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Dehradun, December 8

As many as 409 Gentlemen cadets from different states are set to take the “Antim Pag” (final step) on course to becoming Army officers during the passing out parade at the Indian Military Academy here on Saturday. With 76 Gentlemen cadets belonging to Uttar Pradesh alone, the state tops in terms of contribution to the academy this year, followed by Haryana (58) and Uttarakhand (38).

The other top contributors are: Bihar (25), Punjab and Maharashtra (24 each), Rajasthan (23), Delhi (22), Madhya Pradesh (19), Himachal Pradesh (18) and Karnataka (15). As a precursor to the passing out parade, the wreath-laying ceremony was held at the academy’s War Memorial today.

Academy’s Commandant Lt Gen SK Jha along with officers and the Academy Under-Officer on behalf of the passing out course laid wreaths and offered floral tributes to the gallant martyrs. — TNS

 

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Border Security Force (BSF) jawans during a training session at Kathua, about 90 kms from Jammu...

An officer taking selfie with his family after the passing out parade at Indian Military Academy in Dehradun on Saturday. PTI Photo

The members of Army Service corps pagal Gymkhana performs during the celebration of the 257th Corps Day of Army Service Corps(ASC) at Agram Grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday. PTI Photo

409 Gentlemen Cadets graduate from IMA
During the passing out parade ceremony, 78 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets (FGCs) from seven friendly foreign nations also passed out from the IMA.

By: Express News Service | Dehradun | Updated: December 10, 2017 6:28 am

Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, who was the Reviewing Officer at the parade, congratulated the GCs and FGCs on putting up an “excellent” show. (Representational Image)

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Walking past the antim pag (final steps) of the portals of Indian Military Academy’s historic Chetwode building, 409 Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) on Saturday became newly commissioned officers in the Indian Army. During the passing out parade ceremony, 78 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets (FGCs) from seven friendly foreign nations also graduated from the IMA.

Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, who was the Reviewing Officer at the parade, congratulated the GCs and FGCs on putting up an “excellent” show. He also congratulated the cadets on the “crisp and energetic drill movements indicating the high standards of training and discipline imbibed by the young GCs”. General Huq also congratulated the FGCs on getting commissioned.

He presented various awards to the newly commissioned officers, including the Sword of Honour and the Gold Medal, which were presented to Chandrakant Acharya for best all-round performance during the IMA training course. Of the GCs who passed out on Saturday, the highest (76) were from Uttar Pradesh, followed by 58 from Haryana and 38 from Uttarakhand.

 

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...-skill-sets/story-hNMhCV2gk0fe0RSwwODlML.html
Divyang centre: Injured on duty, paramilitary soldiers take on new skill sets

A total of 113 physically handicapped paramilitary troopers have been trained since it was set-up last year in December.

india Updated: Dec 10, 2017 12:34 IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi

A total of 113 physically challenged paramilitary troopers have been trained since the centre was set up last year in December.(HT Photo)


Introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) last year in December, the Divyang Skill Development Centre (DSDC) has started giving training in gardening and mobile repairing to develop entrepreneurial skills among the physically handicapped soldiers.

The centre, anchored by the Border Security Force (BSF), was introduced to impart skills among paramilitary troopers who have suffered grievous physical injuries on duty rendering them physically disadvantaged.

A total of 113 physically handicapped paramilitary troopers have been trained since it was set-up last year in December.

The trainees include 92 troopers of BSF, 13 from the Indo-Border Tibetan police, three from Central Industrial Security Force and five from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

The trainees include those suffering from amputation, trauma and visual impairment.

The centre first started imparting skills related to administrative jobs like data entry, office management and radio and exchange operator. A BSF official said the move was made to impart entrepreneurship skills among troopers who would like to consider taking voluntary retirement. A select group can also be given duty as security analysts.

So far, three batches of paramilitary troopers have graduated from the centre after receiving the eight-week training. The fourth batch will graduate in January as the course has been extended to 16 months now. This is after skills like mobile repairing and gardening were introduced at the centre, officials said.

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Updated: Dec 09, 2017, 06.09 PM IST

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GAYA: A total of 166 gentleman cadets were today commissioned as officers in the army during 12th passing out parade at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya.

Of the 166 newly inducted officers, four are foreigners while 14 belong to Assam Rifles.

Lieutenant General Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of Staff, Afghan National Army, was the reviewing officer of the passing out parade while Lieutenant General B S Negi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central command, was the chief host.

Yaftali was welcomed in customary army's buggy by Lieutenant General B S Negi and OTA and Gaya's Commandant Lieutenant General V S Srinivas.

The reviewing officer gave away the awards to cadets who performed well during the training. Dharmesh Kumar was awarded 'sword of honour' for his best performance in TES- 30 course.

Addressing the function, Afghanistan's Army Chief of Staff congratulated gentelman cadets for their fine drill show and gave them best wishes for the future.

"Cadets should imbibe the qualities of being a disciplined soldier to be successful in career", Yaftali admonished them.

The OTA, Gaya is the third pre-commissioning military academy in the country and was raised on July, 2011 apart from Dehradun and Chennai.

The OTA was established- near Paharpur village on Gaya-Dobhi main road- to train both new entrants and serving army personnel in different modes of conventional as well as non-conventional warfare.

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Pipe Band from the 11 Madras regiment

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From discussions on Saragarhi Samvad and battles fought from 1818 to 1837, including the Battle of Peshawar, Jamrud, Multan, and Kashmir, to discussions on Anglo-Sikh wars, 1971 and 1965’s Indo-Pak war, military animals, national security strategy and ongoing conflicts, Chandigarh’s first Military Literature Festival kept introducing firebrands to the bonfire of thought-provoking dialogues by the Sukhna Lake at the Lake Club on Saturday.

Besides military leaders, authors, writers, and thinkers, who added to the literary part of the festival, five book stalls, among 30 other booths selling artefacts and handicrafts, contributed to the cultural side of the three-day festival.

Regaling the visitors with Kullu and Kashmiri shawls, Hoshiarpur’s famous wood inlay work, UP’s handloom cotton bed-sheets and covers, and Jaipur’s traditional jewellery, the last day of the festival witnessed a footfall of over 2,000 people, including National Cadet Corps, and school students. With daris, cushion covers, and table mats on display, Manuj Kamboj from SabTera Foundation says, “We are an NGO for women empowerment based in Khuda Ali Sher, near PGI, and these are items made by SabTera Livelihood programme by underprivileged women.”

What catches our attention the most is the Pipe Band from the 11 Madras regiment. “This band was established on July 1, 1980.

I have been a part of it since 20 years now and have over 100 tunes to play at the festival,” says band major BV Anathan.

 

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NN Vohra and Usha Vohra at the 52nd BSF Raising Day celebrations in Jammu. Tribune Photo
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Jammu, December 11

Governor NN Vohra and First Lady Usha Vohra today participated in the 52nd Raising Day celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) at its Jammu frontier headquarters.

The Governor congratulated Ram Awtar, Inspector General of the Jammu frontier, and all officers and jawans for their devotion towards safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country, carrying out counter-terrorist operations and promoting a sense of security among the people living in the border areas.

Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Kumar Singh and senior BSF officers were present on the occasion.

 

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Ministry of Defence
14-December, 2017 18:21 IST
Chief of The Army Staff Interactes with Students from Udhampur, J&K

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff interacted with 25 Students from Udhampur, J&K at South Block, New Delhi on 14 December 17. Children are part of National Integration Tour being conducted by Indian Army. The tour was flagged off from Udhampur, J&K on 11 December 17 and during the course of the tour, the participants visited various cultural and historical places in Delhi and Agra. As part of the Indian Army’s ongoing outreach programme to foster the spirit of National Integration, such tours provide an insight into the rich heritage of the country as well as various developmental and industry initiatives that are underway. Such initiatives also expose them to various career options and enable them to interact with renowned personalities. General Rawat shared his experiences with the students and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the nation building process.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat interacting with the Students from Udhampur, J&K, in New Delhi on December 14, 2017.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat with the Students from Udhampur, J&K, in New Delhi on December 14, 2017.

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By: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: December 14, 2017 9:10 pm
The message of peace and harmony is “beautifully portrayed” in the holy Quran and people often do not understand its essence, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat told a group of students from Jammu and Kashmir today, adding it does not propagate violence.

Interacting with the group of madrassa students at his office in New Delhi, Gen Rawat also asked them to pick up sports like cricket and football and work towards containing terrorism so that Kashmir valley flourishes again.

“How many of you have read the holy Quran?” Gen Rawat asked the 25-member group which is here as part of a national integration tour being conducted by the Army.

“I will tell you what is the message in it. It is the message of peace and harmony (‘Aman ka paigam hai’). And, it has been beautifully portrayed in it. And, all this noise made by the IS, it is nowhere mentioned in Quran (‘Ye jo IS ka halla hai na, yeh Quran mey kahin nahin hai’) ,” he said.

“So, you must follow the message embedded in the holy text. You think people understand the message. We do not properly understand it. In simple ways, Quran has given the lessons (on human values),” the Army chief asserted.

The students, aged 13-22, arrived here on December 12 and many of them are visiting Delhi for the first time.

Various militant outfits have been trying to radicalise the youths in Kashmir valley by using different means including online propaganda. A number of people were arrested in the Valley in the past few months on charges of raising flags of dreaded terror group Islamic State (IS).

The Army chief warmly shook hands with all the students and accompanying teachers and asked them what difference they found between Delhi and Kashmir.

“Unlike Kashmir, you do not see bunkers here, people roam at night in peace. We want the same peaceful environment in Jammu and Kashmir too so that you can fearlessly go to schools and madrassas.

“Kashmir valley is equated with the heavens, and if you want that land to flourish, we must stop terrorism,” Rawat said.

He suggested that they take up cricket and football and engage themselves in constructive activities. “Play cricket and football, but I hear that the youth there play hide-and-seek with weapons (‘hathiyar ke saath chor-sipahi’),” he said.

Abdul Hameed, 13, from Panjgram village in Jammu, said, “I am very happy to be in Delhi. I have never travelled out of Jammu. And for the first time I travelled in a train.”

A senior Army official said the group visited Taj Mahal yesterday and tomorrow they will go to see Red Fort and Jama Masjid. During the trip, the students also visited the National Science Centre in Delhi, the official said, adding, “Today, we will take them for a metro ride”.

“In Agra, they also prayed at a mosque, and tomorrow, they will also offer prayers at the Jama Masjid. And, in the evening, we will take a train back to the state,” he said.

37-year-old teacher Abdul Majid, accompanying the students, said, “We will return and spread the message of peace (‘Paigam-e-Aman’) back home as the Quran says.”

The Army has adopted a tough approach against militants in Kashmir valley and stepped up its counter-terror operations in the last six months.

The Army has also been carrying out various activities including organising national integration tours for youths of the state as part of efforts to reach out to the local residents.

 

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An Indian army paratrooper jumps from a plane carrying an Indian national flag during the "Vijay Diwas", a ceremony to celebrate the liberation of Bangladesh by the Indian Armed Forces on December 16 in 1971, in Kolkata, India December 14, 2017.

Security personnel guard a strong room at Sanjauli Government College in Shimla.

 

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Ministry of Defence
15-December, 2017 17:33 IST
Chief of the Army Staff Interacts with Children of Asha School & Vishwas Employment Assistance Centre

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff and Mrs Madhulika Rawat interacted with differently abled children from Asha School and Vishwas Employment Assistance Centre, Delhi Cantt at Army House on 15 Dec 2017. A total of 108 students, 22 teachers and 19 non teaching and supporting staff visited the Army House. General Bipin Rawat complimented the Principal and the staff for their dedication and emphasized the need for acceptance of differently abled children in the society. Dog Show and various games were conducted for the children during the visit. Mrs Madhulika Rawat praised the teachers and attendants for the noble service they were doing.

Asha School, Delhi Cantt was established in 1991 to provide education, care and rehabilitation to the differently abled children of defence personnel and civilians. Indian Army runs such 38 welfare schools across the country. Vishwas Employment Assistance Centre as the name suggest, is a skilling centre for the differently abled children above 18 years.

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Army jawans near a helicopter parked at Kolkata maidan during foggy Friday morning. Historic Victoria Memorial is seen in the backdrop.

 

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ISB Dean Rajendra K Srivastava conferring degrees to student officers at MCEME on Friday

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HYDERABAD , December 16, 2017 08:29 IST
Updated: December 16, 2017 08:29 IST

Convocation ceremony held

Engineering degrees to 23 officers of the Degree Engineering (DE-98) including one officer from the Maldivian Army and 42 Officers of Technical Entry Scheme Course (TES-28) were conferred by Indian School of Business Dean Rajendra K Srivastava at the Convocation Ceremony at Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) on Friday.

“Armed forces and technology have been strategic partners in developing and enhancing defence capability of the nation. It is an accepted fact that, the armed forces need to operate at a higher technological level than the rest of the country to have an advantage over the adversary,” said Prof. Srivastava.

A host of senior dignitaries from military and civil administration and an august gathering of more than 300 service personnel and their families attended the convocation. In his inaugural address, MCEME Commandant Lt. Gen. Paramjit Singh said, “our institution has not only excelled in the field of technology and training but has also left its indelible mark in the field of sports and adventure activities”.

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Paramilitary soldiers in Gujarat

A file picture of Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand being honoured by then President Pranab Mukherjee. The Defence Ministry is considering a revision of the current fee structure in Sainik schools, Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand has said. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:, December 16, 2017 23:57 IST
Updated: December 17, 2017 14:46 IST


85 pass out at Kazhakuttam

In a bid to make Sainik Schools more affordable for the middle- and lower-middle class, the Defence Ministry is considering a revision of the current fee structure, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sarath Chand has said.

Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand was speaking at the passing-out parade of the class XII cadets of Sainik School, Kazhakuttam, on Saturday, which was also Vijay Diwas, commemorating India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971.

An alumnus of the school, Lt. Gen Sarath Chand was the reviewing officer and the chief guest at the parade.

More Sainik Schools

More new Sainik Schools would be established in the country and opening up of Sainik Schools to girl students was also being considered.

On a trial basis, there was already a school in Mizoram that admits girl students, Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand said. Speaking on the rising instances of militancy in various parts of the country, he said the nation as a whole had to stand united and say ‘no’ to terrorism.

The passing-out parade was a special occasion for the school as another alumnus, Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, General officer Commanding in Chief, South-Western Command, graced the occasion as guest of honour.

Girl cadet

As many as 85 cadets passed out this year. A girl cadet, Shilpa Rajiv, who is the daughter of school Principal Colonel A. Rajiv, was also among them.

Awards

School cadet Captain Piyush V. and house captain Mohammed Shah shared the award for Best All-round Cadet. School adjutant Manoj Kumar was presented with the Most Promising Cadet award. Vikas Kumar bagged the medal for Best Sportsman of the Year. Ten contingents participated in the ceremonial parade.

Two decommissioned T-55 battle tanks that were used in the 1965 and 1971 wars have been presented to the school.

 

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Written by Deeptiman Tiwary | New Delhi | Published: December 18, 2017 5:12 am

The note has stressed that troops must go through ‘Mad Minute Practice’ — an exercise to improve marksmanship during speed shooting. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...us-on-night-attacks-to-combat-naxals-4987455/


Following an analysis of the March 11 Bhejji encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, in which 12 CRPF jawans were killed in a Maoist ambush, the force has circulated a note to all its units, asking them to focus on night ambushes to trap Maoists and put technology to “optimal use”. It has also said troops must conduct slow road opening operations and that they should be wary of the Maoists’ diversionary tactics.

It was during a road opening exercise that over 100 men of CRPF’s 219 Battalion were ambushed by Maoists.

The note, dated December 13, has been sent to all units in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and mentions that it is a list of lessons learnt from the Bhejji encounter and must be complied with by all units to “avoid such fatal incidents”.

Among the first points it makes are “24X7 Area Domination” and “Night Ambush to be Laid”. For this, it has asked forces to have adequate unmanned aerial vehicles in the camps, ensure four thermal imagers with each company, apart from cameras with 360-degree view and night-vision capability. “UAV, Thermal Imager Camera, Metal Detector as well as K-9 have to be put to optimal use,” the communication said.

CRPF sources said that some of these guidelines have always existed while some such as “night ambush” are being stressed upon now. “Night ambush has its advantages. Maoists generally use the night to plant IEDs and make large-scale movements right before the first light of the morning. If we can watch their movements and lay an ambush in the night, we can catch them by surprise in the morning and have successful encounters. But for that, we need to use night-vision equipment more and more,” said a senior CRPF officer.

On “24X7 Area Domination”, the officer explained that it has to be around the camps and in the areas where an operation is likely. “You can’t have area domination across the jungle. There is no point of it. It also makes the forces vulnerable,” he said.

The note has also asked units to develop “information networks through people-centric operations”. The Indian Express had reported last week that the CRPF plans to enlist 240 women combatants in Bastar to achieve this. These women soldiers, drawn from local tribal population, are expected to build bridges with the locals.

For duties such as road-opening, the CRPF has, in the note, asked units to move very slowly and use dogs to detect Maoist ambushes. It says troops must have complete knowledge of the terrain before launching an operation and has asked units to put in place a crisis management plan and a reinforcement plan. It has also emphasised that reinforcements following an ambush must rush only on bikes or mine-protected vehicles. Past experience shows that reinforcements are often ambushed when they reach the spot.

The note has stressed that troops must go through ‘Mad Minute Practice’ — an exercise to improve marksmanship during speed shooting. The Mad Minute was a pre-World War 1 bolt-rifle speed shooting exercise practiced by British Army Riflemen using Lee Enfield rifles. The practice required riflemen to shoot 15 rounds at a target 300 yards away.

The note has also asked for all officers and the rank-and-file to regularly brainstorm and discuss “Naxal Movement And Modus Operandi”.

“We must avoid following a pattern and being predictable… BP (bullet-proof) jackets and helmets to be worn during ROPs (road opening) by 100% troops,” it has added.

 

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http://www.ptinews.com/news/9335205_330-recruits-attested-into-Madras-Regiment.html

• 330 recruits attested into Madras Regiment

18:53 HRS IST

Coimbatore, Dec 19 (PTI) A total of 330 recruits were today 'attested' into the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC), the oldest regiment of Indian Army, on completion of their 46-week training at Wellington in neighbouring Nilgiris District.

The young soldiers took part in a passing out parade at the historic Shrinagesh Barracks at Wellington, an official release said.

"After 46 weeks of tough training, the recruits could see their dreams come true when they wore the olive green and marched past the largest enclosed drill square in Asia," it said.

The parade was reviewed by General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area Lt General R K Anand.

He appreciated instructors and staff for achieving a very high standard of drill in the Attestation Parade.

Lauding the efforts of MRC to improve the standard of training to such a high level, Lt Gen Anand congratulated the parents of the young soldiers in this moment of pride and glory, it said.

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http://www.ptinews.com/news/9334715_Army-chief-to-unveil-martyr-s-statue-in-Rajasthan.html
17:37 HRS IST
Jaipur, Dec 19 (PTI) Army chief General Bipin Rawat will unveil a statue of a martyr in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Thursday.

"The statue of martyr Dharmaram will be unveiled at Taratara village in Chohtan Tehsil in Barmer on Thursday," Barmer MP Sona Ram, said.

The programme will be attended by senior officers and other ranks of the Army, the MP said.

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Ministry of Defence
19-December, 2017 20:59 IST
Southern Command Conducting Major Exercise in Rajasthan

In a significant show of strength, formations of Southern Command are conducting a major exercise called ‘HAMESHA VIJAYEE’ in the deserts of Rajasthan from 16 to 22 December 2017 to evaluate the capability of the armed forces to strike deep into enemy territory in an integrated air-land battle.

Units of the formations have been undergoing training for past two months to hone their skills and tactics. After the preparatory training, a large number of troops along with tanks and other armoured vehicles duly supported by overwhelming land and air based firepower have commenced conducting fully integrated operational manoeuvres to validate their operational plans.

Unique in scope and scale, the exercise being conducted in battle like conditions, aims at fine tuning surveillance and destruction mechanisms to support precision strikes and manoeuvres by network enabled forces. With emphasis on joint operations, the exercise would test robust sensor to shooter grids by employing a vast array of surveillance and air assets networked with land based strategic and tactical vectors. Besides conventional warfare, troops will also be rehearsed to operate in the back drop of chemical and nuclear contingencies.

The exercise showcasing a high degree of synergy between the Army and Air Force along with new generation aviation assets of the army will be reviewed by a large number of senior officers of both the Services to obtain inputs for further refinement of operational procedures.

The Southern Command undertakes such exercises at regular intervals to ensure a high degree of battle readiness as well as validation of operational plans using modern weapons and equipment.



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Ministry of Home Affairs
20-December, 2017 16:22 IST
Increasing the strength of paramilitary forces

At present two proposals to increase the strength of paramilitary forces in the country are under consideration of the Government viz. raising of 9 additional battalions in ITBP and 6 additional battalions in BSF.

Recruitment is an ongoing process. Increased strength/vacancies are notified by the CAPFs from time to time every year to fill up the vacancies. Generally, all recruitments are completed within 1 to 1½ year.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in written reply to a question by Shri A.Vijayakumar in the Rajya Sabha today.



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The Adjutant General and Colonel Commandant of JAG Department, Lt. Gen. Ashwani Kumar paying tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the 34th Corps Day of JAG Deptt., in New Delhi on December 21, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
21-December, 2017 16:06 IST
Judge Advocate General’s Department celebrates Thirty Fourth Corps Day

The Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Department celebrated its 34th Corps Day on 21 December 2017. To mark the occasion, a Wreath Laying ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Wreaths were laid by Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar, Adjutant General and Colonel Commandant of JAG Department along with Maj Gen VC Chitravanshi and other serving officers, soldiers and veterans.

The JAG’s Department is the judicial and legal wing of the Army which deals with disciplinary cases and litigation. The Department is actively involved in assisting all ranks in observing Human Rights and the rule of law.

The origin and evolution of JAG’s Department, is linked with the evolution of Military Law in England and traces its history to British “Article of War-1385”. It was on this day in the year 1949 that the Bill for the enactment of the Army Act was introduced in the Parliament.

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Ministry of Home Affairs
21-December, 2017 12:28 IST
Group of students from Manipur call on MoS (Home) Shri Kiren Rijiju

A group of 18 students from Bishnupur district of Manipur attending the National Integration Tour, organised by the 42nd Assam Rifles, called on the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju here today. The tour is being organized from December 14-26, 2017 to the National Capital and Agra.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rijiju complimented the Assam Rifles for organizing the National Integration Tour under the Operation Sadbhavna, giving children from the remote region an opportunity to visit the national capital and other historic cities to discover the grandeur of India.

While interacting with the students, Shri Rijiju said that the National Integration Tour is a good initiative taken by the Assam Rifles since this is the first visit outside the state for a majority of these students. He called upon the children to share their experiences with family and friends back home.

The aim of the National Integration Tour is to promote harmony and awareness. The tour is aimed at integrating the students with the nation and promoting concept of unity in diversity. The students are visiting landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, forts in Agra and Delhi, Rajghat, India Gate, National Museum, Pragati Maidan and Delhi Metro.


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A group of 18 students from Bishnupur district of Manipur attending the National Integration Tour, organised by the 42nd Assam Rifles, calling on the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in New Delhi on December 21, 2017.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...porting-terror-army-chief/article22259677.ece
Jaipur, December 22, 2017 17:03 IST
Updated: December 22, 2017 17:09 IST

Gen. Bipin Rawat was in the in Thar desert, close to the India-Pakistan border, to witness the ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ exercise.

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said peace talks with Pakistan can take place only when it stops supporting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Given its actions, it doesn’t appear that Pakistan really wants peace, the Army chief added.

He was in the western sector, close to the India-Pakistan border, to witness the ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ exercise conducted by the Southern Command in Thar desert.

Gen. Rawat said Pakistan should stop supporting terrorists.

“Only then can we say that peace talks should take place,” he told reporters in the exercise area near Barmer.

“We also want relations should be better but given what kind of actions there are (from their side) and terrorism is spreading in Jammu and Kashmir, it doesn’t appear that they really want peace,” Mr. Rawat said.


'Anti-militancy operations will continue'

The Army, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir police have been taking actions against militants in Jammu and Kashmir successfully and the action will continue, he added.

Gen. Rawat’s comments come a day after Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India would like good relations with Pakistan provided Islamabad takes action against terror groups.

“It is important for Pakistan to understand our core concern, which is terrorism. We have time and again asked them to take action against terrorists who are operating from their soil. This is something they (Pakistan) will have to handle if they are serious in cultivating this friendship,” Mr. Kumar said.

The assertions follow Pakistan’s Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa pledging his support for better ties.

According to media reports, Mr. Bajwa has said he will support any initiative of the civilian government to resolve issues with India through talks.

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Ministry of Defence
22-December, 2017 16:44 IST
Lt Gen B S Sahrawat takes over as DG, NCC



Lieutenant General B S Sahrawat took over the reins of National Cadet Corps as its Director General. The General Officer is a third generation army officer. He is alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He was commissioned in December 1980 in 13th Battalion (Rezang La), the Kumaon Regiment.


The General Officer has done all professional courses to include the prestigious NDC Course. He holds a Masters degree in Management Studies from Osmania University, Hyderabad and M Phil from Madras University. He has recently completed his PhD in ‘Human Capital Management in Army’.

He has served in numerous Staff and Command appointments in various parts of the country and abroad, which includes the Military Observer in Iraq and Kuwait for a year. He has been awarded the Sena Medal during the floods of Kosi River in Bihar in 2008.


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the girl students from Srinagar on tour under Sadbhavna Programme of the Indian Army, in New Delhi on December 23, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the girl students from Srinagar on tour under Sadbhavna Programme of the Indian Army, in New Delhi on December 23, 2017.

The Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand laying wreath at the Noida Shaheed Smarak, on December 23, 2017.

 

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Annual Drill: Army’s firepower and manoeuvre display at KK ranges
Jan 16, 2018 17:59 IST

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Indian Army displays firepower demonstration at KK ranges, Ahmednagar (HT PHOTO)

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A Army helicopter takes part in a fire drill exercise at KK ranges, Ahmednagar (HT PHOTO)

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A tank in action during a fire drill exercise at KK ranges, Ahmednagar (HT PHOTO)

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Spectators capture the moment by taking pictures from their mobiles of the Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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A tank crew man seen in action during the Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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Ammunition on display at the Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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Guns and ammunition kept on display during an Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

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A child looks at a weapon during the Army fire drill at KK Range, Ahmednagar in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

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Soldiers in action during a Army fire drill exercise at KK Range, Ahmednagar in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

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Soldiers respresneting a tank regiment in action during a Army fire drill exercise at KK Range, Ahmednagar in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

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Dust surrounds around the spectators during a Army fire drill at KK Range, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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Indian Army displays firepower demonstration at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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A soldier in action during the Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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A soldier in action during the Army fire drill at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

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Soldiers celebrate by chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (slogan ) after finishing the Army fire drill exercise at KK ranges, Ahmednagar. (HT PHOTO)

 

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Photos: 70th Army Day celebrations across the country
Jan 16, 2018 16:06 IST

Indian Army performs on the 70th Army Day which was celebrated across the country on Monday. The day marks the occasion of Field Marshall KM Cariappa taking over as the country’s first army commander-in-chief on January 15, 1949. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

The ear-deafening thunder of tanks and infantry combat vehicles (ICVs), unleashed lethal and accurate fire power at the KK Ranges near Ahmednagar. Fire power, manoeuvre exercises and displays of equipment were held here on the occasion of Army day. (HT Photo)

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat inspects the guard of honour during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. On the 70th Army Day celebrations at the Cariappa Parade Ground here, the Army chief said any provocative action from Pakistan will lead to a befitting reply. (Kamal Singh / PTI)

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat salutes the widow of an army martyr after honouring her at the Army Day parade. He also awarded the Sena Medal to a number of Army personnel. (Kamal Singh / PTI)

One of the highlights of the day’s celebrations at Yodhasthal, Bhopal was a Taekwondo display by army personnel and a musical bonanza by students of Army Public School. (Mujeeb Faruqui / HT Photo)

The anniversary of the formation of the Indian national army was celebrated with soldiers from various regiments and artillery units taking part in a parade. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

The anniversary of the formation of the Indian national army was celebrated with soldiers from various regiments and artillery units taking part in a parade. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Soldiers celebrated Army Day with great enthusiasm across the country. The Army chief said that an Aadhar-based mobile application is being developed through which personnel will be able to post their grievances online and receive swift resolution. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)