New Delhi : Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair, on August 01, 2024, assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious position. Prior to this, she was the first woman to hold the post of DG Hospital Services (Armed Forces) on promotion to the rank […]
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Kerala : In the wake of the catastrophic landslide that recently impacted Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a first responder, commenced rescue and relief operations from early morning hours of 30 Jul 24, in coordination with other agencies such as NDRF and state administration. The transport aircraft of IAF have played a […]
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New Delhi : Ministry of Defence (MoD), inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up three state-of-the-art testing facilities under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). Under the MoU, one facility will be established in Lucknow in Mechanical & Material (M&M) domain, and two in Kanpur – one each in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Communications domains. The […]
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Kolkata : On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a poignant wreath-laying ceremony was held at Vijay Smarak, Fort William, Kolkata, to honor the valiant soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War. The ceremony was marked by the presence of Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, UYSM, AVSM, SM, GOC-in-C Eastern […]
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Kolkata : Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, SM, Additional Director General, Strategic Movement, Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence, visited Embarkation HQ, Kolkata. He was welcomed by Group Captain AL Kishore, Commandant and all personnel of Embarkation HQ, Kolkata. Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, Sena Medal, interacted with the personnel of Emb HQ, Kolkata and […]
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Kolkata : The Raksha Rajya Mantri, Sanjay Seth, visited Fort William, the Headquarters of the Eastern Command. During his visit, Seth laid a wreath at the Vijay Smarak, paying homage to the brave-hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. Sanjay Seth was briefed on the operational and logistical aspects of the […]
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Kolkata: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth addressed the senior officials of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and Gun and Shell Factory (GSF), Kashipur during his maiden visit to Kolkata. The Minister emphasized AWEIL’s achievements and future prospects as a premier Defense Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). 1. AWEIL’s Progress as a DPSU:– Operating for […]
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Kolkata : Sanjay Seth, Raksha Rajya Mantri, visited the NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim. At the NCC Institute in Maidan, Kolkata, he interacted with Officers, Instructors, Associate NCC Officers, and Cadets. The RRM was honored with a Joint Services Guard of Honour by Army, Air and Naval Wing Cadets. Cadets showcased their vibrant cultural […]
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Kolkata : After the resounding success of its maiden venture to promote development of technology in the field of shipbuilding, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, launched the second edition of GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS) in Kolkata on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. GAINS-2024 was launched by the Raksha Rajya Mantri, Sanjay Seth. […]
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Kohima: Based on specific information of presence of arms and ammunition in fringe areas of Imphal East district of Manipur, a joint team of Indian Army and Manipur Police launched an extensive search operation. Due to complexity of terrain an Army Explosive Detection Dog was also deployed alongwith the search team. The operation culminated with […]
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