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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.comBlogger943125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-56169324059666434062024-03-16T02:30:00.010+05:302024-03-17T17:17:09.221+05:30Development's hidden price tag: Water, Forests, Land. Can we afford progress? <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #660000;">How would animals have fought that struggle for survival?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Homes and Hideouts in Forest</span>:<span style="color: #444444;"> 15th March 2024</span>:</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">An indicative and imaginary report </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">by Kartika Kalyani Singh </span></b><b><span style="color: #444444;">The SPIS news</span> <span style="color: #444444;">Desk</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutFsdkcoGplQYrwyWGDNFBLiCPbywgkwpLcgy07eHY4doBtyWC02jlvavDZs58_2vEy9q7Z47VocRZ6vYtviROiFRrCMzMhoeixuCi1t_v7CHIkyZYqh8vny2DnAeyZHmdbUO_hxHBbj2xCCc0XrQkT4g7MRMzHdTrJK-ydVl7Z7xUZO5Bwrt4VtAzEo/s1125/When%20Our%20Motherland%20face%20the%20crisis%20Eng%20SPIS%20News.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1125" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutFsdkcoGplQYrwyWGDNFBLiCPbywgkwpLcgy07eHY4doBtyWC02jlvavDZs58_2vEy9q7Z47VocRZ6vYtviROiFRrCMzMhoeixuCi1t_v7CHIkyZYqh8vny2DnAeyZHmdbUO_hxHBbj2xCCc0XrQkT4g7MRMzHdTrJK-ydVl7Z7xUZO5Bwrt4VtAzEo/w640-h448/When%20Our%20Motherland%20face%20the%20crisis%20Eng%20SPIS%20News.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br />It's almost midnight. </b>After some time the date will also change. Then in a few more hours the morning light will start appearing but before that an amazing scene of struggles is in front. The battle for the existence of life is being fought. This fight is also against the development which human beings have adopted as an obsession. There is much that is old that is still useful but has been sacrificed.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Human groups are recreating and reshaping the world according to their own desire and will.</b> these groups have become the God of today. Big developed countries are showing off this kind of dominance. When crowds of human groups suddenly started coming to cause destruction in the forests, herds of animals started entering deep into the forest. They had to hide from this onslaught of development. This was their ancestral land which was being snatched away by human society right in front of them.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The animal groups were frightened</b> but were also preparing to resist. The desire to hide was taking them deep into the forest. The sunlight coming from outside was left far behind. As they wandered deeper into the forest, the group of animals began to notice a change in the air. The leaves, which usually rustle in the wind, were still. In the air coming towards the forest, there was the smell of diesel and petrol of big machines and also the noise of the machines. These machines were treating the animals like big monsters.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>They followed the sound of an unfamiliar machines,</b> which was getting louder with every step. Suddenly, they emerged from among the dense foliage and saw a huge earthmover with its metal claws digging into the soil. Before them lay the remains of their home: trees were fallen, branches were scattered, and the once lush forest was transformed into a desolate wasteland. A new highway was being built through their territory, cutting them off from the rest of the forest. They stood in shock, unable to understand how this could happen.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>As they saw the scale of the destruction,</b> the animals began debating their next move. Some suggested that they should fight back by using their combined power to drive away the humans and their machines. Others argued that it was pointless; The humans had proven themselves very powerful and tireless. The young reindeer child, still untouched by the harsh realities of the world, urged his elders not to lose hope. Hearing his words, the old animals also started laughing but the words of the young deer were really consoling. There was substance in his words.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>He had an idea.</b> He had seen how humans used their machines to shape the world around them, and he believed there must be a way to use their abilities against intruders. The method in which intelligence is used. It was not easy to deal with this human attack with physical force. In that moment, she immediately felt a surge of determination, a realization that she was destined for something bigger than she had ever imagined. He felt a power coming from within him.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The young deer cub started gathering other animals around itself</b> with great courage and confidence. He explained his plan to everyone in this special meeting. He said-they will use their bodies and minds to slow down the progress of highway construction. They could tunnel under the road, and dig deeper and deeper until the road became unstable and collapsed beneath their feet. They could also use their combined weight and numbers to form a living wall to bring down the giant machines that were threatening their home. There was no other option left without fighting this battle of survival.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The other animals were skeptical at first after hearing the</b> young deer's words, but the deer's determination was infectious. They also began to see great potential in his plan and realized that they had nothing to lose by trying while there was a whole world ahead of them to win.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Once that was agreed,</b> they immediately got to work, each animal playing an important role in the operation. Everyone was fully aware of their responsibilities. Their food, water and everything became extremely disciplined.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Everyone had taken up their duties</b> on every field of this battle. Squirrels and rabbits started running here and there in the bushes and collecting tools and materials. Beavers and badgers started digging tunnels rapidly. As part of this campaign, he strengthened the foundation of his temporary fort. The deer and antelope, exposing themselves to the greatest risk, formed a living wall, standing shoulder to shoulder and facing the construction vehicles. His birthplace and workplace were in danger. Its protection now stood before him as the most urgent duty.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The defense system under which groups of animals were engaged in protecting</b> themselves was, in a way, similar to gorilla warfare. Here the human was probably unaware. The humans, unaware of the resistance growing beneath their feet, continued their steady progress. They pushed the earthmovers forward, unaware that each step was becoming more difficult as the ground began to slip and the tunnels deepened.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The animals worked tirelessly</b> with their intelligence and unity, their muscles sorely strained as they struggled to stem the tide of destruction. Whenever he felt tired, he would just sit for a few moments and feel refreshed. Seeing all this, the young deer's heart was filled with hope and determination, and he urged his companions to move forward, believing that they could win this battle against these forces of progress at any cost.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>As construction vehicles got closer,</b> the animals could feel the vibrations of their engines through the ground. The beaver and the badger were very excited. Working together, they quickly strengthened their tunnels and created new escape routes. Seeing their tunnels, even the man-made tunnels in big forts and forests were getting affected. Squirrels and rabbits ran around along with them, collecting equipment and supplies needed for the fight. Deer and antelope stood side by side, forming an impenetrable wall that greatly slowed the progress of bulldozers and excavators.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>It is a pity that there was neither any historian, nor any writer, nor any TV channel nor any newspaper to tell the world about the strength, sacrifice and courage</b> that these animals were showing to save the forests of their birthplace and their place of work. Representative. There was no one there to show his bravery to the world. There was no one there to show the inhuman brutality of humans. Only a few animals were thinking that their bravery and sacrifice would remain lost in the darkness of anonymity. Still everyone was busy. Far away from the desire and desire to make wealth and earn fame. A war of renunciation and sacrifice was being fought in which only the pure love of Mother Earth was visible. A picture of unwavering attachment to one's birthplace was beginning to emerge.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Meanwhile, the young deer did wonders again.</b> His energy seemed truly inexhaustible, and with words of encouragement he united the other animals once again for a small but emergency meeting. He also told them stories of all the other animals who had faced the greatest of obstacles and emerged victorious, giving hope to even the most skeptical people. Her determination was contagious, and it spread through the group like wildfire. Perhaps for the first time in this forest, these animals had read the history of their brave ancestors and warriors and also felt the need to take inspiration from it. The past had started appearing as the present in front of them.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The struggle of the animals</b> was also beginning to bear fruits. As humans continued their steady progress in monopolizing and taking over the water, forests and land, they began to notice that their machines were having difficulty keeping up. The ground beneath them was shifting and unstable, and they couldn't understand why. Little did they perhaps know that the animals were constantly working hard, digging tunnels and strengthening their defenses to escape their home and country. In this way animals became a formidable force, using their intelligence and strength to overcome humans and their machines. The big machines of humans were beginning to lose in front of the unity and capability of animals.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Meanwhile, the young deer fawn had become a</b> symbol of hope and resilience for his fellow animals. His leadership skills and unwavering determination inspired him to continue fighting even in the face of insurmountable odds. The young deer's mother also knew that they could not win this fight against progress forever, but she also believed that they could bring about change no matter what. She was looking towards the sky with her head held high with pride at her deer son who has shown the heart of a lion. The fight for survival makes even the weakest people so brave. When the power of the mind comes together with the power of the body, a miracle is bound to happen.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Eager to take over the forests, human society also started using various types of smoke and poisons.</b> New machines were also ordered. The campaign to cut down huge green, old trees and erect huge concrete buildings in their places was in full swing. Animals were surprised that what will humans eat for food after the completion of the evolution for which humans are going crazy? Where will you drink water from when you feel thirsty? Apart from all these, the biggest problem is that after cutting the trees of the forests, from where will we breathe? But perhaps there was no one there to listen to him. The only thing left for them was to fight. There was no other choice.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Meanwhile, two people were passing by singing something. </b>Animals couldn't understand what had happened. One older animal contacted a very wise old monk who was visiting Neelwanti Garanth. He knew the languages of all animals and birds. He could understand everyone and talk to everyone. He listened to that wonderful song of two passers-by and said that it is a priceless piece of Punjabi literature and poetry. <b>This is Pash's poetic composition</b>-Asin Ladage Saathi - Asin Ladage Saathi! That means we will fight, buddy! We will fight partner! we will fight buddy!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>On hearing this poetic composition,</b> the courage of the animals fighting for survival became higher. They continued to dig tunnels and build living walls, using their bodies as weapons against the invaders.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The animals saluted the two passers-by</b> who were singing songs along with this fight and also thanked them for raising their voice in our favor. Those two passers-by raised both their hands towards <b>the fist and raised slogans, We are with you. both passers also promised that we will take your voice to Medha Patkar, Himanshu Kumar and even Maneka Gandhi.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: georgia;">Meanwhile the war remained continued. As construction of this so-called progress, the men became more and more frustrated by unexpected setbacks. They brought in larger machinery and more workers in hopes of overcoming it, but their efforts began to fail. According the reports this battle is still continued in many places. </span></b></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-27011055771174657232023-06-16T02:30:00.013+05:302023-06-24T11:58:54.848+05:30DOD Committed to Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: georgia;">June 15, 2023 | By Joseph Clark , DOD News |</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">DOD policy on AI is publicly available</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">The Department of Defense (DoD) of the United States has recognized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing military capabilities and addressing emerging security challenges. With the aim of harnessing AI technologies to maintain technological superiority and strengthen national defense, the DoD has formulated a comprehensive policy framework. This policy emphasizes the responsible and ethical development, deployment, and use of AI systems by the military. It encompasses guidelines for AI research, acquisition, and implementation, focusing on ensuring transparency, accountability, and human control over AI-enabled systems. By promoting collaboration, innovation, and adherence to ethical standards, the DoD seeks to leverage AI effectively while upholding the principles of safety, reliability, and national security.--</span><span style="color: #4c1130;">Editorial Desk</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqsB6dveq6wbpI3YAuFpG-9HMzp9kx7h3lBFdz4A_puQOURCwmGoByIpod99SOmkJei9Yxm83sv02PHFggNQzAcTga9odVf02rZz4XKcCY8vVvx36Ato3RRWr4WKeICxT9k2woHjF1pmwNV11j468CRPdwTZBlb3AG16Hm3EVLBoVvGQtAvdQrVSptLg/s1123/Pexels%20Photo%20By%20Pavel%20Danilyuk%20%20Details%20in%20The%20SPIS%20news.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1123" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqsB6dveq6wbpI3YAuFpG-9HMzp9kx7h3lBFdz4A_puQOURCwmGoByIpod99SOmkJei9Yxm83sv02PHFggNQzAcTga9odVf02rZz4XKcCY8vVvx36Ato3RRWr4WKeICxT9k2woHjF1pmwNV11j468CRPdwTZBlb3AG16Hm3EVLBoVvGQtAvdQrVSptLg/w640-h428/Pexels%20Photo%20By%20Pavel%20Danilyuk%20%20Details%20in%20The%20SPIS%20news.jpeg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br />The Defense Department is prioritizing ethical considerations</b> and collaboration in its approach to developing and fielding military applications of artificial intelligence, a top Pentagon technology official said today.</span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: georgia;">Michael C. Horowitz, </b><span style="font-family: georgia;">the director of the emerging capabilities policy office in the office of the undersecretary of defense for policy, underscored the U.S.' commitment to leading the international conversation surrounding artificial intelligence during a panel discussion in Washington on setting rules and expectations for emerging technologies in national security.</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtUQPenqLyiQtuhSsCVetE12vIp2sG1KvzjIKpFgwTbgsrLNMwnA73BYQ3LGF47-FmDPpfTin8fyqSVOgE_1HKr2W0n2dELNzk0wGie3NteAUL61xg-CChtf8bWRd-hpgfnnyqLF5uEo9xkmvRGnyy_x5huJk-0IqurD8yaukUnTkPi8SK8NxQtfZNn8/s825/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="825" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtUQPenqLyiQtuhSsCVetE12vIp2sG1KvzjIKpFgwTbgsrLNMwnA73BYQ3LGF47-FmDPpfTin8fyqSVOgE_1HKr2W0n2dELNzk0wGie3NteAUL61xg-CChtf8bWRd-hpgfnnyqLF5uEo9xkmvRGnyy_x5huJk-0IqurD8yaukUnTkPi8SK8NxQtfZNn8/w640-h426/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI_1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: georgia;">A man in uniform points to a computer screen</span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Underpinning this commitment, </b>Horowitz said, is a comprehensive set of policy decisions within DOD that governs the development and fielding of autonomous weapon systems, ethical artificial intelligence strategy, and the development of responsible artificial intelligence strategy and pathways.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>U.S. leadership,</b> in codifying these principles, is now driving responsible artificial intelligence policy formulation among international partners, he said.</span></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUSKjF0zvMM310MN0S_qpEFH7GWVVfdybp0GDPUK-VoWg81Rwz7SVzOG8sXMPkBRbkuJYOJce6qn2tqFLECFY2wl8dizZGRa3cctM8OH6Ij1fbbFKA7mHX_fOwvqMnLI6plnLCepbImh9fagu6HDf6wtAmDRUD0qhJaQhU5WWM_tcT9YsXKK2sJcYt5s/s825/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI.-2nd-avif.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="825" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUSKjF0zvMM310MN0S_qpEFH7GWVVfdybp0GDPUK-VoWg81Rwz7SVzOG8sXMPkBRbkuJYOJce6qn2tqFLECFY2wl8dizZGRa3cctM8OH6Ij1fbbFKA7mHX_fOwvqMnLI6plnLCepbImh9fagu6HDf6wtAmDRUD0qhJaQhU5WWM_tcT9YsXKK2sJcYt5s/w640-h528/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI.-2nd-avif.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: georgia;">A photo illustration depicting a soldier wearing virtual reality glasses with a chess set in the foreground</span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">"If you look at NATO's ethical AI principles,</b> for example, they're very similar to the Defense Department's ethical AI principles and that's not that's not an accident," Horowitz said. "It reflects in many ways the sort of common values and perspective on how we're thinking about... when we would want to use AI and how."</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>He said U.S. also led</b> on the international stage by issuing its Political Declaration of Responsible Military use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy in February.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>In this post a photo illustration</b> depicting a soldier wearing virtual reality glasses with a chess set in the foreground.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>"That's a set of strong norms</b> that lay out principles of what responsible use looks like that we're now working to bring other countries on board to endorse since we think that bringing the international community together on this issue, that there is a lot of possibility for cooperation and we want to encourage the rest of the world to take these issues as seriously as the department has," Horowitz said. "And in looking at our allies and partners, we're really encouraged by that."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>That commitment</b> to the responsible development of artificial intelligence, and its transparency concerning the development of policy surrounding emerging technologies, is also how the U.S. has distinguished itself from its global competitors, he said.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>He said all DOD policy surrounding artificial intelligence and emerging technology is publicly available.</b></span></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYFUotvr4EoSCrOU7mZj0R1MvWINfuCo31gTpTSGd3VYH6vPKyI3P3rT9Z0IVpCgLbMJdMBzWmFWt_5m_QfgsshenPNA6CfEcZ3SeXibMZYThxBo3OCWld7FN-HFKhFsoOc4F0thTeQwX63Hci6NIB7N9-bQ-zHdN5xuGF7lI-8qBG1DMFRWxy6OQHYc/s825/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI.-3rd-avif.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="825" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYFUotvr4EoSCrOU7mZj0R1MvWINfuCo31gTpTSGd3VYH6vPKyI3P3rT9Z0IVpCgLbMJdMBzWmFWt_5m_QfgsshenPNA6CfEcZ3SeXibMZYThxBo3OCWld7FN-HFKhFsoOc4F0thTeQwX63Hci6NIB7N9-bQ-zHdN5xuGF7lI-8qBG1DMFRWxy6OQHYc/w640-h426/DoD-for-ethical-use-of-AI.-3rd-avif.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: georgia;">A small drone is photographed while hovering</span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>"That's in contrast to some of the competitors</b> of the United States who are a lot less transparent in what their policies are concerning the development and use of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, including autonomous weapons systems," Horowitz said. "And we think that there's a real distinction there."</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>At the same time, </b>the U.S. has remained committed to being at the leading edge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, Horowitz said.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>He said the rapid advance of the technology</b> has opened up a wide array of use cases for artificial intelligence beyond defense. The U.S. continues to be "an engine of innovation when it comes to AI."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>"The Defense Department does</b> lots and lots of different experimentation with emerging technologies," Horowitz said. "And we both want to do them in a safe and responsible way, but also want to do them in a way that can push forward the cutting edge and ensure the department has access to the emerging technologies that it needs to stay ahead."</span></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-21146446461350588202022-10-31T19:25:00.020+05:302023-06-24T11:59:20.334+05:30 Russia Continues Attacks on Ukraine Civilian Targets<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;">Oct. 31, 2022 | By Jim Garamone , DOD News | </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Russia is continuing its campaign of terror</b> attacks on Ukraine as it targets civilian infrastructure, said senior defense officials. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVK4ppcxJv3b-xsh2gg7E07cNtHnzin0uu31IFBXy2x3DZbe-tPmryaFWRrL4XXBKeDDsPX28is-p3BXVWJuOJQJN3zOZaoM5inggcc9-kTQ2j1Oovwo6mRNdRPN3Y0iFZFlDUkW8-QxXBjq9icGuZJ_gIzuTtGiBznvGZFmk2hAjAvV9Oahs2Xrl/s859/Russia%20Ukrain%20Attack%20News%20Pics.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="734" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVK4ppcxJv3b-xsh2gg7E07cNtHnzin0uu31IFBXy2x3DZbe-tPmryaFWRrL4XXBKeDDsPX28is-p3BXVWJuOJQJN3zOZaoM5inggcc9-kTQ2j1Oovwo6mRNdRPN3Y0iFZFlDUkW8-QxXBjq9icGuZJ_gIzuTtGiBznvGZFmk2hAjAvV9Oahs2Xrl/w404-h473/Russia%20Ukrain%20Attack%20News%20Pics.jpg" width="404" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Ukrainian military has been able to defend</b> against some of the Russian attacks, but air defense remains a priority. "Damage to the electric grid and water supply are serious concerns directly harming the civilian population," a senior defense official said. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The United States is working</b> with the Ukrainian military, allies and partners to improve Ukraine's defenses. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Two service members</b> stand in a field and fire a shoulder-launched missile.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The United States has already provided 1,400 Stinger</b> short-range air defense weapons. Allies and partners have also provided short-range air defense.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The U.S. has committed to sending</b> eight National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems – NASAMs – to Ukraine. Two of those systems are being sent in the next few weeks with the others to follow. Ukrainian soldiers are already being trained to use the system, which shoots many different missiles. NASAMs can defend against a wide range of airborne threats. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>"We also have committed to a suite of counter,</b> unmanned aerial systems, including the Vampire system and other radar systems," officials said. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>And more is being done.</b> "The U.S. also helped support Slovakia's donation of an S-300 system earlier in the war," the official said. "This was incredibly important to protect Ukrainian infrastructure at that point in time, and the U.S. also sourced many spare parts to keep Ukraine's Soviet-type air defense systems up and running." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Germany and Spain have recently sent air</b> defense systems to Ukraine. A key to this is integrating all of these systems from many different nations to protect Ukraine, and that remains an on-going effort. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The senior defense official said the latest tranche of security assistance</b> the United States will provide Ukraine includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS; 500 rounds of precision-guided 155 millimeter artillery rounds; and more than 1,300 anti-armor systems, including the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon. The package – valued at $275 million – also includes Humvees and satellite communications antennas. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>On the ground,</b> the battle continues with Russia’s attack on infrastructure causing widespread power outages. In and around Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, Ukrainian forces have liberated some additional villages as they continue to press toward the east. Russian forces in this area are focused on reinforcing their defensive lines. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Farther south, Russian forces are</b> attempting to pursue offensive operations. In Kherson, "we continue to see deliberate and calibrated operations by Ukrainian forces as they press Russian forces along the three main axes," a senior military official said. "We assess that the Russians in this area continue to reinforce their defensive lines, as well." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>U.S. officials said</b> they’re tracking the reports and Russian statements regarding an alleged attack against Russian navy vessels in Sevastopol, a city in Crimea.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-76264643263577941662022-08-31T00:00:00.030+05:302022-09-01T13:02:42.458+05:30One Year Since the Conclusion of the Afghanistan War<p style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;">Message to the Force 30th August 2022</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Today, we mark one year</b> since the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, and I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the sacrifice that American Service Members, Veterans, their families, and so many others made during America's longest war.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HZmmlxbItK812m54VxI5ccsKe3uwLSzWjOzXbHGlZG2ije9-o4WXEmB80f1xon1C5MtWgAuGREq3eV3vP41nofAv08KNSorhTv33bBEJXVAUkyZ_pP5IM2dh17tB2YOcURIsBksOdUDgfGAJ6GotJW-Ki4PLP0BFF2cvdNi0LwvqwpNvXHUrQMx2/s1200/Lloyd%20J.%20Austin,%20III.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HZmmlxbItK812m54VxI5ccsKe3uwLSzWjOzXbHGlZG2ije9-o4WXEmB80f1xon1C5MtWgAuGREq3eV3vP41nofAv08KNSorhTv33bBEJXVAUkyZ_pP5IM2dh17tB2YOcURIsBksOdUDgfGAJ6GotJW-Ki4PLP0BFF2cvdNi0LwvqwpNvXHUrQMx2/s320/Lloyd%20J.%20Austin,%20III.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>I first want to express my profound gratitude</b> to all who served in Afghanistan, including everyone on our Department of Defense team. Every American who contributed to our efforts shared a deep devotion to keeping our country safe, working toward a brighter future for the Afghan people, and standing up for liberty, democracy, and the rule of law. As a veteran of the war, I witnessed firsthand the bravery, selflessness, and compassion that our men and women brought to the fight. Your efforts make me proud to be your colleague - and even prouder to be an American.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Two decades of noble service</b> demanded significant and selfless sacrifice. Many Service members still bear the wounds of war, to body and to soul, and 2,461 brave heroes never made it home. To our Gold Star families: We hold your loved ones in our hearts - and we pledge to you the unwavering commitment of a grateful Nation.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The <br />United States went to Afghanistan in 2001</b> to wage a necessary war of self-defense. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists attacked our country. They were able to plan and execute such a horrific attack because their Taliban hosts had given them safe haven in Afghanistan. Since 2001, no enemy has been able to launch such an attack on our homeland, and that speaks to the entire U.S. government's efforts to defend our citizens from terrorist threats that could emanate from Afghanistan or anywhere around the globe.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Still, we know this work is not done. </b> We must keep a relentless focus on counterterrorism - and we are. Just a few weeks ago, the United States delivered justice to Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden's deputy at the time of the 9/11 attacks. And in recent months, our military has successfully carried out operations against key ISIS leaders. We also know that preventing terrorist violence requires much more than military might. We're committed to supporting a whole-of-government effort to address the root causes of violent extremism. No one should doubt America's resolve to keep our people safe.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>For me, there is no greater testament</b> to the strength of a country's democracy than the fact that millions of people freely choose, every day, to defend it. Those who step up to serve - whether in uniform or as part of our civilian workforce - do so because of the values we fight for: the rule of law, human dignity, and freedom.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>So last year, in the war's final days, the United States, along with our partners and allies,</b> conducted the largest air evacuation of civilians in American history, lifting more than 124,000 people to safety. I'm proud that our military communities-and Americans from all walks of life-have welcomed our Afghan allies as they begin new lives in our country.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>And our values</b> continue to drive the important work that American patriots are doing around the world. The United States is rushing urgently needed assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russia's unprovoked and reckless invasion. We are firmly committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and to defending the rules-based international order against autocrats and aggressors anywhere.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>As our country </b>looks back on two decades of combat in Afghanistan, I understand that many people have hard questions about the costs of the war and what their sacrifices meant. These are important discussions, and I hope we will keep having them with thoughtfulness and respect.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Last year, </b>I said that although the Afghanistan war has ended, our gratitude to those who served never will. Today, I renew that pledge. To every man and woman who served in Afghanistan: This country will never forget what you did and what you gave.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: georgia;">Thank you.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: georgia;">May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">Lloyd J. Austin, III</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-58811653455438552462022-02-28T02:30:00.009+05:302022-03-01T09:14:57.924+05:30MCIP of Ukraine directs letter to Mark Zuckerberg<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Posted on 27 February 2022 22:38 </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">Call to block Facebook pages of Russian propaganda channels</span></b></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhg9yhNk_BTuGH6ud8H_2n8QjGLwgcdWkKv0sDBBKT_XEuX7E5hym9eukbrhEF62KOYNEpZUT5Or9Vjt0OHvtqRIZ1EEr4bNTZ3MtP7gMoPPohD58qJyzPgf1Fw73WAHv86I3e0aX2M-Auwb368X8E98fmp82lV2gnUFacszwkVdc6i4L9UPGiHffi3=s1027" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="1027" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhg9yhNk_BTuGH6ud8H_2n8QjGLwgcdWkKv0sDBBKT_XEuX7E5hym9eukbrhEF62KOYNEpZUT5Or9Vjt0OHvtqRIZ1EEr4bNTZ3MtP7gMoPPohD58qJyzPgf1Fw73WAHv86I3e0aX2M-Auwb368X8E98fmp82lV2gnUFacszwkVdc6i4L9UPGiHffi3=w640-h320" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Kyiv</span><span style="color: #444444;">:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444;">28 February 2022(</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2b00fe;">The Spis News </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444;">Bureau)::</span></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Culture Emergency International Activity Started in Ukraine</b> due to continued war situation after Russian attack. The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a call to block the Facebook pages of Russian propaganda channels.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>In particular, such as: Pervyy Kanal, Rossyia 1, Match TV, NTV, Piatyy Kanal, Rossiya 24, Rossiya K (Culture), Carousel, OTR, TVTzentr, REN TV, Spas, Domashnii, TV-3, Piatnitsa, Zvezda, Myr, TNT, Muz-TV and others that spread Kremlin propaganda.</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>We count that </b>their actions will not take long. Russia's propaganda machine must finally be destroyed so as not to poison the lives of Ukrainians or the world.</p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-8936066918977905092022-02-17T23:17:00.001+05:302022-02-17T23:17:31.082+05:30They resemble German Shepherds<p><b><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">.....but are more compact </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRijgEBEfsLSPU9ddYD7r6sgvn5eK90OCYbEhn75mMZTPj80Jxt5LLdPoCJetB4veNcH9-LXsv0q9riWEATfiGjpRAPvoLqcWS6vxZmJjzAqCI32mYaRnghCqRRhdSKG8lKpvkPOxA8RGK9AdRKlfW6_C4GhFrBZI6bu6-LuuyFDVsHywcDoBfm2U9=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRijgEBEfsLSPU9ddYD7r6sgvn5eK90OCYbEhn75mMZTPj80Jxt5LLdPoCJetB4veNcH9-LXsv0q9riWEATfiGjpRAPvoLqcWS6vxZmJjzAqCI32mYaRnghCqRRhdSKG8lKpvkPOxA8RGK9AdRKlfW6_C4GhFrBZI6bu6-LuuyFDVsHywcDoBfm2U9=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />The only breed the program raisesis the BelgianMalinois considred ideal for the military because of their high energy,strong sniffers, trainyability, agility, speed, drive, work ethic, loyalty and when needed, fiercenees. They resemble German Shepherds, but are more compact.</span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Courtesy: <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Four-Legged-Fighters/">US Defense Department</a></span></span></b></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-8168466286019565032021-03-05T02:45:00.001+05:302021-03-06T19:49:39.628+05:30Warrior Leap<p><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #660000;"> During the Pennsylvania National Guard Competition </span></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4o5CVVPnQBZFwliHO_-LqV1uG3lZjKoOW-8blHGJk12w_WpA9j8SLMpPMYNEfIq2I552354HyjKqpccTuQsMixA2_Jy3GFRaQMk8G-zYB8HjpRfVfNj9FFIN7Fr5p86ProJJMv7Sqew/s1088/War+Leap+210303-Z-IX878-0244M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="1088" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4o5CVVPnQBZFwliHO_-LqV1uG3lZjKoOW-8blHGJk12w_WpA9j8SLMpPMYNEfIq2I552354HyjKqpccTuQsMixA2_Jy3GFRaQMk8G-zYB8HjpRfVfNj9FFIN7Fr5p86ProJJMv7Sqew/w640-h426/War+Leap+210303-Z-IX878-0244M.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />Internet</span>: <span style="color: #666666;">5th March 2021</span>: (<span style="color: #990000;">USA Defense Department</span>//<span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Spis News</span>)::</span></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Army Sgt. Ethan White leaps during the Pennsylvania National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Indiantown, Pa., March 3, 2021.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Photo By: </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Keeler</span></b></span></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-33526748075197154892021-01-24T18:45:00.011+05:302021-01-24T20:41:28.170+05:3011th National Voters’ Day to be celebrated tomorrow<p style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Sunday: 24th January 2021 at 05:19 IST</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: #660000; color: white; font-size: large;">ECI is celebrating 11th NVD on 25th January 2021</span><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"> </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj62lbqbnyEgws91E5tCmz752jRMiToAP71rK4vzyj-9tms9zITTq5dBRPyP5AaQTjwxHS8kOVDwri7gkICY8LLlIh8EElugQO7kXYkJ9z9-C5vNaAzBNEI-1edmbAHxUZeE2FjjdekM/s320/NVD+Theme+2021+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj62lbqbnyEgws91E5tCmz752jRMiToAP71rK4vzyj-9tms9zITTq5dBRPyP5AaQTjwxHS8kOVDwri7gkICY8LLlIh8EElugQO7kXYkJ9z9-C5vNaAzBNEI-1edmbAHxUZeE2FjjdekM/s0/NVD+Theme+2021+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Honourable President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will be the Chief Guest at the national function being organized in New Delhi by the Election Commission of India. The event will be held at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi and the Honourable President shall grace the occasion virtually from Rashtrapati Bhawan.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Union Minister for Law and Justice, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad will grace the function as the Guest of Honour.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’, envisages active and participative voters during elections. It also focuses on ECI’s commitment towards conducting elections safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The National Voters’ Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India, i.e. 25th January 1950. The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize enrolment, especially for the new voters. Dedicated to the voters of the country, the day is utilized to spread awareness among voters and for promoting informed participation in the electoral process. New voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the NVD functions.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">During the event, the Honourable President of India will confer the National Awards for the year 2020-21 and launch ECI’s Web Radio:‘Hello Voters’. The National Awards for the Best Electoral Practices will be conferred on State and District level officers for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections in different spheres such as IT initiatives, Security Management, Election Management during COVID-19, Accessible Election and contribution in the field of voter awareness and outreach. National Awards will also be given to important stakeholders like national icons, CSOs and media groups for their valuable contribution towards voters’ awareness.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">ECI’s Web Radio:‘Hello Voters’: This online digital radio service will stream voter awareness programmes. It will be accessible through a link on the Election Commission of India website. The programming style of Radio Hello Voters has been envisaged to match that of popular FM radio services. It will provide information and education on electoral processes through songs, drama, discussions, spots, stories of elections etc. in Hindi, English and regional languages from all over the country.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Union Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad will launch the e-EPIC programme and distribute e-EPICs and Elector Photo Identity Cards to five new voters. e-EPIC, a digital version of the Elector Photo Identity Card can be accessed through the Voter Helpline App and websites https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/ and https://www.nvsp.in/. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Shri Prasad will also release three publications of the Election Commission during the event. Copies of these documents will be presented to the Honourable President of India. Details of the publications are given below:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Conducting Election During Pandemic- A Photo Journey: This photo book encapsulates the challenging journey of conducting elections amidst a pandemic. The Commission successfully conducted several elections in the country, beginning with the Biennial Election to the Rajya Sabha. This was followed by Legislative Assembly Elections in Bihar, one of the biggest such exercises throughout the world during the pandemic. Bye-Elections were also conducted for 60 constituencies in various states of the country. SVEEP Endeavours: Awareness initiatives during Lok Sabha Election, 2019: This book provides a detailed insight into voter awareness interventions, innovations and initiatives during the 17th General Election, conducted in 2019. It documents the spirit of ‘Desh Ka Mahatyohar’, the biggest festival of democracy celebrated across the nation cutting through the barriers of gender, caste, creed and religion. Chalo Karen Matdaan: It is a comic book which aims at voter education in a fun and thought-provoking way. Targeting young, new and future voters, this comic contains interesting and relatable characters to educate voters at large on electoral processes.<span style="color: #444444;"> <b>(PIB//ECI)</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">***</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">SBS/RP</span></p>Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-18933237493848025692020-11-22T02:45:00.001+05:302020-11-23T17:51:44.703+05:30Phone conversation between Armenia and France<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">21 November, 2020</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"> Foreign Ministers of Both Countries discussed the matter </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgET1RFFdTKvFkYs9zIAKzYtdPGdjsCN5n8wUhLWba-mQXwOM2bbH7_eYpk1olsjFLwfEtTVZCTJRXxngbzOrnI34hdRaB5kIPLiKdqX0Aeh0dabvIwGsfOY8-8Tn3C8s7GCGk9xkUCU/s744/Armenia+and+France.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="744" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgET1RFFdTKvFkYs9zIAKzYtdPGdjsCN5n8wUhLWba-mQXwOM2bbH7_eYpk1olsjFLwfEtTVZCTJRXxngbzOrnI34hdRaB5kIPLiKdqX0Aeh0dabvIwGsfOY8-8Tn3C8s7GCGk9xkUCU/w400-h211/Armenia+and+France.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On November 21, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian held a phone conversation with the Foreign Minister of France Jean-Yves Le Drian.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Foreign Minister of France congratulated Ara Aivazian on assuming the position of the Foreign Minister and wished him every success in that important mission. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian reiterated the commitment of the Armenian side to undertake joint steps towards further development of the privileged relations and multidimensional cooperation between the two countries.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Foreign Ministers exchanged views on regional situation and developments following the joint statement of November 9 on the establishment of ceasefire and the deployment of peacekeepers in Artsakh. The humanitarian situation resulting from the Turkish-Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh and the steps undertaken to address it was touched upon. In this regard, Minister Aivazian highlighted the involvement of the international community in the work carried out on the ground aimed at ensuring conditions for restoration of normal life of the Armenians in Artsakh.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Both sides emphasized the priority of preserving the monuments of the Armenian historical-cultural heritage in Artsakh.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and France: Ara Aivazian and Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the importance of cooperation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to fully address the rights and interests of the Armenians of Artsakh.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-1144013891856560572020-07-30T02:45:00.001+05:302020-11-23T18:32:34.928+05:30Armenia circulated a Note <p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #660000; color: #fcff01; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> On the suspension of military inspections </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ikhDTvK0lENBX0qU5xC02vvjVhmmEMokO9um1iRpl6u1xDSNTNNS3m1noVkCtDQmhnn_TsJtRpWw5Nx_asVwr6CXVJFoLgH2ZElYcx8QVt7rmFFMaH0OD5j2UNBvhruPOv3xXHyI6Qo/s770/Armenia+Photos+15960407834899.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="770" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ikhDTvK0lENBX0qU5xC02vvjVhmmEMokO9um1iRpl6u1xDSNTNNS3m1noVkCtDQmhnn_TsJtRpWw5Nx_asVwr6CXVJFoLgH2ZElYcx8QVt7rmFFMaH0OD5j2UNBvhruPOv3xXHyI6Qo/w640-h374/Armenia+Photos+15960407834899.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Armenia circulated a Note Verbale in the OSCE on the suspension of military inspections by Turkey on the territory of the Republic of Armenia.</div></span></span><p></p>Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-83332195452580040882020-07-23T19:45:00.000+05:302020-07-24T17:40:38.527+05:30ISIS no longer in control of physical territory<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve coalition has achieved great success in its mission to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the deputy commander of CTJF-OIR said in a live satellite feed from Baghdad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With ISIS no longer in control of physical territory, Ekman said the organization struggles to conduct coordinated activities, because Iraqi security forces find and destroy their hideouts and weapons caches. ISF efforts are enabled by coalition support, including advising, intelligence planning and precision airstrikes, he added. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">''The ISF continues to prove their capabilities as a cohesive force, even in complex operations,'' he said, citing how the Iraqi Joint Operations Command recently wrapped up the fourth phase of the Heroes of Iraq Campaign. They showed outstanding cooperation among the Iraqi army, Federal Police intelligence service and anti-terrorism troops in clearing ISIS hideouts in remote areas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">''Wherever [ISIS] seeks sanctuary, the ISF will find them,'' Ekman said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">''We are getting smaller. In the early days of the coalition, a broad network of bases was essential. We were battling ISIS in Mosul, Anbar and Abu Kamal ,'' he said, noting that the bases were used to foster U.S. relationships with the ISF and stage training and tactical capabilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, more than six years later, the coalition has trained in excess of 250,000 ISF and has built strong relationships based on trust and mutual interests, the general said, adding, ''The ISF is doing things for itself — training forces and even developing training cadre that we used to do for them.'' </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On July 25, he added, ''we will take another step by handing over control of the base Besmaya to the Iraqis. Spain led the coalition effort in their training of 50,000 ISF since 2015. Their work is done there.''</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So the coalition in Spain can depart — divesting equipment and facilities to include enhanced weapons ranges and mock-urban villages, valued at almost $5 million to the Iraqi government. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Base transfers to include Besmaya reflect a shift to providing high-end advice and support at the operational command level. Because the Iraqis still need coalition help with planning, intelligence and surveillance capabilities and coalition airpower, OIR activated a military advisory group July 2 in Baghdad, Ekman said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">''This approach has already proven its value in recent large-scale operations, to clear [ISIS] remnants,'' Ekman said. ''The ISF is already stronger than ISIS. Our high-level advising approach is moving our Iraqi partners to improve self-reliance. Together, we remain united and resolved to achieve the enduring defeat of [ISIS] and regional stability.''</span></div>
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Media Link Ravinderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038836894222322159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-27709619206252846202020-03-31T00:45:00.000+05:302020-04-01T17:13:41.792+05:30Now is the time to show solidarity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Millions of people around the world depend on international trade for their food security and livelihoods. As countries move to enact measures aiming to halt the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic, care must be taken to minimize potential impacts on the food supply or unintended consequences on global trade and food security. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When acting to protect the health and well-being of their citizens, countries should ensure that any trade-related measures do not disrupt the food supply chain. Such disruptions including hampering the movement of agricultural and food industry workers and extending border delays for food containers, result in the spoilage of perishables and increasing food waste. Food trade restrictions could also be linked to unjustified concerns on food safety. If such a scenario were to materialize, it would disrupt the food supply chain, with particularly pronounced consequences for the most vulnerable and food insecure populations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating a shortage on the global market. Such reactions can alter the balance between food supply and demand, resulting in price spikes and increased price volatility. We learned from previous crises that such measures are particularly damaging for low-income, food-deficit countries and to the efforts of humanitarian organizations to procure food for those in desperate need.</span></div>
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-86037286612989989622019-12-11T00:45:00.000+05:302019-12-23T22:52:45.969+05:30Holiday Message Sgt. Sarah Meadows<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-75482701732657566462014-01-05T21:30:00.000+05:302014-01-05T22:29:22.626+05:30OFBJP Global Meet-2014 on Monday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Chandigarh</span></b>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034497" tabindex="0">5 January 2014: (<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rector Kathuria</span></b>//<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">The Spis News</span></b>):</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BJP party is hosting NRI Sammelan by Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) for the first time, organizing <b style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: yellow;">“OFBJP Global Meet - 2014” </span></b>on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034498" tabindex="0">Monday 6th Jan 2014 from 10.30 AM to 6.00 PM</span> at BJP Central Office Auditorium, 11 Ashok Road, New Delhi. In a press statement here today, National BJP Leader Advocate, <b><span style="color: blue;">Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal</span></b> said that all preparations have been completed for this mega event by <b><span style="color: #660000;">Vijay Jolly </span></b>National Convenor, <b><span style="color: #990000;">Dr. Rajni Sarin</span></b>, Amit Thaker Co-Convenor and <b><span style="color: blue;">Raj K Purohit </span></b>Coordinator Overseas Friends of BJP (<span style="color: blue;"><b>OFBJP</b></span>) and their whole team with a view to resolve the grievances of Indian Diaspora. Grewal stated that the Registration will be started at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034499" tabindex="0">9.30 AM</span> and onwards ant the first session will be Conducted by Shri. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Amit Thakar</b></span> Co-Convenor. He said that at from 10: 30 AM to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034500" tabindex="0">11:15 AM</span> Inaugural address by our BJP Hon'ble National President <b><span style="color: #783f04;">Shri Rajnath Singh</span></b> ji. He said that from 11: 15 AM to 11: 35 AM Speech by Honored Guest <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri. Mahendra Chaudhary </span></b>(Former Prime Minister of Fiji) & Honouring <b><span style="color: blue;">Lord Raj Loomba</span></b>, CBE (Chairman Loomba Foudantion, United Kingdom ). Grewal stated that in Second session 11: 45 PM to 12: 00 PM the <b><span style="color: blue;">OFBJP</span></b> Video Film "<span style="color: blue;"><b>Bhajpa Ke Sadhe Kadam</b></span>" Shall be Screened at that time. He said that from 12: 00 PM to 01: 00 PM session will be Conducted by <b><span style="color: blue;">Dr. Rajni Sarin</span></b>, Co-Convenor "Introduction by OFBJP units" In the Presence of Hon'ble <span style="color: #660000;"><b>Shri Rajnath Singh</b> </span>& Hon'ble <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri Ram Lal ji</span></b> National General Secretary Organisation. He said that the Lunch will be at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034501" tabindex="0">01.00 PM</span> to 02: 00PM. Grewal stated that the third Session will be Conduct by <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri. Vijay Mehta</span></b> OFBJP Central Committee Member on Indian Foreign Policy & its Directions. He said that from 02: 00 PM to 02: 30 PM <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri Jaswant Singh</span></b> Senior Member of Parliament will adress the house. He stated that the fourth Session will be Conduct by Shri. Manjeet Lochav, OFBJP Central Committee Member on India's Economic Policy. Grewal stated that at 02: 30 PM to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034502" tabindex="0">03.00 PM</span> Hon'ble <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri. Arun Jaitiey</span></b> Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha will Launch Global OFBJP Website compiled by Ritu Rathore. He said that the Cultural session will be Conducted by <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri Gajendra Solanki</span></b>, Eminent Indian Poet. In this session Special Guest of Honor will be <b><span style="color: #783f04;">Shri. Venkaiyah Naidu</span></b> Senior BJP Leader and will release Compilation of <b><span style="color: blue;">Veer-Ras Poem CD</span></b>. He stated that the fifth joint session from 04: 00 PM to 04: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034503" tabindex="0">15 PM</span> will be Conduct by <span style="color: blue;"><b>Dr. Abhilasha Sharma </b></span>OFBJP Central Committee Member. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this session the <b><span style="color: blue;">Role of Good Governance</span></b> will be adress by Hon'ble <b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Shri Nitin Gadkari</span></b> Former National President BJP. Grewal stated that from 04: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034504" tabindex="0">20 PM</span> to 04: 35 PM session will be Conduct by <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri. Bhupendra Kansal</span></b> OFBJP Central Committee Member . He said in this session Hon'ble <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Shri Ram Lal</span></b> ji BJP National General Secretary Organisation adress on BJP & its Ideological Commitments. He said that the Closing Session will be Conduct by <b><span style="color: blue;">Shri. Raj K Purohit</span></b>, OFBJP Coordinator. He said that from 05: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034505" tabindex="0">15 PM</span>to 05: 30 PM Video address by <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shri. Narendra Modi</span></b>, BJP PM Nominee and from 05: 30 PM to 06: 00 PM the Valedictory Address by <b><span style="color: blue;">Hon'ble Shri L.K. Advani</span></b> ji Senior Leader of BJP. Grewal said that from the OFBJP dinner reception will also at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1831034506" tabindex="0">6th Jan 2014 from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm</span> at <b><span style="color: blue;">Russian Center of Science & Culture</span></b>, 24 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-1. He said that large number of NRI's will attend our BJP Party's NRI Sammelan from the world.</span></div>
Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-29356042562031144692013-12-25T11:00:00.000+05:302013-12-25T20:21:48.350+05:30Santa's Whereabouts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">WASHINGTON, Dec. 24, 2013 - First Lady Michelle Obama today took phone calls from boys and girls from across the country asking where Santa was located as part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is the First Lady's fourth year participating in this Christmas Eve tradition, according to a White House official.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The First Lady is currently in Hawaii on vacation with her husband President Barack Obama and other family members. In her conversations with the children she employed a portable Santa-tracking radar screen courtesy of NORAD.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Obama started taking the calls at around <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1557370822" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span>local Hawaiian time and she spoke with about a dozen children for around 30 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Santa can easily perform his global Christmas Eve journey, the First Lady explained to the children, because he and his gift-laden, reindeer-drawn flying sleigh can go anywhere in the world at the speed of light.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"I'm looking on [NORAD'S] radar screen and right now, Santa is headed to the Republic of Rwanda -- that's in Africa, that's all the way in Africa," the First Lady told 9-year-old Wyatt from South Carolina. "Right now, he is delivering toys to some little girls and boys all the way in Africa. Can you believe that?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">She asked Wyatt what he wanted for Christmas and he answered, "A Zoomer [robotic dog]."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"A Zoomer? That sounds exciting, that sounds fun," the First Lady replied.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Later, a young girl named Ella called to ask, "When is Santa coming to Kansas City?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"Santa is going to come to your house, Ella, when you are fast asleep -- that's how he works," the First Lady replied. "I think he is in Sudan now because there are some kids over there who are already tucked in bed with their eyes closed. So he is going to come to your house as soon as you're asleep."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The NORAD Tracks Santa program began in 1955 after a phone call was made to the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The call was from a local youngster who dialed a misprinted telephone number in a local newspaper advertisement.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The commander on duty who answered the phone that night gave the youngster the information requested -- the whereabouts of Santa. This began the tradition of tracking Santa, a tradition that was carried on by NORAD when it was formed in 1958.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The NORAD Tracks Santa program has grown immensely since first presented on the Internet in 1998. The website receives millions of unique visitors from hundreds of countries and territories around the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">In addition, a live Operations Center is occupied for 25 hours with more than 1,200 volunteers each year who receive hundreds of thousands of phone calls and emails from families around the world.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;">Professor Gourie Devi, former Director and Vice-Chancellor of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore will be delivering the oration. After the oration there will be a CME on “Management of Central Nervous System Infections” from 9 am to 2 pm. Padma Bhushan Dr JS Chopra, Dr S Prabhakar, Head of Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh; Prof Satishchandra, Director and Vice-Chancellor, NIMHANS, Bangalore; Prof Mathew Alexander, Head of Neurology, CMC Vellore; Prof Gagandeep Singh, Head of Neurology, DMC, Ludhiana; Prof Yashpal Singh, Department of Neurology, CMC; Dr Jency Koshy, Department of Medicine, Dr Divya Deodhar, Department of Medicine, CMC, and Dr Vikas Loomba, Department of Medicine, CMC will be the faculty for the CME. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;">The inaugural function and the oration will be conducted by Shri Sukhpat Rai Wadehra, President, Dr LH Lobo Memorial Trust and Dr MK Mahajan, Secretary, Dr LH Lobo Memorial Trust. Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian is the Organising Secretary and Dr Yashpal Singh is the Joint Organising Secretary. There will be no registration fee and the program will start at 8.30 am and conclude at 2.00 pm. Two CME credit hours will be available from Punjab Medical Council.</span></div>
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-72630956915544600282013-10-29T00:30:00.000+05:302013-10-29T12:01:29.551+05:30Guard Soldiers Host British, Danish Wounded Warriors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #741b47;"><span style="color: yellow;">By Army Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: yellow;">National Guard Bureau</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 28, 2013 - Conversational buzz filled the atrium of the Army National Guard Readiness Center here Oct. 25 as those assigned to the readiness center anticipated the arrival of special guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Army National Guard soldiers embraced the opportunity to foster international camaraderie by honoring the service of some 57 wounded warriors and their support teams from the United Kingdom and Denmark.</span><span style="font-size: small;">After a poignant reception by the welcoming line, the U.S. soldiers took the opportunity to meet and exchange stories with their British and Danish comrades.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"The welcome has been phenomenal," said British Cpl. Jay Watt, with the British army's 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"I was overwhelmed by the warm welcome," Watt said. "I've never seen that before."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Staff Sgt. Laura Atkinson of the British army's Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, echoed that sentiment.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"It's been overwhelming and quite humbling," she said. "We don't get this sort of support over in the U.K., not only from the public but from other corps and services."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The event was a way to say thank you.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"I'm excited for you to be here," Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, said in his opening remarks. "Hosting this group today provides an opportunity to thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you've made to the cause of freedom around the world."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">And that sacrifice was shown both on and off the battlefield, Ingram said.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"You've shown valor on the battlefield," he said, "but just as importantly, each of you has shown incredible courage and determination throughout the course of your rehabilitation."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Throughout the day, guests received background briefings on the National Guard's history, followed by sessions broken out by specialty that allowed for an exchange in cultural ideas that cultivated ongoing relationships.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"We recognize that we are partners and that we need each other," said Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk W. Conley, command sergeant major of the Army National Guard. "If we maintain our relationships, the next time we call on each other and need each other's help, we'll be there standing side by side, ready to do whatever the mission calls for."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Guests ended the visit with sharing a barbeque-themed lunch with National Guard Bureau leaders.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">For these wounded warriors and their support teams, the reception at the readiness center marked the first stop of a week-long trip that includes participating in yesterday's 38th Marine Corps Marathon, a tour of Arlington National Cemetery, a trip to Capitol Hill and a visit to the Pentagon.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"I'm looking forward to all of these," Watt said.<br /> </span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Biographies:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.arng.army.mil/leaders/Pages/ARNGDirector.aspx" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Biographies - Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr.">Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr.</a><br /><a href="http://www.arng.army.mil/leaders/Pages/CSM_ARNG.aspx" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Biographies - Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk W. Conley">Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk W. Conley</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Related Sites:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.arng.army.mil/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Related Sites - Army National Guard">Army National Guard</a><br /><a href="http://www.nationalguard.mil/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Related Sites - National Guard Bureau">National Guard Bureau</a></span></td></tr>
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-34762993989082456832013-08-09T00:30:00.000+05:302013-08-09T14:12:16.672+05:30A hale and hearty welcome to the new entrants<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial;"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Ludhiana</span></b>: 8 August 2013: (<b><span style="color: blue;">Rector kathuria</span></b>): Teej Festival cum Fresher’s Party was celebrated at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana to present an authentic Punjabi Culture with the blends of modern hues. The whole atmosphere was filled with gaiety when college girls dressed in elegant traditional as well as western attires staged their dance performances, skit, folk songs and modeling.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial;"> College Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla gave a hale and hearty welcome to the new entrants and also focused on the significance of Teej Festival in Modern Era.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Arshdeep Kaur </span></b><span style="background-color: white;">was crowned ‘</span><b style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: blue;">Teeyan di Rani’</span></b><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Harmandeep Kaur</span></b><span style="background-color: white;"> and </span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">Navdeep Kaur </span></b><span style="background-color: white;">were titled </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"><b>Miss Punjaban</b></span><span style="background-color: white;"> and </span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Miss Majajjan</span></b> <span style="background-color: white;">respectively. Ashwarya was crowned as Miss Fresher Shifali & Harpreet Kaur as first & second runners up respectively. Sukhpreet Kaur got the title of Miss Diva whereas Garima was declared Miss Crowning Glory. The tag of Miss Beautiful smile went to Gurleen Kaur.Various competitions like traditional style of pleating hair, Beautiful Pranda, Ethnic jewelry, Mehndi Application, Beautiful Bangles and were held and the winners were given prizes. S. Swarn Singh Ji (President, College Managing Committee) and S. Kawalinder Singh Ji (Secratery, College Managing Committee) graced the occasion and stressed on the need for maintaining our rich Heritage and culture in the Modern times.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial;"> College Principal, <b><span style="color: blue;">Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla</span></b> stressed on the need of being aware of our elementary traditions and values. The celebration was culminated by adding another leaf in the book of unforgettable memories of the college.</span><br />
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-90468508337362131302013-06-04T21:26:00.001+05:302013-06-04T21:26:06.167+05:30Soldier, Dog Reunited<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1nSwyHV55-A" width="480"></iframe>Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-35698045279935401852013-06-01T00:15:00.000+05:302013-06-01T09:21:14.938+05:30Commemorative function<span style="background-color: blue; font-family: Verdana, Arial;"><b><span style="color: yellow;"><u>120th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic voyage</u></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial;">The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Commemorative function to mark the 120th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic voyage to Chicago from the Bombay Port, in Mumbai on May 31, 2013. The Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan, the Chairman of the BJP Parliamentary Party, Shri L.K. Advani and other dignitaries are also seen.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b> <span style="color: blue;">(PIB)</span> </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial;"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: xx-small;">31-May-2013</span></span>Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-90679253726103485712013-05-30T15:54:00.001+05:302013-05-30T15:54:16.566+05:30Rama Setu - An Engineering Marvel of 5076 BCE<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FgSINZO_VuI" width="459"></iframe>Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-5624424744982710432013-05-29T22:47:00.000+05:302013-05-29T22:47:02.381+05:30Tunisian Defense Minister at Pentagon <table border="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">WASHINGTON, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1177502121" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 29, 2013</span></span> - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed areas of cooperation with Tunisian Defense Minister Rachid Sabbagh during a Pentagon meeting yesterday, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">In a statement, Little noted that the meeting was part of the 27th annual meeting of the United States and Tunisia Joint Military Commission.<br /><br />"Secretary Hagel welcomed Minister Sabbagh to Washington and emphasized his commitment to the U.S.-Tunisian defense relationship," he said. "The secretary said he was pleased with the continued military-to-military cooperation between the countries and emphasized the need for future cooperation in light of shared interests and security challenges in the region."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Carter expressed gratitude for the continued support Tunisia has provided to the U.S. Embassy in Tunis in the aftermath of a Sept. 14, 2012, attack and for the continued cooperation between both countries on a wide range of mutual security issues, the press secretary added.</span> </td></tr>
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-72104791952593791942013-04-22T02:23:00.000+05:302013-04-22T02:23:38.472+05:30Hagel: United States Committed to Israel's Security<table border="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; width: 600pxpx;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>By Cheryl Pellerin<br />American Forces Press Service</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, April 21, 2013 - Israel is Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's first stop during his inaugural trip to the Middle East this week, a visit he said will let the people of Israel know the United States is committed to their security.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>The 6-day trip will take Hagel to Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to discuss common threats and interests in the region, and to finalize agreements that will boost a range of military capabilities for Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"I'm going to Israel first because it is a nation that has had a very special relationship with the United States," Hagel said on his way to that nation during a briefing with reporters traveling with him.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"It is a nation today in a very dangerous, combustible region of the world, that in many ways finds itself isolated," he said, adding, "The other countries I'll be visiting are also allies of the United States, and the common threats that face [them and] Israel ... should be seen in a regional context."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Each nation has its own set of challenges, the secretary said, but overall the challenges are regional and include terrorism and the threat of nonstate actors who would bring down governments and impact societies.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"Those common threats certainly should build a set of common interests, with these countries working together," Hagel said, "and that's part of what I will be talking about as I visit each [nation].'</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>During a presidential trip in March to Israel and Jordan, Barack Obama delivered the same message, the secretary said, adding that during a visit to Turkey this weekend, Secretary of State John Kerry "will be talking about some of the same issues in a different kind of way, but essentially with the same focus of common interests."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>As he spoke with reporters, Hagel extended his thoughts and prayers to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and acknowledging the tireless work of law enforcement agencies in capturing one of the men suspected in the act of terrorism.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"I say this because we are on our way to a very troubled region ... but it reminds us that [no] region of the world is ... safe from these terrible acts," the secretary observed, adding, "If nothing else, it reminds us that all 7 billion of us are global citizens and many of us are confronted by the same kinds of threats and insecurities."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Among the region's most long-term threats is Iran, Hagel said.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"The Iranians must be prevented from developing the capacity to build a nuclear weapon and deliver it," he added. "The United States' policy has been very clear on this and everyone knows it."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Iran is also a state sponsor of terrorism, the secretary said, "[and] that in itself is a threat not just to the region but to our interests in the region and around the world. When you further expand that threat to the possibility of acquiring nuclear weapons," he added, the dimensions of the threat become pretty clear.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Hagel said he thinks Israel and the United States "see the threat of Iran exactly the same, as do many other countries," not just those in the Middle East, although the United States seeks more time for diplomacy and sanctions to work to stop Iran from pursuing nuclear capabilities.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"If you stop just for a moment and look at the U.N. sanctions, the international sanctions on Iran, I don't know of an international regime of sanctions that have been more effective and more unified and tougher than what's being applied to Iran," the secretary said.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>The sanctions are hurting Iran significantly, he added, but if they don't work, "... I've said, the president's said, all the leaders of the last couple of administrations have said, that the military option is one option that must remain on the table ... but the military option I think most of us feel should be the last option."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>In response to a question about whether Israel could decide to strike out alone against Iran's nuclear aspirations, Hagel replied that Israel is a sovereign nation and every sovereign nation has the right to defend itself.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"It is clear that Iran presents a threat in its nuclear program," the secretary said, "and Israel will make the decisions that Israel must make to protect itself and defend itself."</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Certainly Israel has every right and responsibility to make their assessments, Hagel added, "but we're working very closely and will continue to work very closely with them."</i></b></span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.defense.gov/bios/biographydetail.aspx?biographyid=365" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Biographies - Chuck Hagel">Chuck Hagel</a><br />
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Rector Kathuriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225119395785915592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3598948331367176206.post-91516533018831791662013-03-28T10:21:00.002+05:302013-03-28T10:21:34.202+05:30Arlington National Cemetery in Washington<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">03/27/2013 06:33 PM CDT </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic; white-space: nowrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 4:33 AM</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><b>U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and British Gen. Sir David Richards, chief of the U.K.'s defense staff, talk at the grave site of British Army Field Marshal Sir John Greer Dill in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2013.U.S. and U.K. military leaders gathered for a conference.</b></span></div>
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