Kolkata: The Commissioning Ceremony of 30 Nursing Cadets from Batch XII of the College of Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), was held with great solemnity and pride on Thursday. Major General Sanjay Maurya, VSM, Commandant of Command Hospital (Eastern Command), graced the occasion as the Reviewing Officer. The ceremony marked the formal induction of the […]
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Kolkata: Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, relinquished command of the Eastern Command upon his superannuation, bringing to a close an illustrious military career spanning nearly four decades of distinguished service to the nation. During his tenure as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen Tiwari provided visionary leadership and strategic direction […]
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Kolkata: Kolkata is set to witness a spectacular and inspiring display of India’s growing military strength and self-reliance during the Republic Day Parade 2026, as the Armed Forces showcase cutting-edge technology, indigenous defence systems, and future-ready combat capabilities. The parade will reflect India’s unwavering commitment to national security and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, while […]
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Kolkata :The Eastern Command of the Indian Army successfully concluded the Shaurya Conclave: Strategic Communication and the Evolution of the Cognitive Domain, bringing together senior military leaders, eminent scholars, seasoned journalists and strategic communication practitioners for an in-depth discussion on the evolving information environment shaping modern security dynamics. The conclave featured carefully curated sessions where […]
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Kolkata : Headquarters Eastern Command will commemorate the 54th Vijay Diwas on 16 December 2025, honouring India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. As part of the celebrations, a grand Military Tattoo was organised at the Mangal Pandey Military Training Area, Vijay Durg, Kolkata, drawing an overwhelming public response from across the city and […]
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Kolkata : Reaffirming its commitment to staying ahead of fast-evolving regional threat matrices, Headquarters Eastern Command organised a day-long China Study Seminar at Vijay Durg, Kolkata, on Saturday. The annual seminar serves as a key platform in the Command’s sustained efforts to bolster India’s defence preparedness, particularly in the context of contemporary and emerging challenges […]
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Assam: Lieutenant General R. C. Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, visited the Gajraj Corps in the border areas and laid the foundation stone of the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon, Dhubri, Assam. Named after the legendary Ahom Commander, Lachit Borphukan, the new military station embodies the indomitable spirit of courage, leadership, and resilience […]
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Kolkata : Lieutenant General Ko Ko Oo, Commander, BSO-1 of the Myanmar Army, along with a four-member delegation, visited Headquarters Eastern Command at Vijay Durg, Kolkata. The visit formed part of the 7th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) between India and Myanmar. Prior to Kolkata, Lt Gen Ko Ko Oo also visited New Delhi, Agra and […]
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Barrackpore: Displaying exemplary spirit of “Unity and Discipline”, the cadets of 48 Bengal Battalion NCC embarked on a remarkable Cycling Expedition on 06 September 2025. The dual-leg event was conducted with the aim of promoting fitness, adventure, patriotism and national integration. One team of Senior Division cadets from Barrackpore Rashtraguru Surendranath College pedaled from Barrackpore […]
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Kolkata: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj, will be organising a two-day Defence Pension Resolution Programme titled Raksha Pension Samadhan Aayojan on 27 and 28 June 2025. The event will be held at Suryodaya Auditorium, Vijay Durg (erstwhile Fort William), Kolkata, and will commence at 0900 hours […]
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