The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Army on Sunday paid rich tributes to shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who alerted the Army in 1999 about Pakistan's intrusion in the Kargil sector of Ladakh.
Amidst onset of the 'Chillai Kalan' (harshest part of winters) in Kashmir coinciding with the International Pheran Day, the Indian Army distributed traditional pherans to underprivileged families in far-flung villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley.
The book “Valour and Values: Aligning Military Experience to CSR” by Brigadier Rajiv Williams YSM (Retired) is an intriguing exploration of how, like corporations, the Indian army too engages in a range of activities which are really military versions of CSR.
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, on Saturday visited the border area of Rajouri to strengthen civil-military ties and recognize the pivotal role of local communities and veterans in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹7,628.70 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T self-propelled tracked artillery guns for the Indian Army.
A total of six Shaurya Chakra have been awarded, of which one is posthumous. Bar to Sena Medal (gallantry) has been awarded to four, Sena Medal (gallantry) awarded to 116, including 15 posthumous, and Mention-in-Despatches to 28 Army officers which include three posthumous.
While the Armies of the two countries exchanged sweets at various points on the Line of Control (LOC), BSF exchanged sweets with Pakistan Rangers on the International Border (IB).
Yogendra Singh Yadav was just 19 when he was awarded the country's highest military award for his bravery during the Kargil conflict.
Training in weapon handling, firing and weapon maintenance is being imparted to VDC members in the Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi districts of Jammu that are the traditional infiltration route of terrorists.
The Indian Army mountaineers from the Ladakh Scouts Regiment will attempt scaling APSARASAS I, APSARASAS II, APSARASAS III, PT-6940 and PT-7140 simultaneously.
