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Archive of One Strike Corps of Indian Army in Mathura opens tomorrow - The Economic Times

MATHURA: Commemorating 50 years of its raising, the city-based One Strike Corps of Indian Army here tomorrow will inaugurate a heritage building - an archive to relive the glorious history of its services to the nation.

"The Heritage (building) will be inaugurated tomorrow in the august presence a gathering comprising Lieutenant General A K Singh (Retd), Lieutenant Governor Andaman & Nicobar and Puducherry, General J J Singh (Retd), former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General A K Sahni, Army Commander South Western Command Lieutenant General Anand Sarup (Retd) and other dignitaries," a statement by Colonel Gen Staff (IW) said.

The archive was envisioned by Strike 1 General Officer Commanding (GoC) Lieutenant General AB Shivane, it said adding, "the vision was translated into action on April 15 this year, when the foundation of 'The Heritage' was laid adjacent to the War Memorial in Mathura cantonment."

The design of the building was conceived by Major General V Nangia, Chief of Staff, Strike 1. The Heritage comprises a central octagon-shaped structure with two rectangular flanks. The pictorial history of 1965 Indo-Pak war is laid out on the left flank while the history of 1971 Indo-Pak war is laid out on the right.

The essence of Strike 1 'The Yodha' is the core of central hall which symbolises the indomitable spirit of the Corps.

The central hall covers a kaleidoscope of enviable history of Strike 1 and its formations. The rich collection covers the aspects of raising of the Corps, the Mathura city and cantonment, the statement said.

A panorama of events over the years adorn the wall of the central foyer and the history of all the under command formations are displayed on walls of central hall.

History of Strike 1, reveals that it virtually was raised with war, as the order for raising of HQ 1 Corps as the first Strike formation of the Indian Army was issued on April 01 1965 while on August 19, 1965, it received orders to launch operations in Sialkot Sector, it said.

The raising commenced at Varanasi as an additional Headquarters of Army HQ to undertake offensive operations. Throughout its illustrious history, Strike 1 has been the decisive force that has always tipped the scales of battle in favour of the nation and has remained significant force in all major operations, it added.

Meanwhile, the prestigious and internationally renowned Army SymphonyBSE 16.23 % Band performed on the occasion of Musical Evening, organised for all ranks, here in Mathura Cantonment today, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Strike 1.

Raised in New Delhi in 1990, the Indian Army Symphony Band performs on a variety of Indian classical musical instruments like Santoor, Sitar and Jaltarang incorporated with Military Band, the statement issued by Colonel General Staff (IW) said ..


The evening highlighted Army's operations of 1965, 1971, Operation Pawan, Operation Parakram, major rescue and relief works undertaken by Strike 1, including aid to civil authorities during Kashmir floods last year and aid to Nepal during the April 15 earthquake.

The Band has had the privilege of performing its best during the visit of various foreign dignitaries to India and all national level functions.


"It has also participated in various military tattoos and music festivals world over to include countries like Russia, France, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Germany, Bhutan and Nepal", the statement added.

 

[Hindustani78]

TIRUPATI, Aug 18, 2015

Youth converged on Tirupati town on Tuesday to participate in the Army Recruitment Rally and try their luck to be part of the defence forces. The Hindu lensman K.V. Poornachandra Kumar captures the process in photographs.

A candidate performs long jump at the Army Recruitment Rally that began in Tirupati on Tuesday. Photo: K.V. Poornachandra Kumar

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
24-August, 2015 17:12 IST
Inauguration of Jaisalmer War Museum and Laungewala War Memorial


‘Jaisalmer War Museum’ has been established in the Military Station of Jaisalmer to commemorate the sacrifice of war heroes. The museum was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Ashok Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Command, today. A large number of service officers and civil dignitaries graced this historic occasion. The War Museum is located 10 km short of Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Highway. The inauguration of the museum in the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Year of 1965 Indo Pak War is also a tribute to all soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the motherland.

The museum has two large Information Display Halls, an Audio Visual Room and a souvenir shop. There are a large number of captured war trophies and own vintage equipment on display to include tanks, guns and military vehicles. The Indian Air Force has presented a Hunter aircraft for the museum, which was used during the Battle for Laungewala in 1971 Indo Pak War. The entry to the war museum is free for all visitors.

In addition, to commemorate Battle of Laungewala which was fought on 04-05 Dec 1971, a War Memorial has been constructed and inaugurated at the very site where the Pakistani offensive was blunted, with over 179 Pakistani soldiers killed / wounded and 37 Pakistani tanks destroyed.

The murals of the soldiers, whose supreme sacrifice led to victory in the Laungewala battle and the 106 mm Recoilless Gun (main anti tank weapon) employed to destroy a number of Pakistani tanks occupy a place of pride in the memorial. The memorial also has a state of art audio visual theatre for screening the movies on the Battle of Laungewala. Located just two hours away from Jaisalmer, the memorial is open seven days a week and the entry is free for visitors.

The General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Command, Lieutenant General Ashok Singh inaugurating the Jaisalmer War Museum, in Jaisalmer on August 24, 2015.

 

[Perpendicular]

Ouch !! Now that's trolling.

TIRUPATI, Aug 18, 2015

Youth converged on Tirupati town on Tuesday to participate in the Army Recruitment Rally and try their luck to be part of the defence forces. The Hindu lensman K.V. Poornachandra Kumar captures the process in photographs.

A candidate performs long jump at the Army Recruitment Rally that began in Tirupati on Tuesday. Photo: K.V. Poornachandra Kumar

Man that's hard. Have done it in hottest month of the year in punjab.

 

[Executioner]

Poor performance...could not even make to the last round of 4 tanks..Chinese came 2nd.

Who came first ?

 

[Perpendicular]

Oshkosh Wins JLTV Award

And retards in our army busy buying gypsies.

 

[sudhir007]

Nice Video

 

[Hindustani78]

Army jawans conduct a flag march in Ahmedabad on Wednesday in the view of violent agitation by Patel community.
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A woman tying Rakhi to army soldiers on eve of Raksha Bandhan festival in Surat on Friday. PTI Photo

 

[Hindustani78]

Woman tying rakhis on the wrists of BSF jawans during the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan festival at Indo Bangladesh International Border in Agartala.

 

[Abingdonboy]

A woman tying Rakhi to army soldiers on eve of Raksha Bandhan festival in Surat on Friday. PTI Photo

CRPF not IA.

 

[sudhir007]

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[Hindustani78]

Punjab Chief Minster Parkash Singh Badal, Cabinet Minster Bikaram Singh Majithaia along with Lieutenant General of Western Command K J Singh paying tribute to martyr Abdul Hamid on the Golden Jubilee of 1965 Indo-Pak war, at Khem Karan on the outskirts of Amritsar.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar releasing a souvenir at the inaugural function of the two-day International Seminar on New Construction Materials Techniques and Design in Bridge, Tunnel and Road Construction Suitable for Infrastructure Development in Inaccessible Border Area, in New Delhi on September 11, 2015. The Chairman of Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Delhi State Centre (IIBE, DSC) Lt. Gen. (Retd) A.K. Puri and the Director General Border Roads, Lt. Gen. R.M. Mittal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar accompanied by the Director General Border Roads, Lt. Gen. R.M. Mittal visiting the exhibition stalls set up by various engineering companies, at the inaugural function of the two-day International Seminar on New Construction Materials Techniques and Design in Bridge, Tunnel and Road Construction Suitable for Infrastructure Development in Inaccessible Border Area, in New Delhi on September 11, 2015.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar addressing the inaugural function of the two-day International Seminar on New Construction Materials Techniques and Design in Bridge, Tunnel and Road Construction Suitable for Infrastructure Development in Inaccessible Border Area, in New Delhi on September 11, 2015. The Managing Director of TCPL, Prof. Mahesh Tandon the Chairman of Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Delhi State Centre (IIBE, DSC) Lt. Gen. (Retd) A.K. Puri and the Director General Border Roads, Lt. Gen. R.M. Mittal are also seen.

 

[Hindustani78]

Cadets lift a colleague as they celebrate after a passing out parade at Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.