Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 19 (ANI): Western Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Nav K Khanduri on Sunday visited Rising Star Corps and reviewed the operational readiness of the Corps.
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) organised a tri-service all-women cycling expedition from War Memorial in Longewala, Rajasthan to National War Memorial here. The 14-member contingent covered a distance of 1,009 km in 12 days and was received today at the National War Memorial where they laid a wreath.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan on Sunday arrived in Visakhapatnam on a five-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
Jammu Sep 25 PTI An Indian Army officer is cycling from Leh to Manali in an attempt to set a Guinness record for the fastest solo cycling men a defence spokesman said Lt Col Sripada Sriram of the strategic Strikers Division started cycling for his mission after being flagged off by Brig R K Thakur from Leh at 4 am on Saturday the spokesman said He said the officer would attempt to cover the distance of 472 km with a total elevation gain of approximately 8000 metres The route involves crossing of five major passes in tough weather conditions the spokesman said adding the officer is expected to reach Manali in Himachal Pradesh by September 26 afternoon This event becomes more special as it is part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations and marks the occasion of 195th Gunners Day the spokesman said India is celebrating Swarnim Vijay Varsh to mark the 50th anniversary of its victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war PTI TAS SMN SMN
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 20 (ANI): Indian Army on Sunday celebrated 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' to mark the 50th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan and liberation of Bangladesh in the 1971 war, here.
Jaipur Sep 19 PTI Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and southwestern army commander Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Bhinder Sunday felicitated 1971 war heroes at an event hereAddressing the programme held at the Army Multi Activity Regalia AMAR the governor said Indias policy has always been not to attack anyone but the Army has the ability to take on most powerful of the rivalsMishra said when Pakistan attacked in 1971 Indias forces gave a befitting reply with great coordinationThe event on Sunday was organised as part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh to mark Indias victory in the 1971 war The war heroes were felicitated at Rambagh Polo GroundVarious displays and demonstrations were showcased by army teams including a show by 13 army bands according to defence spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh SharmaThe Army Aviation Helicopters also performed an aerial demonstration Special forces commandos also demonstrated skills of insertion and extrication of force in a hostile environment PTI SDA TIR TIR
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29 (ANI): Indian Air Force organised a cyclothon to create awareness about the Swarnim Vijay Varsh that celebrates the commemoration of 50 Years of the 1971 War.
Excelsior CorrespondentLEH Aug 23 The Fire and Fury Corps on Monday organized an event to commemorate Swarnim Vijay Varsh here in LadakhA defence ministry spokesman Col Emron Musavi said that an event commemorating Swarnim Vijay Varsh was organised at Col Sonam Wangchuk Stadium Leh under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps to commemorate our nations resounding military victory in the 1971 WarLt Governor UT Ladakh RK Mathur and Lieutenant General PGK Menon General Officer Commanding Fire and Fury Corps graced the occasion along with other civil and military dignitariesThe event commenced with a rousing welcome to the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Mashaal by the entire gatheringVarious activities including a Dog Show by Army Dog Unit a Pipe Band Display by Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Polo Match between Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and local team Indus Warriors and Para Motor Display by Army Para Motor Team were also conducted