India has slammed Pakistan over the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed and asked Islamabad to stop supporting terrorists and dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil.
The Ministry of External Affairs, MEA in a release also strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Srinagar today to take stock of the situation in the wake of the terrorist attack on the CRPF convoy.
An official said, Mr Singh will hold review meetings with senior security and police officials to make ground-level assessment and review further operational actions.
The Ministry is also rushing teams of NIA and forensic experts to carry out investigation into the dastardly attack.
New Delhi said Masood Azhar has been given full freedom by the Pakistan government to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Islamabad and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. It again appealed to ban terror groups operating from territories controlled by Pakistan.
Condemning the attack as cowardly, heinous and despicable, the MEA said, the government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security. It said India is equally resolved to fight against the menace of terrorism.
India expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the fearless security personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.
The Ministry of External Affairs, MEA in a release also strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Srinagar today to take stock of the situation in the wake of the terrorist attack on the CRPF convoy.
An official said, Mr Singh will hold review meetings with senior security and police officials to make ground-level assessment and review further operational actions.
The Ministry is also rushing teams of NIA and forensic experts to carry out investigation into the dastardly attack.
New Delhi said Masood Azhar has been given full freedom by the Pakistan government to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Islamabad and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. It again appealed to ban terror groups operating from territories controlled by Pakistan.
Condemning the attack as cowardly, heinous and despicable, the MEA said, the government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security. It said India is equally resolved to fight against the menace of terrorism.
India expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the fearless security personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.
US, Russia and France asserting that they stand with India in combating the menace of terrorism.
Top US lawmakers rallied behind India and extended their condolences and support. Senator Jack Reed said in a tweet that Washington stands alongside New Delhi in confronting terror and defeating it. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster also extended America’s support.
The Russian Embassy stressed the need to combat such inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response, without any double standards.
Ambassadors of France, Germany, Australia, Turkey, Canada and Czech Republic also condemned the attack.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. At the press briefing, Mr Guterres’ spokesperson Stephane Dujarric wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.
When asked about India’s appeal to international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist, Mr Dujarric said, the issue is one that is in the hands of the UN Security Council.
Expressing solidarity, neighbouring countries Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives vowed to combat terrorism jointly.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his heartfelt condolences. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu in a statement said Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts cannot be justified on any ground.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a message through the country’s High Commission, extended her support. She said her country maintains a zero tolerance policy against any kind of terrorist activities.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said, the world must condemn such brutal attacks and take effective action to prevent such incidents in future.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his heartfelt condolences. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu in a statement said Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts cannot be justified on any ground.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a message through the country’s High Commission, extended her support. She said her country maintains a zero tolerance policy against any kind of terrorist activities.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said, the world must condemn such brutal attacks and take effective action to prevent such incidents in future.
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said, his country will continue to work with India and the international community to combat the menace in the region and the world at large.
Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid sent a message to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveying his sympathy to the government and people of India.
UAE called on the international community to unify efforts in confronting extremism and terrorism that pose a threat to global security and stability.
Cabinet Council of Security at Lok Kalyan Marg
India on Friday withdrew the ‘Most-Favoured Nation’ status to Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack that left nearly 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel dead.
In a media briefing after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said all efforts will be made to ensure that perpetrators of the attack are brought to book.
Union minister Arun Jaitley said the ministry of external affairs will launch an all out effort to isolate Pakistan and all diplomatic efforts will be launched in this regard.
Briefing reporters outside the Prime Minister’s residence, he said the ministry of external affairs will launch an all out effort to isolate Pakistan and all diplomatic efforts will be launched in this regard.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Srinagar on Friday and would convene an all-party meeting most likely on Saturday to brief political parties on the incident so that the nation speaks in one voice on the issue.
The Cabinet Committee on Security meet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
At least 37 CRPF personnel were killed and five injured on Thursday in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district.
Young Sunit Chowrasia edges ahead
Young Sunit Chowrasia edges ahead with a gritty 70 in brutal conditions on day three
Udayan Mane, Shubhankar Sharma in hot pursuit
Nuh, Haryana, February 14, 2019: Young Sunit Chowrasia, looking to build on a highly satisfactory rookie season last year, edged ahead with a gritty two-under-70 in brutal conditions on day three of the PGTI Players Championship at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana. The 24-year-old Kolkata-based Sunit established a one-shot lead at 11-under-205.
Interestingly, the younger Chowrasia’s super effort coincided with his illustrious uncle SSP Chawrasia’s brilliant start at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth where the latter shot an opening round of four-under-68 to be tied fifth.
Ahmedabad’s Udayan Mane kept himself in the game with a 71 to be placed second, one off the lead. Indian star Shubhankar Sharma (69) was also in hot pursuit, two behind the lead in tied third.
Gurugram-based 22-year-olds, Veer Ahlawat (67) and Manu Gandas (70), were also tied for third. Ahlawat fired the day’s best score of five-under-67.
Sunit Chowrasia (68-67-70), lying tied second and one behind the lead at the halfway stage, fought his way to the top on an extremely windy day at Classic with a determined 70. Chowrasia, fresh from a creditable 44th place finish on the PGTI Order of Merit during his rookie season last year, wasn’t looking the likely leader when he three-putted on the sixth to drop a bogey.
Sunit, who was among India’s leading amateurs till 2017, then put up a display of some exceptional approach shots as he landed it within a couple of feet on both the eighth and 12th to score birdies and move to one-under for the day. On the par-4 15th, with his confidence growing, Chowrasia’s terrific drive almost found the green before he two-putted for another birdie.
Chowrasia, leading a PGTI event going into the final round for the first time, said, “The conditions weren’t easy to score so I’m delighted to have shot a steady two-under. I missed a few short putts today but more than made up with some outstanding approach shots and solid wedge-play.
“I’m in good rhythm at the moment and will look to be as consistent in round four as I was today. I repeatedly found the centre of the fairway today and will try to replicate that in the final round. I’ll be speaking to my uncle this evening and definitely expect to get some sound advice from him.”
Udayan Mane (71-64-71), who was overnight tied second, hung in there with two birdies and a bogey during his resolute 71 to close the day in second position at 10-under-206.
Pre-tournament favourite Shubhankar Sharma (70-68-69) moved into contention with a gain of five spots that saw him rise to tied third place at nine-under-207. Shubhankar’s third round of 69 featured a late flourish as he made a hat-trick of birdies from the 14th through the 16th.
Halfway leader Akshay Sharma of Chandigarh slipped to tied sixth at eight-under-208 after a round of 74. Akshay shared sixth place with Delhi-based teenager Kshitij Naveed Kaul (70) and Bengaluru’s M Dharma (71), the joint runner-up in Hyderabad last week.
UNION MINISTER FOR MINES SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR TO INAUGURATE
MEETING OF THE CENTRAL GEOLOGICAL PROGRAMMING BOARDAT PUSA
Union Minister for Mines Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will inaugurate the 58th meeting of Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) tomorrow. Minister of State for mines Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary will be present as the Guest of Honour on this occasion. The meeting will be held at NASC Complex, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi under Chairmanship of Shri Anil Mukim, Secretary, Ministry of Mines.
The meeting will be attended by senior officers of Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the members from other Central Ministries, State Directorates of Mining and Geology, representatives from private mining industry, PSUs, Mining associations and other stakeholders.
During the day-long meeting, total 897 Field Season Proposals of GSI for the year 2019-20 will be placed before the Board for discussion and approval. Out of 897 programs, GSI has drawn up 390 programmes under mineral exploration which is being the most priority sector of Ministry of Mines. Out of 390 mineral exploration projects, 19 projects are from Marine mineral exploration domain. It is worth mentioning that last year GSI implemented 231 programs under mineral exploration including 17 marine mineral exploration projects. This shows a quantum jump in the field of mineral exploration activities in GSI compared to last year. The finalization of programmes will take into consideration the priorities and importance set forth by the Government of India through its various policy decisions and also on the basis of the recomme
MEETING OF THE CENTRAL GEOLOGICAL PROGRAMMING BOARDAT PUSA
Union Minister for Mines Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will inaugurate the 58th meeting of Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) tomorrow. Minister of State for mines Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary will be present as the Guest of Honour on this occasion. The meeting will be held at NASC Complex, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi under Chairmanship of Shri Anil Mukim, Secretary, Ministry of Mines.
The meeting will be attended by senior officers of Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the members from other Central Ministries, State Directorates of Mining and Geology, representatives from private mining industry, PSUs, Mining associations and other stakeholders.
During the day-long meeting, total 897 Field Season Proposals of GSI for the year 2019-20 will be placed before the Board for discussion and approval. Out of 897 programs, GSI has drawn up 390 programmes under mineral exploration which is being the most priority sector of Ministry of Mines. Out of 390 mineral exploration projects, 19 projects are from Marine mineral exploration domain. It is worth mentioning that last year GSI implemented 231 programs under mineral exploration including 17 marine mineral exploration projects. This shows a quantum jump in the field of mineral exploration activities in GSI compared to last year. The finalization of programmes will take into consideration the priorities and importance set forth by the Government of India through its various policy decisions and also on the basis of the recomme
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