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City business, which is taxpayer business, should not be conducted in secret.
Last night, the City Council met in secret session to discuss a proposed settlement in an unfair labor practices claim with the local firefighters union.
It's a great deal, as we know it so far, for the firefighters, and probably well deserved and maybe even inevitable. It's possible that the best thing for City Hall is to settle this matter and move on.
But if not for a leak to The Batavian, residents of the City of Batavia would have scant knowledge that a proposed settlement was in place, nor the details of the settlement (we're confident the details provided to The Batavian are correct, but grant that we haven't seen an official document nor received confirmation from an on-the-record source).
We can only presume, then, that the city would charge ahead with a public meeting on Monday where the council could presumably vote on the settlement.
In such a rush to vote, where is the opportunity for public input? In the minutes before the vote? That hardly provides residents a chance to fully digest the agreement, let alone provide meaningful feedback.
If the vote is going to be Monday, the details should have been released to the public last night if not today.
City Council President Charlie Mallow says releasing the details jeopardizes the city's business and that the matter is still in negotiations.
It's clear the negotiations were wrapped up Tuesday.
And, what jeopardizes city business -- taxpayer business -- is withholding information from citizens. In environments of secrecy, it is when mistakes are made and elected officials wind up looking foolish for voting on things without giving constituents a proper chance to provide input.
In comments on the story breaking the details of the settlement, John Roach raises a number of important questions that should be answered before a vote.
This is a big issue. Eliminating the ambulance service was supposed to save the city money, but by putting off negotiations for two more years on overtime pay, by keeping four firefighters and guaranteeing no layoffs, and promising a 5 percent pay increase, by giving away $36,000 in bonuses, we have to wonder how much of the cost savings has just been given away?
Even if the settlement must be accepted, the public has a right to get answers to these questions.
City officials will argue that the closed session was necessary because it involved litigation and contract negotiations.
But there is nothing in New York's Open Meetings Law requiring elected officials to go into closed session on such matters. It's an option, but not a requirement. Nor are elected officials, as matter of law, prevented from discussing what happens in closed session.
City Manager Jason Molino and the City Council could handle this issue in a much more transparent manner if they so choose. But apparently, they want to get this matter put in the past with as little public input and possible.
(NOTE: Friday at 1:10 p.m. and so far no public notice of Monday's meeting. We assume that's still the plan, but the clock is ticking according to New York's laws on public notice for meetings.)
UPDATE 5:04 p.m.: The city released this announcement at 3:23 p.m.
Please be advised that Batavia City Council will hold a special business meeting on Monday, August 31, 2009 to discuss contract and collective bargaining issues. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Council Board Room at Batavia City Centre.
Greg Ireland, fire union president, and Batavia City Manager Jason Molino have cut a deal after a marathon negotiation session Tuesday that will save some Fire Department jobs and put more money in the pockets of firefighters.
In exchange for several concessions by the city, the firefighters' union has agreed to drop its unfair labor practices claim against the city.
The Batavian has confirmed with two sources that the city has agreed to retain four positions that were slated for termination Monday, and to extend the current union contract -- originally ending in 2011 -- by two years, provide a 5-percent pay raise over the next two years and pay each member of the department a $1,000 bonus.
Additionally, the Sept. 1 staffing of 36 paid personnel will be retained throughout the term of the contract and not be reduced by either layoff or attrition.
Neither Molino nor Ireland would comment on specifics of the agreement (Molino spoke with WBTA this afternoon and would not confirm the settlement).
The City Council is meeting in closed session at this hour to hear for the first time details of the proposed settlement. When reached this afternoon, City Council President Charlie Mallow said he had no insights into the agreement.
Both the union and the council would need to approve the settlement.
The need for a settlement arises from the city's decision to eliminate the city ambulance service. The union maintained that the decision to eliminate the union jobs and inevitably replace them with contract workers violated the Taylor Law. The union filed its claim immediately after a county task force announced Mercy Flight as the preferred contractor for ground ambulance service in the county starting Sept. 1.
"The best solution for everyone involved, every one involved, including the city, the fire department and the community is to have a settlement in place before Sept. 1," said Ireland in a phone interview this evening.
Some people think Mercy Flight won't respond to calls in the city unless the city signs a contract with Mercy Flight, but Mercy Flight will be based in the city and Mercy Flight executives have said the ground ambulance service will respond to any calls sent to it by Genesee County dispatchers. But with a settlement, the city can sign a contract with Mercy Flight that will guarantee response times.
Ireland said the main reason to reach a settlement before Sept. 1 is just to ensure everybody can work together well.
"As we move forward, if there is a different ambulance service, then we need to continue to work with them as well because we're going to be on scenes together," Ireland said. "We need to be able to work amicably with everyone."
Many of the Mercy Flight employees will be former members of the city ambulance service. Fifteen city employees were hired by the Buffalo-based non-profit organization.
Under terms of the settlement, the EMS members who had their jobs eliminated will retain their unused vacation and comp time, holiday pay and earned longevity. Those stipulations appear to be items the laid-off workers would have received anyway. They will also get half of their sick time and one-month additional health care coverage.
AUDIO: Interview with Greg Ireland
UPDATE 7:50 p.m.: Council members came out of their closed session smiling and laughing but wouldn't comment on the settlement proposal. When asked what he thought of the settlement or if council would support it, a jovial Frank Ferrando said both times, "We'll have more for you on Monday."
Mallow said the council will meet in public session Monday, but stopped short of saying there would be a vote that night.
Molino only said "no comment."
With Monday's hot weather, city of Batavia Firefighters took to the water yesterday, according to a press release from the firefighters' union.
Firefighters conducted training at DeWitt Recreation Area on Cedar Street, where they deployed a 16-foot aluminum boat with a 6 hp engine and also rolled out Engine 12, which comes equipped with Coast Guard-approved life vests, rescue ring and several hundred feet of rope.
There are 58 acres of water (ponds and lakes) within the city's first-response area, and 2.75 miles of Tonawanda Creek, plus numerous pools.
"The rapid deployment craft is the most versatile piece of water rescue equipment in service with the City of Batavia," wrote Robert Fix II. "It is quickly inflated and can be used in many situations including open water (DeWitt Recreation Area), swift water (Tonawanda Creek) and ice rescues. It is particularly well suited for rescues at low head dams like the one located behind the county courthouse."
This evening, City of Batavia firefighter Richard Stefaniak was riding high atop the city's ladder truck. He told me the view is great from up there. He was testing the apparatus after some recent repairs.
If you would like to download a high-res version this photo, click here.
We need to check -- Has Adam Miller started selling backpedals? It seems so. A few were put in use at tonight's Batavia City Council meeting.
Suddenly, the idea of taking a good hard look at converting the Batavia Fire Department to an all volunteer force doesn't seem as attractive to as many council members as it did May 26, when City Council President Charlie Mallow raised the issue in a fiery speech about the high cost of the current paid-professional service.
At that meeting, council members Marianne Clattenburg, Bill Cox, Bob Bialkowski and Rose Mary Christian all expressed support for looking more closely at the idea, with Clattenburg endorsing Mallow's call to arms with a hearty, "here, here."
Tonight, only Mallow kept the flame lit.
"I could foresee a problem with volunteers because of all the tall structures we have in the city," said Clattenburg. "I have real concerns if something disastrous happens."
Clattenburg said what she really meant at the previous meeting is that there should be some study on how the city can save money on fire service, such as looking at what cities of similar size as Batavia, with similar structures, do for fire service and how they keep costs down.
Christian, who wasn't quite as vocal in her support of Mallow's proposal in May, was more adamant in her opposition tonight to the idea of switching to an all volunteer force.
Christian made the repeated point -- disputed by Mallow -- that only paid professional fire fighters are trained in how to clear a building in an emergency, that volunteers are not allowed to get evacuation training.
"400 Towers is in my ward, and we have hospitals in the other wards," Christian said. "When you can prove to me that they have the training, then I can agree with it. Until then, I can't."
Christian also raised concerns about how quickly volunteers would respond, noting that current fire personnel can respond to an emergency anywhere in the city within three minutes.
When Bialkowski suggested that the City Council set some goals for what it hopes to accomplish with a reconsideration of the fire service, Christian interjected, "Goals are about money, and my goals are safety. Money isn't always an issue."
And the theme was set for the discussion: This isn't all about money. We need to consider the safety issues as well.
"When we had that fire at Christina's, if not for the immediate response of the fire department, that whole block could have gone down," said Councilman Frank Ferrando.
Mallow reminded council members that terms of the current union agreement doesn't necessarily put safety first. Before any volunteer firefighter can be dispatched to a fire in the City of Batavia, all paid personnel must be called in, even if it means overtime.
"If we're going to talk about safety, let's really talk about safety," Mallow said. "Let's talk about these restrictions."
Mallow also said that there are bigger cities in New York, with bigger structures, that have all-volunteer fire departments.
"Just because we've always done it this way in Batavia doesn't make it right," Mallow said.
Council members are going to form a subcommittee to further study cost saving measures, including potentially coming up with a scheme to include volunteers with paid staff in a single department.
Christian (pictured top in file photo) is a candidate for a seat on the County Legislature and Clattenburg (file photo) is looking to move up from her Ward 2 council seat to a Council At Large seat.
If you missed it, see the post from last night's council meeting.
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For more than 70 years, the Hotel Col Alto has been welcoming guests and offering an unforgettable holiday in Alta Badia. Located in the centre of Corvara and just 400m from the Boé gondola, The Col Alto is Corvara's leading hotel and offers 4 star amenities along with excellent service, Italian cooking and regional gastronomic specialities. The spa and wellness centre provides some of the best spa treatments and services in the resort. The hotel is known for its warm hospitality and family traditions, along with pleasant, spacious guest bedrooms and public areas.
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No details have been spared in this exquisitely appointed custom built 5+2 bedroom home with extensive upgrades, built by 5 Star Homes. This home is in great condition, offers over 4300 sq ft of total living space plus an over sized double garage. The main level with 10' ceilings is adorned with hardwood floors & is illuminated with pot lighting & elegant fixtures showcasing the spacious living room with feature fireplace. A chef-inspired white kitchen with huge island, quartz counter tops, subway back splash & high-end appliance package including a gas range. A main floor bedroom with en-suite, laundry room, powder room & mud room complete this level. Second level has a master retreat boasting a 5 pc en-suite with soaker tub & shower, a big bonus room, 3 bedrooms (one with an en-suite) & another 4 piece bath. Income potential! Legal suite with separate entrance includes a family room with full kitchen, laundry, 2 bedrooms & full bath. The south facing landscaped backyard with huge deck is a true oasis.
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Minimally invasive heart surgery in a two-year-old child performed for the first time at Acibadem Sistina Hospital
Congenital heart defect surgery in a child using minimally invasive technique was performed for the first time at the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Acibadem Sistina Hospital. The two-year-old child underwent surgery with lateral access to the heart, something rarely applied in the Balkans so far. The surgery was performed by the cardiac surgery team at the hospital, and the child is recovering quickly. Performing interventions with minimally invasive technique and applying this kind of approach, Acibadem Sistina Hospital once again proves its leading position on the road to become the only center in the Balkans for treatment of children with heart failures.
The intervention was performed in a child who has only 13 kg and a diagnosis of atrial septal defect. It was performed using right thoracotomy of five to seven centimeters that is a right incision of the thorax i.e. lateral access to the heart. The team of specialists successfully performed the surgery, and the benefits for the child are tremendous in terms of accelerated healing, but also the aesthetic aspect.
"It is an approach applied at our hospital for the first time, but perhaps it is for the first time in our country as well when it comes to intervention in a two-year-old child. We are especially glad to apply the techniques and methods used in the most developed hospitals in the world. It is only a proof that our team performs an excellent job, says Vladimir Chadikovski, pediatric cardiac surgeon.
Four days later the child was discharged to home treatment. This intervention proves that the team-based and multidisciplinary approach by both teams from Macedonia and Turkey in treating children with congenital heart anomalies is increasingly yielding effects. The results of the past period testify to this. The main strategy is to take care of all children with heart defects in the country.


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With the power of the pyramid, you can explore many ways to money, health, and wellness.
Pyramids can help you turn your dreams into a reality-at home or at the workplace. Use of a pyramid is a practical art to harmonize mind, body, and spirit with the environment. By just placing a copper pyramid at appropriate locations, you can achieve health, happiness, and prosperity.
Uses of copper pyramid Chip:- (Vastu & Pyramid experts all over the world have found copper pyramid more effective and result oriented. Use of copper in the pyramid enhances its power and gives good results.)
1. Place this chips below the tiles or on the door frame to activate good luck & to save your premises from evil eyes.
2. Place it in your cash box for wealth luck.
3. In the case of Vastu defect place it in the North-East corner of your house or in the alter (prayer) room.
4. Carry in your bag or purse for connecting to pyramid energy during work.
5. In case of the location of the staircase in the wrong direction, fix 3 copper chips on the staircase for the first three steps.
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George Logan's 'Dark' exhibition, in collaboration with Alyson Jones Photographers' Agent, opened at the AoP Gallery on September 15th. His 'Red Road' exhibition, in association with Corbis, will run at The Village Underground in Shoreditch, London, from October 22nd.
Recent work included the 'Homeless Animals' campaign for the Born Free Foundation. Art direction by Katy Hopkins and Steve Hawthorne at WCRS London. His Lamisil campaign was commissioned by Saatchi & Saatchi Amsterdam, with art direction by Alexandre Lagoet and Rick Coolegem.
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A Quick Start Guide for Critical Infrastructure Protection
|Closed captioning will be available in English and Japanese for all keynotes and RSAC track sessions.
Please note: All times are in SGT.
There is a tremendous amount of complexity inherent in critical infrastructure, operational technology, and the Internet of Things before you even add security into the mix. Devin Elmore and his team have spent most of the 21st century focused on moving fast in this space with defense and intelligence customers and have learned a few things along the way that may be of use to you.
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The "Soul Purifying Well" inside the temple. Located in Xiangxue Park at the foot of the Luofeng Peak, Luofeng Temple enjoys a history of over 800 years, and is now a cultural relic under the protection of the Guangzhou Municipality.
It was built in the Song Dynasty. It was originally built by Zhong Suihe, the earliest ancestor of the Zhongs in Luogang and an official of the Song Dynasty. It is located at the foot of the Luofeng Peak with the name of Zhongde (Virtue Cultivation) Hut. Cui Yuzhi, Zhong Suihe's disciple and the Right Minister of Song Dynasty and Zhong Yuyan, Cui's 4th son and Chaoyi Official, once pursued their studies here. Later, Zhong Yuyan resigned and returned here to expand the hut with such building as Qingyu Pavilion and Suyu Tower. It changed its name to Luokeng Abode, a place dedicated to educate his children and disciples. After the death of Zhong Yuyan, his son Zhong Shishen made his statue to recollect his virtue and portrait. Again, it was renamed as Yuyan Academy.
In 1532, the Rencheng year of Emperor Jiajing's reign in Qing Dynasty, the Zhongs clansmen rebuilt the Yuyan Academy into a large scale compound, expanded several temples and recruited several monks to manage the temples. Henceforth, these academy, halls, temples and affiliated buildings were generally called Luofeng Temple.
If Luofeng Temple served as a studying place from Song Dynasty to Yuan Dynasty, then it became a complete cultural symbol since Ming Dynasty. This cultural symbol integrated the feudality, clan and religion, which can better drive the clan members and offspring to make a determined effort to study, cultivate virtue, win honor and achieve glory by writing than a simple studying place, so as to uphold the clan honor. Since ancient times, the folk custom in Luogang has been unsophisticated and reverent of knowledge and virtue. From the ranks of Luogang scholars sprang up 6 imperial scholars, 10-plus provincial graduates and a large number of civil officials, military officers, eminent persons, and poets; for which the cultivation by Luofeng Temple surely played a tremendous role.
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INS Shardul arrives with 233 Indians from Iran
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul, deployed for operation Samudra Setu, entered Porbander harbour with 233 Indian nationals onboard, who were earlier evacuated from Bandar Abbas port in Iran. Personnel from Indian Navy, state authorities and police were present to receive the evacuees.
All arrangements including a screening zone, a sanitisation zone, availability of ambulances and buses for transport were put in place at the port. The evacuees were disembarked and were taken for medical screening at the jetty followed by customs clearance and other formalities. The evacuees thereafter boarded buses arranged to take them to the designated quarantine zones. State and district wise details of the evacuees had already been forwarded to the administration beforehand.
Operation Samudra Setu is the Indian Navy's operation in India's national efforts to facilitate return of Indian citizens from foreign shores. So far a total of 3,107 Indian citizens have been brought back from Maldives (2,188), Sri Lanka (686) and Iran (233) by Indian Naval ships Jalashwa, Magar and Shardul.
Sino-Indian logjam: Facts, risks, options and the sum of all fears
If winter is here, spring can't be far behind for Indian Army to trounce China's People's Liberation Army. Indian forces should pay Chinese back in their own coin.
China may be reinforcing eastern Ladakh with additional troops, but it does not realise that high-altitude warfare is vastly different. Why? Simple. Difference between political and professional armies. Isolated more than ever before, China is already in a trap of its own making. Now, Indian forces should hold tight, maintain a low profile but stay vigilant till winter sets in. Once winter sets in, they should start harassing the Chinese in the rear and spook them in the front.
Battle Indicators: Global Times' videos indicate that PLA is rehearsing for an offensive. Air defence drills around Lhasa. Fibre optic cables being laid in Spangur. Early battle indicators. The real indicator will be dumping artillery ammunition and build up. When that happens, real business is afoot. Till then relax or chew your nails. Notwithstanding, since the Chinese are chafing to teach us a lesson. So what is in the offing?
Hardening Defences: Indian Infantry has dug in at the heights for two weeks. The defences are hardening and getting coordinated. It means overhead protection, stocking and obstacle laying. A defensive fire plan is evolving with IAF, Artillery, Tanks and Infantry Mortars in the mix. Selected and surveyed targets would be Chinese assembly areas, routes of ingress, forming up places(FUPs) for assault, enemy gun areas, HQs and more. Suffice to say that the Chinese will get a hell of a whack. The Chinese have focused on mechanisation by rote. That is contained in their White Paper as a doctrine. They did not realise that High Altitude warfare is vastly different. Why? Simple. Difference between political and professional armies.
I hope that Global Times' editor is around to photograph hilarious Chinese sergeant majors blowing whistles and trumpets to commence ferocious attacks. His story will be different now — how drones used for food are being multitasked for body bag delivery. Everyone says that China will attack and teach India a lesson. Good. Let's do some honest analysis.
Isolation Reinforced: After Wang Yi's visit to EU states, Germany has opted on the side of democracies in the Indo Pacific region. That was inevitable. Indonesia refused to provide any bases for the Chinese. They are now objecting to Chinese transgressions in the Natuna Seas. The spat with Australia is worsening. India and Japan have signed a defence pact. The Taiwanese have warned that any more violation of their airspace will invite retaliatory action. There are reports which say that a Sino-US armed conflict is getting more real. China is more isolated than ever. Internally, Inner Mongolia continues to fester. Tibet is getting revived. Xinjiang issue is on the verge of revival. India can help both along. Hong Kong is not out of the news. The right time to ramp up the conflict with another Nuclear Power? Great Chinese strategic thinking.
Lebensraum and Persecuted Victimhood: Before Nazi offensives and pogroms, Hitler sold the 'Lebensraum Dream' and the 'Persecuted Victimhood Complex' to Germany. Something similar is happening in China. Initially Xi Jinping sold the 'China Dream', pronounced a period of great strategic opportunity and started building the greatest military on earth. He brainwashed Chinese that the CCP way was the best during the Wuhan Virus crisis. Pogroms against the Uighurs are well documented. He has spoken of solidifying Tibet security and communising religion. Wayward Hong Kongers are brought in line. He pronounces that China will follow the Communist economic model come what may. He popularises himself with people by visiting them during floods. He is invoking people to overcome hardships due to denial of technologies – imported seeds for agriculture, critical components in manufacturing, dependence on oil imports, distribution of water resources and pharmaceuticals and medical equipment for an ageing population. The position of the CCP inside China is being constantly consolidated.
The emerging picture — 'Persecuted Victimhood Complex' of China being denied and pushed into a corner by a disintegrating and inimically jealous world. External picture. China is ordained to rule the world. Only China can win — at any cost. Every one falls in line. Political, economic, diplomatic or military coercion works, always and every time. China will expand based on some mythological irredentism. 'Aggressive Lebensraum'. The world, ravaged by the Virus from China is being herded into a corner to establish Chinese supremacy. Everything is Xi centric to rule the world. A bipolarity is emerging. Internal portrayal of being unfairly cornered and an external reality of coercively cornering everyone. Such a diabolic schism was last seen in Hitler's Germany. Nitin Gokhale was right. The transformation to Xitler is complete. We should know who we are dealing with. "The Man Who Would Be King" not by Rudyard Kipling!
Xitlerian Concept: In the Xitlerian concept, India has no right to defend itself. It must subjugate itself to the lord and emperor of the great Chinese people. If not, be prepared for punishment. The great PLA will defend every inch of Chinese terri- tory recently usurped from India by attacking and punishing India for India asking vacation of its territory. The Idea is to take what it wants. Force an unequal piece. After all, China is the greatest. Are there risks and options in this new one sided game?
Risks: There are four risks in this attempt to teach India a lesson. Firstly, with the available troops India can- not be taught a lesson. The fight will be long, hard and bloody. Everything will be at a cost. That cost will be collected by the US in the South China Sea who will not miss the opportunity. A firefight starts there. Taiwan could declare Independence. End of superpower China.
Secondly, after the bloody battle, even if India is defeated, the long guerrilla campaign will start. Tibet and Xinjiang will be in flames. Srinagar Valley is only 15948 Sq km. Tibet is 1.22 million Sq km and Xinjiang is 1.6 million Sq km. See the difference? China, of the nose bloodied, will have to commit a lot more of PLA to handle the situation on a real long term basis. Its entire global plans go for a toss.
Thirdly, there are very good chances that China will be taught a lesson. In fact I am confident that could happen. If they start a shooting match and India finishes it, the next stop could be Rudok. That will automatically put Tibet and Xinjiang aflame. It could also end with the CCP control over society and lead to a collapse. Fourthly, what hap- pens if China cannot force victory? The saga of defeat continues. Pakistan has the best Army never to have won a war. China will compete for that honour with its rusty iron brother. Whichever way it goes, China's dream will evaporate. Guaranteed. Risk a war? Go ahead China. You might collapse. BTW, when does the N factor kick in?
Options: China is reinforcing eastern Ladakh with additional troops. The area can hold that many troops only. Any further increase will diminish returns. Secondly, mountains are good for defenders. It is difficult to dislodge entrenched defenders unless there are repeated headlong attacks. China has to also decide where to attack. North of Pangong Tso or South of it. (see picture) North of Pangong Tso offers some scope for employment of armour in the Depsang Plains. However it is a shooting match without manoeuvre space. There is a fair bit of mountainous area North of Pangong Tso also. India can play some tricks, infiltrate and reverse the situation. While it may be feasible to get hold of some territory there is a good chance of losing it too for the Chinese. The key to the whole affair will be the Chusul Gateway, South of Pangong Tso. Can China dislodge us from the strategically important Kailash Range? In an area devoid of cover and a single avenue of approach the attacker is exposed (see picture — 3d view of area beyond Spangur). Headbutting will be very costly. Results will be minimal. Of course, China can expand into other sectors further South. In which case its commitment and imbalance will expand. It will slowly be sucked in and stretched to a point when a counter offensive will happen. Where? Has to be decided between USA and India. The short point is that China is already in a trap of its own making. So far China has used Sun Tsu's maxim of winning wars without fighting. This is one war they will have to fight to win but will lose. Want to be a superpower? Bleed a little on the battlefield.
Own Option: What should we do? Hold tight. Till winter sets in maintain a low profile. Stay vigilant. Do not get complacent. The enemy is desperate. Do some talking. Stall for time. Play the Chinese game. Two steps forward and no step back. Once winter sets in, start harassing the Chinese in the rear and spook them in the front. Imbalances and opportunities will surface. Incremental actions to attain tactical and strategic significance or opening up offensive options will be of great value. Create small criticalities. No Hurry. Patience. Vigilance. Go for the kill. A discredited PLA will do greater damage to China. Their soft frontline troops should be targeted. They are our Centre of Gravity. Up front within reach. Mountains offer great manoeuvre space. Develop offensive options. Beyond the Kailash range there are no great obstacles or ridge lines till Rudok and the Western Highway. The Pangong Tso gives a secure flank. At some point we must go on the counter offensive. We need to generate some options to force a recoil. I might sound outlandish. However think coolly. We have their measure. Occupation of the Kailash range has opened up options. Exploit it. They have no defences or a firm base. There are three avenues of approach to hit the Western Highway (G219) look at the map. Manoeuvre through the hills. Force them into defence. Hats off guys. Well done.
Story of India: I need to tell a story. Summer of 99. Op Vijay broke out. My regiment (all Rajputs ) was mobilised overnight from the Eastern to the Northern sector. A number young soldiers on completion of post recruit training were posted to make good our strengths. All of them reported to Siliguri. Around a dozen of them with a couple of NCOs retuning from leave were dispatched to join the regiment in the staging area. War rumours were abound. At Delhi railway station, two young soldiers (from neighbouring villages) gave the slip and went AWOL. They went home and told their mothers that they came on leave. One of the mothers suspected something unusual and quizzed her son. Out came the AWOL story. She gave him a couple of tight slaps, took him to the other village and told the other boy's mother about it. She in turn slapped her son. How could they become AWOL from the regiment when the nation was at war? One village elder was entrusted to deposit these young soldiers with the unit. He brought them to me and said: "CO sahab inko maaf kar dena. In dono ka mathaon ne inke saath bahut gussa kiya. Rajputon ka be-izzati ho gaya. Desh ka Rak- sha karna hamara kartavya hai. Bcahhe hain. Inko asli Rajput banao aur ladai mein sabse aage le jao." That was that and life went on. When I last visited the unit those 'boys' are now experienced and tough gunners and junior leaders.
The Sum of All Fears: Indian mothers will send their sons to war as a matter of IZZAT and Desh ki Raksha irrespective of caste, creed, Arm or unit. Phillip Mason called it a 'Matter of Honour'. This spirit of sacrifice is deeply ingrained in Indian blood streams even now. It was on display in Galwan. A country which has such deep-rooted patriotism cannot be defeated by some soft 'one child Chinese'. Why am I recounting this story? Have faith in our men they will deliver. The sum of all my fears is that some weak bellied and ill-informed politician or diplomat will develop cold feet and fritter away the gains during negotiation. That is our history. We felt diplomacy and international stature will guard the Sino Indian border in 1962. We gave back Haji Pir in 1965. We gave back 93,000 prisoners in 1971. We even went about saving Chinese 'face' during Doklam despite stopping them in their tracks. How wrong were we? Totally. There is a palpable fear swirling around that some jittery character will give away everything we have gained by blood sweat and tears. 'Status Quo Ante' of April has lost value. The Kailash Range should not be traded at any cost. It is 'off table' in all negotiations. We need to look at a new status post ante. That should be northwards into Aksai Chin! Stay tight. This is a defining fight for India. There is more on the cards. The Chinese need a lesson and we will give it to them. Rub their 'face' in.
Pakistan Preoccupation: Where are the Pakistanis? Aah! Pak Generals… Lost half their country. Partner- ing with them, the US lost its war on terror. Their advice cost the Saudis two oil- fields. They are now advising Chinese. Any guesses? Well these deep state worthies of the frontline nation are at their frontline at Papa John's having a board meeting of their remunerative businesses with Dawood as special consultant. What is on their menu? Chinese! What about war fighting? That is for idiots.
Lt Gen P.R. Shankar was India's DG Artillery. He is highly decorated and qualified with vast operational experience. He contributed significantly to the modernisation and indigenisation of Artillery. He is now a Professor in the Aerospace Dept of IIT Madras and is involved in applied research for defence technology. His other articles can be read on his blog www. gunnersshot.com.
Indian, US defence delegations conduct virtual discussion
The 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting was held virtually on 15 September 2020. The meeting was co-chaired by Raj Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production, from the Indian Ministry of Defence, and Ellen M. Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, from the US Department of Defense. DTTI Group Meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the United States. This time, meeting was held via VTC on account of COVID pandemic.
The aim of the DTTI Group is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defense trade relation- ship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defense equipment. Four Joint Working Groups focused on land, naval, air, and aircraft carrier technologies have been established under DTTI to promote mutually agreed projects within their domains. The groups reported to the co- chairs on ongoing activities and collaborative opportunities including a number of near-term projects targeted for completion on priority.
As evidence of their commitment to demonstrating the success of DTTI, the co- chairs signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) that declared their intent "to strengthen our dialogue on defense technology cooperation by pursuing detailed planning and making measurable progress" on several specific DTTI projects.
The co-chairs were also pleased to note that since the last DTTI Group meet- ing in October 2019, a DTTI Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the identification and development of cooperative projects under DTTI has been completed. The SOP will serve as the framework for DTTI and allow both sides to reach and document a mutual understanding on how to define and achieve success. A publicly releasable extract of key elements of the SOP was also published in July as the DTTI Initial Guidance for Industry, and distributed through Indian and U.S. industry associations.
Further efforts to encourage U.S. and Indian indus- try to cooperatively develop next-generation technologies under the DTTI Group were highlighted by the 1st DTTI Industry Collaboration Forum (DICF), which took place virtually on September 10, 2020. The DICF was convened by Sanjay Jaju, Joint Secretary (Defence Industries Production), Michael Vaccaro, Director, International Armaments Cooperation, and Amy Murray, Director, Small Business Programs. This forum offers an opportunity for Indian and U.S. industry to be directly involved in DTTI and facilitates dialogue between government and industry on issues that impact industrial collaboration. The results of the discussion were briefed to the DTTI Group co-chairs.
As of today, China has lured India's neighbours, but New Delhi can turn the tables in its favour if it understands the geostrategic value of supporting the freedom struggles of Tibet and Balochistan.
In 2012, Robert D. Kaplan in his book The Revenge of Geography argued that "as the United States and China become great power rivals, the direction in which India tilts could determine the course of the geopolitics in Eurasia in the twenty-first century". Now we can foresee what Kaplan had predicted almost a decade ago. However, India seems to be the unprepared kingmaker in Eurasia. China understands the future challenges and it is prepared for the long geopolitical game.
India's natural boundaries are weak because of the territorial division inflicted upon it by the British occupiers in 1947. The territory of West Punjab and Sindh should have been in India, but today these two provinces along with occupied Balochistan and Pashtun dominated areas in Afghanistan are under the domination of an oppressive ethnic Sunni Punjabi community.
Pakistan is India's biggest geographical dilemma, and without regaining control over its breakaway territory, it is unlikely for India to rise as a regional power. India should have resolved the issue of lost territory decades ago, but Indian political elite hesitated to formulate a bipartisan strategy to regain Indian territory. They strived to normalise relations with Pakistan and even began to imagine Pakistan as a unique historical sovereign entity with no historical relations to India. The delusion of the Indian political elite and bureaucracy only wasted India's time and further weakened India's position in the region.
America always favoured Pakistan during the Cold War, but the reality of the global order was different after the Soviet Union's collapse. The United States for the first-time favoured India against Pakistan during the Kargil Conflict in 1999. According to Bruce Riedel, then-President Clinton's Special Assistant, the Kargil conflict changed the equation in the region, and it set the trajectory of America's engagement with India. Bill Clinton's India visit in March 2000, cemented the relationship between the world's oldest and world's largest democracies.
He stayed for four days in India, addressed the joint session of the Indian Parliament, and both countries formulated a framework for institutional engagement and cooperation. Clinton also visited Islamabad only for a few hours, not for cooperation but to save Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's life who was ousted by General Pervez Musharraf in a military coup in October1999. Pakistan was already in decline, great Baloch leader, Hyrbyair Marri who is connected to the roots of freedom struggle for generations once again motivated, reorganised, propelled the masses for complete independence of Balochistan, from the oppressed Pakistani regime by reigniting the 5th Balochistan liberation movement in mid-1990s.
Pakistan had lost its significance in the international arena after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and US policies were more focused on China's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea. During the Presidential campaign, George W Bush criticised Bill Clinton for being too soft on China. President Bush faced his first foreign policy crisis in the South China sea immediately after taking office. In April 2001, a Chinese interception jet collided with an American EP-3 signal intelligence aircraft in the international waters. One Chinese jet was destroyed during the incident, and US Navy crew were forced to land their damaged aircraft in China's Hainan Island. American soldiers were detained, and vital intelligence-gathering equipment was also compromised.
China was the new threat for the West in the 2000s; however, 11th September 2001 changed everything for America and the rest of the World. All rivals of America supported American efforts to topple the Taliban Government and cap ture those responsible for terrorist acts on American soil. United Nations resolution 1373 gave legitimacy to the War on Terror. America centred its core foreign policy strategy from geopolitics to counter-terrorism wars. Pakistan reaped the benefits of the post 9/11 world, on the one hand, it supported the American invasion of Afghanistan, on the other hand, it saved the Taliban and Al-Qaeda and prepared them for the next battle. Pakistan became one of the major non-NATO allies, gained access to crucial military hardware and received billions of dollars in aid. America lost the war because it trusted Pakistan and mistook a geopolitical driven proxy war in Afghanistan as a homegrown insurgency.
America started to re-shift its geo-strategic doctrine from counter terrorism to great-power conflict after the death of Osama Bin Laden. During the last years of his presidency, Obama increased the strategic focus on China. China is not the same state which it used to be in a pre 9/11 world. China was the 6th largest economy in the 2000s, and now it is the World's second-largest economy. China's One Belt, One Road initiative granted it access to the world's geostrategic regions. China has built a naval base in Djibouti near Bab al-Mandab Strait, and a new naval base next to Hormuz is under construction in Jiwani, Balochistan.
Moreover, the new pact between China and Iran will give it more leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. India has an advantage in the Strait of Malacca against China, but that advantage will fade away as global warming melts the Arctic's ice and China implements its new Arctic policy. Also, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will ensure Chinese access to the Middle East if Malacca is blocked by the Indian Navy in the case of war. Balochistan remains strategically of immense importance in the whole great power rivalries. It is also vital for any future Indian geo-strategic success in our region.
Partition has weakened India geographically in the region, and it is now being encircled by an aggressive China. China has territorial disputes with India, and it will never hesitate to start a limited conflict at the right time. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the US-China rivalry, and the world will confront China sooner than expected. China and the West are preparing for that next conflict, but India is still idling.
India needs to confront Pakistan indirectly with a long-term policy, stop China from encircling India and make long term reliable allies in the neighbourhood. All these three goals can be achieved by supporting the freedom movements in the neighbourhood e.g. Balochistan, Tibet and POK which would cement India's stature in the world. The freedom in Balochistan is the legitimate right of the people of Balochistan and must be supported at all cost. The wrong of the past must be undone, which in turn will pave the way for India to reclaim its illegally occupied territory (PoK). Such a solution will resolve geographic dilemmas on the western border. India will get direct land access to Afghanistan and central Asian countries along with independent Balochistan which in turn will also bring the expansionist regime of China to an end.
As of today, China has lured India's neighbours, but India can turn the tables in its favour if it understands the geostrategic value of supporting the freedom struggles of Tibet and Balochistan.
Jamal Baloch is Free Balochistan Movement's head of the Foreign Affairs Department and a member of Chatham House. He can be reached at @JNBaloch.
NSA Ajit Doval attends BRICS' meeting on security issues
Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Institutional Security under the President of Brazil M. Innosencio, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation N.P. Patrushev, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Yang, Minister of state security of the Republic of South Africa A. Dlodlo took part in the video conference for the 10th annual meeting of the high representatives of the BRICS countries responsible for security issues. The parties exchanged views on key issues of global and regional security, discussed the main areas of practical cooperation in the field of security. The incessant attempts of the West to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states were noted. The inadmissibility of organising 'colour revolutions', as well as campaigns to discredit the political leadership of unwanted countries, was emphasised. The sides expressed concern about the escalation of tensions around Iran, Venezuela and Syria.
An exchange of views took place on issues of strategic stability. During the discussion, the destructive plans of the United States on the deployment of weapons in space, the use of force against space objects of other states, as well as the use of outer space for military operations were noted. The participants in the meeting reaffirmed their openness to multilateral discussion on possible measures to ensure predictability and restraint in the nuclear missile sphere.
It was noted that cooperation within the framework of the 'five' is aimed at building a multipolar system of international relations based on the principles of justice and equality, abandoning the outdated practice of bloc diplomacy.
The dialogue that took place showed the unity or similarity of the approaches of the members of the Association on most issues on the international agenda. The adherence to the universal and generally recognised norms and principles of the UN Charter, as well as international law was reaffirmed. It was emphasised that the BRICS countries managed to take a serious step forward in strengthening cooperation in the field of combating terrorism and extremism, countering transnational organized crime and drug trafficking
Thanks to well-coordinated joint work, a draft anti-terrorist strategy of the 'five' has been prepared, which will be submitted for approval during the upcoming summit. The draft strategy reflects such fundamental aspects for the BRICS countries as respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, adherence to international law and recognition of the UN's central and coordinating role in security matters. Prospects for cooperation between the BRICS states in the field of biological security are considered.
The meeting participants highly appreciated the coordinating role of the World Health Organization in the fight against the pandemic. It was emphasised that at all stages of the spread of infection, WHO acted within its mandate, based on the guidelines of Member States and available scientific evidence. It was announced that it was expedient to work on building up the profile cooperation of the BRICS countries in the field of sanitary and epidemiological control and global health. It was proposed to create new mechanisms of interaction in the field of countering epidemiological threats and to conduct expert consultations on biosafety in the BRICS format. Special attention is paid to ensuring security in the use of information and communication technologies. During the discussion, the importance of developing common approaches to this issue was stated.
In order to create an integrated system for countering threats in the information sphere, it was proposed to continue work on concluding an appropriate five-sided agreement.
The parties appreciated the Russian chairmanship of the Five this year, held under the motto "BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Common Security and Innovative Growth", noted the active work in three key areas: Politics and security, economy and finance, and humanitarian and cultural ties. The intention was confirmed to work on deepening coordination within the framework of key international organisations and forums, primarily in the UN. An agreement was reached on further expanding the dialogue on security issues, building up the exchange of information, and closer coordination of joint actions, including through the special services and law enforcement agencies.
Indian Army has recorded the maximum 16,758 coronavirus cases and 32 deaths. The Air Force has confirmed 1,716 Covid-19 cases among its personnel along with three deaths. In the Navy, meanwhile, 1,365 confirmed cases and no death have been reported so far.
With Covid-19 tally having crossed the 50 – lakh mark in the country, the government on Wednesday disclosed the latest figures of coronavirus infections in the armed forces. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that there have been 19,839 cases of coronavirus in the armed forces while a total of 35 fatalities have been recorded so far.
He informed Parliament that the Indian Army has recorded the maximum 16,758 coronavirus cases and 32 deaths among the armed forces. The Indian Air Force, on the other hand, has confirmed 1,716 Covid-19 cases among its personnel along with three deaths. The Navy, meanwhile, has reported 1,365 confirmed cases of infection. There has been no death of any personnel in the Navy due to coronavirus.
"All deaths while in service have been awarded terminal benefits," the minister said. Shripad Naik gave these details in a written reply to Anumula Revanth Reddy in the Lok Sabha.
In reply to another question by Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore in Lok Sabha, MoS for Defence Shripad Naik shared detailed information on defence capital procurement. The minister said that during last financial year (2019-20), 38 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and 32 contracts have been signed with Foreign vendors. During the current Financial Year 2020-21 (upto July, 2020), 10 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and 6 contracts have been signed with Foreign vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for the Armed Forces. Out of the total of 48 capital acquisition contracts signed with Indian vendors from April 2019 to July 2020, 18 contracts have been signed with DPSUs/PSUs/OFB/DRDO/ ISRO and 30 contracts have been signed with Indian Private vendors. All efforts are made to optimally use budgeted funds for meeting committed liabilities relating to already concluded capital acquisition contracts and for new schemes contracted during the year. The details of expenditure incurred under Capital Acquisition (Modernisation) of Armed Forces, under Defence Service Estimates (DSE), for the last five years is as under:
|Expenditure (Rs in crore)
While evaluating competitive bids for Defence contracts between DPSUs and Private Sector entities, no advantage is given to DPSUs. The competitive bids are evaluated based on the RFP terms and conditions.
In a written reply to various questions of Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo and Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy in Lok Sabha, Shripad Naik gave details of a new initiative in the defence sector including the induction of Rafale aircraft. He said that the first batch of five Rafale aircraft has been inducted and operationalised at Air Force Station Ambala. Induction ceremony was conducted on 10th September, 2020. Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers are being considered for, and granted Permanent Commission (PC) in all branches of the IAF based on cadre vacancies, willingness, suitability, medical fitness and merit as per policies in vogue. As on 1st September, 2020, 372 women SSC officers (excluding Medical/ Dental branches) have been granted Permanent Commission. Since 03.12.2008, Indian Navy has been considering and granting Permanent Commission to women officers (at par with male officers) in certain Branches/Cadres/ specialisation viz. Education, Law, Naval Constructor and Naval Armament Inspectorate based on inter-se merit, suitability and vacancies. Short Service Commission officers (both men and women) are also being considered for Permanent Commission in certain more Cadres/ Branches/Specialisation as per Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement dated 17.03.2020. The Government sanction letters for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in the Army have been issued on 25.02.2019 and 19.07.2020. Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa, Airavat, Shardul and Magar were deployed as part of Operation Samudra Setu to evacuate the stranded Indian Nationals from Iran, Maldives and Sri Lanka during COVID-19 crisis. A Total of 3992 Indian Nationals were evacuated safely to India as part of Operation Samudra Setu.
The following steps have been taken by the Government to tackle the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the defence sector: Hospital Infrastructure development to tackle COVID: Beginning in the month of March, 2020 procurement of essential equipment to tackle COVID-19 cases in AFMS hospitals was undertaken. Supply orders for ventilators, oxygen concentrators, hand thermal guns, multipara monitors, PPE, Face masks, sanitizers, disinfectants etc, were placed for all AFMS hospitals. Emergency procurement powers of the DGAFMS were sanctioned by the Raksha Mantri for procurement of additional equipment like RT-PCR machines and test kits. As on day, there are 27 functional laboratories in the AFMS carrying out molecular testing for COVID using RT-PCR, TrueNat, CBNAAT and GenExpert techniques. Rapid Antigen Tests are available in the periphery for early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing of cases. In line with latest treatment trends at a national and global level, drugs like Favipiravir and Remdesivir have been made available in AFMS Hospitals. Plasma Therapy is also available in two hospitals of AFMS.
Quarantine facilities: Station quarantine facilities have been set up in all military stations where troops are quarantined after returning from leave for 14 days. Any person developing symptoms during quarantine is immediately tested and isolated, if found positive.
Teams for Contact Tracing: Teams comprising medical and paramedical staff have been trained in tracing high risk contacts of confirmed cases for instituting quarantine measures. Asymptomatic high risk contacts are tested between day 7-10 of exposure.
COVID CARE CENTRES (CCC): These have been set up to augment hospitals where a large number of COVID patients are being admitted. Asymptomatic and mild cases are admitted in these CCCs to decongest the hospitals.
Interaction with Armed Forces Medical Services of Friendly Countries: Knowledge exchange and best practices for COVID control being followed by USA, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have been adopted by the AFMS to optimise patient care.
Liaison with MoHFW and ICMR. The DGAFMS has maintained continuous liaison to ensure that guidelines and policies issued by the apex bodies are implemented to optimise patient care. Multiple guidelines pertaining to control and management of COVID have been issued by the DGAFMS to ensure conformity of care across the three services.
ILLEGAL OCCUPATION OF LAND IN the CANTONMENT REGION
During the year 2018, 2019 and in 2020 (upto 31.08.2020), 7.586 acres of defence land inside cantonment under the management of Defence Estate Organization have been detected as encroached by the residents. Out of above, defence land measuring 4.11 acres have got freed from encroachment during the same period. The illegal occupation of defence land may cause difficulties in Municipal administration viz. Providing water supply, sanitation and other municipal facilities.
The following steps have been taken to address the problem of encroachment: Respective user Services who manage defence land are responsible for its protection, removal of encroachments and planning for its land use. Strengthening of defence land management by way of computerisation and digitisation of land records, Survey, demarcation and verification of defence lands and land Audit. Regular inspection of sites under respective jurisdiction is conducted by the CEO/DEO/Station Commander as the case may be. Issue of detailed instructions by the Government emphasising the need for ensuring vigilance, detection and prevention of new encroachments. Court cases are being pursued to evict encroachers. Close liaison is being maintained with revenue and civil police authorities to detect attempts to encroach upon the defence land by encroachers. Regular patrolling is being carried out to safeguard the lands from encroachers and unauthorised construction. Removal of encroachments on defence land under the provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 as well as under the Cantonment Act, 2006. This information was given by MoS Shripad Naik in a written reply to Rajendra Agrawal in Lok Sabha.
The details of Budget Estimates (BE), Revised Estimates (RE) and Actual Expenditure (Actuals) on the modernization(Capital Acquisition) of Armed Forces, under Defence Services Estimates (DSE), for the last five years and the current year are as under: (Rs in crore)
In May 2001, the Defence Industry sector, which was hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened up to 100% for Indian private sector participation, with Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) up to 26% both subject to licensing. Further, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified revised FDI policy under which FDI is allowed under automatic route upto 49% and beyond 49% through Government route wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology or for other reasons to be recorded. During the last three financial years (2017- 18 to 2019-20) and current year (upto July, 2020), 183 capital contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and foreign vendors for procurement of defence equipment for the Armed Forces. Under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign of Governmen of India, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has prepared a list of 101 items for which there would be an embargo on the import beyond the timeline indicated against them. This would offer a great opportunity to the Indian defence industry to manufacture these items using their own design and development capabilities to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces in the coming years. This list includes some high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircrafts, light combat helicopters (LCHs), radars and many other items to fulfil the needs of our Defence Services. Since the launch of 'Make in India' in September 2014, several measures have been taken by the Government to promote indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence & aerospace equipment in the country under 'Make in India' by harnessing the capabilities of the public and private sector. Government has notified the Strategic Partnership (SP) Model which envisages establishment of long term Strategic Partnership with Indian entities through a transparent and comparative process, wherein they would tie up with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain. Government is taking measures for modernization of the Armed Forces, through procurement of new equipment and upgrading of existing equipment so as to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. The modernization projects are progressed as per the approved Capital Acquisition Plans and in terms of the extant Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). This information was given by MoS Shripad Naik in a written reply to Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane and others in Lok Sabha.
In cases of attempts of illegal transfer based on the nature and circumstances of the case, FIRs/criminal cases have been filed against the sellers/purchasers, Courts have been approached to set aside such transactions. Competent Revenue authorities have also been approached for not effecting mutation of such transactions. Such transactions are not recognised and no mutation in defence land records is affected.
To prevent such incidents in future, the following steps are taken: The defence land across the country has been surveyed by Defence Estates Officers and Chief Executive Officers so as to clearly demarcate defence land to enable Services/users to physically protect it. Matter has been taken up with the State Government vigorously at all levels to mutate remaining defence land in the revenue records. Suggestions have been made by the Ministry to the Department of Land Resources for amending the Registration Act so as to make it mandatory for the Sub-Registrar to obtain 'NOC' from defence authorities prior to effecting registration of land located in Cantonments/Military Stations. Wherever such incidence is reported, immediate legal action is taken to protect the interest of the Government. Computerisation of defence Land records contained in General Land Registers (GLRs) and Military Land Registers (MLRs) with the use of Raksha Bhoomi Software. Strengthening of defence land management by way of digitisation of land records, survey, demarcation and verification of defence lands and land Audit.
The computerization of defence land records under the project 'Raksha Bhoomi' was undertaken by the Directorate General of Defence Estates in association with National Informatics Centre. Defence Land Records contained in General Land Registers (GLRs) and Military land Registers (MLRs) were entered in the Raksha Bhoomi Software and made operational after verification and authentication of database in July, 2011. Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) has informed that 05 cases have come to notice, in the last three years (i.e. from 01.09.2017 to 31.08.2020). Total area involved is 36.30 acres. In two cases pertaining to Haryana (Narnaund Hisar, Distt. Hisar, area 29.99 acres) and one pertaining to Punjab (Muktsar, area 6.05 acres) the respective state governments are claiming the defence land. In all these cases the matter has been challenged by the DEO concerned and is presently subjudice in the court of the respective Divisional Commissioners. In the two cases of Union Territory of J&K (Badamibagh Cantt., area 0.26 acres) the illegal transfer of defence land by private persons through sale deeds have been challenged by way of filing suit in the District Court by DEO concerned. Another instance has been noticed where an attempt was made to illegally transfer defence land (11.10 acres) in Bengaluru to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation. Based on the FIR lodged in the case, the said transfer has been stayed. This information was given by MoS Shripad Naik in a written reply to Ravi Kishan and others in Lok Sabha.
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Airbus Helicopters will introduce the newest series of its Lakota helicopter to the U.S. Army's fleet, the company announced at the 2020 National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) virtual trade show. Starting with new orders placed this year for 17 additional Lakota helicopters, the US Army will welcome the newest series — known as the UH-72B — to their fleet in 2021. Airbus has delivered more than 460 UH72A Lakota helicopters to the US Army, Navy and National Guard, with the 463rd and final UH-72A model slated for delivery in September.
"Since we first began operations with the UH-72 Lakota some 15 years ago, this helicopter has been the workhorse of the Army and National Guard, saving lives, assisting in disaster relief, training thousands of pilots, and, more importantly, helping to protect our communities and our country," said COL Calvin Lane, US Army Project Manager for Utility Helicopters. "Procuring the UH-72B Lakota provides tremendous value with no research and development costs for the Army."The UH-72B will enter service for the U.S. Army National Guard and is the latest iteration of the same commercial, off-the-shelf aircraft that has been the Army's Light Utility Helicopter since the first Lakota contract award in 2006. The Army is leveraging the benefits of a commercial off the shelf (COTS) program by receiving product improvements and enhancements through the evolution of the aircraft, without investing any government money into the development of those capabilities.
"This is welcome news for the men and women building the Lakota in Mississippi, as we expand our production capabilities and prepare for a successful future for the Lakota," said Scott Tumpak, vice president responsible for Airbus military helicopter programs in the U.S. "Since 2006, every single Lakota has been delivered on time and on cost by our American workforce, whose pride of workmanship is evident in every aircraft we deliver." The UH-72B is based on the widely successful H145, which incorporates various product improvements that have been developed during the lifecycle of the commercial aircraft. The efficient Fenestron tail rotor, more powerful engines, enhanced controls and the Airbus Helionix avionics suite, to name a few, will provide added benefits for mission safety and flight performance. With more than nine configurations available, the Lakota delivers proven performance, outstanding operational reliability, and unmatched versatility for a broad spectrum of military missions. Airbus Helicopters builds the Lakota at its production facility in Columbus, Mississippi, which employs a workforce that is made up of 40% veterans. Since the program's beginning in 2006, the Army and National Guard have amassed nearly 800,000 total flight hours. The UH-72A is the primary rotary-wing training aircraft for the Army, and serves in roles as diverse as search and rescue, disaster relief, counterdrug operations, and live-saving MEDEVAC flights.
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School leaders approve a new policy involving medical marijuana on campuses. The school board for District 51 voted on the issue during their meeting Tuesday night.
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We are happy to let you know that we will be joining in once more with RSE Day on Thursday 25th June. RSE day was actually started by Nottingham city in 2018. This year's theme is 'Books I love About Love' so look out for some book themed ideas in the home learning plans for next week too.
At school we have been working closely together to be ready for the introduction of RSE as a legal requirement from September 2020. We had plans in place for consultations with parents at parents evening in March and a coffee morning ready in May with the Local Authority RSE lead consultant Catherine Kirk but we all know what happened to put the brakes on! It is very important to Kerrie and I that we give as many of our parents the chance to respond to a consultation so we are currently planning new ways to do this, which will start with an online survey coming soon.
For now, the RSE policy is already on the school website and the Wellbeing Curriculum group in school are continuing to collaborate to be ready to share the teaching plans for RSE for each year group. We think it is important to say here that teaching RSE at Walter Halls is not something brand new, we have always recognised the value of teaching about healthy relationships but we have had to ensure that our teaching covers all of the requirements in the new framework.
Next week in school we will be making some heart bunting, reading books that we love about love and generally thinking about friendships and kindness. We would love you to join in at home too so have a look under the sunshines and see what you can do.
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Japan accuses China for targeting its military assets
Tokyo considers Chinese military drill in East China Sea in May 'extremely dangerous', says Japanese media report
Japan has alleged that its destroyers were targets of Chinese military aircraft during a recent military drill in East China Sea, according to a local media report on Monday.
Tokyo viewed the Chinese military drill held in May as "an extremely dangerous military activity" that could have developed into a contingency, the Kyodo news agency reported citing government sources.
During the drill, several Chinese JH-7 fighter bombers "approached Japan's two Maritime Self-Defense Force [MSDF] destroyers that were within striking distance of anti-ship missiles," it added.
"The crews of the Japanese vessels were not able to determine the intention of the Chinese pilots, who did not lock on guided missile radar," the report said.
Tokyo, on the other hand, did not lodge any complaint or a protest with Beijing over the issue.
"It [Japan] does not wish to reveal its intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities," it said.
The Japanese claims came after units of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces decoded the "intercepted communications between the Chinese aircrafts in which the pilots said they would conduct a drill using the MSDF vessels as mock targets", said the report.
The tensions persist in the East China Sea although the leaders of the two countries this June agreed to boost bilateral ties and pledged to open a "new era" in their relations with further work based on a 2008 bilateral accord on joint gas development in the region.
The project was stalled after a Chinese fishing vessel and a Japanese patrol ship collided in 2010 off the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands that are claimed by China, which calls them Diaoyu.Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.


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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinian Authority is ready to stop all relations with the Americans and Israelis - including security coordination - if they insist on implementing their plan, reiterating his rejection of the peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump at the end of last month.
"We reject the American plan, and we will reject it during the meeting of the United Nations Security Council," Abbas said in a speech while presiding over the weekly government meeting in Ramallah.
He added, "There is nothing positive in the deal of the century. We reject it categorically. We do not agree to annexing lands from Israel (Palestinian towns) ... they are our people, but we will not accept them with us ... so that they stay there (in Israel)."
"We are not nihilists, and we say what we want, and the world must understand, and we must understand why we reject (the American plan) because it eliminated international legitimacy," he added.
The Palestinian President called for international sponsorship of negotiations with Israel, adding, "We will not accept the sponsorship of the United States alone for any negotiations."
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Abbas affirmed that the Palestinian Authority has severed its relations with Israel, and that it continues in its position towards the United States and Israel if they continue with what you are doing.
"We demand 22% of the land of historic Palestine ... The century deal gives us 11% of the land only, without security sovereignty," he said.
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The Arab foreign ministers announced yesterday, Saturday, their rejection of the American peace plan, and their adherence to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative as an alternative, warning that Israel might implement this plan by force.
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We are delighted with the way that the children have settled into school life. They have adopted new routines excellently and are engaging well in their daily learning.
We will supporting the children with various independent routines such as handwashing, toileting and putting on coats.
This half-term our topic is 'Magical Me!' The children will be exploring themselves, painting self- portraits and talking about themselves, their families and their peers in a positive way. The children will think about their senses, their bodies and how these help them explore the world around them.
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