Army To Dedicate A Chair In Memory Of General Rawat
On the birthday of General Bipin Rawat on March 15, has dedicated a chair of excellence at the United Service Institution of India. General Rawat will also be awarded Padma Vibhshan at an investiture ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on March 21. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said in a statement, "General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field of jointness and integration.… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Indian Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Ceremony
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Indian Army chief Naravane: 13th India-China Corps Commander Talks Next Week
India and China are likely to hold the 13th round of Corps Commander-level talks next week in October. “We are hopeful to have the 13th round of talks very soon, perhaps as soon as next week i.e. the second week of October,” said Army Chief General Manoj Naravane on Oct 2. The focus would be on working out a disengagement plan from the Hot Springs area among others.
Tags: Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE
Courtesy: The Hindu
Army Chief MM Naravane Embarks On Two-days Visit To Ladakh
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, on October 1, stated that Army Chief General MM Naravane embarked on a two-day visit to Ladakh. During his visit, Naravane will review the operational preparedness and security situation in the region. Tweeting about the development, the Indian Army said he would also interact with troops who had been providing their service ''in the harshest terrain and weather conditions''.
Tags: Indian Army Chief, Ladakh, Indian Army, India, Visit
Courtesy: ANI
Army Establishes COVID Management Cell To Help Civil Authorities
In an effort to assist civil authorities in COVID-related work, the Indian Army has set up a special cell overseen by the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Reportedly, the cell will monitor staffing, logistics and boost operational efficiency of COVID care centres. Moreover, the Army has also deployed medical assistance, including doctors, nursing staff and paramedics, at several COVID centres throughout the country.
Tags: Indian Army Chief, Covid-19, Indian Army, Civil Hospital
Courtesy: India Today
Defence Min Asks Army To Help Civil Administrations In COVID Crisis
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has requested the Army units in states to help create additional capacities to treat COVID patients. Agreeing to it, Army Chief General MM Naravane said besides providing assistance to civil administrations the Army will render treatment to civilians in its medical facilities. While states topmost army official will contact with CMs, Air Force and Navy have also been asked to gear up for preparedness.
Tags: Indian Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Army Chief, COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy: The Economic Times
J&K: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire; Indian Army's Officer Dies
An Indian Army's Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Subedar S. Singh lost his life on October 5 after Pakistan shelled heavily along the border areas of J&K's Rajouri district. Indian officials informed that Pakistani Army began "unprovoked ceasefire violation" at around 6:30 PM. Reportedly, this was the fourth such casualty in last five days. However, Indian Army has given befitting reply to Pakistan, said a defence spokesperson.
Tags: Indian Army Chief, Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Courtesy: Hindustan Times