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The Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra inaugurating the NDMA stall, at the 36th India International Trade Fair (IITF-2016), at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on November 14, 2016.

http://zeenews.india.com/news/india...quarters-asks-troops-to-be-alert_1949964.html
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 17:14
Udhampur: Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday visited the Northern Command headquarters here to review the security situation and exhorted the troops to be alert against any enemy inimical designs and be aggressive in their approach.

The General interacted with the Formation Commanders and reviewed the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) as well as internal security situation in the Command theatre.

The Army Chief commended the soldiers for boldly responding to ceasefire violations along the LoC.

He also lauded the synergy and co-operation among the Northern Command, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces, Civil Administration and Central Police Organisations operating in the region.

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First Published: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 17:14

 

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CRPF deploys woman commandos in anti-Naxal operation for the first time in Ranchi,Jharkhand on Tuesday . PTI Photo

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-army-chief-tells-soldiers/article9350092.ece
Updated: November 16, 2016 02:15 IST
The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, visited the Northern Command headquarters in Jammu on Tuesday and asked the troops “to remain aggressive in their approach.”

A Defence Ministry spokesman said Gen. Singh asked the troops to be on “alert against any inimical design of the enemy and be aggressive in their approach.” He interacted with the Formation Commanders in Udhampur district and reviewed the situation along the Line of Control.

The spokesman said the Army chief commended the soldiers for “boldly responding to the ceasefire violations along the LoC.”

 

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Ministry of Defence
16-November, 2016 17:43 IST
The Assam Regiment Celebrates Platinum Jubilee

Gen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), presented the colours to the four young Battalions of the Assam Regiment; 16 & 17 ASSAM , 1 & 2 Arunachal Scouts in colour presentation parade led by Brig Sudhir Kumar Jha, Commandant, Assam Regimental Centre in presence of Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt Gen Subrata Saha, Colonel of the Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts and other serving and veteran dignitaries at Assam Regimental Center, Shillong, Meghalaya today.


The COAS also dedicated the expanded and renovated War Memorial to the Regiment. This war memorial was inaugurated on Nov 24, 1953 by Shri Bishnuram Medhi, Chief Minister of Assam . Etched on the hallowed walls are the names of 376 martyrs. The expansion and renovation of the War Memorial was initiated in mid 2015 and took almost a year to complete.


The Assam Regiment that represents the Warrior Prowess of the Northeast is celebrating their Platinum Jubilee at Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya and erstwhile undivided province of Assam. The Regiment was primarily raised to quell the enemy aggression and defend a crucial part of Eastern borders of India. On the occasion of the raising on 15 Jun 1941, Sir Robert Reid, the Governor of Assam said “You are the living symbol of Assam’s martial ardour, the embodiment of her physical strength and I have no doubt your steadfastness, your bravery, your skills and your endurance will surpass all”.



The First Battalion proved its mettle by winning six battle honours and theatre honour of Burma during World War II. Soon after Independence, the Third Battalion demonstrated its prowess by winning a Theatre Honour of J&K 1947-48 in Keri Sector. The Fifth Battalion put up a valiant fight in the battlefield of CHHAMB in 1971 winning the Battle Honour CHHAMB and Theatre Honour J&K 1971. The Fifth Battalion is the only Infantry Battalion to have been awarded this Battle Honour for unparalleled valour and sacrifice in this sector.


The Regiment has excelled in all other operations to include Op Rakshak, Op Rhino and Op Meghdoot. It has also performed commendably in United Nation Mission at Cambodia, Congo and Lebanon. The Regiment has so far been awarded Nine Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citations, Twenty Three Army Commanders Unit Citations and Two United Nation Force Commander’s Unit Citations.


In the field of games and sports, the Regiment has secured 27 Gold, 17 Silver and 14 Bronze medal at International level and 152 Gold, 132 Silver and 110 Bronze at National level. The Regiment won the coveted YBC Championship in 2005. The marching contingent of The Assam Regiment was adjudged as the best Marching Contingent both in Army Day and Republic Day Parade 2016. The Assam Regiment Marching contingent was also adjuged as best Marching Contingent during Army Day Parade 1995, 2004 and 2008 respectively.

 

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Ministry of Defence
16-November, 2016 19:48 IST
Coas Felicitates Miss Tajamul Islam of Army Goodwill School Bandipora, J&K

General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, felicitated Miss Tajamul Islam, student of Class II of Army Goodwill School, Bandipora, and winner of ‘Gold Medal’ in World Sub Junior Kickboxing Championship at South Block, New Delhi, today. She won the gold medal in the championship which was held at Andriana, Italy, after beating her American opponent. The child prodigy won six bouts to lift the Championship in her category.

The COAS praised the grit and determination of the little girl who has made the nation proud and hoped that her success would inspire other children of the Valley. Miss Tajamul Islam expressed her joy on meeting the Army Chief.

This young talent was spotted and initially nurtured by the Army Goodwill School, Bandipora. Tajamul started her journey in the world of kickboxing by winning the Gold Medal at the State level championship, held in Jammu in 2015. She thereafter, won gold medal in sub-junior category at 2015 National Kickboxing Championship, held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh felicitated Miss Tajamul Islam, winner of the Gold Medal in World Sub Junior Kickboxing Championship, in New Delhi on November 16, 2016.

 

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New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen S K Sinha passed away at a hospital here this morning after brief illness.

He was 92.

His family said he passed away at 10:45 AM at the Army Research and Referral hospital.

He was first admitted to the base hospital here on November 1 with a fracture in his femur bone and ribs and was later shifted to the R and R hospital after some complications developed.

He is survived by his wife, son and IFS officer Y K Sinha who is at present Indian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and is moving for his new posting to the UK, and three daughters.

They said his funeral will take place tomorrow noon at the Brar Square crematorium here.

Sinha has served as the Jammu and Kashmir Governor and led the first batch of Indian troops who entered J and K when Pakistan raiders invaded in 1947.

He resigned from service after the government superseded him and appointed General A S Vaidya as the new army chief.

Lt Gen Sinha had joined army in 1943 and has also served as India's Ambassador to Nepal and as the Governor of Assam.

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and his son and former J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled his death.

PTI

First Published: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 16:17

 

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju laying wreath at the War Memorial, during the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony of the Assam Regimental Centre, at Shillong on November 17, 2016.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju addressing the gathering, during the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony of the Assam Regimental Centre, at Shillong on November 17, 2016.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju witnessing the inauguration of the Havildar Hangpan Dada Main Office Block, during the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony of the Assam Regimental Centre, at Shillong on November 17, 2016.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju flagging in the Motorcycle Rally, during the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony of the Assam Regimental Centre, at Shillong on November 17, 2016.

 

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President's Secretariat
18-November, 2016 11:34 IST
President of India condoles the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha, former Governor of Assam & Jammu & Kashmir.

In a condolence message to his wife, Smt. Premini Sinha, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha, PVSM.

Lt. Gen. Sinha served in various senior positions in Defence Services including as Vice Chief of Army Staff. He was honoured with the ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 1973. He was a distinguished son of India who served the nation in various capacities such as Governor of Assam & Jammu & Kashmir and Ambassador to Nepal. In his death, the nation has lost an eminent personality whose services to the nation will always be remembered.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey them to the members of your family. I pray to the Almighty to give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh paying homage on the mortal remains of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha (Retired), in New Delhi on November 18, 2016.

 

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Ministry of Defence
18-November, 2016 18:54 IST
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

The aim and objective of the scheme is to provide quality healthcare to the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) pensioner and their dependents.

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has fulfilled its mandate aims and objectives. ECHS was launched on 1st April 2003. Its growth has been phenomenal. It had a beneficiary base of only about 3.5 lakh in 2003 and its beneficiary base has expanded to approximately 50 lakh. Having started with 13 Regional Centres and 227 Polyclinics, the Scheme expanded in October 2010 with 15 more Regional Centres and 199 Polyclinics, taking the total to 28 Regional Centres and 426 Polyclinics. Presently all Regional Centres and 421 Polyclinics are operational across the country. Further, ECHS has a large number of empanelled medical facilities.

The shortcomings / deficiencies in the functioning of the empanelled hospitals, supply of medicines, budgetary and manpower matters, have come to the notice of the Government.

Corrective steps taken / being taken to overcome the shortcomings / deficiencies include outsourcing of pharmacy, authorization of local chemists, enhancement of financial power of Officer in-charge of ECHS polyclinic to obviate the shortage of medicines, processing of medical bills of all 28 Regional Centres on-line as per rules, appropriate use of ECHS funds by the service hospitals, adherence to the terms and conditions of Memorandum of Agreement by the empanelled hospitals, recruitment of the manpower in ECHS polyclinics, de-duplication of ECHS smart cards etc.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Md Badaruddoza Khan in Lok Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Defence
19-November, 2016 14:57 IST
Wreath Laying at Teen Murti Memorial to Honour Indian Cavalry

A wreath laying ceremony was organised today at the Teen Murti Memorial by the Cavalry Officer’s Association (COA) to honour the sacrifice and splendid contribution of the Indian Cavalry since World War I. The wreaths were placed by serving and retired officers of the Cavalry fraternity of the Indian Army including Gen V N Sharma (Retired), former Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, GOC-in-C, Eastern Army Command and Lt Gen A B Shivane, DGMF.

Teen Murti memorial was instituted in memory of the Cavalry officers, Non Commissioned Officers and men of the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade composed of Cavalry Regiments from the Indian States of Hyderabad, Mysore and Jodhpur and with detachments from Bhavnagar, Kashmir and Kathiawar who gave their lives in the Great War of 1914-1919 in the Sinai, Palestine and Syria. The Armoured Corps has witnessed the journey of time since independence with raising of modernised Arjun and T-90 Regiments. The year 2016 also marks 100 years of the tank.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Aditya Singh, (Retd), President COA pointed out the great contribution of the Indian Armoured Corps in protecting the Nation’s sovereignty. This is aptly reflected by the gallantry awards earned by the Corps since independence which includes Two Param Vir Chakras, 16 Mahavir Chakras, Three Kirti Chakras, 57 Vir Chakras and 26 Shaurya Chakras.

Gen. V.N. Sharma (Retired), former COAS and Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi, GOC-in- C. Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. A.B. Shivane, DGMF, paying homage at Teen Murti, in New Delhi on November 19, 2016.

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Ministry of Defence
19-November, 2016 19:15 IST
COAS Presented Colours to 18 Bihar, 19 Bihar & 20 Bihar

General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff presented the President’s Colours to three young Infantry Battalions i.e. 18 BIHAR, 19 BIHAR and 20 BIHAR, during a Colour Presentation Parade held at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Danapur on 19 November 2016. The COAS reviewed the parade and was appreciative of the rich traditions and valour of the regiment. He also congratulated the newly raised units and exhorted them to perform their best.

Raised in 1941, the Bihar Regiment has won six Military Cross before independence and three Ashok Chakra, two Maha Vir Chakra, 13 Kirti Chakra and numerous other gallantry and distinguished service awards post independence.

A team of paragliders from Para Brigade flew past over the Colour Presentation Parade carrying the National Flag, the Bihar Regimental Flag and a banner signifying the Platinum Jubilee of the Bihar Regiment. Another attraction of the Colour Presentation Parade was the Motor Cycle Display conducted by the DARE DEVILS, the Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh reviewing the parade, during the President’s Colours presentation, at Bihar Regimental Centre, in Danapur on November 19, 2016.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh presenting the President’s Colours, at Bihar Regimental Centre, in Danapur on November 19, 2016.

Danapur: Army chief, Dalbir Singh Suhag honoring jawans at the presentation of colour of Bihar to 18,19,20 Battalions in Danapur on Saturday.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the Ex-serviceman/Veterans, during the President’s Colours presentation, at Bihar Regimental Centre, in Danapur on November 19, 2016.

 

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Southern Command chief also reviewed the existing facilities available for serving personnel and ex-servicemen and directed measures to enhance them.
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By PTI | Nov 17, 2016, 07.05 PM IST

COIMBATORE: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lt. General P M Hariz, today visited the army units and installations at the military station here.

He interacted with officers and soldiers and exhorted them to spare no effort in serving the nation well, an official release said.

He reviewed the existing facilities available for serving personnel and ex-servicemen and directed measures to enhance them, it said.

 

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The Defence Secretary, Shri G Mohan Kumar laying wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 68th Anniversary of National Cadet Corps (NCC), in New Delhi on November 26, 2016. The Officiating Director General, NCC, Maj. Gen. J.S. Sandhu is also seen.

The Defence Secretary, Shri G Mohan Kumar paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 68th Anniversary of National Cadet Corps (NCC), in New Delhi on November 26, 2016.

The Defence Secretary, Shri G Mohan Kumar in a group photograph at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 68th Anniversary of National Cadet Corps (NCC), in New Delhi on November 26, 2016. The Officiating Director General, NCC, Maj. Gen. J.S. Sandhu is also seen.