Kerala preventing TN from closing holes in Mullaperiyar dam: Jaya

May 27, 2012

Chennai, May 27: Accusing Kerala of preventing Tamil Nadu from closing the holes drilled in the Mullaperiyar dam, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today sought the immediate intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to facilitate the work and demanded deployment of CISF at the site.

In a letter to Singh, she warned that if the Kerala government persisted with its "recalcitrant" attitude and if the Centre did not deploy CISF personnel, Tamil Nadu police would be stationed to guard the dam.

She said the vertical holes were drilled as part of the core stability test ordered by Supreme Court appointed Empowered Committee headed by Justice A S Anand to study the safety aspects of the century-old dam, over which Tamil Nadu and Kerala are locked in a dispute.

It was necessary to fill the holes before the onset of the monsoon so as to prevent any damage to the dam, located in Idduki district of Kerala but under the control of Tamil Nadu.

However, the Kerala government had been preventing Tamil Nadu officials from closing these drilled holes, in spite of the clear directions given by the Empowered Committee and the matter was taken up by her government with the neighbouring state but to no avail, she said.

The two states are locked in a dispute over raising water level in the dam, which irrigates five southern districts in Tamil Nadu.

While Kerala has been pressing for a new dam to replace the existing old structure on safety grounds, Tamil Nadu has opposed it and moved the Supreme Court.

Jayalalithaa claimed that the Kerala government's attempt to prevent closing of the holes appeared to be a ploy intended to ensure that dam's structural stability was weakened, especially in the light of the Empowered Committee's conclusion that the dam was safe and water level could be raised to 142 ft.

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Bomb threats target CRPF schools across India, 2 days after blast at Delhi institute

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October 22,2024

Several Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) schools across India were hit with hoax bomb threats on Tuesday, just days after an explosion occurred near a CRPF school in Delhi. The threats, sent via email late Monday night, targeted schools in Delhi and Hyderabad, according to sources.

Earlier this week, a bomb exploded outside a CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini area, causing significant damage to nearby vehicles and property. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.

In response to the blast, Delhi Police confiscated CCTV footage from nearby markets as part of their investigation. Sources indicate that surveillance footage captured a suspect at the scene, wearing a white T-shirt, displaying suspicious behavior the night before the explosion.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosive device had been hidden in a polythene bag, buried in a shallow pit, and covered with garbage. The blast caused a hole in the school's boundary wall and shattered the window panes and signboards of nearby shops.

Following the incident, the Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, Section 3 of the Indian Explosives Act, and other relevant sections.

The FIR states, "A case of an explosion caused by an unknown explosive substance has been registered, and the investigation continues." It also details the damage, noting that the blast left a hole in the boundary wall and affected nearby structures.

The targeted schools serve children from CRPF and other paramilitary families, and the recent threats have heightened concerns. In response, Delhi authorities have placed the city on high alert, ramping up security measures, especially in markets, ahead of the Diwali festival.

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'No place for sacrifice in politics': Akhilesh says will contest Maha polls alone if MVA keeps SP out

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October 27,2024

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav stated on Sunday, October 27, that his party is prepared to contest the Maharashtra Assembly elections independently if the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) does not include them in the alliance.

Yadav assured that the SP would only contest in constituencies where it has a strong organizational presence and would ensure its participation does not affect the MVA’s overall prospects.

Several I.N.D.I.A. alliance members have expressed dissatisfaction with the Congress over seat-sharing arrangements in upcoming state polls.

Both the CPI(ML)L and the RJD voiced frustration after being offered only 3-4 seats each for the Jharkhand elections by the Congress.

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