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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with murder in Carshalton

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been charged with the murder of 42-year-old Gemma Devonish in Carshalton.

    The 38-year-old man, who was known to Gemma, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, 20 December. On Saturday, 21 December, he was charged with her murder.

    The man is James Madden, 38, (25/03/1986) of Railton Road, SE24. He will appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 December.

    Officers await the conclusion of a post-mortem examination.

    Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged following incident in Blenheim yesterday

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    To be attributed to Inspector Simon Feltham, Marlborough Area Commander:

    A 44-year-old man is facing numerous charges following an incident at a Park Terrace house in Blenheim.

    The man has been charged with threatening to kill, discharging a firearm to intimidate, abducting a child under 16, and contravening a protection order.

    He is scheduled to appear in Blenheim District Court on Monday 23 December.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, SH 6, Kingston

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police can now name the man who died in a crash on State Highway 6 near Kingston on 19 December.

    He was Timothy Peter Herrick, aged 36 of Invercargill.

    Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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    Issued by the Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police asking residents to check CCTV in relation to missing woman in Wellington

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are asking residents to check their CCTV in relation to a missing woman in Wellington.

    Upper Hutt residents who live in the Totara Park area who have CCTV cameras are asked to check for any sightings of missing woman Maia Johnston.

    The 19-year-old was last seen leaving a family home in Totara Park at around 8.30pm yesterday (Saturday 21 December).

    Police are keen for anyone with CCTV cameras to check for sightings of Maia between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday.

    If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241222/0237.

    ENDS

    Issued by the Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Copley

    Source: South Australia Police

    Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Copley in the State’s far north.

    About 6.30am today (Sunday 22 December), police and emergency services were called to Harris Street after reports of a crash involving a car and pedestrian.

    Major Crash officers are attending the scene.

    Please avoid the area if possible.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arrests made in Napier homicide case

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Attributable to Detective Inspector David De Lange:

    Police have arrested and charged two men following the death of Napier man Boy Taylor.

    Police have been investigating Mr Taylor’s death after he died following an incident in Napier’s CBD on Wednesday 18 December.

    Two men, aged 21 and 33, have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and are expected to appear in Hastings District Court on Monday 23 December 2024.

    Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges. 

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    Issued by Police Media Centre 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Memorial service held for car-ramming victims at German Christmas market

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Policemen stand guard at a Christmas market where a car rammed into a crowd in Magdeburg, Germany, Dec. 21, 2024. At least five people were killed and over 200 others injured after a car rammed into a large crowd at a German Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg Friday evening, German news agency dpa reported Saturday, citing State Premier Reiner Haseloff. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

    Approximately 200 people sustained injuries, many of them serious. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.

    A memorial service was held Saturday evening in the German city of Magdeburg to mourn the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas market on Friday night, where a car rammed into a crowd, killing at least five people and injuring 200 others.

    The service took place at the city’s cathedral and was intended primarily for the victims’ relatives, emergency responders, and invited guests, including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Outside the cathedral, mourners gathered to lay flowers and light candles in remembrance of the victims.

    To mark the tragedy, church bells tolled across Magdeburg at 7:04 p.m. (1804 GMT) — the exact time the attack occurred.

    This photo taken on Dec. 21, 2024 shows a Christmas market where a car rammed into a crowd in Magdeburg, Germany. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

    VICTIMS INCLUDE 9-YEAR-OLD CHILD

    A nine-year-old child is among the five people killed, confirmed Horst Walter Nopens, head of the local public prosecutor’s office, without disclosing further details about the other four adult victims.

    He said approximately 200 people sustained injuries, many of them serious. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.

    According to German media, the attack lasted roughly three minutes. The emergency route used by the perpetrator was not secured with barriers, raising concerns about safety measures.

    Condemning the act, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the incident as “a terrible tragedy to harm and kill so many people with such brutality.”

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to the press during a memorial ceremony in Magdeburg, Germany, Dec. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

    DOCTOR FROM SAUDI ARABIA UNDER INVESTIGATION

    A 50-year-old doctor originated from Saudi Arabia was arrested at the site and taken into custody for questioning. Police searched his home overnight, and authorities assume he acted alone. He has lived in Germany since 2006 and worked in a nearby town.

    Authorities noted earlier that the suspect was not previously known to law enforcement as an Islamist.

    His motive remained unclear and police have not yet named the suspect. Nopens said one possible factor could be the suspect’s frustration with Germany’s handling of Saudi refugees.

    According to the German news agency dpa, authorities had been alerted about the man approximately a year ago.

    Scholz and other top officials, including Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser, arrived in Magdeburg on Saturday. Faeser ordered Saturday morning that all flags at all federal buildings be flown at half-mast nationwide.

    This photo shows police vehicles near a Christmas market where a car rammed into a crowd in Magdeburg, Germany, Dec. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

    Magdeburg, a city of approximately 237,000 residents, is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, about 150 km west of Berlin.

    The incident echoes a tragic attack on Dec. 19, 2016, when a terrorist drove a truck into a Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 and injuring over 70 others. The perpetrator fled to Italy, where he was eventually shot dead by police.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Death toll rises to 38 in major road crash in Brazil

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    The death toll from a road accident in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has risen to 38, with 13 others injured, local authorities reported Saturday.

    The accident, involving a bus, a truck, and a car, occurred in the early morning hours in the municipality of Teofilo Otoni. It was triggered when a large block of granite fell from the truck’s cargo onto the road, causing the bus to collide with the truck traveling in the opposite direction. A car following the bus then slammed into it from behind, according to the Federal Highway Police.

    The majority of fatalities were caused by a fire that engulfed the bus after the collision, said the police.

    According to Teofilo Otoni officials, 13 people sustained injuries, including the three occupants of the car, all of whom are in critical condition.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Hamilton Police investigating after man critically injured in assault

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Hamilton Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in an assault early this morning.

    The man was assaulted outside his home on Sefton Crescent at around 4.25am today.

    He is currently in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

    Police would like to hear from anyone who has CCTV in the Sefton Crescent area, or anyone who may have heard or seen anything relevant to our investigation.

    If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 241222/9970.

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    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Pewsey Vale

    Source: South Australia Police

    Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Pewsey Vale.

    About 12.30pm today (Sunday 22 December), police and emergency services were called to Springton Road after reports that a car had crashed down an embankment.

    Major Crash officers are attending the scene.

    Please avoid the area if possible.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Search continues for Maia Johnston

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police are still actively searching for 19-year-old Maia Johnston, who is missing from Totara Park, Upper Hutt.

    Maia was last seen leaving a family home in Totara Park at around 8.30pm yesterday (Saturday 21 December).

    Previously, Police asked for residents in the Totara Park, Upper Hutt area to share any CCTV footage they might have.

    We are now expanding this request and are asking for anyone in the vicinity of Harcourt Park and Brown Owl, as well as those in Totara Park, to review their CCTV for any sightings of Maia after 8:15 PM last night.

    We believe that Maia was wearing a black cardigan or light top, short shorts, and black and white converse shoes.

    Police continue to search this evening. 

    Residents of Totara Park may see a drone in the air behind the houses on the northern end of Totara Park and should not be alarmed, as this is part of the search.

    If you have any information or CCTV footage that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241222/0237.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 
     

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Vanuatu quake: Warnings as bad weather threat looms for Port Vila

    By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor

    New Zealand’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) says impending bad weather for Port Vila is now the most significant post-quake hazard.

    A tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to move into Vanuatu waters, bringing heavy rainfall.

    Authorities have issued warnings to people living near landslide-prone areas around the Vanuatu capital.

    People living near low lying areas or rivers have also been told to move, should water levels rise.

    The heavy rain may also cause flash flooding.

    USAR team leader Ken Cooper said last Tuesday’s 7.3 earthquake caused significant landslides.

    “With the weather system that’s coming in, there is a high likelihood that the landslides continue and we need to ensure that there’s no life risks if those landslides should move further,” Cooper said.

    Death toll now 12
    Aftershocks have continued, and early this morning, the US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.1 quake, at a depth of 40km west of Port Vila.

    New Zealand and Vanuatu engineers were assessing prioritised areas in the capital, and a decision would then be made as to whether a community needed to be evacuated, Cooper said.

    Since the team had been in Vanuatu, it had taken damage assessments of buildings and infrastructure, with the Vanuatu government, allowing them to prioritise the biggest risks and to assist the community in recovering more quickly, he said.

    The official death toll from Vanuatu’s 7.3 magnitude quake is now 12 according to the Vanuatu Disaster Management office.

    This has been confirmed by the Vila Central Hospital.

    The deployment lead for New Zealand in Vanuatu praised the resilience of the ni-Vanuatu people following the 7.3 earthquake. Image: MFAT/RNZ Pacific

    Earlier unofficial reports had placed the death toll at 16.

    The team had completed almost 1000 assessments, alongside the Australia USAR team, which was a significant task, Cooper said.

    Both teams shared common tools and practices, which had allowed them to work simultaneously and helped the teams to quickly carry out the assessments, he said.

    “When we undertake the assessments that really gives us a clear picture of what should be prioritised and we work with the [Vanuatu] government and their infrastructure cluster, and some of the priorities we have looked at are bridges, [the] airport, the port, and also landslides,” he said.

    Resilience shown by locals
     The deployment lead for New Zealand in Vanuatu praised the resilience of the Ni-Vanuatu people following the 7.3 earthquake.

    Thousands of people had been affected by the disaster but the response effort was being hampered by damage to core infrastructure including the country’s telecommunications network.

    Emma Dunlop-Bennett said the New Zealand teams on the ground were working in partnership with the Vanuatu government.

    She said she was in awe of the strength of locals after the disaster.

    “As we go out into communities, working . . .  with the government, people are out there, getting up and doing what they can to get themselves into business as usual, life as usual. I am really in awe and humbled.

    The purpose of the New Zealand team being in Vanuatu was three-fold: To provide urgent and critical humanitarian assistance, a response for consular need to New Zealanders, and to support a smooth transition from relief, response to recovery, Dunlop-Bennett said.

    Then to business as usual, working along side the priority need identified by the Vanuatu government, she added.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Whitehorse — Ongoing police incident occurring in the Porter Creek subdivision area

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Please be advised there is an ongoing incident occurring in the Porter Creek subdivision area. Police are asking that Tamarack Street residents to stay inside and shelter in place. Do not travel in the area of Hickory and Tamarack Streets. Updates will be provided as available.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Murder charge laid in relation to Gisborne homicide

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector David de Lange of Eastern District Police:

    A woman has been arrested in relation to the murder of Wayne Dewes in Gisborne in October.

    Police were called about 4.20am on 28 October after Mr Dewes was rushed to hospital with severe injuries, dying a short time later.

    A homicide investigation was launched and now a 27-year-old woman has been charged with murder.

    She is due to appear in Gisborne District Court today, Monday 23 December.

    We are pleased to have made an arrest in this case, and hope it brings some sense of reassurance to whānau and the wider community.

    Police would like to extend our thanks to those members of the public who have come forward with information.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Lower Post, B.C. — Watson Lake RCMP and BC Coroners Service investigating a death

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The Watson Lake RCMP is investigating the death of a man in Lower Post, British Columbia.

    On October 28, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am Watson lake RCMP were notified that a body had been located on the bank of the Liard River in Lower Post. Initial investigation suggests the man may have been there for some time.

    RCMP are working with the BC Coroners Service to determine the identity of the deceased.

    Police ask that if anyone has information in the community, to please contact Watson Lake RCMP Detachment at 867-536-5555.

    Any media questions regarding the investigation can be directed to the BC Coroners Service.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Have you seen Jazz?

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are appealing for any sightings of 13-year-old Jazz after being reported missing in Paraparaumu this morning.

    Jazz was last seen at his home address at around 2am, and is believed to be wearing a black hoodie, dark green jacket and may have a green backpack.

    It is believed that Jazz may have travelled to the Upper Hutt area.

    Police and Jazz’s family are concerned for his welfare and would like to see him return home.

    If you have seen Stanley or may have information that can assist Police in locating him, please contact us on 105.

    Please use the reference number P061041676.

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    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Drive safely this summer

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government is urging Kiwis to drive safely this summer and reminding motorists that Police will be out in force to enforce the road rules, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

    “This time of year can be stressful and result in poor decision-making on our roads. Whether you are travelling to see loved ones, embarking on a road trip with friends, or exploring all that New Zealand has to offer, please take care and drive responsibly,” Mr Brown says.

    “You can expect to see Police anywhere, anytime, on the road. They will be out to deter any dangerous behaviour that impacts the safety of road users including speeding and driver impairment, and ensuring road users are wearing their seatbelts. 

    “Drive to the conditions. Don’t put yourselves and others at risk. If you’re having a drink this holiday season, don’t drive.

    “Drunk and drugged drivers are the highest contributors to deaths on our roads, and the Government is focussed on increased enforcement and providing new tools to police to reduce alcohol and drug related deaths on our roads.”

    Over 850,000 more alcohol breath tests were undertaken on our roads in 2023/24 compared to the previous year with a new increased target set of 3.3 million alcohol breath tests and screenings per year. 

    “We know alcohol breath testing and drug testing are incredibly effective at saving lives. That is why we are prioritising road policing and enforcement to improve road safety,” Mr Brown says.

    The Government is also progressing legislation to enable roadside oral fluid drug testing to be rolled out in 2025. The oral fluid testing will give the Police the power to screen drivers for drugs at the roadside using oral fluid testing devices, similar to drink-driving enforcement.

    “Plan ahead. Check the weather conditions, determine where you’re going to have breaks, and ensure you’re not under the influence when you get behind the wheel,” Mr Brown says.

    The official 2024 Christmas New Year holiday period begins 4pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and ends 6am on Friday 3 January 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Update Missing Person Located – Lake Burbury, Queenstown

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Update Missing Person Located – Lake Burbury, Queenstown

    Saturday, 21 December 2024 – 11:05 am.

    Police search efforts continued on Lake Burbury overnight with helicopters commencing an aerial search at day light.
    Police are pleased to advise that 75 year old Gormanstan man was located shortly after 9.30 am this morning with no significant injuries.
    We would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Dangerous Driving Incident- Youngtown/Launceston

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Dangerous Driving Incident- Youngtown/Launceston

    Saturday, 21 December 2024 – 4:26 pm.

    A 32-year old female from Longford has been arrested and detained for court following a dangerous driving incident in Launceston today.
    At approximately 1.40pm, police received numerous calls from the public in relation to a female driving dangerously in a white Hyundai i30 (registration FS8735). The woman drove in a dangerous manner through Youngtown, Kings Meadows, and Prospect and crashed into another vehicle before being intercepted by police. The woman is currently disqualified from driving.
    The woman was subjected to alcohol and drug testing and detained for court. The woman is facing numerous driving, drug, and property charges.
    The woman’s vehicle has been seized for an indefinite period.
    Anyone with information about a white Hyundai i30 (FS8735) being driven in the Launceston area on the 21/12/2024 is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Reference ESCAD 000219-21122024.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal single vehicle crash, Tasman Highway Tonganah

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Fatal single vehicle crash, Tasman Highway Tonganah

    Sunday, 22 December 2024 – 6:49 am.

    Sadly a 66-year-old woman has died following a crash on the Tasman Highway at Tonganah this afternoon.
    Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3:20 pm on Saturday the 21st of December.
    Initial inquires indicate a silver Honda Accord was travelling east on the Tasman Highway at Tonganah when the vehicle has left the road coming to rest in a ditch. The female passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene whilst the male driver and only other occupant of the vehicle aged in his sixties was conveyed the Launceston General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
    Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage is asked to contact Northern Crash Investigation Services on 131 444. Our thoughts are with the female’s family and loved ones. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for various development projects worth over ₹668 crore in Dhalai, Tripura

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for various development projects worth over ₹668 crore in Dhalai, Tripura

    Shri Amit Shah interacts with people from Bru Reang community in the Haduklau Para Bru Settlement Colony (BRUHA PARA) in Dhalai and also visited their homes to meet them

    Those who ruled in Tripura for a long time never saw the pain of the Bru Reang people, Modi Ji saw, understood, and addressed their suffering

    Modi government resettled 38,000 Bru Reang people, who had been living in extremely difficult conditions for 25 years, and provided them a better life

    Modi government restored peace in the state by making three agreements with the rebel groups of Tripura and one with the Bru Reang community

    Modi government and the Tripura government have shown that when those who believe in democracy come to power, it leads to the development of the country and the state

    For the BruReang brothers and sisters who were living a worse life, Modi Ji not only made plans worth ₹900 crore but also implemented them on the ground

    Modi Ji took the step of granting all BruReang people the same rights as other citizens of India

    In the previous government, only 2.5% of people in Tripura had access to drinking water, but today, 85% of households have tap water

    Dropout ratio in Tripura has decreased to below 3%, and the enrollment rate has increased from 67% to 99.5%

    Construction of the grand temple of Maa Tripura Sundari is underway, which will make it easier for devotees from all over the world to have darshan of the goddess

    Posted On: 22 DEC 2024 5:13PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth over ₹668 crore in Dhalai, Tripura. Shri Amit Shah interacted with the Bru Reang community at the Haduklau Para Bru Settlement Colony (BRUHA PARA) in Dhalai and also visited their homes and met them. On this occasion, the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, the Union Home Secretary, the Director, Intelligence Bureau and Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) were also present.

    In his address, Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the central government has facilitated the settlement of 38,000 people from Bru Reang community. He said that for nearly 25 years, the Bru Reang brothers and sisters, who have been living in extremely difficult conditions, did not have access to basic facilities like water, toilets, electricity, education, employment, and healthcare. He said that those who had ruled here for a long time never saw the pain of the Bru Reang people, but Modi Ji saw, understood, and addressed their suffering. Shri Shah mentioned that when change occurred in Tripura and their party formed the government, at that time there was also a government of Narendra Modi Ji at the center. He said that due to the agreement made at that time, 40,000 people were resettled, and provisions were made for employment, healthcare, education, clean drinking water, toilets, and cooperatives for women. He added that during the tenure of the previous government, many schemes were made, but they never materialized on the ground.

    Shri Amit Shah said that not only did Prime Minister Modi make a plan for the Bru Reang brothers and sisters, who have been living a worse life since 1998, but also resettled 11 villages at a cost of ₹900 crore. He mentioned that these villages now have electricity, roads, drinking water, connectivity, solar street lights, subsidized grain shops, anganwadi schools, and health centers. Prime Minister Modi Ji has ensured that the people living in these 11 colonies are provided with all the rights, just like any other citizens of the country. Shri Shah added that these people have been included in the voter list, and the Modi government has also provided them with ration cards, health cards, and cooperatives to ensure their employment. He further added that these people now own plots of 1200 square feet, and with the help of the Government of India, their homes have been built. Additionally, the Modi government is providing them with a monthly assistance of ₹5000 for 24 months.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that during the tenure of the previous government, only 2.5% of people had access to drinking water, whereas today 85% of households have tap water. Earlier, no poor person received free ration, but today, under Modi Ji’s leadership, 82% of the people in Tripura receive 5 kg of rice for free. Shri Shah mentioned that the Modi government is covering the entire healthcare expenses for 80% of the people in Tripura, up to ₹5 lakh. He further added that investments are coming into Tripura, roads have been built, and electricity and toilets have reached every household. The dropout ratio in Tripura has decreased to below 3%, and enrollment has increased from 67% to 99.5%.Shri Shah said, the Modi government and the Tripura government have shown that when those who believe in democracy come to power, it leads to the development of the country and the state. He emphasized that the government of Narendra Modi Ji at the center, and the governments of Shri Biplab Deb Ji and now Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha Ji in Tripura, are driving forward the work of development. The construction of the grand temple of Maa Tripura Sundari is underway, which will make it easier for devotees from all over the world to have darshan of the goddess.

    Shri Amit Shah said that today Tripura is peaceful and violence has ended. He said, the Modi government restored peace in the state by making three agreements with the rebel groups of Tripura and one with the Bru Reang community. He further stated that today, Tripura is moving forward on the path of development shown by Modi Ji, with peace.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation today laid the foundation stone for several development projects, including the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Agartala. The objective of this important initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs is to strengthen security in the northeastern region and neighboring countries, and to establish high standards in policing. It is noteworthy that during the 69th plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in Shillong, a recommendation was made to establish an academic research center in collaboration with educational institutions to study the unique security challenges of the northeastern region.

    The Government of Tripura has allocated 9.57 acres of land in the Jirania sub-division of West Tripura district, for this institute. The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved ₹120 crore for the construction of infrastructure. The digital survey of the allocated land has already been completed. The CDTI in Agartala will train over 6,000 personnel annually from the northeastern states and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The institute will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as advanced classrooms, simulation labs, IT data centers, and practical training areas, which will provide police personnel with modern skills.

    This institute will provide high-level training and research facilities on internal and national security issues in the Northeast. The institute will also have a dedicated academic research center, which, in collaboration with academic institutions, will study key security challenges such as counter-terrorism measures, border management, human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal migration, and arms smuggling.

    The CDTI being established in Agartala will not only enhance the capacity of police forces but also promote international cooperation to effectively address cross-border security challenges.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya flags off ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ Initiative; CRPF, ITBP, former WWE star Shanky Singh Joins Event

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 22 DEC 2024 1:18PM by PIB Delhi

     Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative was flagged off this morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium  here.

    Besides the Hon’ble Minister, the event saw presence of over 500 riders, ranging from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sports Authority of India campers and young gymnasts from the IG Stadium, senior officials and various cycling clubs in the national capital.

    Sunday’s flag off ceremony also saw the presence of former WWE star Shanky Singh, revered for being a part of the tag team stable featuring former WWE champion Jinder Mahal. Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Table Tennis player Mouma Das, meanwhile, flagged off the Sundays on Cycle event in Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) Kolkata.

    Mentioning the wide impact of the Cycling Drive, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said, “The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative is being held simultaneously at over 1100+ locations in India. The launch of the cycling drive earlier this week has spread the awareness of cycling exponentially.

    “Cycling is the need today. The vision of Viksit Bharat needs a healthy individual, who in turn makes a healthy society and that ultimately results in a healthy nation. The benefits of cycling also uphold the message of the Fit India movement, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2019,” the Hon’ble Sports Minister added.

    The event in the national capital saw a lot of cyclists from the CRPF and ITBP, and they expressed happiness on being a part of the initiative that promotes fitness and environment protection both.

    Sh. Anish Dayal Singh, IPS, DG CRPF, mentioned, “CRPF remains committed to maintaining peak physical fitness, as a fit Force only can serve our great nation best. Cycling is good for an individual’s health and the environment. We are excited to be a part of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign, spreading the message of fitness and sustainability nationwide through today’s event.”

    Former WWE pro wrestler Shanky Singh, who is currently trying out in Indie wrestling circuits across the globe, said, “Wherever I will go internationally from now on, I shall promote cycling, offline as well as on social media. I got a different type of energy being at the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event. I want more people to come forward to join this unique initiative started by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Sports Minister.”

    BYCS India Foundation, a Non-profit Organizations dedicated towards making India a cycling nation, also joined in. Dr. Bhairavi Joshi, CEO BYCS India Foundation, said, “BYCS India Foundation has supported the cycling initiative under the FIT India Movement by organizing local events independently and in collaboration with local chapters of SAI for Sundays on Cycle. BYCS India Foundation believes that cycling is one of the simplest solutions to some of the world’s most complex urban challenges. The Bicycle Mayors network in India will continue the cycling advocacy work through skill building and increased access to cycling in more than 50 cities across the country.”

    The ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and MY Bharat. Events are simultaneously held across Sports Authority of India regional centres, National centres of excellence (NCOEs) and the Khelo India centres (KICs) across the country.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Text of Vice-President’s Address at 5th Global Alumni Meet of Panjab University in Chandigarh (Excerpts)

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 DEC 2024 6:50PM by PIB Delhi

    Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat Ji. Acharyaji is a doyen of Governors also, which means the senior most Governor, leading all the Governors. I have had the good fortune to be Governor with him, and therefore know his deep commitment and passion for natural and organic agriculture.He is extremely concerned with the rural sector, the farm sector, and these two taken together are fundamental to the growth of this nation. These are the two vital sectors that will pave the passage for Viksit Bharat at 2047.

    Acharya Devvrat doesn’t believe in preaching. He practices. And those of you who can get the opportunity to go to his farm will see what he talks, he performs first. I still recall before governors of all the states in the presence of the Prime Minister of the country and the Hon’ble President. He addressed us on farming. And trust me, he took much beyond his time, and no one objected. I’m extremely happy to note that he is an alumnus of Panjab University.

    Shri K. K. Paul has had the distinction of being Governor Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Member UPSC and Commissioner of Police Delhi. The presence of Shri Shekhar Gupta, An alumnus of this university is very different for me. In the world of journalism, he has shown his fearless commitment to truth and facts, and presently, as editor-in-chief of the print, he is widely read, and when it comes to critical issues facing the nation, he economizes on words, 50 words. I am a regular reader of his contributions. He has headed country’s most prestigious and independent media. He being the alumnus on the dais is a matter of pride for me.

    Shri Atul Karwal ji, and mind you, he has earned for us global reputation. National disaster doesn’t give any respect to principles of natural justice. It comes, number one, uninvited. It comes with full fury and a DG of National Disaster Response Team, his performance has been exemplary. So exemplary that the nation has earned laurels and we have been accoladed globally that in similar situations on the planet, Bharat has earned the name being one of the first responders.

    He is the initiator of a new culture and I had the good fortune to get the benefit of it as Governor of the state of West Bengal. On account of geographical conditions and being a country close to the sea, our entire line, thousands of kilometers, is always a challenge. States of West Bengal, Odisha in particular suffer cyclones. It is in that capacity I came to know gradation of cyclones. But I can share with you. So remarkable was the performance that human lives were saved, hardly any mortality.

    And therefore I can say that the alumnus on the dais, Acharya Devvrat, Shri K. K. Paul, Shri Shekhar Gupta and Shri Atul Karwal, are amongst many who are legends, who are respected for their contributions, their convictions and their deep commitment, and I would be reflecting a little later if we have such a rich reservoir of human resource, such a talent that is nationally and globally acknowledged, time for us to engage into optimum output.Professor Renu Vig, the first woman Vice-Chancellor of this University, and if I may engage into some kind of self-praise, appointed by a Chancellor, who comes from rural stock. Her two years have defined this university with transparency, accountability and dedication.

    I will also not commit a mistake of not naming my dear friend, Shri Satpal Jain, a distinguished senior advocate, one of the senior constitutional functionaries in the legal field of government of India, and associated also for a number of years with the management of this university in capacity as a member of the Senate or Syndicate. Ladies and gentlemen, there is the presence of another gentleman I must take note of. He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur.He is Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, 1987 batch, IAS officer. And he is helping the Vice-President of the country as secretary to the Vice President.

    Countries are known by the institutions they nurture. Because it is institutions that are crucibles of innovation, change, research. They catalyse big change, they create concepts. It is their innovation that is translated by industry, by process of execution. And therefore countries that are ahead in research and develop research are the countries that emerge as world leaders. Let me give you some figures to begin with. Harvard endowment fund in 2024, ladies and gentlemen, jumps to 53 billion US dollars endowment fund. And this is larger than the GDP of 120 countries, and at the base of it is the alumni of Harvard.

    The alumni of Panjab University. They have occupied positions of the President of the country, the Vice President of the country, the Prime Minister of the country, Cabinet Ministers, Secretaries and Cabinet Secretaries, distinct positions in armed forces, in journalism, in art, in culture, in sports, Nobel laureate and what not. But then, I am here to see their commitment only as alumni of this institution. Just imagine the power of the alumni if they act in a structured manner. If they nurture their alma mater, the results will not be geometrical, they will be incremental.

    सुना था बहुत दिनों से अपना चेहरा नहीं देखा, कोई आईना तो दिखा दे। With utmost restraint at my command but out of great compulsive need मैं alumni को आज आईना दिखाना चाहता हूं। Society progresses. Why? Because we need an ecosystem that enables every citizen to fully exploit his/her potential to realize ambitions and aspirations. We accolade the prime minister of the country. Why? He created such an ecosystem. It generated an atmosphere of hope and possibility.

    He gave new dimension to development. It became people-centric. His achievements are phenomenal, reflected in our exponential economic rise, infrastructure we never dreamt of, and our outreach of inclusion in banking sector to the rural woman by way of gas connection, by way of toilets, by way of नल and नल with जल. There is a question before all of us. Has the rich resource of alumni of this prestigious university exploited its resources, its talent or potential to nurture this institution.

    I leave this soul searching to all of you. But I will make one appeal. Those who look back carry bad baggage. Let us shake off that baggage. Time to make a new beginning. Why a new beginning? We are at a turning point in our history. We are already in the last quarter of independence of our country.

    The centennial independence of our country, last quarter. We have entered the last quarter of the century of adoption of the Indian Constitution. And therefore, right time for the alumni of this prestigious university to take a call. संकल्प लेकर जाएँगे, संकल्पित होकर जाएँगे कठोर निर्णय करेंगे हर वर्ष पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी के लिए योगदान दूँगा। It doesn’t matter, ladies and gentlemen, what your fiscal contribution is. What matters is that there is contribution.

    Ladies and gentlemen, these endowment funds are not to be analyzed in the context only of it being, let’s say, for Harvard or 50 billion US dollars. No. This generates a great integral bond with the university, with its students. And that bond reflects positively, affirmatively, in several areas. I would seek to invite a focus

    Alumni engagement is vital for curriculum development. Can you imagine of a greater human resource that can make available to you ideas as to what should go into your curriculum. Industry alignment, research in partnerships, evolution of policies, governance mechanisms, financial support is only one part of it. The other part will change the careers of many for the better. It is through your efforts that universities will be enabled to embrace critical thinking innovation. Prepare, motivate, energize and inspire our youth for entrepreneurship. Your input can shape them into future leaders.

    And it is a time when we must have mindset and culture in the country that when it comes to country’s interest, let us not have partisan approach. Let our instinct be fired only by nationalism. Let nationalism alone guide us. Let the principle of nation being always first guide us. I am pained and disturbed on two counts. One, some states have not adopted it. I am sure this is inconceivable on any rational ground. How can this happen? And this happens because the academia, the intelligentsia and the journalism, those in journalism, they don’t generate that pressure.

    We cannot afford in this country to engage into politics at the cost of nationalism or development. That is something which has to be focused. The role of alumni is much beyond. I don’t want this to be limited only to educational institutions. I have advocated from this platform. Number one, wherever I go, I find Panjab University Alumni Associations good, remarkable. It keeps people in connect but please have one confederation of alumni associations for Panjab University. Second, there must be national confederation of alumni associations, of IITs, of IIMs, of universities like Panjab University, institutes of eminence, and that will be a think tank unrivaled and matched in the world. Such kind of remarkable human resource can contribute.

    In evolution of national policies. They will bring on the table their global experience. I’m reminded of a young student who told me just a month back that there was a time when an Indian mind was not seen in global corporates. And now there is no global corporate that doesn’t see Indian genius at the apex level. That’s a big change.

    भारत ने कभी नहीं सोचा था कि भारत दुनिया में आज इतने प्रखर पर होगा। कल्पना से परे था कि जिन्होंने हम पर राज किया और उस स्थान पर मैं राज्यपाल भी रहा।पश्चिम-बंगाल का राजभवन। उनको हमने पीछे छोड़ दिया। हमें कहा जाता था कि दुनिया के अंदर पाँच हिलती डुलती अर्थव्यवस्थाएं हैं। Fragile five economies of the world, We suffered being part of it and now our economy is spinally so strong that we are among the top 5 और दो साल में जापान और जर्मनी, हम किसी को पीछे नहीं छोड़ते हम सिर्फ आगे निकलना जानते हैं।

    मैंने आँखों से देखा है। I was elected to Parliament in 1989, I was a Minister. मेरी आँखों के सामने निर्णय लिया गया कि भारत का सोना भौतिक रूप से स्विट्ज़रलैंड के बेंक में गिर्वी रखा जाएगा, और रखा गया क्योंकि Foreign Exchange डगमगा रहा था। आज उस समय के मुकाबले Foreign Exchange 700 गुना है– 700 times, मैंने वो आँखों से देखा जब 1990 में मंत्री परिषद के सदस्य के रूप में श्रीनगर गया था। डल लेक के कोने पर वो होटल है। जहां हम रुके थे, हमें 2-3 दर्जन से ज्यादा लोग दिखाई नहीं दे रहे थे और मैंने वो सीन भी देखा, जब राज्यसभा में बताया गया हर साल 2 करोड़ से ज्यादा पर्यटक जा रहे हैं। More than 2 Crores, मैंने देखा है, उस समय वातावरण क्या था। कानून के समक समानता नहीं थी, नहीं थी समानता ! Power corridors were extralegally leveraged by nefarious elements, Shekhar Gupta ji का write up है, you can go to that.

    ऐसे हालात में Alumni Association का role बहुत बड़ा हो जाता है। आपके मजबूत कंधों पर बहुत बड़ी जिम्मेवारी है।आज यदि अगर आप ठान लेते हैं, आज अपनी Alma mater को आप गले लगा लेते हैं, आज आप संकल्प लेते हैं कि हम इस University को भी बदलेंगे, इस University के हर छात्र जीवन को हम दिशा देंगे-क्रांतिकारी नतीजे आएंगे, क्यूंकि अपना देश बड़ा विचित्र है। Here iconic status is determined on parameters that are baffling. Look around and you’ll find iconic figures and देखें वो कैसे अपना कलर बदलते हैं। I would not name, I would leave it to your genius. The Indian Banking sector is doing good now because is handling NPAs created by earlier regime. छपा है, उनका बयान देखिए। जब जोड़ने की लंबी यात्रा हो रही थी, एक उद्घोषणा की गई की इस देश के अंदर 5% से ज्यादा की ग्रोथ तो हो ही नहीं सकती। शेखर गुप्ता जी आपने तो जरूर प्रश्न पूछा होगा उनसे की ग्रोथ तो 5 के बजाय 2.5 गुना हो गई थी।

    Ladies and gentlemen, as citizens of this country, it is our prime obligation to ensure that we do not allow in this country disorder to be order of the day. It is indigestible for us. We cannot allow people who have inimical instincts, intentions, evil design towards our progress, and trust me, these forces are powerful. These forces are powerful only on two planks — One, they are fueled by fiscal power which is very tempting. So people fall prey to it. When they fall prey to it, they for a moment forget nationalism and commitment to the nation or the nation first principle, पर जब आम नागरिक, आम भारतीय आज शासन कि सकारात्मक नीतियों को अपने पक्ष में मान रहा है। सकारात्मक नीतियों का लाभ उस तक पहुँच रहा है तो यह जरूर सामने आता है कि जो हो रहा है वो और ज्यादा होना चाहिए, but fundamental premise is we must acknowledge what is happening.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the 72ndPlenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura

    Source: Government of India

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the 72ndPlenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has brought the Northeast into the focus of development with his vision and sensitivity

    Modi government stands with the northeastern states for resolving their all problems

    NEC is working to identify the needs and challenges of various sectors and provide effective solutions, playing a crucial role in determining the direction of development

    The goal of the Modi government is to accelerate the pace of development in the Northeast and bring this region at par with the rest of India

    Modi government is implementing the mantra of ‘Act East, Act Fast, and Act First’

    Efforts should be made to change the approach, training and focus of the police in every state of the Northeast, transforming the culture and direction of the police force

    In last 10 years, 71% reduction in violent incidents and 86% decrease in civilian deaths in the Northeast has been registered and 10,574 insurgents have surrendered

    Modi government has achieved success in establishing peace in the Northeast through various peace agreements

    Time has come for every citizen of the Northeast to be given their constitutional rights of protection of property, dignity and their family, which are imbibed in the three new criminal laws

    Modi government has attracted investors and worked towards opening global markets for the region,to accelerate the development of the Northeast

    Posted On: 21 DEC 2024 6:47PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the 72nd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura today. Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Governor, Tripura, Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister, Tripura, Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha and Union Home Secretary, Shri Govind Mohan were present on the occasion. The meeting was also attended by the Governors of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim, as well as the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim, along with the Minister of Community and Rural Development of Meghalaya, and several other dignitaries.

    In his address, Union Home Minister said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi past 10 years have been very important for the North East Region. He said that the way Prime Minister Modi has brought this region into the focus of the world is transformative for the entire Northeast. Shri Shah said that for a long time this region was mere an issue of speeches for Delhi, but Prime Minister Modi has brought this area into the focus of development with his vision and sensitivity. He said that in the last 10 years, due to the unprecedented development of infrastructure in the Northeast, not only has the physical distance been reduced, but Prime Minister Modi has also worked to bridge the distance of hearts between the people of this region and Delhi.

    Union Home Minister said that when Prime Minister Modi gave priority to the Northeast himself, it naturally became the priority of the entire central government.He said that today our Northeast region is on the path of development despite much diversity. He said that 10 years ago, more than 200 tribal groups and more than 195 dialects and languages of the region had become our weakness in a way, causing different kinds of conflicts. Shri Shah said that today, when we look back, it is Prime Minister Shri Modi ji who has done the work of converting that weakness into strength and power.He said that today, more than 200 tribal groups, due to their cultural diversity, have become the center of attraction for the entire world, and over 195 dialects and languages have contributed to making the Northeast one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world.

    Union Home Minister said that there are more than 7,500 species of flowers in the Northeast alone, along with various types of wildlife and water resources. The Modi government has made significant efforts over the past 10 years to preserve these natural diversities and transform the region into a preferred tourist destination.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the Modi government has accomplished the most important task of establishing peace in the Northeast. In the past 10 years, several peace agreements have been signed and about10574 armed youths have surrendered and joined the mainstream, bringing peace to the Northeast and laying the foundation for development. He also mentioned the entire country and the world are now accepting Modi ji’s concept of ‘Ashtalakshmi’

    Union Home Minister said that today the entire country wants the prosperity for every individual and states of the Northeast so that the Northeast continues to contribute to the development of the country. He said that in the 10 years of the Modi government, efforts have been made to build all kinds of foundational structures to move forward on the path of development with such diversity. Union Home Minister added that now, it is time to build a strong, tall, and inclusive structure of development on this foundation. He said that the government has always given priority to the Northeast, and the goal of the Modi government is to bring this region on par with the rest of India by accelerating the pace of its development. Shri Shah mentioned that during former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government, the Ministry of DONER (Development of North Eastern Region) was established.Modi Ji urged the entire Cabinet to visit the Northeast and stay overnight there, resulting in central ministers’ spending over 700 nights in the region. He added that Prime Minister Modi himself has visited the Northeast 65 times, and during each visit, he has brought developmental gifts for the region.

    Shri Amit Shah said that the Modi government has left no stone unturned in preserving the culture of the Northeast. He mentioned that it was the Modi government that worked to include the most languages from the Northeast in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.Shri Shah said that in various peace agreements, the central government has not only empowered and preserved the different dialects of the Northeast but has also advocated for primary education to be provided in the local languages of the region. This has greatly benefited the preservation of our cultural heritage. He noted that now, it is time to give a big push to the country’s efforts to become a 5 trillion dollar economy through the development of the Northeast. He mentioned that for this, the ministries of DONER and the North Eastern Council (NEC) are working to implement the mantra of “Act East, Act Fast, and Act First.”

    Union Home Minister said that over the past 50 years, the NEC has served as an important platform for discussing the aspirations, needs, and potential solutions to challenges, and has worked to become the blueprint for the development of the Northeast.He said that the NEC has played a crucial role in harmonizing the policies of the Government of India and the states of the Northeast, ensuring that development reaches the grassroots level. He added that the NEC has been responsible for formulating development plans, connecting various tribal groups with development, and outlining the development of the Northeast by viewing the entire region from a unique perspective.

    Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has created a positive ecosystem and on the basis of this, the states and the Ministry of DoNERmust improve the investment ecosystem. He said that connectivity from the region is no longer a problem and in some time connectivity with the world will also no longer be a problem.ShriShah said that Prime Minister Modi has created a positive ecosystem, and based on this, the states and the DONER Ministry must improve the investment ecosystem. He stated that connectivity is no longer a problem, and connectivity with the world will also no longer be an issue.He said that after the Bangladesh Enclaves Exchange, our goal of connecting the Northeast with the world will be achieved very soon. He mentioned that this will strengthen the industrial ecosystem in the Northeast, and will also open up global market for those investing here. Shri Shah emphasized that for this, each state must strengthen its efforts. He also stated that the Government of India encourages all investors to invest in the Northeast.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that recently, the Union Cabinet has decided to establish three semiconductor units in the Northeast for the development of the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. He mentioned that one of these units, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Private Limited, will be set up in Assam with an investment of approximately ₹27,000 crore, which will be the largest investment so far. He added that this will create 20,000 direct jobs and 60,000 indirect job opportunities. Shri Shah further added that keeping this future potential in mind, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is preparing courses in collaboration with universities in the Northeast to equip the youth with relevant education and knowledge. He emphasized that this will generate a large number of jobs for the youth in all eight states of the Northeast.

    Shri Amit Shah said that it is crucial for the Northeast region to attract industrial investment, and efforts to accelerate this need to be intensified. He mentioned that the Northeast cannot remain peaceful solely through the development of the region and states; there needs to be a balance in the development of individuals, villages, and states. He emphasized that for the development of individuals, the development of villages must be ensured, and to achieve this, along with industrial development, the region must become self-reliant in the production of milk, vegetables, eggs, fish, and meat. He said that organic products, milk, vegetables, eggs, and such items are what can drive individual development in the region, and until every individual is prosperous, the vision of a prosperous Northeast cannot be realized.

    Union Home Minister said that organic farming naturally takes place throughout the Northeast. He urged all the governors, chief ministers, and chief secretaries present at the meeting to join the National Cooperative OrganicsLimited (NCOL) established by the Government of India. The objective of NCOL is to connect all farmers engaged in cooperative organic farming and build infrastructure for packaging, marketing, and export. He emphasized that all states should enter into agreements with NCOL and link their farmers to it, so that their organic products can reach the global market. Shri Shah further stated that the Modi government has decided to establish an organic certification lab in every state of the Northeast, and in larger states like Assam, one in each district. This will ensure reliable organic certification for both soil and agricultural products. He added that through brands like Amul and Bharat, our products will be able to reach global markets.

    Shri Amit Shah said that every type of connectivity in the Northeast is a priority for the Modi government. He mentioned that the Mission Palm Oil has the potential to become a significant pathway for the development of all the states in the Northeast. He highlighted that the production of oilseeds in the country is low, and we are still not self-reliant in the edible oil sector, but Mission Palm Oil can make us self-reliant in this area. Shri Shah added that so far, there is a proposal to develop 10 new oil mills in the Northeast.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the Modi government has adopted a multi-dimensional approach in the field of security, and by creating a specific strategy for each state, we have made progress over the last 10 years. He mentioned that as a result of this strategy, the police, army, Assam Rifles, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have successfully established a very good system in the Northeast. Shri Shah stated that in the last 10 years, violent incidents in the Northeast have reduced by 71%, and civilian deaths have reduced by 86%. He added that nearly 10,574 insurgents have surrendered, and due to several peace agreements, the Government of India has succeeded in establishing peace throughout the Northeast.

    Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has launched a campaign for a drug-free India, in which the Northeast has a special responsibility, as a major route for narcotics entering India passes through the states of the Northeast. He mentioned that significant work has been done in the last 6 years in this direction, but our pace is still not sufficient. Home Minister urged all the governors and chief ministers present at the meeting to emphasize organizing district-level meetings of the District Monitoring Committees and to ensure their effective monitoring. He stated that drug addiction destroys future generations, and our goal is to make India completely drug-free, with the Northeast playing a significant role in this campaign.

    Union Home Minister said that preparations are underway to fully implement three new criminal laws across all the states in the Northeast. He mentioned that after the complete implementation of these laws, justice will be delivered within three years, even in the most complex cases, including those reaching the Supreme Court. He pointed out that for years, the focus of the police in all states was solely on combating insurgency and violence. However, now that violence has almost ceased in the Northeast, it is time to ensure that every citizen in the region is granted their constitutional rights to property, honor, and family protection, which are included in these three laws.

    Home Minister emphasized that it is time to change the culture and direction of the Northeast police. He said that with peace prevailing in the region, the focus should now be on ensuring citizens receive their rightful entitlements. For this, a change is needed in the approach, training, and focus of the police in every state of the Northeast. He mentioned that the prerequisite for achieving this change is the complete implementation of these three new laws across all states in the region.

    Shri Amit Shah urged all the governors present at the meeting to personally monitor this process, as it is crucial to establish the belief in the Northeast that citizens can obtain justice through filing an FIR. He said that for four decades, the police forces in all the states of the Northeast were entirely focused on combating insurgency, and now that insurgency is no longer a major issue, the focus must shift to providing citizens with their rights. He said that if this is achieved, the constitutional rights granted to citizens across the country will also be granted to the citizens of the Northeast.

    Shri Amit Shah said that the allocation for the PM-DevINE scheme was approximately ₹6600 crore, but it will soon be increased to ₹9000 crore. He mentioned that for the development of the Northeast, there are more than 111 projects, including roads, power, education, healthcare services, sports infrastructure, and tourism projects. He added that from 2014-15, the budget for the Northeast has increased by 153%, and through the Bamboo Mission, the government has set an ambitious goal to make the entire Northeast prosperous. Shri Shah emphasized that the Modi government will provide all possible support for every type of connectivity in the Northeast, and there will be no shortage of budget for this purpose.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that plans worth ₹81,000 crore have been made for rail connectivity and ₹41,000 crore for road connectivity. He mentioned that 64 new air routes have been launched, and the remaining work will be completed in the next three years. Shri Shah emphasized that the states of the Northeast should make the most use of NESAC (North Eastern Space Applications Centre). He stated that until technology is utilized for the development of the eight northeastern states with challenging geographical conditions, the focus on development cannot be properly defined.

    Regarding the flood problem in the Northeast states, the Home Minister said that by using technology to create pathways in the natural course, the budget for constructing roads could be reduced by at least 30%. He added that by diverting floodwaters and creating large ponds, all three objectives—flood prevention, agriculture, and tourism—could be achieved. He mentioned that Assam has created 15 large ponds on an experimental basis, and all states should use this method for flood relief and water storage. Shri Shah also stated that the use of technology reduces corruption and helps in advancing Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).

    Shri Amit Shah said that a peaceful and prosperous Northeast alone is not enough. He emphasized that preserving the cultural diversity, arts, literature, and languages of the Northeast, and ensuring their existence, is important not only for the Northeast but for the entire country. He mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India stands with the states of the Northeast to solve every issue they face. He expressed confidence that by 2047, when India becomes fully developed, the Northeast will be the country’s most prosperous region.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Riding dirty: Two in custody following motorbike flee

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    A pair of motorcycle riders who fled from Police in Stanmore Bay will be reconsidering their actions after being caught.

    Just before 3.30am, officers observed two off road motorcycles being ridden by riders wearing minimal safety gear.

    Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Roger Small, says the pair spotted Police and allegedly fled the area.

    “Ground staff conducted areas but were unable to locate the riders so the Police Eagle helicopter took over in an attempt to find them.

    “Eagle located one motorcycle with two riders travelling around the area.

    “After a short period the pair abandoned the bike at Whangaparāoa College and both the rider and pillion fled on foot.

    Acting Inspector Small says officers entered the school grounds on foot and were directed to where the two people were hiding.

    “They were then taken into custody without incident.

    “This was great work from Police staff from different areas of Tāmaki Makaurau to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.”

    Two people, aged 17 and 18, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.

    ENDS.

    Holly McKay/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Police crack multi-suburb crime spree, recover stolen cars, and arrest teen

    Source: South Australia Police

    Police are seeking assistance from the public following a number of break ins, attempted break ins and stolen cars.

    Saturday 21 December at 2.30am: Police received reports of a house being broken into on Maria Street at Findon. Offenders broke into the house through the garage door while the occupants were at home. The occupant’s wallet and car keys, as well as the car the keys belonged to a brown Ford Focus sedan were stolen from the property.

    Sunday 22 December at 2.15am: Occupants of an Arcoona Avenue address at Rostrevor woke to find an unknown person trying to break into a vehicle parked in their driveway. The occupant observed the unknown person approach their front door, before fleeing when the security lights came on. The suspect and other unknown people fled in a Honda Civic and a brown Ford sedan, believed to be the vehicle stolen from Findon the night before.

    Sunday 22 December at 2.20am: Occupants of Buchanan Drive address at Woodforde woke to find someone had attempted to break into their house. No entry was gained to the property, and the suspects fled the address on foot. Police conducted enquiries in the street, which revealed the neighbour’s property had also been broken and there grey Hyundai sedan had been stolen. This vehicle was recovered a short distance away.

    Sunday 22 December at 3am: Occupants were asleep in their Knox Terrace, Skye home, when an unknown man unsuccessfully attempted to break into the property through the front door. When entry couldn’t be gained, the suspect then broke into the victim’s vehicle on the driveway and stole property before running away.

    Sunday 22 December at 3.20am: Police were called to Caloroga Street at Wattle Park after reports of people trying door handles on cars. As patrols arrived in the area, a grey Honda Civic sedan was seen travelling towards police at speed in company with the stolen brown Ford Focus. Police conducted a short pursuit of the vehicles west along Kensington Road. The Honda was seen to turn right into East Street, Kensington Gardens, however police-maintained pursuit of the stolen Ford which continued on Kensington Road, before turning into May Terrace, and then last seen in Park Road where police terminated for safety reasons.

    Police conducted enquiries at the Honda’s registered owners address in Hambledon Road Campbelltown, and identified that whilst the occupants were asleep, someone had broken into their house and stole a wallet and a set of keys to the car, before making off in the Honda.

    Sunday 22 December at 7pm: Eastern District Volume Crime Section and Operation Mandrake attended an Albert Park address where they found numerous stolen items from the crime series. They arrested a 16-year-old boy and located the stolen Honda on Grace Street in Albert Park. The Ford focus has not been located.

    The 16-year-old boy from Albert Park has been charged with two counts of aggravated serious criminal trespass, two counts of illegal use of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft, one count of unlawfully on premises and one count of breach of bail. He has been refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today.

    Police are continuing to investigate the involvement of other people involved in the crime series. Anyone who may have information relating to this investigation or may know the whereabouts of the stolen Ford Focus, South Australian registration S403AYX, are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Stanley Point

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    A cyclist has died following a crash in Stanley Point last week.

    The crash, on Calliope Road, was reported to Police at 10.30am on Friday 20 December.

    There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.

    Sadly, the cyclist received critical injuries and has since died in hospital.

    Police extend our condolences to their family and friends at this time.

    An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.

    ENDS.

    Holly McKay/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public asked to check properties as search for Maia Johnston continues

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are continuing to search for 19-year-old Maia Johnston, who is still missing from Totara Park, Upper Hutt.

    Maia was last seen leaving a family home in Totara Park at around 8.30pm on Saturday 21 December.

    We are continuing to ask those who live Totara Park as well as surrounding areas of Harcourt Park and Brown Owl to check any CCTV footage for sightings of Maia.

    We are now also asking anyone in these suburbs to check their properties including any outbuildings such as sheds or sleep outs to see if Maia might have gone in there.

    We believe that Maia was wearing a black cardigan or light top, short shorts, and black and white converse shoes.

    Police have received a number of calls from members of the public, which we thank them for. We have assessed each bit of information and followed up where relevant. Unfortunately this has not led us to Maia and we, along with her family, would like to find her and make sure she is safe.

    If you have any information or CCTV footage that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241222/0237.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Gang associates charged in methamphetamine operation

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are continuing to disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into Rotorua’s communities.

    Late last week, a four-month operation culminated in the arrest of two Black Power associates.

    Detective Sergeant Jonathon Brady, from Rotorua Police, says the pair were identified as persons of interest in the investigation.

    “Our investigation has been ongoing and came to a conclusion when both men were taken into custody without incident,” he says.

    “We have recovered quantities of cash and methamphetamine as part of the termination phase, and we’re pleased with the outcome.”

    Two men, aged 38 and 52, both initially appeared in the Rotorua District Court on 20 December.

    They are facing numerous drugs charges relating to the possession for supply and supply of methamphetamine.

    Both men will reappear in the Court next year.

    “These arrests will in no doubt cause a dent in supply,” Detective Sergeant Brady says.

    “Our work doesn’t end there, and the community can be assured that we will continue to target those who are choosing to peddle this misery for profit.

    “We know how harmful methamphetamine is to so many communities and the lasting impacts the drug has.”

    Rotorua Police continue to urge those in the community with information about those involved in the supply of harmful and illicit drugs to contact us.

    “There is a range of ways you can provide information to us, including through Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

    As the matter is before the Court, Police are not in a position to comment further at this time.

    ENDS.

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Aggravated burglary – Ludmilla

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred overnight in Ludmilla.

    Around 1.30am this morning, police received multiple reports that two unknown male offenders had unlawfully entered a residential address on Mawallan Court and allegedly assaulted the occupants with a hammer. The offenders subsequently fled the scene.

    Police and St John Ambulance attended and located a 57-year-old man with serious head injuries. Four other victims, aged between 12 and 14, were in the residence at the time and suffered minor injuries.

    The 57-year-old man was conveyed to hospital in a critical condition, and two of the teenagers were conveyed for treatment for minor injuries.

    At this stage, police believe the attack was targeted towards the man.

    Police are urging residents in the area with CCTV or dash cam to review their footage for two males in the vicinity of Mawallan Court between 1am – 2am.

    Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P24357169. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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