Antony reviews coastal security
New Delhi: Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday reviewed the progress on various steps and actions taken to enhance coastal security. In a meeting to review the progress and implementation of measures taken to strengthen coastal security apparatus, Antony said the Navy and Coast Guard have both experienced an unprecedented enhancement in their capabilities. “Defence Minister acknowledged the action taken for installation of 46 Coastal Static Radars including 36 in Mainland and 10 in Island territories would help in identification and monitoring of maritime traffic,” the Defence Ministry said
in a release.
apex court wants ‘Jugaad’ off roads
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has restrained plying of Jugaad, a locally made transport vehicle, on roads without being registered and insured, saying that they have become a “menace” to public safety. A Bench of Justices BS Chauhan and FMI Kalifulla said that Jugaad is motor vehicle under law and cannot be allowed to ply on roads without vehicle being registered and its driver holding licence.