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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Over 1,540 Acres Of Defence Land Encroached In West Bengal, Centre Tells Parliament
Last Updated: Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The Ministry of Defence has raised an alarm by informing the Rajya Sabha that over 1,540 acres of defence land in West Bengal is currently under encroachment, posing a threat to critical military infrastructure in the state. This disclosure is likely to trigger political disputes between the BJP-led Centre and the TMC-led state government. Responding to BJP MP and newly appointed state president Samik Bhattacharya's unstarred question (No. 842), Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth revealed that out of 43,493 acres of defence land in West Bengal, 1,540.85 acre is encroached. Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The government recognises the ongoing challenge of encroachment on defence lands, describing it as a 'continuous exercise" to stop it. To address this issue, the Ministry has implemented several measures, including regular inspections, annual report submissions, anti-encroachment drives in coordination with police and district authorities, digitisation of defence land records, and GIS mapping of encroachments. A methodology for assessing the 'Threat" of encroachment on defence land has been developed. Based on the threat value, specific actions have been communicated to field officers, as stated by the Defence Minister. The data underscores the increasing pressure on defence land in urban and semi-urban areas, which are high-risk zones due to civilian activity around military land. The government's detailed response suggests an urgent need to secure these areas amid rising land scarcity and encroachment attempts. With ongoing controversies over alleged illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration and the Election Commission's SIR hotly debated in Bengal, this revelation is likely to add a new dimension to the state's political discourse. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Drunk man calls Union Minister, threatnes to kill him; detained
Ranchi Police detained a man accused of threatening to kill Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, officials said on Inspector General, Chandan Kumar Sinha told Aaj Tak, sister website of India Today, that one individual has been detained and is currently being questioned by a special team. According to police, the accused made a threatening phone call to the minister while under the influence of alcohol. advertisement During the call, the accused claimed to have killed several people and said the minister would be next. A follow-up message was also sent, warning that the minister would be Seth immediately alerted both Ranchi and Delhi Police after receiving the threat call. A team was immediately formed and acted on the matter, leading to the detention of the police also informed that the man has a history of making threats while intoxicated, but this is the first time he has targeted a Union Minister.- EndsMust Watch
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Indian Army commemorates 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas
New Delhi: The Indian Army marked the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn ceremonies and nationwide tributes to honour the valour of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War. The central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, attended by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Sanjay Seth, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta, and Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi. Families of martyrs, gallantry awardees, and senior military officials also paid tribute to the 545 bravehearts. The commemorations began on July 25 with a Battle Remembrance ceremony at Lamochen Viewpoint, where veterans and serving personnel shared first-hand accounts of the conflict. The 'Shaurya Sandhya' programme featured the lighting of 545 lamps, a soul-stirring musical tribute by the Army band, and multi-faith prayers, symbolising unity in remembrance.
India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Rudra Brigade and Bhairav Battalion: Indian Army's deadly battle units which will destroy Pakistan, China
Indian army- Representative AI image Indian army update: In a significant development for the Indian Armed Forces and a matter of bad news for China, the Indian Army has converted two of its infantry brigades into Rudra Brigades, both currently deployed along the border. It has been reported that although the validation of brigades is underway, the process has already began and it was accelerated after India's Operation Sindoor against the terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Notably, these brigades are part of a new structural reform in the Army. Why are Rudra brigades dangerous? As per the recent update, the Indian Army has converted two of its infantry brigades, which are deployed on the border, into Rudra brigades. Readers should note that these brigades include components such as infantry, mechanized infantry, tanks, artillery units, special forces and unmanned aerial systems. Update on Bhairav Light Commando Battalion Rudra Brigades are all-arms formations combining infantry, mechanized units, tanks, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems, with dedicated logistics and combat support. As per a statement by the Army Chief, a lethal Special Forces unit named Bhairav Light Commando Battalion has also been formed. Indian Army commemorates 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas In a significant update for the nation, the Indian Army marked the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn ceremonies and nationwide tributes to honour the valour of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War. As per a report covered by ANI news agency, the central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, attended by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Sanjay Seth, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta, and Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. Families of martyrs, gallantry awardees, and senior military officials also paid tribute to the 545 bravehearts. (With inputs from agencies)
India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Kaveri Engine Gets New Lease Of Life As Government Approves Rs 723 Crore For Derivative Engine
New Delhi: The Central government has approved Rs 723.59 crore for two projects under the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) programme, which aims to power India's future unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), informed Parliament on Friday (25 July). In a written response to BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth announced the sanction of two key KDE projects. These include the 'Flightworthy Kaveri Dry Engine Development' with a budget of 472.42 crore, and 'Technology Demonstration of Kaveri Derivative 'Dry' Engine' costing ₹251.17 crore. The Kaveri Derivative Engine is a non-afterburning version of the original Kaveri engine initially developed for the Tejas fighter but repurposed for unmanned aircraft after the original engine did not meet thrust requirements. The dry variant is expected to produce thrust in the range of 49 to 51 kiloNewtons. Minister Seth also highlighted that the Defence Ministry has been allocating significant funds for indigenous defence technology research and development. Over the past three years, projects worth more than Rs 29,550 crore have been sanctioned to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). To foster innovation, DRDO has set up 15 DRDO Industry Academia Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoE) across the country at institutions such as IISc Bangalore, various IITs, and Central and State Universities. These centres support focused research for developing new defence and security technologies. Additionally, DRDO labs have opened several high-quality test facilities for industry use, along with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) to facilitate this collaboration. DRDO has also launched the Technology Development Fund (TDF) to financially support Indian industries in designing and developing innovative defence products.
