ODISHA COASTLINE SECURITY
From 290-km BrahMos to a proposed 1,500-km variant: How Operation Sindoor boosted India's missile profile
BrahMos has evolved from a 290-km supersonic cruise missile into a multi-platform weapon system used by India's armed forces. Its reported role in Operation Sindoor, export agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, and plans for BrahMos-NG have renewed interest in its development. BrahMos Aerospace is also exploring a 1,500-km variant, although that capability remains at the conceptual stage.
Adani Group announces Rs 33,081 crore investment in Odisha across data, power, cement projects
Adani Group commits Rs 33,081 crore to Odisha for three major infrastructure projects: a data center, a thermal power plant, and a cement manufacturing unit. These initiatives aim to boost digital infrastructure, ensure energy security, and support manufacturing, creating 9,700 jobs and aligning with the state's economic growth goals.
Andhra Pradesh to open coastline for rare earth mining, eyes China import cut and titanium hub
Andhra Pradesh is set to open its coastline for beach sand mining. This move aims to extract rare earths and titanium minerals. The state seeks to reduce India's reliance on China for these critical resources. It also plans to establish a new manufacturing hub along its coast. This initiative aligns with the central government's focus on rare earth mining.
Security beefed up along Odisha coastline, vital installations
Following Odisha CM's alert about potential sea threats amid India-Pakistan tensions, state police have heightened security along the coastline and around key installations. Increased vigilance includes patrolling, thorough checks of vessels and suspects, and armed deployments at sensitive locations like ITR Chandipur, Shree Jagannath Temple, and major transportation hubs.
Concert economy is boosting tourism, creating jobs: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's vast tourism potential in sectors like weddings, natural healing, and concert economy. Highlighting India's rich heritage, he underlined the importance of developing the infrastructure for tourism and the economic benefits of attracting both global tourists and artists.
Purvodaya 2024: All roads lead toward Viksit Bharat
Eastern India's development gains momentum through infrastructure projects, educational initiatives, and strategic policies like the Purvodaya plan. Recent focus aims to leverage the region's resource wealth and cultural heritage, positioning it as a key player in India's economic and global engagement.
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Cyclone Dana on the horizon, 25 NDRF teams deployed: Here's what to expect as it approaches Odisha and West Bengal
Cyclone Dana Odisha: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of Cyclone Dana's imminent arrival in Odisha, predicting heavy rainfall and strong winds from October 23 to 25. With the cyclone's landfall expected between Puri and Sagar Island, state authorities are mobilizing resources and implementing evacuation plans to ensure safety and minimize damage. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local administrations are on high alert as they prepare for the storm’s impact.
No report of influx of Bangladeshis into Odisha through sea route: Law Minister
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed no reported influx of Bangladeshis via the sea route following political unrest in Bangladesh. The state aims to identify and repatriate illegal immigrants. Coordinated efforts by the Coast Guard, Marine Police, and Indian Navy ensure robust security along Odisha’s 480-km coastline.
Parliament should send strong message that country will not accept pro-Khalistani activities: Priyanka Chaturvedi
Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi raised concerns about growing pro-Khalistani activities abroad, urging robust action in Parliament against threats to India's security. She emphasized diplomatic threats faced in Canada, urging stringent measures and extradition of such terrorists. Other members highlighted diverse issues, including uniform LPG prices, migrant worker welfare, military training for students, and challenges faced by tea garden workers and the handloom sector.
Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
The Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago where white sand is lined by the turquoise-blue water of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike. The Kadmat Beach is especially popular with cruise tourists who visit the island for water sports.
Modi government making coastal security impenetrable: Amit Shah
The Narendra Modi government is striving to make India's coastal security impenetrable using technology and by coordinating with all the states and the other stakeholders, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
Cyclone Yaas: Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam on high alert
Officials have made announcements about Cyclone already. Accordingly, the people of coastal villages were seen taking necessary precautions.
View: Who holds key to Bengal? The former Left and now non-committed voter
India’s eastern seaboard largely defied the Modi juggernaut in 2014. The state-level parties in West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu managed to keep the BJP at bay for another five years.
NHAI identifies 1,500 km of road projects to boost coastal connectivity
The exercise has been fast tracked after a push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the official said. In his Independence Day speech on Saturday, PM said that the government would focus on improving infrastructure connectivity in the coastal regions.
Coastal Concerns: Rising sea levels will inundate coastal areas sooner than projected
Areas inhabited by 36 mn Indians now are at risk, much higher than the five mn expected previously.
Patnaik launches 'Make in Odisha', government looks to draw up investment
Odisha's abundant mineral resources — coal and iron ore — a long coastline and water will draw investments in the downstream sectors, the government hopes.
37% of minor ports in the country defenceless: Intelligence Bureau report
A Parliamentary committee has expressed its 'shock' over a special report by IB which found that about 37% of minor ports in the country are defenceless.
Maritime terrorism a big threat, says Rajnath Singh
Rajnath also said that, "To identify vulnerable points in our coastal security we are carrying out security audits of all major and non major ports".
Government calls meet on coastal security on June 16 in Mumbai
Chief ministers of all states and chief ministers or administrators of Union territories having a coastline have been invited for the meeting.
ISRO satellite imageries to monitor suspicious vessels
ISRO will provide 1,000 transponders by March next year as part of the coastal security ring, being set up to thwart terrorist attacks on the lines of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage.
Maritime security: Isro to help track suspicious vessels through satellite imageries
While automatic identification system will monitor boats measuring above 20 metres, satellite monitoring is proposed for the sub-20m boats, a home ministry official said on Friday.
JSW steel eyes 4,004-acre Posco land in Odisha
Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Steel has expressed interest in the 4,004 acres earmarked for Korean steel major Posco’s seemingly doomed mega project in Odisha.
Odisha seeks Centre's nod for raising special police battalion
Stating that several other coastal states have been sanctioned IRB units to strengthen security along the coasts, officials said such a battalion was also required in Odisha.
3,700 illegal immigrants detected in Odisha: Government
"As per available information, around 3,700 such immigrants have been identified in Odisha," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said during Question Hour.
10 coastal police stations empowered to probe cases within exclusive economic zone
India's territorial waters end at 12 nautical miles while exclusive economic zone stretches to 200 nautical miles from the coast.
Rath Yatra: Air,coastal surveillance part of security measures
About 300 trained nolias (life guards) would be deployed at the sea beach to prevent pilgrims from drowning while taking the holy dip.
Ease rules, scrap taxes to promote heavy minerals mining: BMPA
Mining of monazite, however, is not open to the private sector due to its strategic importance of being the primary source of radio-active thorium.
Simplify norms for mining beach sand minerals: MEAI
Unlike sands available along the river, beach sands can not be used for construction purposes and mining of heavy minerals is very much environment friendly.
Posco’s project in Odisha still shrouded by clouds of uncertainty
After eight years of persisting with an Indian mega project, Posco takes two steps forward and one backward in less than a month.
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