Category: Forces

Indian Armed Forces Display Extraordinary Combat Capabilities and Synergy in Exercise POORVI PRAHAR

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Kolkata : In a landmark display of joint operational capability, the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force conducted Exercise POORVI PRAHAR, showcasing their unmatched warfighting skills in near-real combat scenarios. The comprehensive exercise validated the effectiveness of joint structures in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, rapid mobilization, and operational logistics. The exercise highlighted the precision strike […]

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INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT FOURTH EDITION OF COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE ‘SEA VIGIL-24’

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Kolkata : The Mumbai attacks of 26/11 led to a comprehensive review of the organisational framework of pan India coastal security construct. Post review, the Indian Navy (IN) was designated as the agency responsible for overall Maritime Security including Offshore and Coastal Security and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was made responsible for coastal security in […]

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MoD Officials Visit Kolkata to Enhance Welfare Measures for Ex-Servicemen in West Bengal

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Kolkata : Dr. Niten Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, along with Brig. D.S. Basera, Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), visited Kolkata. During the visit, they interacted with key stakeholders to review and strengthen welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen in West Bengal. The officials met with Lt. Gen. R.C. Tiwari, General […]

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DRDO successfully completes Flight Tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System

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New Delhi : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the Flight Tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. The flight tests have been conducted in three phases at different field firing ranges. During these tests, the PSQR parameters viz., ranging, accuracy, consistency and […]

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INDIAN COAST GUARD CONDUCTS REGIONAL LEVEL POLLUTION RESPONSE ON 12-14 NOV 24

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Kolkata : The Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No 7 Odisha under aegis of Coast Guard Region (North East), conducted a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) from 12 to 14 Nov 24 at Paradip. The exercise aimed to enhance preparedness and co-ordination among various stakeholders in responding to oil spills and other marine pollution […]

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INS Netaji Subhash Hosts Naval Band Concert at Lascar War Memorial

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Kolkata : In a spectacular prelude to Navy Day celebrations, INS Netaji Subhash, the prestigious naval establishment in Kolkata, organized a grand Naval Band Concert at the iconic Lascar War Memorial. The event, drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 350 school children, 200 NCC cadets and 50 Scouts and Guides cadets, alongside more than 500 […]

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EXERCISE “POORVI PRAHAR” – STRENGTHENING JOINT OPERATIONAL READINESS 

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Kolkata : In a significant step towards enhancing joint operational readiness and inter-service synergy, the Tri-Services Exercise Poorvi Prahar is scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 18 November 2024 in the Eastern Theatre. This comprehensive exercise will involve the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on joint operations in challenging mountainous terrain.  The […]

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बीएसएफ ने फिर पकड़ा सोना, भारत बांग्लादेश सीमा पर लाखों के सोने के साथ ट्रैक्टर चालक गिरफ्तार

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कोलकाता : बीएसएफ दक्षिण बंगाल सीमान्त के अंतर्गत 146 वीं बटालियन की सीमा चौकी चरभद्र बेस के जवानों ने एक सप्ताह में दूसरी बार सोना जब्त किया है। सीमा चौकी चरभद्र के जवानों ने एक ट्रैक्टर चालक को चार सोने के टुकड़ों के साथ गिरफ्तार किया जब वह इन सोने के टुकड़ों को बांग्लादेश से […]

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA ATTENDS ‘DAY AT SEA’ IN GOA

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Mumbai : The President of India, Droupadi Murmu attended the ‘Day at Sea’ event in Goa ). During her ‘Day at Sea’ on board INS Vikrant, she witnessed several naval operations including Mig 29K take-off and landing, missile firing drills from warship and submarine operations. She was briefed on the role and charter of the […]

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MEGA DEFENCE EVENT “EAST TECH 2024” KICKS OFF AT BISWA BANGLA MELA PRANGAN, KOLKATA

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Kolkata: The much-anticipated “East Tech 2024” defence technology symposium commenced at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata. The event was inaugurated by Aroop Biswas, Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Power & Non-Conventional Energy, and Housing, Government of West Bengal, alongside Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, UYSM, AVSM, SM, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command. The distinguished […]

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