11 helicopters deployed in Naxal-hit states
New Delhi: Eleven helicopters have been deployed by the Government in Naxal-hit States to support the security forces tackling the extremists, lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. MoS for Home RPN Singh said the choppers, belonging to Indian Air Force and the Border Security Force, are available for use as per operational requirement in all left Wing Extremism affected states. "In addition, the lWE affected states have been permitted to hire helicopter under the Security Related Expenditure scheme on need basis," he said.
Us, India join hands to block terror funding
New Delhi: India and the US have joined hands to crack down on the financial network and fund raising activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits. “India and USA have agreed to work together to crack the financial network and fund raising activities of Pakistan- based terror outfits and individual terrorists associated with these organisations under the Framework of Indo-US Bilateral discussion," MoS for Home RPN Singh informed lS in reply to a written question.
Par panel suggests amendment in Rly Act ’89
New Delhi: Taking note of inordinate delays in execution of railway projects due to problem in land acquisition, a parliamentary committee has recommended amendment in the Railway Act 1989 to make the process easier. In its latest report, the Standing Committee on Railways has expressed dissatisfaction at the oft-repeated explanations given by Railways for delay in execution of projects because of issues over land acquisition and forestry clearances among others.
Jaimini Bhagwati to join Congress
New Delhi: India's former High Commissioner to United Kingdom Jaimini Bhagwati will soon join the Congress and seek nomination to contest the lok Sabha elections from Assam. Bhagwati, who retired last year, is planning to contest the lok Sabha elections from his native Tezpur constituency in Assam, sources close to him said. The 1976 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, had served as the Ambassador to Belgium, luxembourg and the EU.