Motorcycle rally in Kerala to sensitise coastal inhabitantsSeptember 30th, 2009 KOCHI - Motorcycle rallyists from Indian Navy and Coast Guard started a four-day motorcycle rally to sensitise coastal population on Tuesday. The rally was flagged off by Rear Admiral S S Jamwal, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command.
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.
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 commanders meet to review coastal security in Visakhapatnam todayApril 13th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam today to review the coastal security situation. The commanders are likely to talk about the special security measures laid down by the government.
False alert in Kochi over rogue boatMarch 31st, 2009 KOCHI - An alert raised over the sighting of a rogue boat, suspected to be of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), off Kochi in Kerala on Monday, turned out to be a mistake.ochi and the adjoining coastal areas were on high security alert after a tip off that few miscreants with arms were seen on a boat near Cherthala beach in Alleppey district. Following a fax message to police by navy stating that a group of suspected LTTE militants could have sneaked into the state, the security forces swung into action, laying check points at all entry roads to the city.
Plug gaps in coastal security: AntonyMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday underlined the need to plug gaps in the coastal security of the country 'within a definite time frame', an official said.
Antony asks security agencies to plug gaps in coastal securityMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday asked all concerned agencies to plug gaps in coastal security within a definite time frame.
Antony asks Army to deal with terrorists with 'Utmost Firmness'March 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday directed the Army to deal with the situation arising out the recent terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir with 'utmost firmness'.
ID cards to be issued to Indian coastal villagersMarch 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a bid to strengthen the security in coastal areas in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, a high-level official meeting here Saturday decided to issue identity cards to fishermen and multi-purpose national identity cards to coastal villagers. The meeting, chaired by cabinet secretary K.M.
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.
Police step up patrolling on Goa beachesDecember 22nd, 2008 PANAJI - Police patrolling of Goa's pretty beaches has been stepped up ahead of the busy festive season that kicks off from Christmas eve, but the police have denied reports that the army may be deployed. Superintendent of Police (Criminal Investigation Department) Atmaram Deshpande Tuesday refuted reports that the army has been asked to deploy troops in Goa as part of the security exercise of the state government in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.
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