Maldives Political Crisis

Police arrest former President Mohamed Nasheed ahead of terrorism trial

Political crisis deepens in Maldives as Minivan News reports arrest of Nasheed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/police-arrest-former-president-mohamed-nasheed-ahead-of-terrorism-trial-4372.html

China in South Asia

China to finance 10 major projects in Bangladesh

In deepening its ties with Bangladesh the Chinese government has agreed to finance 10 large infrastructure projects.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/china-to-finance-10-major-projects-in-bangladesh-4343.html

China welcomes constant growth of relations between Sri Lanka and India

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that both Sri Lanka and India are important and friendly neighbors.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/china-welcomes-constant-growth-of-relations-between-sri-lanka-and-india-4351.html

Afghanistan

Weak but not defeated – the Taliban in Afghanistan

Weaken Taliban is unlikely to match  strength and capabilities of ANSF reports Pajhwok

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/weak-but-not-defeated-%E2%80%93-the-taliban-in-afghanistan-4344.html

J & K Youth & Monitoring of Disaster

Training & Recruitment Drive in J&K to Reach out to Youth under Udaan       

National Skill Development Corporation and the Ministry of Home Affairs are undertaking special recruitment drive in Kupwara.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/training-recruitment-drive-in-jk-to-reach-out-to-youth-under-udaan-4349.html

NCMC reviews situation of blockage on Phuktal River in J&K

NCMC met under the Chairmanship of Shri Ajit Seth to discuss situation arising out of blockage of Phuktal River.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/ncmc-reviews-situation-of-blockage-on-phuktal-river-in-jk-4366.html

Myanmar Kokang Battles

Parliament denounces ‘Kokang renegade’ attacks in Laukkai area         Win Ko Ko Latt, Phanida Parliament condemned actions of ‘Kokang renegades’ who attacked civilians government troops and local security forces in  Laukkai area.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/parliament-denounces-%E2%80%98kokang-renegade-attacks-in-laukkai-area-4352.html