PM Modi holds high-level review meeting on national security amid LoC tensions
New Delhi: In the wake of rising tensions along the Line of Control (LoC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to assess national preparedness and ensure coordination between ministries and departments amid ongoing security concerns.
The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and Secretaries from key ministries including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications.
A government press release stated that the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to maintain operational continuity and institutional resilience during this sensitive time. He reviewed the plans and preparedness of ministries to handle the current situation effectively.
Ministries have been directed to carry out a thorough review of their essential functions, with special focus on emergency preparedness, internal communication systems, and overall readiness. Secretaries of various departments presented their action plans and assured the PM of a coordinated, whole-of-government approach.
During the discussion, several critical areas were reviewed, including the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, countermeasures against misinformation and fake news, and protection of critical infrastructure. Ministries were also instructed to work in close coordination with state governments and grassroots-level institutions to ensure effective implementation on the ground.
The official statement said ministries are equipped to respond to any emerging scenario and are reinforcing systems accordingly.
Prior to the high-level review, PM Modi met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence. Sources revealed that the NSA briefed the Prime Minister about the current situation along India’s western border, particularly after Operation Sindoor, and developments in the region. The closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour.
Following this, the Union Home Secretary also met the Prime Minister to further update him on internal security matters.
These meetings come amid heightened tension in Jammu and Kashmir, where 13 civilians were killed and 59 others injured in heavy shelling by Pakistani forces along the LoC. All fatalities were reported from the Poonch sector. The government has confirmed that these were the result of ceasefire violations.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
