India's monsoon devastation continues to mount. In Himachal Pradesh, the death toll has climbed to 183 over 47 days, with 79 lives lost to natural hazards like landslides, falls, and drowning, and losses crossing ₹972 crore. Meanwhile in Arunachal Pradesh, five army personnel have gone missing and three people have been killed as flash floods and landslides batter the northeast. With rain continuing to trigger chaos across multiple states, rescue and relief operations remain a top priority as authorities work to assess the full scale of the destruction.


Monsoon mayhem: 183 dead in Himachal, army personnel missing in Arunachal 

Heavy monsoon rain is battering India's Himalayan states. Himachal Pradesh is under an IMD warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall until July 20, with landslide risks high in Chamba, Kangra, Shimla and Mandi. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh's crisis is deepening — fresh floods and landslides hit East Siang and Kamle districts, affecting 25 villages in just 24 hours.


Himalayan states battle monsoon fury: Red alert in Himachal, floods ravage Arunachal

Relentless monsoon rains have intensified the flood crisis across Northeast India, with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh among the worst affected. The Brahmaputra River continues to flow above the danger mark, inundating villages, farmland and key infrastructure. In Arunachal Pradesh, at least four people have lost their lives and more than 9,000 residents have been impacted.


Monsoon fury worsens in northeast as Assam, Arunachal battle floods 

Should China’s renaming parts of Arunachal Pradesh worry India? Watch Vikram Chandra decode China’s latest offensive against India

Decoding China's Arunachal provocation Should China’s renaming parts of Arunachal Pradesh worry India? Watch Vikram Chandra decode China’s latest offensive against India

Here we bring you a quick round-up of top headlines -The United States - in a recently passed bi-partisan resolution - has recognised the McMahon Line as the international boundary between Arunachal Pradesh and China, calling the north-eastern state an "integral part of India."

The India Story Headlines | Arunachal an integral part of India, says U.S. Senate

The 17-year-old Indian from Arunachal Pradesh state, who was kidnapped by the Chinese armed forces and subsequently returned, has claimed that he was subjected to various forms of torture, including electrocution.

Speaking to Indian news outlet The Print, Miriam Taron recalled his ordeal after he was abducted by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on January 18.

“They blindfolded me and took me to their camp, where they kicked me and — using a stick that gives electric shocks, the kind you see in movies — electrocuted me, first on my butt and then my back,” he said.

Earlier, Miram’s father Opang Taron also made similar claims, saying that his son seemed to be “mentally disturbed”.

“Till minutes before Miram was handed over to the Indian Army, the PLA kept him blindfolded with his hands tied,” Opang had told the media.

“One day he (Miram) was kicked in the back thrice by the PLA personnel. But he was provided food properly,” he added.

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On January 27, Miram was handed over to the Indian Army at Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point—which is located along the disputed border between India and China.

The Indian Army after following the formalities handed over Miram to his family four days after the PLA handed over him.

Miram, who went missing while hunting along the India-China border since January 18, was accorded a grand reception by the Tuting (Zido) villagers.

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The Chinese Army allegedly abducted Miram from the Indian territory where China had constructed a 3-4 km road in 2018.

Miram `s friend Jhonny Yaying, who managed to escape, reported the matter to the authorities and brought it to the notice of MP Tapir Gao.

Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080-km border with China.

(With inputs from agencies)

The 17-year-old Indian from Arunachal Pradesh state, who was kidnapped by the Chinese armed forces and subsequently returned, has claimed that he was subjected to various forms of torture, including electrocution.

The 17-year-old Indian from Arunachal Pradesh state, who was kidnapped by the Chinese armed forces and subsequently returned, has claimed that he was subjected to various forms of torture, including electrocution. Speaking to Indian news outlet The Print, Miriam Taron recalled his ordeal after he was abducted by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on January 18. “They blindfolded me and took me to their camp, where they kicked me and — using a stick that gives electric shocks, the kind you see in movies — electrocuted me, first on my butt and then my back,” he said. Earlier, Miram’s father Opang Taron also made similar claims, saying that his son seemed to be “mentally disturbed”. “Till minutes before Miram was handed over to the Indian Army, the PLA kept him blindfolded with his hands tied,” Opang had told the media. “One day he (Miram) was kicked in the back thrice by the PLA personnel. But he was provided food properly,” he added. Also read | PLA allegedly 'abducts' teenager in Arunachal Pradesh; Indian Army seeks safe return home On January 27, Miram was handed over to the Indian Army at Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point—which is located along the disputed border between India and China. The Indian Army after following the formalities handed over Miram to his family four days after the PLA handed over him. Miram, who went missing while hunting along the India-China border since January 18, was accorded a grand reception by the Tuting (Zido) villagers. Also read | China responds to Arunachal boy’s kidnap, says will ‘crack down on illegal border entry & exit’ The Chinese Army allegedly abducted Miram from the Indian territory where China had constructed a 3-4 km road in 2018. Miram `s friend Jhonny Yaying, who managed to escape, reported the matter to the authorities and brought it to the notice of MP Tapir Gao. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080-km border with China. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Was tied up and given electric shocks’, says Indian boy ‘abducted’ by Chinese army

A Member of Parliament (MP) of West Bengal state of India has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday after the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Covid dashboard showed Jammu and Kashmir (J&amp;K) and Arunachal Pradesh as parts of Pakistan and China. &nbsp;

The issue was raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Santanu Sen, who informed the PM, that when he was navigating through the dashboard he came across the discrepancy. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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“When I clicked the blue portion, it was showing the COVID-19 data of our country. But to my utter surprise, when I clicked over the differently coloured portions, given to our state of J&amp;K, the larger portion was showing the data of Pakistan and the smaller one was showing the data of China,” Sen wrote. &nbsp;

Sen called it a “serious International issue” that the government should get it corrected. The lawmaker added that it is “grievous for the citizens of our country” and urged the PM to probe into this matter and intimate the right people about the “major mistake”. &nbsp;

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He has also sent copies of the letter to the Indian government’s ministries of home, external affairs and health. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A Member of Parliament (MP) of West Bengal state of India has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday after the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Covid dashboard showed Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Arunachal Pradesh as parts of Pakistan and China.

A Member of Parliament (MP) of West Bengal state of India has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday after the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Covid dashboard showed Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Arunachal Pradesh as parts of Pakistan and China. The issue was raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Santanu Sen, who informed the PM, that when he was navigating through the dashboard he came across the discrepancy. Also Read | India Budget 2022: Economic Survey projects 8-8.5% GDP growth for 2022-23 “When I clicked the blue portion, it was showing the COVID-19 data of our country. But to my utter surprise, when I clicked over the differently coloured portions, given to our state of J&K, the larger portion was showing the data of Pakistan and the smaller one was showing the data of China,” Sen wrote. Sen called it a “serious International issue” that the government should get it corrected. The lawmaker added that it is “grievous for the citizens of our country” and urged the PM to probe into this matter and intimate the right people about the “major mistake”. Also Read | India: Madras HC orders CBI probe into alleged 'forced-conversion', suicide of minor girl in Tamil Nadu He has also sent copies of the letter to the Indian government’s ministries of home, external affairs and health. (With inputs from agencies)

After WHO depicts J&K, Arunachal as parts of Pak, China, Indian MP writes to PM Modi

China’s coercive actions to claim some parts of India’s Arunachal Pradesh seems to be ongoing. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In yet another attempt to lay its claim, China has ‘renamed’ around 15 places, which include eight townships, two rivers, four mountains and a mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh, in Mandarin. &nbsp;

China seems to have been using these tactics elsewhere too to show the territories it renames belongs to it. &nbsp;

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In a stern reply to the development, Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that assigning 'invented names' to places by China does not change the reality that the state is an integral part of India. &nbsp;

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, said, “We have seen such reports. This is not the first time China has attempted such a renaming of places in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. China had also sought to assign such names in April 2017.’’ &nbsp;

"Arunachal Pradesh has always been, and will always be an integral part of India. Assigning invented names to places in Arunachal Pradesh does not alter this fact," Bagchi added.

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China had earlier sinicised the names of six places in the state in 2017. It was seen as a retaliation to Dalai Lama’s visit to the state at that time. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Beijing has been laying claim to over 90,000 sq km of territory in Arunachal Pradesh of India for a long time. New Delhi has always rejected it. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

China’s coercive actions to claim some parts of India’s Arunachal Pradesh seems to be ongoing. In yet another attempt to lay its claim, China has ‘renamed’ around 15 places, which include eight townships, two rivers, four mountains and a mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh, in Mandarin.

China’s coercive actions to claim some parts of India’s Arunachal Pradesh seems to be ongoing. In yet another attempt to lay its claim, China has ‘renamed’ around 15 places, which include eight townships, two rivers, four mountains and a mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh, in Mandarin. China seems to have been using these tactics elsewhere too to show the territories it renames belongs to it. Also Read: First ‘Omicron death’ registered in India’s Maharashtra state In a stern reply to the development, Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that assigning 'invented names' to places by China does not change the reality that the state is an integral part of India. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, said, “We have seen such reports. This is not the first time China has attempted such a renaming of places in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. China had also sought to assign such names in April 2017.’’ "Arunachal Pradesh has always been, and will always be an integral part of India. Assigning invented names to places in Arunachal Pradesh does not alter this fact," Bagchi added. Also Read: Fresh ganja cultivation on forest land near Indo-Bangladesh border cause of concern: BSF China had earlier sinicised the names of six places in the state in 2017. It was seen as a retaliation to Dalai Lama’s visit to the state at that time. Beijing has been laying claim to over 90,000 sq km of territory in Arunachal Pradesh of India for a long time. New Delhi has always rejected it. (With inputs from agencies)

China 'renames' Arunachal Pradesh’s 15 places in Mandarin, gets sharp reaction from India

Reacting to the comments made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the recent visit by the Vice President, New Delhi reminded Beijing that "Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable and integral part of India”. Watch MEA's briefing on this topic.

India: Indian Government rebuffs China's remarks on Arunachal

The Meghalaya government on Monday banned the import of pigs after a spike in deaths of the animal was reported from some districts in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification.

Because of an unusual mortality of pigs in the Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts of Assam and in some districts of Arunachal Pradesh, the transportation of pigs from other states into Meghalaya have been stopped until further orders, said the notification issued by veterinary principal secretary S P Ahammed.

All government pig farms, private farms and pig farmers should take adequate measures to ensure strict hygiene and bio-security such as disinfection of the farms and equipment, and restricting entry of any outsiders, it said.

Signs of high fever in pigs and any abnormal morality should be brought to the notice of the district authorities, it added.

Quoting reports, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said pigs in the two states are suffering from some kind of flu. He said this would be clear once the test results are made public.

Appealing to the people not to panic, Mr Tynsong said pork consumed should be sourced from within the state and should be properly cooked for at least 30 minutes.

"All districts have been alerted and steps would be taken by the animal husbandry and veterinary department to keep a check on both government-run and private piggery farms in case the pigs develop any sickness," he said.

The Meghalaya government on Monday banned the import of pigs after a spike in deaths of the animal was reported from some districts in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification.

The Meghalaya government on Monday banned the import of pigs after a spike in deaths of the animal was reported from some districts in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification. Because of an unusual mortality of pigs in the Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts of Assam and in some districts of Arunachal Pradesh, the transportation of pigs from other states into Meghalaya have been stopped until further orders, said the notification issued by veterinary principal secretary S P Ahammed. All government pig farms, private farms and pig farmers should take adequate measures to ensure strict hygiene and bio-security such as disinfection of the farms and equipment, and restricting entry of any outsiders, it said. Signs of high fever in pigs and any abnormal morality should be brought to the notice of the district authorities, it added. Quoting reports, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said pigs in the two states are suffering from some kind of flu. He said this would be clear once the test results are made public. Appealing to the people not to panic, Mr Tynsong said pork consumed should be sourced from within the state and should be properly cooked for at least 30 minutes. "All districts have been alerted and steps would be taken by the animal husbandry and veterinary department to keep a check on both government-run and private piggery farms in case the pigs develop any sickness," he said.

Meghalaya bans import of pigs after unusual deaths in Assam, Arunachal

Indian Air Force(IAF) on Wednesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/probable-crash-point-shows-an-32-aircraft-probably-couldnt-get-past-hill-crashed-due-to-blockage-of-view-226544">mobilised fifteen personnel</a> for rescue operation of the AN-32 transport aircraft which crashed on June 3.&nbsp;

However, adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain have halted their progress, forcing the rescuers to camp overnight

The wreckage of the plane was found around 16 kilometres north of the lipo area in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, at a height of twelve thousand feet.

The 15-member team comprising&nbsp;of nine climbers from the IAF mountaineering team including four from the Indian Army and two civilians have been trying to get to the crash area since Wednesday.

"The terrain weather and thick vegetation is slowing down the progress of rescue team," the IAF said in a tweet.

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Garuds of the IAF are part of the recovery party dropped by helicopter near the crash site, where a camp has been established, it added.

The AN-32 aircraft with 13 people on board – eight officers and five passengers had taken off from the Jorhat air base around 12:25 pm on June 3 and was headed for Mechuka -&nbsp;an advanced landing ground in Arunachal Pradesh closer to the Chinese border.&nbsp;

The transport aircraft lost contact with the radar and ground staff and did not reach the Mechuka air base at its scheduled landing time at 1pm the same day. &nbsp;

The wreckage of the aircraft was located following an&nbsp;eight-day search operation.&nbsp; 
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Indian Air Force(IAF) on Wednesday mobilised fifteen personnel for rescue operation of the AN-32 transport aircraft which crashed on June 3. However, adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain have halted their progress, forcing the rescuers to camp overnight The wreckage of the plane was found around 16 kilometres north of the lipo area in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, at a height of twelve thousand feet.

Indian Air Force(IAF) on Wednesday mobilised fifteen personnel for rescue operation of the AN-32 transport aircraft which crashed on June 3. However, adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain have halted their progress, forcing the rescuers to camp overnight The wreckage of the plane was found around 16 kilometres north of the lipo area in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, at a height of twelve thousand feet. The 15-member team comprising of nine climbers from the IAF mountaineering team including four from the Indian Army and two civilians have been trying to get to the crash area since Wednesday. "The terrain weather and thick vegetation is slowing down the progress of rescue team," the IAF said in a tweet. Today #IAF mobilised 15 personnel for rescue operations of #An32 crash. The rescuers are expected to reach the crash site by tonight. The terrain weather &thick vegetation is slowing down the progress of rescue team. IAF is making every effort possible to reach the site. #Rescue — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 12, 2019 × Garuds of the IAF are part of the recovery party dropped by helicopter near the crash site, where a camp has been established, it added. The AN-32 aircraft with 13 people on board – eight officers and five passengers had taken off from the Jorhat air base around 12:25 pm on June 3 and was headed for Mechuka - an advanced landing ground in Arunachal Pradesh closer to the Chinese border. The transport aircraft lost contact with the radar and ground staff and did not reach the Mechuka air base at its scheduled landing time at 1pm the same day. The wreckage of the aircraft was located following an eight-day search operation.

Rescue operation halted in AN-32 crash site as IAF mountaineers face adverse weather

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

The epicentre of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar.

It struck at 1.45 am (2015 GMT Tuesday).

Arunachal Pradesh is home to more than 1.2 million people, according to the state government’s website.

China’s official state news agency Xinhua said the quake was felt in Tibet, which neighbours the state.

Arunachal Pradesh also borders Myanmar and Bhutan. USGS estimated there was a “low likelihood” of casualties and damage from the quake.

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicentre of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar.

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicentre of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar. It struck at 1.45 am (2015 GMT Tuesday). Arunachal Pradesh is home to more than 1.2 million people, according to the state government’s website. China’s official state news agency Xinhua said the quake was felt in Tibet, which neighbours the state. Arunachal Pradesh also borders Myanmar and Bhutan. USGS estimated there was a “low likelihood” of casualties and damage from the quake.

Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal's CM convoy caught with Rs.1.8 Cr cash, Congress releases video

The Arunachal Pradesh government has created a record of a total revenue generation of Rs 1,598.49 crore in 2017-18, reaching a new high in the last 30 years, a senior official said Friday.

The revenue generation had crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark for two consecutive years since Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood in 1987, he said.

The revenue generation was Rs 1,253.57 crore in 2016-17, registering an increase of Rs 326.39 crore from its previous collection that stood at Rs 927.23 crore, the official said.

"There has been a visible improvement in the work culture in the last two years. The Team Arunachal mantra has ignited minds of the employees to deliver goods to the people of the state. This has resulted in multiplying the state revenue collection," the official said.

The BJP government in the state is making an all-out effort to reach the Rs 2,000 crore mark in 2018-19, he said.

The source of revenue generation by the state government includes share of central taxes, state taxes among others.

"Due to the concerted effort and hard work of the state government and its dedicated officers the revenue generation has shot up," he said.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu had said at a recent meeting, "The state has witnessed faster change, greater transparency and unprecedented development in all sectors."&nbsp;

The Arunachal Pradesh government has created a record of a total revenue generation of Rs 1,598.49 crore in 2017-18, reaching a new high in the last 30 years, a senior official said Friday.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has created a record of a total revenue generation of Rs 1,598.49 crore in 2017-18, reaching a new high in the last 30 years, a senior official said Friday. The revenue generation had crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark for two consecutive years since Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood in 1987, he said. The revenue generation was Rs 1,253.57 crore in 2016-17, registering an increase of Rs 326.39 crore from its previous collection that stood at Rs 927.23 crore, the official said. "There has been a visible improvement in the work culture in the last two years. The Team Arunachal mantra has ignited minds of the employees to deliver goods to the people of the state. This has resulted in multiplying the state revenue collection," the official said. The BJP government in the state is making an all-out effort to reach the Rs 2,000 crore mark in 2018-19, he said. The source of revenue generation by the state government includes share of central taxes, state taxes among others. "Due to the concerted effort and hard work of the state government and its dedicated officers the revenue generation has shot up," he said. Chief Minister Pema Khandu had said at a recent meeting, "The state has witnessed faster change, greater transparency and unprecedented development in all sectors."

Arunachal Pradesh touches record high revenue generation

People living along the banks of Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been moved to safer places after China informed India about possible flash floods in the area due to formation of an artificial lake in Tibet, officials said Saturday.&nbsp;

The first rush of water reached Pasihgat, the headquarters of East Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, at around 7.30 am Saturday, said Water Resources department, superintending engineer (Hqs), Getom Borang.&nbsp;

The water flow was under control and below the danger level at 11 am, he told PTI over phone.

Deputy Commissioner of East Siang district, Duly Kamduk and officials of the Water Resources department are constantly keeping a watch on the flow of the Siang river, while the National Disaster Response Force (NERF) team has arrived, officials said.

In East Siang district, many people living near the banks of the Siang river have been evacuated to safer locations as a precautionary measure, they said.

There was a rise in the water level, but it was not reported as serious. At Tuting, the water level was between 12 metre to 13 metre. The situation is normal now, a senior Water Resources Ministry official said.

Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang, who is also the MLA of Yingkiong constituency in East Siang district, said the water level of the Siang river had risen at around 11 pm Friday night, but started receding after some time.

The minister said the officials were constantly monitoring the water level of the river.

Chinese Embassy spokesperson Counselor Ji Rong had said his country has activated the 'Emergency Information Sharing Mechanism' with India following the landslide on Wednesday morning near Jiala village in Milin County in the lower ranges of Yaluzangbu river in Tibet.

The reason cited behind the landslide was "natural causes".

Yaluzangbu river is called Siang when it enters Arunachal Pradesh and the Brahmaputra in Assam.

Ji had said the Hydrological Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region has begun to share with the Indian side hydrological information every hour, such as the water level and flow rate at the Nuxia hydrological station and the temporary hydrological station downstream of the barrier lake.&nbsp;

People living along the banks of Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been moved to safer places after China informed India about possible flash floods in the area due to formation of an artificial lake in Tibet, officials said Saturday.

People living along the banks of Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been moved to safer places after China informed India about possible flash floods in the area due to formation of an artificial lake in Tibet, officials said Saturday. The first rush of water reached Pasihgat, the headquarters of East Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, at around 7.30 am Saturday, said Water Resources department, superintending engineer (Hqs), Getom Borang. The water flow was under control and below the danger level at 11 am, he told PTI over phone. Deputy Commissioner of East Siang district, Duly Kamduk and officials of the Water Resources department are constantly keeping a watch on the flow of the Siang river, while the National Disaster Response Force (NERF) team has arrived, officials said. In East Siang district, many people living near the banks of the Siang river have been evacuated to safer locations as a precautionary measure, they said. There was a rise in the water level, but it was not reported as serious. At Tuting, the water level was between 12 metre to 13 metre. The situation is normal now, a senior Water Resources Ministry official said. Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang, who is also the MLA of Yingkiong constituency in East Siang district, said the water level of the Siang river had risen at around 11 pm Friday night, but started receding after some time. The minister said the officials were constantly monitoring the water level of the river. Chinese Embassy spokesperson Counselor Ji Rong had said his country has activated the 'Emergency Information Sharing Mechanism' with India following the landslide on Wednesday morning near Jiala village in Milin County in the lower ranges of Yaluzangbu river in Tibet. The reason cited behind the landslide was "natural causes". Yaluzangbu river is called Siang when it enters Arunachal Pradesh and the Brahmaputra in Assam. Ji had said the Hydrological Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region has begun to share with the Indian side hydrological information every hour, such as the water level and flow rate at the Nuxia hydrological station and the temporary hydrological station downstream of the barrier lake.

People living near Arunachal's Siang river move to safer place after flood alert

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday visited the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh to inspect the Indian Air Force's Advanced Landing Ground at Pasighat there, a defence spokesman said here.

Sitharaman also visited the Chabua IAF base station in Assam's Dibrugarh to witness its Gagan Shakti Exercise 2018, a pan-India exercise which is in its second phase.

"The scale and scope of #GaganShakti2018 is enormous & like never-before. Given here are only glimpses. Kudos to @IAF_MCC, CAS Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and to all #AirWarriors. @DefenceMinIndia.

"Today at #GaganShakti2018. Appreciate the detail and exhaustive plan with which @IAF_MCC is executing this monumental exercise. Our #AirWarriors displayed agility& great team spirit," Sitharaman tweeted.

The minister inspected operations of SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft, C-17 Globemaster aircraft and rocket loading on Mi-17 V5 helicopters at Pasighat, defence spokesperson Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande said.

She also witnessed a assault drill by the IAF's Garud commandos.

The minister visited the Air to Ground weapons range at Dullong Mukh, where the strike package of Su-30 aircraft was displayed.

Mi-17 V5 Helicopters also demonstrated their strike capability delivering 80mm rockets on a simulated target, the spokesman said.

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Sitharaman then visited Chabua, interacted with the air warriors and was also briefed on employment of Air Power in the defence of Eastern Sector, he said.

The defence minister has been visiting various air force establishments to gauge the operational capability and preparedness of the IAF.

Stating Exercise Gagan Shakti-2018 is a large scale IAF exercise which is currently in its second phase, he said the assets have now been deployed along the northern region and operations are taking place in full swing.&nbsp

Sitharaman also visited the Chabua IAF base station in Assam's Dibrugarh to witness its Gagan Shakti Exercise 2018, a pan-India exercise which is in its second phase.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday visited the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh to inspect the Indian Air Force's Advanced Landing Ground at Pasighat there, a defence spokesman said here. Sitharaman also visited the Chabua IAF base station in Assam's Dibrugarh to witness its Gagan Shakti Exercise 2018, a pan-India exercise which is in its second phase. "The scale and scope of #GaganShakti2018 is enormous & like never-before. Given here are only glimpses. Kudos to @IAF_MCC, CAS Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and to all #AirWarriors. @DefenceMinIndia. "Today at #GaganShakti2018. Appreciate the detail and exhaustive plan with which @IAF_MCC is executing this monumental exercise. Our #AirWarriors displayed agility& great team spirit," Sitharaman tweeted. The minister inspected operations of SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft, C-17 Globemaster aircraft and rocket loading on Mi-17 V5 helicopters at Pasighat, defence spokesperson Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande said. She also witnessed a assault drill by the IAF's Garud commandos. The minister visited the Air to Ground weapons range at Dullong Mukh, where the strike package of Su-30 aircraft was displayed. Mi-17 V5 Helicopters also demonstrated their strike capability delivering 80mm rockets on a simulated target, the spokesman said. Today at #GaganShakti2018. Appreciate the detail and exhaustive plan with which @IAF_MCC is executing this monumental exercise. Our #AirWarriors displayed agility& great team spirit. pic.twitter.com/Z3cAHlzm5Q — Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) April 19, 2018 × Sitharaman then visited Chabua, interacted with the air warriors and was also briefed on employment of Air Power in the defence of Eastern Sector, he said. The defence minister has been visiting various air force establishments to gauge the operational capability and preparedness of the IAF. Stating Exercise Gagan Shakti-2018 is a large scale IAF exercise which is currently in its second phase, he said the assets have now been deployed along the northern region and operations are taking place in full swing.

Nirmala Sitharaman visits Arunachal, Assam

Not very often journalists get the chance to go to no-go areas in the North-East. After a decade of exposure to Siachin glacier and Line of Control (LoC), the attention of the government has shifted to a region which has been draped in mystique, myth, war, defeat and heroism. 
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To be able to visit the remotest part of Arunachal Pradesh as part of a group and understand the life around Line of Actual Control (LAC) - which divides India and China - is a privilege. The decision by the government to give access to areas which saw brutal war of 1962 and understand the functioning of the Army in changed geo-political climate in Asia reflects a change in its mindset and evolution of different priorities of both the Army and civilian leadership. 
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The Siachin and LoC exposure made people understand the violence in the border areas - general rhetoric usually suits political parties but not the soldiers on the border. They die. They take the bullet. Their bodies are consumed on TV screens but the men in coffin do not go back to their families.

They become fodder on TV nationalism. 
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The North-East is different. It is accepted cutting across the Army and political leadership. When you talk about the North-East, it is not Pakistan but China which is the issue. 
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The situation gets complicated politically as a hyper-nationalist mindset wants the Indian Army to teach the PLA one lesson every week.

It does not suit anyone.

Doklam was one example. The Army and the government showed more restraint than the media and civil society. Maybe this needs to change. Someone wants that the civil society should understand the difficulty and complexity of the North-East. 
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Perhaps for the first time, the difficulty of the terrain and inhumanness of geography in the North-East would stand exposed to an audience sitting in the drawing room. 
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It is not that the Indian Army is afraid of action, it is just that it wants to impart a sense of realism in civil society.

China can build roads right up to the border but the Indian Army cannot because of the terrain. After years of defensive posturing whereby lack of roads and bridges stood as a defensive strategy, the state is executing a 1,703 km long Trans-Arunachal Pradesh Highway and another stretch of 780 km of roads to inter-connect valleys which in the past was never done.&nbsp 
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Even the bridge-building had been slow in the North-East. Many would argue that the lack of infrastructure perhaps reflected a thinking that it would slow down a raging Chinese Army. Today, the opposite is happening. Slightly more confident India is building infrastructure, the latest example is the Bhupen Hazarika bridge (spanning the Lohit river and connecting Arunachal Pradesh with Assam) which is 9.15 km long. 
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But it does not match the Chinese size and scale. The Chinese have been able to build buildings and concrete huts with air conditioners near the border. The assessment is that they are trying to bring smaller settlements huddled together. It also reflects their confidence. Indian patrolling around disputed areas known as Fish Tail 1 and Fish Tail 2 is far more aggressive and frequent. The Chinese don’t go there much. 
&nbsp 
India has its problem. The Army has inherited a burden of bad connectivity and slow decision making. Whether it is of their making or top-down political percolation, the blame is difficult to pin down. 
&nbsp 
There are areas - not on our map - which India claims as its own. Long patrolling is conducted in those areas. Indian troops travel 28 days and cover 90 km area on long treks on smaller treks, they take 20 days. The trek is needed as there are no roads and the border needs to be checked diligently. 
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It shows how contentious the border issue really is!&nbsp

The LAC is divided into sensitive and disputed areas. Disputed areas are those where both parties acknowledge a dispute. "Sensitive areas" are those where despite different perspective, the "dispute" is not acknowledged and the "claim" is laid. The latter is more sensitive than the former as it doesn’t have any rules of engagement. 
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Lastly, LAC is not LoC. It never will be and perhaps this is the message which the Army wants to send across. It wants to break the stereotype. Unlike other places, Hindi binds all the tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. They are better Hindi speakers than many mainland states. 
&nbsp 
Siachin killed more people with its cold fury than bullets. The message went across as journalists visited the barren cold beast.

The fervour of Siachin war was subdued with reality. The Eastern theatre also needs this dose of reality. The civil society should realise that this theatre will never witness localized violence or skirmish. It will not create a crass Hollywood style consumable violence for the TV audience.

Any exchange in LAC has potential to derail India’s growth story. China waited long to assert itself. Indians can also be a bit patient allowing elbow room to the Indian Army which is already facing two nuclear-armed foes who are each other’s best friends.

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the authors and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

When you talk about the North-East, it is not Pakistan but China which is the issue

Not very often journalists get the chance to go to no-go areas in the North-East. After a decade of exposure to Siachin glacier and Line of Control (LoC), the attention of the government has shifted to a region which has been draped in mystique, myth, war, defeat and heroism. To be able to visit the remotest part of Arunachal Pradesh as part of a group and understand the life around Line of Actual Control (LAC) - which divides India and China - is a privilege. The decision by the government to give access to areas which saw brutal war of 1962 and understand the functioning of the Army in changed geo-political climate in Asia reflects a change in its mindset and evolution of different priorities of both the Army and civilian leadership. The Siachin and LoC exposure made people understand the violence in the border areas - general rhetoric usually suits political parties but not the soldiers on the border. They die. They take the bullet. Their bodies are consumed on TV screens but the men in coffin do not go back to their families. They become fodder on TV nationalism. The North-East is different. It is accepted cutting across the Army and political leadership. When you talk about the North-East, it is not Pakistan but China which is the issue. The situation gets complicated politically as a hyper-nationalist mindset wants the Indian Army to teach the PLA one lesson every week. It does not suit anyone. Doklam was one example. The Army and the government showed more restraint than the media and civil society. Maybe this needs to change. Someone wants that the civil society should understand the difficulty and complexity of the North-East. Perhaps for the first time, the difficulty of the terrain and inhumanness of geography in the North-East would stand exposed to an audience sitting in the drawing room. It is not that the Indian Army is afraid of action, it is just that it wants to impart a sense of realism in civil society. China can build roads right up to the border but the Indian Army cannot because of the terrain. After years of defensive posturing whereby lack of roads and bridges stood as a defensive strategy, the state is executing a 1,703 km long Trans-Arunachal Pradesh Highway and another stretch of 780 km of roads to inter-connect valleys which in the past was never done. Even the bridge-building had been slow in the North-East. Many would argue that the lack of infrastructure perhaps reflected a thinking that it would slow down a raging Chinese Army. Today, the opposite is happening. Slightly more confident India is building infrastructure, the latest example is the Bhupen Hazarika bridge (spanning the Lohit river and connecting Arunachal Pradesh with Assam) which is 9.15 km long. But it does not match the Chinese size and scale. The Chinese have been able to build buildings and concrete huts with air conditioners near the border. The assessment is that they are trying to bring smaller settlements huddled together. It also reflects their confidence. Indian patrolling around disputed areas known as Fish Tail 1 and Fish Tail 2 is far more aggressive and frequent. The Chinese don’t go there much. India has its problem. The Army has inherited a burden of bad connectivity and slow decision making. Whether it is of their making or top-down political percolation, the blame is difficult to pin down. There are areas - not on our map - which India claims as its own. Long patrolling is conducted in those areas. Indian troops travel 28 days and cover 90 km area on long treks on smaller treks, they take 20 days. The trek is needed as there are no roads and the border needs to be checked diligently. It shows how contentious the border issue really is! The LAC is divided into sensitive and disputed areas. Disputed areas are those where both parties acknowledge a dispute. "Sensitive areas" are those where despite different perspective, the "dispute" is not acknowledged and the "claim" is laid. The latter is more sensitive than the former as it doesn’t have any rules of engagement. Lastly, LAC is not LoC. It never will be and perhaps this is the message which the Army wants to send across. It wants to break the stereotype. Unlike other places, Hindi binds all the tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. They are better Hindi speakers than many mainland states. Siachin killed more people with its cold fury than bullets. The message went across as journalists visited the barren cold beast. The fervour of Siachin war was subdued with reality. The Eastern theatre also needs this dose of reality. The civil society should realise that this theatre will never witness localized violence or skirmish. It will not create a crass Hollywood style consumable violence for the TV audience. Any exchange in LAC has potential to derail India’s growth story. China waited long to assert itself. Indians can also be a bit patient allowing elbow room to the Indian Army which is already facing two nuclear-armed foes who are each other’s best friends. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the authors and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Arunachal & North-East - Old frontier but a new challenge for the Indian Army

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Four people are dead and five injured after a &nbsp;fire broke out at the Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai.&nbsp;

 
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Chinese road-building teams entered around 1 kilometre inside Indian territory in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh last week but returned after being confronted by Indian troops, government sources said on Wednesday.

 
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A 16-year-old boy died in Nanded on Wednesday during the Dalit protests.&nbsp;

News reports said the boy was part of a mob blocking the road. The reports said the protesters had run when police chased them. &nbsp;

Police said the boy, identified as Yogesh Jadhav, had run along with the other demonstrators. But that he lost his balance and fell and was crushed by other protesters.&nbsp;

 
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Marzina Bibi, a Muslim woman living in Assam, is petrified she will be declared stateless.

The 26-year-old&#39;s name was not on a preliminary list of citizens that was published at midnight on Sunday, although she holds a voter identity card and had voted in state elections in 2016.

&quot;Why are they doing this to me?&quot; Bibi asked, sitting beside a bamboo mat she was weaving outside her mud house in Assam&#39;s Fofonga village. &quot;They think I am a Bangladeshi. I was born here, my parents were born here, I am an Indian.&quot;

Video: 4 dead after fire breaks out at Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai Four people are dead and five injured after a fire broke out at the Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai. Chinese road-building teams entered 1 km into Arunachal, forced back: Sources Chinese road-building teams entered around 1 kilometre inside Indian territory in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh last week but returned after being confronted by Indian troops, government sources said on Wednesday. Maharashtra protests: 16-year-old dies fleeing police in Nanded A 16-year-old boy died in Nanded on Wednesday during the Dalit protests. News reports said the boy was part of a mob blocking the road. The reports said the protesters had run when police chased them. Police said the boy, identified as Yogesh Jadhav, had run along with the other demonstrators. But that he lost his balance and fell and was crushed by other protesters. Trump says Bannon 'lost his mind' after comments about Donald Jr President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon as having "lost his mind" in the fallout over damaging comments Bannon made about Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. in excerpts from a new book. Indian or not? Fear in Assam over citizens' register Marzina Bibi, a Muslim woman living in Assam, is petrified she will be declared stateless. The 26-year-old's name was not on a preliminary list of citizens that was published at midnight on Sunday, although she holds a voter identity card and had voted in state elections in 2016. "Why are they doing this to me?" Bibi asked, sitting beside a bamboo mat she was weaving outside her mud house in Assam's Fofonga village. "They think I am a Bangladeshi. I was born here, my parents were born here, I am an Indian."

WION Morning News Brief, January 4, 2018

An estimated 68.5 per cent votes were cast in today&#39;s by-poll for Pakke-Kessang and Likabali constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, polling for which was held today.

Pakke-Kessang recorded 86 per cent polling, while Likabali constituency recorded 51 per cent, Joint Chief Electoral officer D J Bhattacharjee informed.

The polling percentage in both constituencies will increase as reports from several polling stations are yet to be received by the election office here.

The polling which began at 7 AM in the morning was largely peaceful except for an incident of damage to EVM by miscreants at Siberity, a booth in Likabali constituency where polling was suspended, Bhatacharjee informed.

&ldquo;Technical snag developed in one EVM at Durpai polling station under Likabali due to which polling was suspended,&rdquo; he said adding re-polling would be ordered in both the booths.

Though polling was moderate during the morning hours due to chilly weather conditions, it gained momentum as the day progresses.

Elaborate security arrangements were made with state police, ITBP and four companies of central paramilitary forces being deployed. The critical polling booths were covered by CRPF and IRB personnel.

Altogether 150 polling personnel were deployed for Pakke-Kessang, while 220 polling personnel conducted the polling in Likabali, Bhattacharjee said.

The Pakke-Kessang assembly seat has 7,455 voters including 3943 women, while Likabali has 10608 electorates including 5331 women voters.

Former deputy chief minister Kameng Dolo (Congress) is contesting against BJP nominee B R Waghe in Pakke-Kessang, while the Likabali constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest by Kardo Nyigyor (BJP), Modam Dini (Congress), Gumke Riba of Peoples? Party of Arunachal and Independent candidate Sengo Taipodia.

The Likabali seat had fallen vacant after the death of state health and family welfare minister Jomde Kena in September.

The Pakke-Kessang fell vacant after the Gauhati High Court declared null and void the election of Kameng Dolo from the seat in 2014 following an election petition filed against him by BJP nominee and former minister Atum Welly.

Welly had alleged that a fraudulent move had thrown threw him out of the election as the EC had accepted a forged letter of withdrawal of his candidature that led to the election of his lone opponent.

Welly, in his election petition earlier, had said that his signature was forged in the letter.

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An estimated 68.5 per cent votes were cast in today's by-poll for Pakke-Kessang and Likabali constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, polling for which was held today

An estimated 68.5 per cent votes were cast in today's by-poll for Pakke-Kessang and Likabali constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, polling for which was held today. Pakke-Kessang recorded 86 per cent polling, while Likabali constituency recorded 51 per cent, Joint Chief Electoral officer D J Bhattacharjee informed. The polling percentage in both constituencies will increase as reports from several polling stations are yet to be received by the election office here. The polling which began at 7 AM in the morning was largely peaceful except for an incident of damage to EVM by miscreants at Siberity, a booth in Likabali constituency where polling was suspended, Bhatacharjee informed. “Technical snag developed in one EVM at Durpai polling station under Likabali due to which polling was suspended,” he said adding re-polling would be ordered in both the booths. Though polling was moderate during the morning hours due to chilly weather conditions, it gained momentum as the day progresses. Elaborate security arrangements were made with state police, ITBP and four companies of central paramilitary forces being deployed. The critical polling booths were covered by CRPF and IRB personnel. Altogether 150 polling personnel were deployed for Pakke-Kessang, while 220 polling personnel conducted the polling in Likabali, Bhattacharjee said. The Pakke-Kessang assembly seat has 7,455 voters including 3943 women, while Likabali has 10608 electorates including 5331 women voters. Former deputy chief minister Kameng Dolo (Congress) is contesting against BJP nominee B R Waghe in Pakke-Kessang, while the Likabali constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest by Kardo Nyigyor (BJP), Modam Dini (Congress), Gumke Riba of Peoples? Party of Arunachal and Independent candidate Sengo Taipodia. The Likabali seat had fallen vacant after the death of state health and family welfare minister Jomde Kena in September. The Pakke-Kessang fell vacant after the Gauhati High Court declared null and void the election of Kameng Dolo from the seat in 2014 following an election petition filed against him by BJP nominee and former minister Atum Welly. Welly had alleged that a fraudulent move had thrown threw him out of the election as the EC had accepted a forged letter of withdrawal of his candidature that led to the election of his lone opponent. Welly, in his election petition earlier, had said that his signature was forged in the letter.

68.5 per cent votes cast in Arunachal by-poll

Arunachal Pradesh&#39;s Siang river in&nbsp;Pasighar has suddenly become black, with&nbsp;massive amounts of mud and cement, due to a diversion of the river in Tibet, reports said.&nbsp;

Ninong Ering, Congress MP from the east Constituency said that the recent change in the water quality is very unusual during winters and could be because of&nbsp;construction of a 10,000-kilometer tunnel in China which has led to the diversion of&nbsp;water from Siang to &nbsp;Xinjiang province to the Taklamakan desert.&nbsp;

However, China has denied these claims, PTI reports.&nbsp;

Ering reportedly sent a letter to&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi,&nbsp;on Saturday,&nbsp;requesting him to take up the issue with the Chinese government, after stating&nbsp;that there could possibly be no other reason for the river to be in such a bad condition at this time of year other than due to a massive land excavation in China.

&quot;The reason for the river getting dirty is unknown. I have already put questions for discussions in Parliament under rule 377. But since it is not in session, I am requesting you to use your good office to seek the reason of the river being muddy in this season when the water is crystal clear,&#39; the letter said.&nbsp;

&ldquo;When I saw the water, it looked like it was mixed with cement. It is a very serious issue and the Centre must take it seriously&rdquo; the MP said.

Ering stated that a number of fish&nbsp;had died in the last one and a half months in Upper Siang district, close to the China border.

He has also put a request with the External Affairs Ministry and the Water Resources ministry to expedite measures to check the reported diversion. 
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(With inputs from PTI)

Ering further stated that a number of fishes had died in the last one and a half months after getting confirmation from Tuting and Geling areas in Upper Siang district close to China border

Arunachal Pradesh's Siang river in Pasighar has suddenly become black, with massive amounts of mud and cement, due to a diversion of the river in Tibet, reports said. Ninong Ering, Congress MP from the east Constituency said that the recent change in the water quality is very unusual during winters and could be because of construction of a 10,000-kilometer tunnel in China which has led to the diversion of water from Siang to Xinjiang province to the Taklamakan desert. However, China has denied these claims, PTI reports. Ering reportedly sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, requesting him to take up the issue with the Chinese government, after stating that there could possibly be no other reason for the river to be in such a bad condition at this time of year other than due to a massive land excavation in China. "The reason for the river getting dirty is unknown. I have already put questions for discussions in Parliament under rule 377. But since it is not in session, I am requesting you to use your good office to seek the reason of the river being muddy in this season when the water is crystal clear,' the letter said. “When I saw the water, it looked like it was mixed with cement. It is a very serious issue and the Centre must take it seriously” the MP said. Ering stated that a number of fish had died in the last one and a half months in Upper Siang district, close to the China border. He has also put a request with the External Affairs Ministry and the Water Resources ministry to expedite measures to check the reported diversion. (With inputs from PTI)

Siang river in Arunachal turns black, MP suspects China's involvement

An Army camp in Arunachal was attacked last night by insurgents, reports said.

Around 1am(local time) on Monday night insurgents fired on the Army base in Niausa, soldiers immediately returned fire, media reports said.

There were no reports of any casualties.

Around 1am(local time) on Monday night insurgents fired on the Army base in Niausa, soldiers immediately returned fire.

An Army camp in Arunachal was attacked last night by insurgents, reports said. Around 1am(local time) on Monday night insurgents fired on the Army base in Niausa, soldiers immediately returned fire, media reports said. There were no reports of any casualties.

Insurgents attack army camp in Arunachal, no casualties

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