Navy chief asks maritime stakeholders to work togetherSeptember 17th, 2009 KOCHI - Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma today asked all the maritime stakeholders to work together against terror, here on Thursday. Admiral Verma is visiting the Southern Naval Command for the first time after taking over the reins of the Indian Navy.
India's Navy Chief designate applauds performance of ships deployed overseasAugust 28th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Vice Admiral, Nirmal Verma who is to take over as the Chief of Indian Navy on August 31 has applauded the performance of ships deployed on the high seas.e said this at a ceremonial parade held at Visakhapatnam to mark the handing over the command of the Eastern Naval Command to his successor, Vice Admiral Anup Singh. Vice Admiral Verma said that support agencies have played a pivotal role in operational fitness of the various ships deployed on the high seas of Indian territorial waters as well as abroad.
Indian navy well equipped to meet any threat, says Admiral Sureesh MehtaAugust 4th, 2009 KOCHI - Chief of Indian Naval staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta has said that the navy was prepared to face any threat from the sea. Talking to reporters here on Monday, Mehta said, "Of course we are all well equipped.
High-level committee to review coastal securityJune 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Government on Thursday set up a high level committee under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar to review the measures taken for coastal security at regular intervals and monitor developments taken after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The other members of the committee will include the Chief of Naval Staff, Secretaries of all concerned Ministries such as Defence, Home, Petroleum and Chief Secretaries of Coastal States.
Home Ministry to review coastal securityJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Ministry of Home Affairs will review the country's coastal security here today. Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta will preside over the meeting.
India reviews coastal security to check LTTEMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Monday took stock of the coastal security to prevent the Tamil Tigers from infiltrating into the country amid the war in Sri Lanka. Defence Minister A.K.
Navy to hold meeting to review coastal security on MondayApril 12th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam on Monday to review the coastal security situation. The commanders are likely to talk about the special security measures laid down by the government.
Three students run over by bus in AndhraApril 11th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Three women students were killed and five others injured Saturday when they were run over by a speeding bus near the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Police said the accident occurred near Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
Allu Aravind files nomination for Ankapalli Lok Sabha seatMarch 30th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Film producer and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) general secretary Allu Aravind Monday filed his nomination for Ankapalli Lok Sabha constituency in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Keeping everybody guessing till the last minute, Allu Aravind reached Visakhapatnam from Hyderabad to file his papers on the last day of filing of nominations.
Indian navy to step up surveillance of cargo vesselsMarch 30th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, has said that surveillance of cargo vessels has been stepped to check arms trafficking. "The terrorists that operate against us, which are inimical to our development, they will quite often look for more innovative ways to do things.
Chidambaram to review security situation in J-K todayMarch 18th, 2009 JAMMU - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit Jammu and Kashmir today to review the security situation in the State. According to official sources, Chidambaram will take stock of the security situation with top police, intelligence and Army officials in Jammu.
Andhra Pradesh wants IPL postponedMarch 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh government has said it would not be possible to provide security for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches in the state in view of the next month's elections to the state assembly and the Lok Sabha. While conveying to the central government its inability to provide security for the IPL matches in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, the state home department has suggested that the IPL schedule be pushed beyond April 23 so that adequate security arrangements could be made.
India to secure island territories for coastal securityMarch 1st, 2009 KOCHI - Against the backdrop of the increased terror threat from the sea, the Indian government Saturday unveiled measures to increase the security of the country's far-flung island territories and to raise a specialized 'Sagar Prahari Bal' marine security force to strengthen coastal security. Asserting that lessons need to be learnt after the 26/11 'tragic incident', Defence Minister A.K.
Navy to head Indian maritime security: AntonyFebruary 28th, 2009 KOCHI - The Indian Navy will be responsible for the overall maritime security of the country, including coastal and off-shore security, Defence Minister A.K. Antony announced Saturday.
President asks navy to upgrade crisis response mechanismJanuary 2nd, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - President Pratibha Patil Saturday asked the Indian Navy to step up operational cooperation and coordination with other security agencies of the country and upgrade its crisis response mechanism. The president was addressing navy officers during her visit to the Eastern Naval Command headquarters here.
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