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India.com
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Trying To Please People Across Border: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Trade Barbs Over Indus Waters Treaty
A war of words emerged between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday over the Indus Valley Treaty. Abdulla hit out at Mufti, saying she is trying to "please some people sitting across the border". He firmly upheld his opposition to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it the "biggest historical betrayal" of the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah asserted that challenging the "unjust treaty" should not be seen as "warmongering," but rather as an effort to rectify past mistakes. In a post on X, Abdulla maintained his opposition to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it the "biggest historical betrayal" of the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "Actually what is unfortunate is that with your blind lust to try to score cheap publicity points and please some people sitting across the border, you refuse to acknowledge that the IWT has been one of the biggest historic betrayals of the interests of the people of J&K. I have always opposed this treaty and I will continue to do so. Opposing a blatantly unfair treaty is in no way, shape, size or form warmongering, it's about correcting a historic injustice that denied the people of J&K the right to use our water for ourselves," Abdullah replied to Mufti on X. Earlier, Mufti strongly criticised Omar Abdullah for advocating the revival of the Tulbul Navigation project, describing the demand as "irresponsible and dangerously provocative." She added that at a time when both countries have only recently pulled back from the edge of a full-scale war, with Jammu and Kashmir enduring the worst through the loss of innocent lives, widespread devastation, and immense suffering, such remarks are not only irresponsible but also dangerously provocative. "J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amid ongoing tensions between India & Pakistan is deeply unfortunate. At a time when both countries have just stepped back from the brink of a full-fledged war - with Jammu and Kashmir bearing the brunt through the loss of innocent lives, widespread destruction and immense suffering such statements are not only irresponsible but also dangerously provocative," Mehbooba, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said in a post on X. 'Our people deserve peace as much as anyone else in the country,' PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti further said and warned that turning a vital resource like water into a weapon is not only inhumane but also risks internationalising an issue that should remain a strictly bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.
News18
06-05-2025
- Business
- News18
India Fast-tracks J&K Dam Work: Why Pakal Dul Will Put Pakistan In Troubled Waters
Last Updated: Pakistan has been objecting to the Pakal Dul project, calling it a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty as the dam will come up on one of the tributaries of the Chenab in Kishtwar The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday granted permission for laying of overhead transmission lines for the crucial Pakal Dul hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1000-MW Pakal Dul Hydro Electric project is the biggest and most crucial in the region, as it will be the first storage project on the western rivers that flow to Pakistan and will have the capacity to hold water. An official notification granting permission to the Chenab Valley Power Projects Ltd to lay transmission lines for the Pakal Dul project was issued on Tuesday. The process for the same had been going on since early 2024 and the permission coming through now shows the urgency with which the government is fast-tracking this project which could be ready by 2026. Pakal Dul will be the highest dam in India at 167 meters. Pakistan has been objecting to the project, calling it a violation of the Indus Valley Treaty as the dam will come up on one of the tributaries of the Chenab river in Kishtwar, J&K. But with a pause on the Indus Water Treaty, India is fast-tracking the project and Tuesday's decision is a big step in this regard, top officials said. This project is a storage scheme and can utilise the permissible storage of 0.1 MAF under the Indus Waters Treaty. जम्मू कश्मीर की जल धारा आने वाले समय में यहां कि विकास धारा को गति देने वाली है। एक हाइड्रो पावर प्रोजेक्ट राष्ट्र को समर्पित करना तो दूसरे का शिलान्यास करना, आज का ये दिन अद्भुत और यादगार दिन बन गया: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 19, 2018 WHY IS PAKAL DUL IMPORTANT? All existing hydropower projects of India on the western rivers that flow to Pakistan are 'run-of-the-river' projects with minimal storage capacity. Pakal Dul will be India's first storage project on these rivers, which can effectively store a larger quantity of water. The project is proposed on river Marusudar, a tributary of river Chenab in Kishtwar and is around 45 km from Kishtwar. The project envisages construction of a 167-m high dam, an underground power house with four units of 250 MW each. At 167 m, the concrete-faced rock fill dam is the highest dam of its kind in India and 72m of dam height progress with filling of 24.78 Lakh Cum was achieved during 2023-24. The Power Purchase Agreements in respect of Pakal Dul HE Project have also been signed. The first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for construction of the 7350-m Head Race Tunnel-1 of Pakal Dul HE Project was successfully launched in July 2023. The TBM deployed is one of the most advanced machine manufactured by M/s Herrenknecht, Germany considering the site geological conditions and is capable of simultaneous boring and segment lining. The Dam works and Power House works of Pakal Dul HE Project are already in advanced stages. With the start of construction of Head Race Tunnel, the project is now fast approaching its completion as per the target, officials say. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the project on May 19, 2018. First Published: May 06, 2025, 18:15 IST
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation, top LeT terrorist killed -top developments
NEW DELHI: In a major swift action against Pakistan, India has implemented five key measures in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. From freezing the Indus Valley Treaty to the closure of the integrated Attari-Wagah checkpost. The deadly assault, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, prompted the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to formulate a targeted five-point retaliation strategy. The attack took place in Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist spot near Pahalgam, where a group of visitors had arrived earlier on Tuesday. This is considered the most devastating terrorist incident since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. According to survivors, 6 foreign terrorists dressed in Army fatigues, identified their victims by faith, asking them to tell their names and recite Islamic verses before spraying bullets on them from close range. Here are the key developments Amit Shah speaks to all CMs, asks them to identify Pakistani nationals Union home minister Amit Shah, in another swift action against the Pakistan over Pahalgam terror attack , has spoken to all the chief ministers on the issue and asked them to identify all Pakistan nationals in their respective states and take steps to ensure their prompt return to Pakistan, according to the sources. LG Sinha asks Army chief to intensify efforts to crush infrastructure of terrorism and its ecosystem Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who arrived earlier today in Srinagar to review the security issue after the Pahalgam terror attack. He asked Dwivedi to take effective steps not only to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam Terror Attack to justice but also to intensify efforts to crush the infrastructure of terrorism and its ecosystem. In the meeting, the LG expressed the nation's complete confidence in the courage and bravery of our army, police and CAPFS. He emphasised that they should collaborate closely to identify those responsible, their supporters and OGWS involved in the Pahalgam terrorist incident, pursue them systematically and neutralise them. "Every perpetrator and supporter of Pahalgam terror attack, whatever his location or affiliation, must be hunted and they must pay the heavy price for the cowardly and dastardly act against our citizens," the Lieutenant Governor told the top army officials. Top Let terrorist killed in J&K's Bandipora encounter Security forces eliminated a Lashkar-e-Taliba associate, Altaf Lalli, during an operation in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the exchange of fire and were hospitalized. The operation was initiated following intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kolnar Ajas area. This action follows a recent attack in Pahalgam where 26 people were killed. Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi arrives in Kashmir to review situation Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Kashmir on Friday to assess the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident that claimed 26 lives, predominantly tourists, as confirmed by officials. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, Army commander of Northern Command, joined the Army Chief during this visit. Officials stated that the Chief of Armed Staff (COAS) would conduct a thorough assessment of Jammu and Kashmir's security landscape. Senior Army commanders are scheduled to provide detailed briefings regarding the security measures implemented following Tuesday's incident. The Army chief's arrival follows within 24 hours of Pakistan's small arms firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Amit Shah and CR Patil to hold crucial meeting to discuss Indus Water Treaty suspension Amit Shah, the Union home minister, is scheduled to conduct a meeting concerning the Indus Water Treaty at his Delhi residence on Friday evening. The meeting will be attended by the Union minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil, along with other high-ranking government officials. According to sources who spoke to ANI, "India has formally notified Pakistan in writing about the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty." LoP Rahul Gandhi leaves for Srinagar to meet victims' kin in Pahalgam terror attack Congress senior leader Salman Khurshid on Friday said that LoP Rahul Gandhi would meet and offer solace to those affected by the Pahalgam terror incident. "Rahul ji is going to Kashmir and is also going to Pahalgam today to console the people who have suffered in the Pahalgam terror attack. We have said that we will stand by the government," Khursid told ANI. Congress representative Vikrant Bhuria stated, "We are meeting here today in Hyderabad at the Bharat Summit 2025 to ideate and create a blueprint for our fight for social justice." Search Operation launched on basis of intelligence input in Bandipora, encounter breaks out After the Security officials launched an operation based on the intelligence input in Bandipora, gun fight erupted between security forces and terrorists leading to the injuries to two personnel. The security forces had launched a search operation in the Kulnar Ajas area of the district based on the intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, following which the fighting ensued. Houses of local terrorists, involved in Pahalgam terror attack, demolished The Jammu and Kashmir administration demolished the houses of two local terrorists Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh allegedly linked to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26. Thokar legally traveled to Pakistan in 2018, where he reportedly received terror training before returning covertly. Intelligence sources indicate he acted as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists involved in the attack, prompting the government's action against his property.
