Indian Ocean Region

Maldives Coastguard to conduct joint military exercise with India, Sri Lanka

The aim of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka Tri-Lateral Exercise ‘DOSTI’ is to further fortify friendship.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/coastguard-to-conduct-joint-military-exercise-with-india-sri-lanka-3740.html

Sophisticated border patrol speedboats arrive in Maungdaw

Two armed speedboats will be used to patrol Myanmar's western border with Bangladesh.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/sophisticated-border-patrol-speedboats-arrive-in-maungdaw-3741.html

Manipur - AFSPA

Centre wrong in perceiving my movement as suicide attempt: Sharmila

Sharmila  said the Central government have mistaken her hunger strike demanding repeal of AFPSA as attempt to suicide.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/centre-wrong-in-perceiving-my-movement-as-suicide-attempt-sharmila-3744.html

Indian Navy

All Efforts Will be Made to Restore the Pristine Glory of Visakhapatnam – Admiral Dhowan

Admiral RK Dhowan visited Visakhapatnam reviewed cyclone affected naval areas.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/all-efforts-will-be-made-to-restore-the-pristine-glory-of-visakhapatnam-%E2%80%93-admiral-dhowan-3745.html

Sri Lanka - Disaster

Hundreds Believed Killed in Sri Lanka Landslide              

A landslide in hilly south-central Sri Lanka has buried scores of homes.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/hundreds-believed-killed-in-sri-lanka-landslide-3747.html

Pakistan Operation Zarb e Adl Extension

Pakistan: 8 Soldiers, 21 Militants Killed in Khyber Operation

Operation Zarb e Adl is now extended to Khyber Agency

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-8-soldiers-21-militants-killed-in-khyber-operation-3748.html

LTTE and Sympathisers in Tamil Nadu

Vaiko says reasons for extending ban on LTTE not valid

MDMK general secretary Vaiko argued to get ban on LTTE lifted in India before the Justice G.P. Mittal-led Special Tribunal

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/vaiko-says-reasons-for-extending-ban-on-ltte-not-valid-3739.html