Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa discusses green Delhi plan with Korean team

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New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Indicating the Delhi government’s eagerness to learn lessons in environment management from Korea, Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held discussions with a delegation from the Korea Environmental Industry Association (KEIA) at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday.

The meeting, aimed at exploring green industry cooperation between Delhi and Korea, focused on potential projects under the Government of Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programme to support Delhi’s ambitious green goals, said an official statement.

Sirsa said, “Delhi is actively implementing Asia’s most forward-looking environmental action plan. Our efforts are focused on reducing industrial emissions, strengthening circular economy models, and building climate-resilient infrastructure.”

He said the interaction with KEIA opened a window to bring proven Korean green technologies to the Capital.

“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the dynamic guidance of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we are committed to making Delhi a model for sustainable urban development in the Global South,” said the Minister.

The visiting delegation comprised Park Jeong Wook, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Bureau – Global Green Project Team; Choi Jina, Secretary General, KEIA; and Im Su Hyun from KEIA’s Planning and Coordination Team.

As a mark of respect, the proceedings began with a solemn one-minute silence to honour the victims of the recent AI-171 plane crash, underscoring the human side of international cooperation and solidarity during times of loss.

During the meeting, KEIA presented a detailed catalogue of Korean environmental technologies spanning hydrogen energy, upcycling, pollution control systems, and digital environmental management.

The delegation expressed readiness to work with Delhi Government departments on pilot projects and joint knowledge-sharing platforms.

The KEIA delegation expressed readiness to work with Delhi Government departments and agencies on technology pilot projects, public awareness programmes, and technical assistance under their global ODA platform.

“We are particularly encouraged by KEIA’s willingness to collaborate on research partnerships and knowledge sharing. Their model of government-industry-academia synergy aligns well with Delhi’s integrated approach towards green governance and can significantly help us in monitoring and improving Delhi’s air quality,” Sirsa added.

Both sides also discussed the potential for organising a Korea–India Environmental Innovation Forum in Delhi — a platform that would bring together Korean technology providers, Indian urban bodies, and global experts to drive joint environmental solutions.

–IANS

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IAF Cheetah makes precautionary landing on an empty field in Bengal

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) The landing of a military helicopter on a field near Siliguri in north Bengal on Tuesday led to considerable tension among locals.

The incident comes a day ahead of mock drills to be conducted across the country in preparation for a possible military conflict between India and Pakistan over the massacre of 26 persons, mostly tourists from across the country, at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam on April 22.

Drills will be held at 30 locations in West Bengal on Wednesday, including at Siliguri, which is a strategic location. The Siliguri corridor, also known as the ‘Chicken Neck’, connects India’s northeastern states with the rest of the country.

According to sources, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah took off from the Salugara military base nearby and was on a routine sortie that involved checking movement close to the vital Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) underground pipeline that runs through the region.

“It was returning to base when the pilots spotted an alarm light on the console. They immediately made a precautionary landing on an empty field near Thakurnagar in the Dabgram-II Block of Siliguri. Locals gathered on seeing the helicopter descend. Given the situation, some believed that the helicopter may have flown in from across the border. Fortunately, nobody approached, and somebody alerted the police, and a team rushed to the spot. By then, teams from Salugara and Air Force Station Bagdogra had also reached the spot,” an official said.

He said that the police explained the situation to the locals and made them disperse, adding that the technical experts of the IAF inspected the helicopter and declared it fit to fly. The pilots then flew it back to Salugara.

Officials confirmed that nobody was injured and there was no damage to property.

“Such precautionary landings do take place. These are different from emergency landings. There was no damage to the aircraft. Locals had gathered out of curiosity. However, there was a possibility of them mobbing the aircraft and the pilots. It was good that the police arrived and took control of the situation,” an IAF official said.

–IANS

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Though INA’s presence in Moirang was brief, its legacy inspires generations: Manipur Guv

Imphal, April 14 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that though the presence of the Indian National Army (INA) in Moirang was brief, its legacy continues to inspire generations with the spirit of courage and unwavering patriotism.

The Governor graced the 81st Anniversary of the flag hoisting day held at the INA martyr’s memorial complex at Moirang in Manipur’s Bishnupur District.

Highlighting the legacy of the INA at the event, the Governor remarked that its pursuit of independence was driven by resolute action rather than negotiation, and represented not only a military triumph but a symbolic resurrection of India’s dream of freedom.

“Though the INA’s presence in Moirang was brief, its legacy continues to inspire generations with the spirit of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism,” Guv Bhalla added.

On the occasion, the Governor offered floral tributes to the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the memorial and visited the INA museum.

The Governor stated that it was a moment of deep honour and patriotic pride to commemorate one of the most historic episodes in India’s struggle for independence.

He recalled the significance of Moirang as the site where the INA first unfurled the Indian Tricolour on liberated soil, an act that symbolised resistance, hope, and the unyielding spirit of a nation determined to be free.

The commemoration was attended by MLA Thongam Shanti Singh, Lt. General K. Himalay Singh (Retd.), Maj. General J.S. Nanda (Retd.), Maj. General S.S. Kartikeya, Brigadier Neeraj Sharma, Deputy Inspector General, Assam Rifles (S), and other dignitaries.

Moirang in Manipur’s Bishnupur district has a special place in the history of India’s freedom struggle.

It was at Moirang, 45 kms from Imphal, that the flag of the INA was first unfurled on April 14, 1944.

The INA museum which has a collection of letters, photographs, badges of ranks and other war memorabilia reminds the visitors of the noble sacrifices made by the INA soldiers under the charismatic leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose.

–IANS

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AAP facilitated registration of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas in voter list: BJP counters Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) In a fiery counter to Arvind Kejriwal’s voter manipulation charge, BJP spokesperson Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Sunday, accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of enabling illegal voting practices by Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators.

“We will ensure that no infiltrator casts a vote in Delhi under any circumstances,” Sirsa declared.

Refuting Kejriwal’s claims of voter list tampering, Sirsa alleged that AAP had deliberately facilitated the registration of illegal voters.

“Kejriwal, you are holding a press conference, questioning why the votes of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas are being removed. We openly state that you have added 8,000 to 10,000 illegal votes per constituency. In houses where five people live, you’ve registered up to 50 fake votes. We will remove every single one of these illegal votes,” he asserted.

The BJP leader further accused AAP of harbouring and supporting infiltrators for political gain. “You’ve settled infiltrators here, given them Rs 10,000 per month, free ration, and even shelter in tents. Meanwhile, the people of Delhi are suffering the consequences of your policies. Now, when their votes are being removed, you are in distress. Let me make it clear, no Rohingya or Bangladeshi infiltrator will be allowed to vote in Delhi,” he said.

Earlier in the day, AAP’s national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate voter lists in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. In a press conference, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP lacks a credible Chief Ministerial candidate, a vision for governance, or concrete plans and is, instead, resorting to unethical practices to win.

Highlighting alleged irregularities in his New Delhi constituency, Kejriwal said, “Operation Lotus started here on December 15. In just 15 days, they submitted applications to delete 5,000 voters and add 7,500 new ones. My constituency has 1,06,000 voters, and they are trying to manipulate 12 per cent of the votes. If this is allowed, what’s the point of elections? This is outright tampering under the guise of democracy.”

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