’s objections have affected the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the short run but also added if China and Pakistan stay firm in their cooperation, they can dispel India’s doubts and objections. India’s main objection to the CPEC is that it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).(Follow The Tribune on Facebook; and Twitter @thetribunechd)The GT article, apparently referring to the bonhomie that was on display when Modi and Trump met and also with reference to the fact that both leaders called for freedom of navigation and resolving of territorial and maritime disputes peacefully in accordance with international law said, “To assume a role as an outpost country in the US’ strategy to contain China is not in line with India’s interests. It could even lead to catastrophic results.”The second article on CPEC also reaffirmed that despite the recent security concerns, CPEC is going ahead when one considers the fact that the “return rate of the CPEC for China is generally higher than that in other countries.”

Delhi’s oppn will ‘hit CPEC’ in short run

• An article in Chinese media says India’s objections have affected the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the short run
• It added if China and Pakistan stay firm in their cooperation, they can dispel India’s doubts and objections
• India’s key objection to the CPEC is that it passes throughPakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

Visitors look at photographs of martyrs at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 in Amritsar on Friday. Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 16

A gallery, ‘Wall of Heroes’, displaying the pictures of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees was inaugurated at Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 here recently.Of the 21 gallant soldiers, 19 were given the gallantry award posthumously. Of them, one soldier was from the Air Force.Officiating principal Anchal Saxena said the photographs of these valiant soldiers and their sacrifices would be displayed in all branches of the school.Admin Commandant Col NR Maggo and member of the School Administrative Committee Col PVS Sangwan were the chief guests during the inauguration ceremony of the gallery.The chief guests said the wall of heroes would not only inform the sacrifices made by these war heroes to the posterity but would inspire them to safeguard the country from any foreign aggression.

Vishal Jasrotia

Samba, June 15

After the sighting of four suspects at the Industrial Growth Centre (IGC), Phase I in Samba, by some locals, security agencies sounded a high alert here today.According to information, dhaba owner Kuldeep Raj informed the police that he had spotted a group of four masked persons wearing black clothes and carrying backpacks around5 am. The police and the Army launched a search operation and a cordon was laid. No suspect could be traced and apprehended during the five-hour-long search operation.Senior Superintendent of Police, Samba, Anil Mangotra said following the inputs of sighting of suspects, the police and Army rushed to the spot and launched a joint search operation in the area. Besides beginning a combing operation, teams also visited several industries and enquired about the workers to trace the suspects.“We have scanned the footage of the CCTV cameras installed at the entrance of some industries to identify the suspects, but no particular movement has been noticed in the footage. It seems that they (suspects) might be labourers who were returning from the Basantar river after attending the nature’s call,” the SSP said.“However, we cannot rule out the possibility of suspicious movement of suspects. We are also examining the CCTV footage of other industries and talking to people to get more details. The security has been beefed up in the entire district,” he said.

File photo of the Indian Army personnel. For representation only.

Majid Jahangir

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, June 10

A militant was killed in a gunfight as the Army foiled an infiltration bid in Gurez sector of Bandipora district in Kashmir.Defence sources said a group of militants was intercepted close to the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday by the soldiers.(Follow The Tribune on Facebook; and Twitter @thetribunechd)“As militants were challanged, they opened fire triggering a gunfight. The body of one militant was recovered this morning and one weapon was also recovered,” they said, adding that the combing operation is still underway.At least 13 militants have been killed in four gunfights in Nowgam and Machil in frontier Kupwara district, Uri in Baramulla and Gurez in Bandipora since Wednesday.An Army jawan was also killed in one of these gunfights.  Since Wednesday multiple infiltration attempts backed by Pakistan Army have been foiled along the LoC in Kashmir.Large quantity of arms and ammunition has been recovered from the gunfight sites.

SCOUTS’ HONOUR: THE LADAKH SCOUTS, THE ARMY’S NEWEST INFANTRY REGIMENT, WILL GET THE PRESIDENT’S COLOURS THIS MONTH*

बहुत हो चूका ढिंढोरा, सेना के कंधे पर बैठ राजनीति बंद करे सत्ताधारी पार्टी।

YOU HAVE 2 MONTHS TO KILL EVERY LAST TERRORIST IN THE VALLEY – MODI GOVT. TO INDIAN ARMY

INDIAN SCIENTIST’S BULLET-PROOF VEST FOR THE ARMY GETS GOVERNMENT NOD

WILDLIFE BOARD OKAYS ANDAMANS’ RUTLAND ISLAND FOR DRDO’S MISSILE TESTING PROJECT

PAKISTAN MORE OF A THREAT THAN AN ALLY : US THINK TANK

एलओसी पर अलर्ट, सीमा पार से हमलों की आशंका

A PROACTIVE RESPONSE TO KASHMIR CONFLICT? LT GEN SYED ATA HASNAIN (RETD)

GURMEHAR JOINS DRIVE ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

DEPUTY COMMANDANT’S PARADE HELD AT IMA

DCS EMPOWERED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO KIN OF MARTYRS

18 YEARS ON, NO LAND RECORD OF LOC FENCING BORDER VILLAGERS AWAIT DUE SHARE OF RENTAL COMPENSATION

ASHKAR BEHIND SUMBAL ATTACK CRPF DG FLIES TO SRINAGAR TO MEET HIS MEN WHO FOILED THE FIDAYEEN ASSAULT

ARMY CHIEF’S J&K REMARKS REFLECT GOVT’S VIEW: CPM

A FEW years ago I lost a dear friend when he ended his life in the prime of his youth. What perplexed me was the suicide note which read, ‘I have no reason for this act, only that I am bored, feel worthless and have not found the purpose of my living.’ These words coming from a person of well-to-do means, high intellect and a relatively easy-going life disturbed me immensely. Ever since, I have been in search of the purpose of life.In my pursuit for an answer, I observed that for a vast majority, the purpose was to survive hunger pangs while for those who were better off, it was to achieve success or status. American psychologist Maslow’s theory of hierarchy of needs fitted well here — people are inspired to achieve certain needs and once met, the next level of needs becomes their purpose of life. It is true that man does not live by bread alone. What happens to his desires when there is plenty of bread and his belly is full? The other day I met a retired General who was spitting venom on being overlooked for promotion. This when less than a per cent of his community reaches the level he had already attained. I fail to understand why celebrities complain of depression when there is no threat to their numero uno status. Maslow further said people also seek fulfilment and change through personal growth. I hear of a lady from Maharashtra who voluntarily assists the police in controlling unruly traffic after she lost her daughter to road rage. My neighbour’s mother doesn’t think twice before setting out of her house, in spite of her failing health, to help the uneducated and downtrodden people in government hospitals and offices, fighting the scourge of an insensitive bureaucracy.The conclusion I drew was that the purpose of life was independent of one’s intellect, income, status or psyche. It was perhaps the feel-good factor which kept everyone going. It could be achieved through accomplishments, charity, relationship, service or even creativity and pursuing one’s passions. Life of purpose is the purpose of life. I almost endorsed this view had it not been for the breakdown of my car in the countryside one day. While getting it repaired, I came across a rustic middle-aged man in a visible state of bliss, possibly due to intoxicants infused in his blood. Attempting to make a conversation, I asked him who would win the state elections. His reply — ‘Saanu ki?’ Exasperated with his disinterested approach, I admonished him for his attitude. His retort — ‘Tenu ki?’ Now this was one perspective I had not considered all this while. He was, I must say, truly self-actualised, which as per Maslow is the ‘highest level of needs’.

Capt Amarinder Singh speaking at KPS Gill’s bhog ceremony in New Delhi. Tribune photo

Ravi S Singh

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, June 3

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday lauded the role of former state DGP KPS Gill in tackling terrorism in the state.Speaking at Gill’s bhog ceremony here, Amarinder said Gill’s example should be emulated by the current and next generation of police officers in Punjab. Ģill provided leadership to the police force of Punjab during the dark days of terrorism, he said.

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“Shops and other business establishments used to down shutters at sunset. There was utter demoralisation among the police force with their relatives being killed by militants. The state officers used to avoid meeting the public after sunset,” he said.                       Describing Gill as his friend, the Chief Minister said Punjab and India had lost a great nationalist. Those who did not see the dark days of militancy in the state would not be able to appreciate the contributions of Gill.                       “The only way we can pay our respects and tribute to the great soul is by maintaining peace and tranquillity in the state for which he fought,” Capt Singh said.                       “Gill had given everything for the country and the state. If young officers emulate Gill, Punjab and the country would not look back,” he said.                       Speaking on the occasion, Punjab BJP leader Laxmi Kanta Chawla hailed Gill as a nationalist and lauded his role in bringing normalcy to the state.                       She said only nationalists who had the unity and integrity of the country at heart would be able to appreciate the contributions of Gill. “Gill was a true general,” she said.                       Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also attended the ceremony. “He was a personal friend, a nationalist and a great leader who inspired many,” Hooda said.                       Among others, Congress MP KTS Tulsi and BSP national spokesperson S Bhadoria were present on the occasion. A large number of retired ex-servicemen were also present to pay their respects to Gill.                       All India Anti-Terrorist Front president MS Bitta was also present.                        Akali leaders were conspicuous by their absence.

Kulbhushan Jadhav

Islamabad, May 30

Pakistan has claimed Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by a military court, was providing “crucial intelligence” about the recent terrorist attacks in the country.“Jadhav continues to provide crucial intelligence with regard to recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan,” Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria told Dawn News in an interview. However, Zakaria did not elaborate on the details of the intelligence being provided by Jadhav.The Hague-based International Court of Justice stayed Jadhav’s execution on May 18, but it has to decide the issue of jurisdiction in the case, Pakistani officials said.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf told Dawn News that Pakistan had enough evidence to prove that Jadhav was a “spy”.Ausaf said Pakistan had information on Jadhav that could not be disclosed due to security reasons. He said the ICJ’s “procedural order” of May 18 was neither Pakistan’s defeat nor India’s success and emphasised that when the case re-started, “Pakistan would be on solid ground to win”.Responding to a question regarding the constitution of a new legal team, Ausaf said there were no plans to change the team. However, he said it would be “expanded”.Asked why he did not represent Pakistan at the May 15 hearing at the ICJ, Ausaf claimed he “knew prior to the judgement that the ICJ was going to announce the provisional order”. — PTI 

New Delhi, May 27

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday congratulated scientists and engineers involved in the successful test-firing of a torpedo from the indigenously built Scorpene submarine.“Congratulations to our scientists, engineers on successfully test firing torpedo from the first indigenously built Scorpene Class Submarine.“This indigenously built stealth submarine will soon add potent underwater capability to the Indian Navy,” Jaitley said in a series of tweets.The test-firing of the torpedo was carried out on Friday.Six Scorpene-class submarines are being built under ‘Project 75’ of the Navy.The submarines, designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS, are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai. PTI

Mr  Pawan Bansal being briefed by Maj Gen Rajesh Bawa and Col CJS Khera looks on

The First Visitor in the history of C-PYTE who visited the HQ C-PYTE and  have shown interest to know about the functioning of C-PYTE and how the FREE training for 3 months is imparted to Punjab Youth as Pre-recruitment training to Army,Navy and Air force recruitment  as Soldiers,Sailors and Airmen.

He was highly impressed with noble idea of the Punjab Govt to carve future of Punjab Youth towards Defense forces. Its the only State which is contributing to impart such training free of cost ( Boarding,Food and training) .

In the end he offered his 2.5 Acres of Land at Toppo Mandi for training of youth as a combined venture with the Punjab State govt. He will offer the Land free of Cost and will bear the cost of the Infrastructure of the training Institute.

He was briefed by Maj Gen Rajesh Bawa(Retd)  and was accompanied by Col Charanjit Singh(Retd) ,Gen Secy, Sanjha Morcha on 26 May 2017 at the HQ C-PYTE in Sector -42 Chandigarh.

ABOUT PAWAN BANSAL

Bansal was born on 16 July 1948 in Sunam. His family hailed from Tapa, Punjab.^] He went to school at the Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, and did BSc from the Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh. He also holds an LLB degree from the Department of Law, Panjab University, Chandigarh.^]

Career

Bansal has represented Chandigarh as a member of Parliament in the 10th, 13th, 14th and 15th Lok Sabha. He has worked as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and the Minister of Water Resources . He also held the charge of the Minister of State for Finance and Parliamentary Affairs in the First Manmohan Singh Cabinet.

Railway Minister

He took over as the Railway Minister, becoming the first from his party since 1996. Soon after becoming Railways minister, he approved an increase in fares, which had been unchanged for the last 15 years, to allow the Indian Railways to be profitable.