New Delhi Mar 24 PTI Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Thursday presented the Presidents Colours to two battalions of the Dogra Regiment at a ceremony in Faizabad in Uttar PradeshThe battalions that received the prestigious Presidents Colours are 20 DOGRA and 21 DOGRAThe Colour Presentation Parade was also witnessed by former Army Chief Gen NC Vij retdAfter reviewing the parade the Army Chief appreciated the rich traditions of the Dogra Regiment in all spheres of military activities to include operations training and sports an official statement saidIt said Gen Naravane also complimented the newly raised units for their remarkable performance within a short period of time and conveyed his best wishes to all ranks to serve the nation with pride PTI MPB ZMN
Bengaluru Feb 23 PTI Chief of the Army Staff General M M Naravane on Wednesday presented the prestigious Presidents Colours or Nishan as popularly known in the Army to four Parachute battalions here The four battalions are 11 PARA SPECIAL FORCE 21 PARA SPECIAL FORCE 23 PARA and 29 PARA The presentation was preceded by a multi-faith prayer The Colour Presentation Parade was held at the Parachute Regiment Training Centre PRTC here Senior Military officials were also present during the occasion The parade also included a display of combat free fall by eight paratroopers However the paramotor flying demonstration was cancelled due to heavy winds According to officials the award of Presidents colours is one of the greatest honours bestowed upon a Military Unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered by it to the nation both during war and in peace It is also known as Nishan PTI KSU RS ROH ROH
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