IAF Receives 6th C-17 Globemaster III

The IAF received its Sixth C-17 Globemaster III of the 10 on order, with slump in global demand, the deliveries have been timely

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/iaf-receives-6th-c-17-globemaster-iii-3164.html

An affirmative Boundary Talks between Bhutan and China  says BBS

The 22nd Round of the Bhutan-China Boundary Talks was held in Shanxi Province in China

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/an-affirmative-boundary-talks-between-bhutan-and-china-3168.html

Kerry on India: Remarks Prior to Visit

India 2020 vision should build on success by showing how the United States and India together can tackle global challenges, from security in the Asia Pacific to providing clean energy to delivering more inclusive growth says John Kerry.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/kerry-on-india-remarks-prior-to-visit-3169.html

US Loses Track of Arms Given to Afghan Security Forces        

A new U.S. government report says the military has not effectively kept track of the light weapons it supplied to Afghanistan’s army and police.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/us-loses-track-of-arms-given-to-afghan-security-forces-3170.html

Union Home Minister reviews Disaster Management and Border Management Divisions Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the working of the Disaster Management and the Border Management Divisions of the Ministry.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/union-home-minister-reviews-disaster-management-and-border-management-divisions-3165.html

Myanmar Activists urged abolition of military's constitutional privileges          

Nan Myint reports that alliance of civil society groups called for the abolition of constitutional privileges granted to the armed forces in a statement in Yangon.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/activists-urged-abolition-of-militarys-constitutional-privileges-3166.html

Indian diplomats meet civic groups over border encroachments dispute

Zarni Htun reports that Indian diplomats have asked civil society organisations in Sagaing Region and Chin State to end their protests.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/indian-diplomats-meet-civic-groups-over-border-encroachments-dispute-3167.html

Nepal gears up for SAARC summit

Kathmandu is finally preparing to host the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) Summit in November.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepal-gears-up-for-saarc-summit-3171.html

Indian Government Rules Out Compulsory Military Training

Government of India is not in favour of making military training compulsory to all the youth of the country says constitutionally not feasible nor administratively possible

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/government-rules-out-compulsory-military-training-3163.html

Sri Lanka will play an important role in building process of proposed Maritime Silk Route, China says      

Sri Lanka stands to gain from the proposed Maritime Silk Route policy of the Chinese government as the island's location say analysts

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-will-play-an-important-role-in-building-process-of-proposed-maritime-silk-route-china-says-3157.html

Agitations over ILP demand escalate as Assembly session set to end

Inner Line Permit has led to unrest in Manipur,  N Sobita Devi said that ILP system should be implemented at the earliest to safe guard the welfare of the indigenous population of the State.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/agitations-over-ilp-demand-escalate-as-assembly-session-set-to-end-today-3159.html

UN envoy warns of ‘permanent segregation’ in Rakhine State   

Myanmar's plans for the future of Rakhine State could result in the "permanent segregation" of its Buddhist and Muslim communities

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/un-envoy-warns-of-%E2%80%98permanent-segregation-in-rakhine-state-3161.html

Taliban Executes 14 in Roadside Attack   

In attacks directed at the minority sectarians Taliban continue with their mayhem against innocent civilians

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/taliban-executes-14-in-roadside-attack-3162.html

Manipur Muslim bodies want clarification on “Al Qaida” report

Protesting report of New Delhi magazine about Al Qaida recruiting Muslim youth from the State, several Muslim organisations have sought clarification.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/muslim-bodies-want-clarification-on-al-qaida-report-3160.html

Sri Lanka to decide venue for Chinese aircraft maintenance center after feasibility study

Air Force has a large fleet of Chinese aircraft and a large amount has to be paid to China f

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-to-decide-venue-for-chinese-aircraft-maintenance-center-after-feasibility-study-3158.htmlor their maintenance.

5th India-US Strategic Dialogue     

First Step to establish rapport with Modi Government after the elections?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/5th-india-us-strategic-dialogue-3150.html

MALABAR – 2014

Outlines of the complex trilateral naval exercise

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/malabar-%E2%80%93-2014-3151.html

Pyithu Hluttaw to debate Proportional Representation in Myanmar     

Win Ko Ko Latt states, ethnic minority parties boycotted  in the Pyithu Hluttaw that accepted proposal to debate to adopt an electoral system of proportional representation in parliament

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/pyithu-hluttaw-to-debate-proportional-representation-in-myanmar-3152.html

No deaths of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters since 2011

The Indian government consistently taking up reports of alleged attacks on Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters with the Sri Lankan government.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/no-deaths-of-indian-fishermen-in-sri-lankan-waters-since-2011-3153.html

PLA NEWS

Primary Source PLA Daily

China's land-based missile interception test successful

China Military Online Claims land based missile interception test equivalent to US  THAAAD successful

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/chinas-land-based-missile-interception-test-successful-3154.html

Senior military leaders inspect border provinces frequently this year

China Military Online reported on visits of senior military officers to forward posts including Tibet and Ali Military District forward posts

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-senior-military-leaders-inspect-border-provinces-frequently-this-year-3155.html

PLA Retired military officials ordered to return extra homes

Xi Jinping crackdown on the military continues with senior military officials involved in corruption main target

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-retired-military-officials-ordered-to-return-extra-homes-3156.html

India Expresses Concern Over Situation in Gaza 

Overcoming the prevalent ambiguity, India clarifies position on Gaza calling for an end to violence.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/india-expresses-concern-over-situation-in-gaza-3147.html

India Nepal Relations - An Overview of the Joint Commission

An Overview of the Joint Commission that meets after two decades during visit of the External Affairs Minister Ms Sushma Swaraj

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/india-nepal-relations-an-overview-3149.html

Can Putin Survive?  

George Friedman surveys the environment post MH 17 incident and prognosticates on the possibility of survival of Russia’s President

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/can-putin-survive-3141.html

Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar        

The 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar was held in New Delhi on July 23, 2014.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/foreign-office-consultations-between-india-and-myanmar-3144.html

Indian court asks for written correspondence over the proposed sale of warships to Sri  Lanka

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court in Chennai, hearing a (PIL) petition filed on the proposed sale of two naval warships to Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-court-asks-for-written-correspondence-over-the-proposed-sale-of-warships-to-sri-lanka-3145.html

Establishment of Disaster MGMT Institute in Andhra Pradesh

According to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Government of India has to establish the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in the successor State of Andhra Pradesh within a period of 10 years.

Sri Lanka Air Force proposes a maintenance center for Chinese aircraft         

Sri Lanka Air Force proposed to government to build an aircraft maintenance center to maintain Chinese aircraft belonging to Air Force.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-air-force-proposes-a-maintenance-center-for-chinese-aircraft-3148.html

Afghanistan: Pakistan's Anti-Haqqani Offensive Ineffective      

Afghan intelligence officials say Pakistan's military made little headway in its offensive against the Haqqani network and other militant groups.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-pakistans-anti-haqqani-offensive-ineffective-3142.html

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister opposes installing buoys on the IMBL between India and Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu continues to oppose the Indo Sri Lanka IMBL accord and award of Kachhatevu Islands to Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/tamil-nadu-chief-minister-opposes-installing-buoys-on-the-imbl-between-india-and-sri-lanka-3135.html

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 38 Indian fishermen for poaching

In what seems a tit for tat reaction, the arrests on both sides continue

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-navy-arrests-38-indian-fishermen-for-poaching-3136.html

Seleznyov’s Guam hearing delayed as defence claims Maldives’ arrest was illegal       

Daniel Bosley  outlines details of defence of Russian citizen arrested in Male by US agencies

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/seleznyovs-guam-hearing-delayed-as-defence-claims-maldives-arrest-was-illegal-3137.html

UN's new special rapporteur on Myanmar discusses IDPs during visit to Kachin State

Phanida indicates response of  the UN special rapporteur on IDPs in violence hit northern state of Kachin           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ceasefire-without-territorial-limits-nscn-im-cfmc-convenor-3143.html

General NK Singh on Cease Fire with NSCN (I-M)        

General Officer says Cease Fire valid only in Nagaland and camps are not designated in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/general-nk-singh-on-cf-with-nscn-i-m-3140.html

Ceasefire without territorial limits: NSCN (IM) CFMC convenor         

The blow-hot and blow-cold relationship between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM took a fresh turn

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ceasefire-without-territorial-limits-nscn-im-cfmc-convenor-3143.html

Parliamentary System A Risky Solution For Afghanistan           

Frud Bezhan   outlines the risks of introduction of parliamentary system in Afghanistan in the wake of plans to change the constitution to end the electoral impasse

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/parliamentary-system-a-risky-solution-for-afghanistan-3139.html

Investigation of Al-Qaida recruitment in Manipur           

The government is investigating the reported recruitment of Manipuri Muslim youth by Al-Qaida from Lilong area, said Gaikhangam.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/investigation-of-al-qaida-recruitment-report-on-3128.html

India refuses visa to UN team probing Sri Lanka

In a controversial decision India has refused to grant visas to the UN team appointed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-refuses-visa-to-un-team-probing-sri-lanka-3130.html

Manipur Deputy CM Gaikhangam assures NSCN (IM) ceasefire void in Manipur     

NSCN (IM)’s cease fire agreement with Government of India is not extended to Manipur, therefore violation of ground rule does not arise.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/gaikhangam-assures-nscn-im-ceasefire-void-in-manipur-3129.html

Excellence Achieved by AWES

Excellence Achieved By Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)

With almost 100 percent pass percentage in board exams Standard XII and high rating of all higher learning institutions under it, Army schools and colleges are demonstrating outstanding performance year on year.

http://securityy-risks.blogspot.in/2014/07/excellence-achieved-by-army-welfare.html

PLA NEWS

Symposium on “Sun Tzu's Art of War and Overall National Security View” held      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/symposium-on-sun-tzus-art-of-war-and-overall-national-security-view-held-3126.html

Dialectical view on China's participation in RIMPAC

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/dialectical-view-on-chinas-participation-in-rimpac-3127.html

EXCELLENCE ACHIEVED BY ARMY WELFARE EDUCATION SOCIETY (AWES)

Excellence Achieved By Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)

AWES has like in the past excelled amongst it`s cat of schools ie. Sainik schools/KVs/JNVs. Army Public schools have once again improved upon their class XII CBSE Board exams.  This Year Pass % is 98.10% as against 97.48% in 2013. Above 90% This year 11.83 % Students are above 90% as compared to 8.6% In 2013 (1.83% are above 95%). Above 80% This year 28.59% are above 80% as compared to 24.76% in 2013.Above 70% 31.29% as compared to 29.96%  60%and below   has reduced as more students moved into higher brackets.

1/3rd students in AWES run colleges are APS alumni who have joined based on merit.

COLLEGES

         Placements of students in industry has improved in all colleges.

         The Week – Hansa research survey 2014 (The Week, Jun ,22,2014 has ranked under mentioned colleges on All India basis as follows :-

(a)        Army Institute of Technology, Pune

            (i)         Amongst Pvt Engg colleges     – 31^st

            (ii)        Amongst all colleges    -  incl Govt colleges   – 81^st

(b)        Army Institute of Law, Mohali         - 18^th

(c)        Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering technology

            (i)         Amongst Pvt Colleges     -       4^th

            (ii)        Amongst all Colleges incl Govt Colleges   -     14^th

            Business Standard  2013 survey has graded army Institute of  Management Kolkata A++. This Year survey result is awaited.

            Other Colleges are also being asked to enroll for survey

44 alumni of APS got commissioned into Army into last POP at IMA.  

Out of 49 students of first batch of Med college who appeared for PG , 41 got selected and have joined PG course