Karnataka govt to act on Centre’s advisory amid tensions with Pakistan: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state government has initiated action based on the Central government’s advisories regarding measures to be taken amid rising tensions with Pakistan.
Welcoming 'Operation Sindoor', he said that as a political party, they stand with the government.
Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that as a political party, they support the government’s decision.
"We welcome it. This is a matter of national security, and at a time like this, everyone should speak with one voice. We fully support the government's and our military forces' actions concerning the nation's security," he added.
He said the state government has received advisories from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding Civil Defence measures.
"So we have started implementing those. Today, we are initiating programmes. We have taken special interest in securing major installations—be it power stations, irrigation dams, or industries. We are taking steps to protect them. These advisories have come from the Government of India, and we are acting on them," Parameshwara said.
Assuring that all security measures are being taken, the Minister added that all Superintendents of Police have been informed and instructed to remain alert concerning security.
"We have informed all Superintendents of Police. We have sensitised all departmental officers to remain vigilant. Those responsible for security must take all necessary steps. Our industrial security forces have been deployed wherever needed. We are taking this situation very seriously," he added.
According to officials, as per the advisories, the first mock drill will be conducted on the premises of the Director General, Civil Defence, in Bengaluru at 4 pm on Wednesday.
In other designated areas of the state, drills will be held on subsequent days as scheduled during the week, aimed at identifying and addressing gaps in preparedness and resources.
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EAM Jaishankar meets Jamaican PM, gifts over 10 BHISHM Cubes
Kingston (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and discussed ways to further deepen "political, economic and people-to-people cooperation."
Jaishankar also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Holness.
"Pleased to call on Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM in Kingston. Conveyed the greetings of PM @narendramodi," Jaishankar posted on X.
"Discussed deepening our political, economic and people-to-people cooperation. Value his commitment towards further strengthening India-Jamaica relations," the post further read.
Also, the external affairs minister handed over 10 BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes as a gift to Jamaica.
"Formally handed over 10 BHISHM Cubes as a gift from India to Jamaica, in the presence of PM @AndrewHolnessJM, Health Minister @christufton and FM @kaminajsmith," Jaishankar posted on X.
"The BHISHM Cube mobile hospital system, designed for rapid deployment, will help Jamaica during disasters and emergencies. The gift of these cubes is a statement of friendship, a commitment to disaster preparedness, and an outcome of innovation," the post said.
Jaishankar arrived in Kingston on Saturday evening, marking the first leg of his nine-day tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at further strengthening India's strategic and cultural ties with the Caribbean nations.
Earlier in the day, he interacted with the Indian diaspora and discussed India's ongoing transformation in infrastructure, human development and technology-driven governance and entrepreneurship with them.
He also highlighted the cricket bond between both countries as India gifted a scoreboard to Jamaica.
A scoreboard was dedicated at Sabina Park in Kingston. It is the home of the Jamaica cricket team and is the only Test cricket ground in the Caribbean island nation.
The minister expressed hope that the new scoreboard would witness many memorable innings, including those symbolising the enduring friendship between the two countries.
Cricket has long been a strong cultural bridge between India and Jamaica, which is part of the West Indies cricket team.
Jamaican players, including Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh and Michael Holding, have played a major role in shaping the legacy of West Indies cricket in the international arena, contributing to its dominance in earlier decades and its continued global appeal.
