Prawesh Lama covers crime, policing, and issues of security in Delhi. Raised in Darjeeling, educated in Mumbai, he also looks at special features on social welfare in the National Capital.
Articles by Prawesh Lama
Maoist-turned-jawan who died in line of duty fighting his former abductors
Since his village is still under Naxal control, Oyam was given a guard of honour by his colleagues, but his family were warned not to bring his body home
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Meitei judges part of delegation may not travel to Manipur hills
Two judges from the Manipur high court, both Meiteis, are unlikely to travel to the hill districts.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:11 AM IST
‘Explore tourism in uninhabited islands of A&N’
Parliament's home affairs committee urges exploring tourism on uninhabited Andaman and Nicobar Islands, noting a surge in visitors and potential eco-tourism.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Shoes, caps, boots ‘surrendered’ for Manipur’s weapons amnesty
Security officials familiar with the matter said that not all of the 1,077 weapons surrendered till Friday morning were among those looted
Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:25 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Mizoram emerges as transit hub for explosives smuggling
In 2024, there were 13 such seizures, aggregating over 2000 kg of explosives, at least 60,000 detonators, and 13,000 gelatine sticks.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Shah wants mobility restored in Manipur
People aware of the development said Shah’s instructions is part of the Centre’s efforts to start movement of Kukis and Meiteis, in small numbers, into each other’s territory
Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Shah to hold review meet on Manipur crisis
This would be Shah’s first such meeting in New Delhi with the top four officials after President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Day before deadline, a few arms given up in Manipur
The exact count of looted weapons and shells was submitted to the Supreme Court by the state government in a sealed cover.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Rescuers inch closer to trapped workers
The miners suspect the workers are buried within approximately 12 feet of slush and debris, complicating an already challenging rescue operation that has entered its fourth day.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Bunker or toilet? A new flashpoint at border
India's BSF protests illegal construction near Indo-Pak border, claiming it violates No Man's land rules. Demands immediate demolition or will build a bunker.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Border Guards Bangladesh chief claims reports of attacks on minorities exaggerated
A 10-member Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) delegation arrived in Delhi on Monday for three-day talks against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries
Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:40 PM IST
Rahul uses banned drone; experts wary
Security experts criticize Rahul Gandhi for using a banned Chinese DJI drone linked to drug smuggling, raising concerns over national security.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
India, Bangladesh border meet today amid strain in ties
Indian and Bangladeshi border forces meet in Delhi to discuss border fencing, attacks on personnel, and cross-border crimes, amid strained ties.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 01:09 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Prez Rule imposed in violence-hit Manipur
The Manipur assembly was put under suspended animation, which means that the House has not been dissolved, and its members will continue to be MLAs
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM IST
Hotel Imphal: The scene of help desks, panels, parleys
On the second floor, legislators were meeting Sambit Patra to form a new BJP-led government in Manipur
Published on Feb 14, 2025 03:00 AM IST
President’s rule likely as no consensus in Manipur
BJP lawmakers in Manipur seek a successor to resigning CM Biren Singh as President's Rule looms, amid internal discord and ethnic violence.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Govt keen to rehabilitate rebels... but will reply to bullets with bullets: Vishnu Deo
Sai urged the Naxals to lay down arms, promised to rehabilitate them, but said that the reply for a bullet will be a bullet
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:15 AM IST
BJP brass to meet MLAs, allies on Manipur future
The BJP is seeking a new chief minister in Manipur after N Biren Singh's resignation, amid ethnic tensions and potential President's Rule.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 04:40 AM IST
How growing discontent shaped Manipur CM’s resignation
Governor Ajay Bhalla accepted Singh’s resignation, but urged him to continue in the post until alternative arrangements are made.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 07:05 AM IST
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits after 21 months of crisis
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister amid BJP discord and impending no-confidence motion, following ethnic violence and Supreme Court scrutiny.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 04:58 AM IST
New CRPF chief reviews anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
The newly appointed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general GP Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh on Saturday to assess anti-Maoist operations
Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
BSF stops ‘illegal’ bunker construction at Bangladesh border
BSF officials at Kolkata’s Eastern Command said they spotted the construction, initiated Friday night on Bangladesh’s side, during a patrol
Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Amid a series of encounters with Maoists, focus on two most wanted
Deva and Hidma are the top two Maoist commanders, and, on January 16, they were cornered by security forces in South Bastar, but managed to escape
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 06:10 AM IST
BSF, BGB officials meet over skirmish near Bengal border
At least a thousand citizens from both sides pelted stones, prompting forces to use stun grenades and tear gas to quell the violence, officials said.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Assam police chief appointed as CRPF’s new director general
Gyanendra Pratap Singh will serve as the CRPF chief until further orders or until his superannuation on January 31, 2027
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 10:28 AM IST
India, Bangladesh farmers clash along border in West Bengal
The confrontation erupted after Indian farmers accused their Bangladeshi counterparts of crossing the border to steal crops, BSF officials said
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 02:54 AM IST
Bangladesh impedes border fence work at 7 points
Border Guard Bangladesh has halted BSF construction at “6-7 different places” in North and South Bengal frontiers, officials said on condition of anonymity.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:00 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Govt probing if Starlink used in Manipur
Central agencies are conducting a probe to check the potential usage of Starlink internet services in Manipur after forces recovered an antenna and router
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Bijapur Maoist attack: IED was likely planted a month before detonation
Nearly 50% of IEDs seized by all forces across the state was from Bijapur district alone in 2024, according to police data accessed by HT.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 08:47 AM IST
CRPF’s Z+ cover to continue for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s wife: Officials
Singh and his wife were accorded CRPF Z+ security cover in 2019 after the Centre withdrew their Special Protection Group (SPG) cover.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi