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[Hindustani78]

Army personnel during a mock drill Mountain Rescue for evacuation of people from the disaster affected areas in the mountains, at Annandale Ground in Shimla.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
13-April, 2015 17:51 IST
‘Operation Meghdoot’ Commemorated

On 13 Apr 1984, ‘OPERATION MEGHDOOT’ was launched with an aim to wrest control of the strategic heights on the Saltoro Ridge, overlooking the Nubra Valley.

On completion of 31 years of success of the operation, the Siachen Brigade celebrated the event with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Siachen Base Camp War Memorial. Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni, Director General of Infantry was the Chief Guest of the Ceremony as he was the first to reach ‘Bilafond La’ Pass on 13 Apr 1984.

After the Wreath Laying, Ex-Servicemen Rally was conducted where Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and Next of Kin (NOKs) of Late Soldiers were felicitated, followed by cultural programme by local troupe and youth of the area. Soldiers of Glacier battalions also participated enthusiastically in the celebrations.

Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni addressed the soldiers and shared his experiences.

Col Rohan Anand, SM PRO (Army)

 

[Niks]

The ceremonial squadron of the armed forces of India will take part in the celebrations of the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Moscow. The TASS correspondent learned this on Tuesday from the press service of the Ministry of Defence of India.

“The ceremonial squadron of the armed forces of India will come to Moscow – to take part in the parade dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – on April 25, to participate in rehearsals, and then on May 9, will make the solemn march through Red Square,” says the press service of the ministry. “The Indian armed forces will be represented by 70 military ground troops in modern dress uniform and carrying small arms.”

It is noted that the honor to represent India at the Victory Parade will go to the best drill squadron, which will also participate in the annual parade in New Delhi during that country’s Republic Day.

As the TASS correspondent learned earlier from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, will also take part in the Moscow celebrations of the 70th Anniversary of Victory.
Ceremonial Squadron of the Indian Army to take part in Victory Day Parade in Moscow | Russia & India Report

 

[Kinetic]

Its IN all over the news.... Scorpene, INS Vizag, INS Vikrant, INS Kochi, INS Arihant, new LPDs, P-75I but what Indian army is doing? Still buying tincans!!!!

 

[ni8mare]

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
20-April, 2015 16:17 IST

RM addresses Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on 20 Apr

The Bi-AnnualArmy Commanders’ Conferencecommenced on20 Apr 15,in New Delhi, to deliberate on major operational, human resources and logistic issues affecting the Army and will conclude on25 Apr 15.This conference is the highest level ‘Military Conference’ and is held bi-annually to discuss current internal and external strategic issues, review of operational preparedness of the Indian Army and aspects pertaining to military technology and force modernisation.

On 20 April 2015, the conference was addressed by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Manohar Parrikar. In his speech, after being introduced to the Army Commanders, the RM emphasized on National Security and Capability Development, reiterating that Capacity Building was a continuous process that must proceed apace and unabated. He further highlighted some key issues and challenges, both external and internal that had an impact on the Nation’s security calculus. The RM congratulated the Indian Army stating that it was one of the most professional institutions of the country. He exhorted the exemplary leadership shown by the Indian Army and complemented the way the Army dealt with very difficult challenges including the proxy war. He further highlighted the selfless response by the Army in dealing with Jammu & Kashmir floods. He also emphasised that one of the topmost priorities of the Government was the welfare of Ex-Servicemen in which the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme implementation process is underway. Similarly, other welfare projects like the ECHS will continue to be fully supported by the Government. In the end , he wished The Army Commander’s Conference every success.

Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, earlier addressed the Conference, welcomed the Hon’ble RM and stressed on various major operational, logistics, training and manpower issues.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar being introduce to the Army Commanders, at the Army Commanders' Conference, in New Delhi on April 20, 2015. The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh is also seen.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh addressing the Army Commanders' Conference in the presence of the Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar, in New Delhi on April 20, 2015.

 

[Techy]

Amazing shot: Indian Army Dhruv lands on a hillside in Gorkha district, Nepal for a CASEVAC mission:

 

[K M Cariappa]

Indian Army Grenadiers: Russian Parade Rehearsal

Ночная репетиция Парада Победы-2015. Лучшие кадры - YouTube

Indian soldiers come right after the the Argentinean soldiers....(Watch from 1:41 )

 

[Hindustani78]

Very few women in para forces

The government may talk tall about the efforts being made to increase the number of women in the police, but the numbers tell a different tale.

Women form a meagre 2.15 per cent of the country's 8.87-lakh-strong paramilitary forces.

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said directions have been issued to the six forces to bring the ratio to 5 per cent, as directed by a Parliamentary committee. However, at present, there is no proposal to increase the ratio of women in the paramilitary forces to 33 per cent.

Of the total personnel, Rijiju said in a reply in Lok Sabha, only 19,098 are women. The CISF has the highest ratio of 4.89 per cent—6,203 out of 1.26 lakh, while the Assam Rifles has the least at 0.74 per cent—485 out of 65,609.

The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force, has 6,120 women—2.13 per cent—in its 2.86-lakh-strong force. The numbers in the other forces are dismal, with the SSB having 1,186, the ITBP 1,570 and the BSF 3,534 women personnel.

Rijiju said the government has taken steps to increase the numbers, including approving the recruitment of 2,772 women personnel in the SSB in the next four fiscals. The CRPF will also raise two women battalions.

The government has also formulated a 10-point plan to encourage women to join the paramilitary forces, which include exemption of application fee, and relaxation in Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test for all women candidates. The forces have provided crèches and day-care centres to women personnel, he said.

Paramilitary and women

Force Posted Women Per cent of
Strength women
* CRPF 2,86,892 6,120 2.13
* CISF 1,26,636 6,203 4.89
* SSB 79,049 1,186 1.5
* BSF 2,48,882 3,534 1.42
* ITBP 80,864 1,570 1.75
* Assam Rifles 65,609 485 0.74
* TOTAL 8,87,932 19,098 2.15

 

[Badbadman]

Army personnel during a mock drill Mountain Rescue for evacuation of people from the disaster affected areas in the mountains, at Annandale Ground in Shimla.

Is this the best emerging superpower India can manage to equip our soldiers. Looks like "back to world war 2" style.

 

[sudhir007]

 

[Hindustani78]

The Adjutant General, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma witnessing the signing of an MoU between the Indian Army and Bank of India (BOI) on the Defence Salary Package, in New Delhi on May 08, 2015.

The Adjutant General, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma addressing at the signing ceremony of an MoU between the Indian Army and Bank of India (BOI) on the Defence Salary Package, in New Delhi on May 08, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

Going out of the way, Haryana to provide job to martyr’s brother - The Hindu

In an exceptional gesture, the Haryana Cabinet on Saturday decided to give a government job to the younger brother of martyr late Lt. Satbir Singh who was killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur.

Lt. Satbir Singh, son of Man Singh of village Thua, tehsil Alewa in district Jind in Haryana, was killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur on March 18, 2009.

As Satbir was unmarried, his father had requested that his younger son Sandeep be given a job on compassionate grounds.

Sandeep’s qualification is B.A, B.Ed. and JBT.

The decision to give a government job to Sandeep was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here on Saturday, a release said.

According to a 2014 policy of the State government, only the dependent of the deceased like spouse or dependent children are considered for employment to martyrs of Armed Forces personnel/Paramilitary Forces personnel of Haryana domicile.

Though giving job to younger son of Man Singh does not come under this policy, yet this being an exceptional case, the Cabinet gave relaxation in rules to provide employment to the younger brother of the martyr. Meanwhile, to boost morale of differently-abled sportspersons, the government also decided to include ‘Deaflympics’ in its sports policy so that the Deaflympian medalists would be able to get cash rewards, jobs and other benefits. - PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

TNN | May 11, 2015, 03.57 AM IST
Army jawan found dead, locals protest in J&K - The Times of India

JAMMU: An Army jawan was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the outskirts of Jammu.

Locals alleged foul play and have demanded a probe into the mysterious death.

According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as Sunny Ram (29). He was found dead around 10.30pm on Saturday under mysterious circumstances in a canal.

Police sources said that the deceased was deployed with 27th Punjab Regiment. During preliminary investigations it was found that Ram was on leave. A case has been registered and investigations have been started.

Locals of the area this morning staged a protest and blocked the road alleging it was murder. The protestors demanded a probe into the matter.

Separately, a young girl attempted suicide by jumping into the Tawi river here but survived, police said.

They said that the girl identified as Archna Sambyal (24) jumped from the bridge into the river. "Police and passersby acted swiftly and rushed to the river bed from bridge and rescued the girl and was shifted to the hospital," police sources added.

They said that her condition was stated to be stable while a case has been registered.

 

[Hindustani78]

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel display their skills during the commencement parade of 341 newly recruited soldiers at a base camp on the outskirts of Srinagar.