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The T-90 battle tanks are unable to operate for sustained periods in high temperatures due to radiator problems.(Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
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Poor communication between the army’s helicopter units and soldiers deployed on the ground restrict the force’s ability to optimally use its air assets for conducting surgical strikes, a new report has said.

Unreliable air-to-ground communication also compromises the ability of pilots to cater to last-minute changes in battle plans, track down lost soldiers or identify troops deployed at the frontline.

In its latest report, the army design bureau (ADB) has identified improvement of communication between army aviation helicopters and ground troops as one of the 28 new problems that need to be resolved swiftly. These are in addition to 50 problems that the ADB had identified in a previous report.

“Surgical operations like infiltration/exfiltration of Special Forces teams from enemy territory, induction of pathfinder teams into enemy territory and casualty evacuation operations require the pilot to be aware of the exact location of own troops,” said the 72-page report, released by army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday.

An initiative of the Modi government, the ADB has been tasked with promoting research and development and acts as a bridge between the force and the private sector to meet the army’s requirements.

The report said in an active war scenario as well as during anti-terrorist operations, the battlefield situation is always vague and helicopter operations ride on a fair amount of uncertainty.

The other problem areas listed in the report include degraded engine performance of tanks and infantry combat vehicles deployed at high altitude, inability of T-90 tanks to operate for sustained periods in high temperatures due to radiator problems and laying bridges for movement of troops and vehicles in mountains.

The report said helicopters and ground troops operated at a very high frequency band.

“Air-ground communication is extremely difficult on high frequency band. On very high frequency band, the spectrum is preoccupied with air-to-air communication. If air-ground communication is further added to it, it will lead to congestion which will be detrimental to flying operations,” the report pointed out.

The army’s advanced light helicopters have been provided with high frequency radio sets but the communication mode has been found extremely unreliable.

The army has now set its sights on providing uninterrupted and secure air-to-ground communication to ride over the problem being encountered by pilots and ground troops. The report said user trials for the new technology to be inducted should take place within a 30-month time frame.

“Air-ground communication is extremely difficult on high frequency band. On very high frequency band, the spectrum is preoccupied with air-to-air communication. If air-ground communication is further added to it, it will lead to congestion which will be detrimental to flying operations,” the report pointed out.

The army’s advanced light helicopters have been provided with high frequency radio sets but the communication mode has been found extremely unreliable.


The army has now set its sights on providing uninterrupted and secure air-to-ground communication to ride over the problem being encountered by pilots and ground troops. The report said user trials for the new technology to be inducted should take place within a 30-month time frame.
 
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The army is trying to get virtual reality simulators to sharpen the skills of its commandos involved in counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast.

A new army report has highlighted the lack of adequate infrastructure for training soldiers in entering buildings and clearing rooms-- scenarios they frequently encounter while conducting operations.

The militaries of the US and the UK use virtual reality training methods to help soldiers rehearse for missions in dangerous settings by simulating diverse combat situations.

The report prepared by the Army Design Bureau (ADB), headed by army deputy chief Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, has made a strong case for providing Special Forces (SF) units with “virtual reality based training simulators” to impart realistic training for “room intervention/urban warfare.” The simulators would have a variety of programmed training environments.

Lack of virtual reality training is one of problems identified by the ADB in its 72-page report titled Compendium of Problem Statements, Volume II (2017). The army is trying to find indigenous solutions to at least 78 problem areas – 28 listed in the new report and another 50 spelt out in an earlier volume.

“At present, troops are being trained in infrastructure which is permanent and has limited capability for modification as per requirement, thereby depriving troops of realistic training which is a necessity in present day counter insurgency/counter terrorist operational scenario,” the report said.

The army has sought the help of the private sector to build the first prototype in two to three years. An initiative of the Modi government, the ADB has been tasked with promoting research and development and act as a bridge between the force and the private sector to meet the army’s requirements.

The report said the use of virtual simulators for training will allow instructors “to portray various permutations and combinations of situations and terrains as desired.”
 
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Ministry of Defence
28-March, 2017 09:42 IST
Army Releases Book on Rashtriya Rifles



General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on 27 March 2017 at South Block, New Delhi, released the book ‘Home of the Brave’ on the history of Indian Army’s Counter Insurgency Force, the Rashtriya Rifles (RR). The book is authored by Mr Nitin A Gokhale, Defence & Security Analyst and Brig S K Chatterji (Retired). The event of release of the book was attended by the COAS, Director General of the Rashtriya Rifles, other senior officers from Directorate General of the Rashtriya Rifles along with the authors.

Home of the Brave traces the early history of the RR, its organization, including its raising and subsequent deployment in Punjab, the North East and in Jammu & Kashmir. The RR, a formidable Counter Insurgency Force, has won many laurels in the operations. In addition to fulfilling its primary mandate of securing the Nation, the Force has also conducted several softer measures to win hearts and minds of the people- a critical and valuable practice that the Indian Army has embraced. The book also reflects upon the role of the RR in strengthening the professionalism of the Indian Army and military ethics and values throughout its rank and file.

Home of the Brave will serve as an authentic record of achievements of the RR for all the Army units and Army training institutions. For defence policy planners, research scholars and military historians, this book provides factual and well chronicled information.

Col Aman Anand

PRO (Army)

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat releasing the book ‘Home of the Brave’ on the history of Indian Army’s Counter Insurgency Force, the Rashtriya Rifles (RR), in New Delhi on March 27, 2017.
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Ministry of Defence31-March, 2017 15:05 IST
Army Hospitals

There are 132 Armed Forces Hospitals in the country. The State / UT-wise number of such hospitals is as under:


S. No.
State
Number of Armed Forces Hospitals

Army
Air Force
Navy

1.Andhra Pradesh
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1

2.Arunachal Pradesh
1
-
-

3.Assam
5
2
-

4.Bihar
2
-
-

5.Goa
1
-
1

6.Gujarat
5
-
-

7.Haryana
3
-
-

8.Himachal Pradesh
6
-
-

9.Jammu & Kashmir
11
-
-

10.Jharkhand
2
-
-

11.Karnataka
1
1
1

12.Kerala
2
-
2

13.Madhya Pradesh
6
1
-

14.Maharashtra
9
-
2

15.Manipur
1
-
-

16.Meghalaya
1
-
-

17.Nagaland
2
-
-

18.Odisha
1
-
1

19.Punjab
9
1
-

20.Rajasthan
10
1
-

21.Sikkim
1
-
-

22.Tamil Nadu
3
1
-

23.Telangana
2
1
-

24.Tripura
1
-
-

25.Uttarakhand
5
-
-

26.Uttar Pradesh
12
3
-

27.West Bengal
7
1
-

28.Andaman & Nicobar Islands
-
-
1

29.Delhi
2
-
-


Total:
111
12
9



There are 98 Field Hospitals, which are located in different parts of the country based on operational requirement. In addition, one Military Hospital is being raised at Likabali, Assam and approval has been granted for raising a Military Hospital at Panagarh, West Bengal.




This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Sunil Kumar Singh in Lok Sabha today.
 
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Ministry of Defence
03-April, 2017 17:32 IST
Army Medical Corps Celebrates 253rd Anniversary

The Army Medical Corps with over 253 years of glorious history has been consistently demonstrating professional competence and selfless devotion in providing comprehensive health care to the sick and wounded both in war and peace. It has had a long legacy of professionalism, devotion, compassionate care and commitment to health of the troops, families and ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces. The Corps has been on the forefront in providing timely and effective medical relief during natural disasters across the country and has brought succor and solace to the afflicted population wherever and whenever required.

It also has a strong history of supreme sacrifices made by the Officers, JCOs, OR, Civ and Nursing Officers in the past. To commemorate their contribution and to honour the brave martyrs, wreath was laid at AMAR JAWAN JYOTI on 3rd Apr 2017 by Lt Gen MK Unni, DGAFMS and Lt Gen Velu Nair DGMS (Army) among others.

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Ministry of Defence
03-April, 2017 17:27 IST
The Delhi Horse Show-2017

The Delhi Horse Show has been in existence since the early part of 20th century. In the days of Raj, it was considered one of the main events in the Indian social calendar and everyone descended on Delhi from all part of the Country. After Independence, the tradition continued and it remained India’s premier Horse Show till it was discontinued in 1979.

In 1986, the erstwhile Delhi Polo Club decided to revive the Show, which is the only equestrian show in India that has events involving Tent Pegging, Dressage and Show Jumping events for serious riders to fun gymkhana events for little tots and teenagers. Army’s Polo & Riding Club has been organizing this biggest and most popular Horse Show in India for the past 31 years.

This year Delhi Horse Show saw over 500 horses and competitors in action from 26 Mar to 02 Apr 2017 from across the country in four categories – senior, young rider, junior and children. Participants included the 61st Cavalry, President’s Bodyguard, RVC, ASC, Army Commands, National Defence Academy, Assam Rifles, Punjab Police, BSF, Delhi Police, MP Police, ITBP and prominent senior civilians. Reputed schools and colleges including Rashtriya Indian Military College, Mayo College, Punjab Public School, Nabha also had a formidable representation.

Lt Gen Ashok Ambre, Quartermaster General and President of Army’s Polo & Riding Club gave away the major prizes during a grand Ceremony on 02 Apr 2017.
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The DGAFMS, Lt. General M.K. Unni paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, in New Delhi on April 03, 2017.
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By: PTI | Chandigarh | Published:April 3, 2017 5:12 pm
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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh during a meeting with Lt Gen Surinder Singh, AVSM, VSM at Chandigarh on Monday. PTI Photo
Western Command GOC-in-C Lieutenant General Surinder Singh today called on Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and discussed issues of mutual interests pertaining to the state with him. Lieutenant General Singh paid a courtesy visit to the chief minister here, a defence spokesman said.

“The Army Commander discussed issues of mutual interest pertaining to Punjab during his visit,” he added.

Lieutenant General Singh highlighted the continued support extended by the Punjab government to the Armed Forces and military veterans, the spokesman said.

He also underscored the initiatives of the Armed Forces towards the welfare of the veterans and joint functioning in the field of security and disaster relief.

The Western Army Commander reiterated the need to further enhance the resettlement opportunities for the retiring army personnel.

Issues such as training of the youth for recruitment in the army as officers and assistance during a natural calamity were also discussed at the meeting, the spokesman said.
 
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Kirti Chakra to Lance Havildar Prem Bahadur Resmi Magar (Posthumous), at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Head Constable Sanjewan Singh (Posthumous), at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Ek (Posthumous), at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. General Pattiarimal Mohamedali Hariz, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Marshal Ravinder Kumar Dhir, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. General Amit Sarin, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Sub-Divisional Police officer Atu Zumvu, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Captain Elisen Y. Jami, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Police Constable Kukudapu Srinivasulu, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Major (Now Lt. Col.) D. Vinay Reddy, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Havildar Hanuman Ram Saran, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Major Deepak Kumar Upadhyay, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Paratrooper Abdul Qayum, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries at the Defence Investiture Ceremony–II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 06, 2017.
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The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Dr. M. Thambidurai releasing the CD on “Release of Guidelines & Resources Materials for the Telemedicine Centres of Armed Forces from Summit” and first copy presented to the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the First NIMCARE World Health Day Summit 2017, in New Delhi on April 07, 2017.
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Indian Army Rescues Kashmiris Stranded In Floods, Stone Pelters & Separatists Nowhere In Sight
Once again, it’s the Indian Army that has come to the rescue of people stranded in flood-hit parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The water level in Jhelum has risen because of the incessant rainfall and snowfall in the valley.

Indian Army rescue ops Kashmir
Low lying parts of the Kashmir have been waterlogged. The water level in Jhelum was about 1 meter below the danger level, at Sangam in south Kashmir, Ram Munshibagh in Srinagar and Asham in north Kashmir.

As always, it was the Indian Army that came to the rescue of people in the valley. Rashtriya Rifles battalions launched rescue operations and evacuated those stranded. Boats were used by the army in the rescue ops in Behrampura, Sopore.

Picture coming out of the valley also show Army doing the repair work where the channel of the Jhelum river was breached by excess rainfall.
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Kashmir floods: Indian Army to rescue again
Incessant rains and snowfall triggered floods in Kashmir on Thursday reminding people of the horror of 2014 floods. Situation was very grim in the valley after water logging in Srinagar. Authorities had to issue advisory to residents living along embankments of River Jhelum after incessant rains. Director health services Kashmir also had issued a circular asking doctors to be prepared for flood emergencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti on the flood situation in Kashmir and offered all possible help from the centre. Meanwhile, Indian Army took to Kashmir streets to rescue citizens who were entrapped by the flood water. Stranded villagers Stranded villagers Indian Army immediately began relief and rescue operations in Kashmir. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter Swift response Swift response Indian Army continues rescue efforts in waterlogged areas of Kashmir valley. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter Water logged areas Water logged areas Rashtriya Rifles Battalion had on Thursday rescued 10 children who were stranded in water logged areas of Panzipura. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter Moving citizens to safe location Moving citizens to safe location In snow and chilling temperature Indian Army rescuing Kashmiri people. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter
http://www.oneindia.com/india/kashm...itizens-to-safe-location-pf25534-2397088.html

Srinagar flooded, Indian Army rushes to rescue again; jawans jump into freezing water to help pull people to safety
The Indian army once again came to the rescue of people affected by flood in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The army officers conducted the rescue operations aggressively helping people who were affected by flood-like situation caused by heavy rainfall. Even though army continues to share a tense relation with the people of Jammu and Kashmir due to continuous stone pelting incidents, it was on guard to wade into freezing water and help people in the city of Srinagar.

Heavy rainfall in Srinagar had led to a flood-like situation in the city causing panic among people as the water level kept rising. In some places, the water reached about ankle-height affecting the normal life. Many residential houses and schools were also damaged by the incident. Because of heavy water flow over the roads, traffic has also been halted by the concerned authorities.
Dal Lake is one of the precious heritages of Kashmir valley and attracts lakhs of tourist from across the world. The Municipal authorities had started the work on the restoration of parapet walls that surrounds the scenic Dal Lake and were damaged after the flood.

“The tourism industry has again picked up after the disaster as tourists from across the world have started visiting the valley. The damaged parapet walls of the Dal Lake are making it difficult for tourists to enjoy the beauty as the walls made for sitting purpose can break anytime. The Dal Lake, often referred to as ‘Srinagar jewel’, is visited by millions of tourists every year and it brings in huge profits for the boats rowers, famed houseboats and hotels around the lake. Kashmir is considered as one of the best tourism destinations in the country with the hospitality of the valley well-known that adds to the popularity of the tourism sector,” said Site Engineer, Nayeem Ahmad.
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Nearly 19,000 Kashmiri youth apply for Indian army recruitment
Nearly 19,000 Kashmiri youth have applied for recruitment in the Indian army, a development that assumes major significance as the separatists have been asking the people of the Valley to oppose the force. A recruitment drive is being held at Haiderbeig in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and 18931 registrations have been received online from across the 10 districts of the Valley, Defence spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia told PTI here.

He said the registered candidates would be screened for their physical fitness, medical examination and documentation district-wise from Tuesday till April 12. The common entrance examination of those candidates who pass the three stages of screening will be held on May 28.

Brig J S Samyal, Deputy Director General Recruiting (Punjab and J-K), who was present on the occasion today said the huge turnout for recruitment reflects the level of motivation and patriotism amongst the youth of Kashmir region. He said more such rallies would be held to give greater opportunity to all aspirants of the state. The rally is a step by the army to ameliorate the condition of unemployed youth of the Kashmir region, he said.

The large number of applications received assumes significance since the separatists have been asking the people of the Valley to oppose the army.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...recruitment/story-RLpQt7Ge8sCqMZMtyijPIM.html

Indian Army wages war against obesity, says out of shape personnel will miss out on promotion
With a number of officers and men looking out of shape in their uniforms and failing in physical tests, the Indian Army has waged a war against obesity in the force warning that such personnel would miss out on promotion, foreign postings and career enhancement courses in the force.

As per the new policy issued by Army last week on reducing obesity in the force, there would no place to hide for obese officers and men as senior officers have been granted powers to carry out random checks during their visits and medically downgrade such people after a thorough check up.

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"We don't want people to look shabby due to obesity and that is why, this policy aimed at cutting down waist and fat bellies has been issued after taking inputs from all the command headquarters," a senior Army officer told Mail Today here.
"We don't want our men to suffer from life style diseases caused due to obesity and anyways, such men would also impact operational effectiveness of men in field areas also," they said. The policy letter, accessed by Mail Today, mentions that the increased weight beyond the acceptable limits would also be mentioned in the annual confidential records of the officers as their front and side-on pictures would be attached with the service documents by the senior officers.
Moreover, Commanding officers have now been given powers to refer officers to military hospitals, if they feel that any officer or jawan is looking obese or over-weight
"Personnel, who are otherwise in shape 1 (medically fit) but are found to be overweight at the time of interview (for appointment at important posts) are liable to be graded as rejected at the discretion of the screening committee and appropriate ban can be imposed on them till they regain their shape," Army officers said. As per the policy, all directorates involved in deployment of officers for foreign postings have to make sure that no overweight officer is sent there.
"The commanding officer would be responsible for all personnel under his command in ensuring that no individual, who is obese, is permitted to go abroad unless he is in a specifically-exempted category, battle casualties or war wounded," the policy states.
The force is coming down heavily on obese officers who are getting re-employed in Army after retirement. Such officers are given not many important tasks but many persons holding such offices don't care about maintaining fitness, sources said.
"Officers who are obese will not be granted re-employment in the Army. Applications for re-employment will be accompanied by a certificate from the officer concerned that the individual is not 10 per cent over his weight and in absence of such a certificate, the application would be rejected," the policy states.
The Army is also working to keep such over-weight persons away from award ceremonies. "Personnel who are obese will be debarred from receiving unit citation or escorting recipients who have to receive awards. In case of such officers or JCOs, the next senior fit person would receive those awards," the policy said. However, the weight restriction would not be applicable on persons receiving gallantry awards. For awarding distinguished service awards, Army headquarters has clearly stated that recommendations for such officers would not be initiated unless they are in the exempt category.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/army-obesity-promotion/1/917039.html
 
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India, Mongolia ‘cross swords’
While the diplomatic world was fixated on the visit of the 14th Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh, not very far from there a small elite contingent of Indian and Mongolian troops began a two-week joint military exercise away from media glare.

On Saturday, even as Dalai Lama was in Tawang, the Indian Army made public the joint exercise, named Nomadic Elephant. The timing of the exercise may be a mere coincidence, but assumes significance given last December China mounted economic sanctions on Mongolia after it refused to cancel the visit of Dalai Lama to the Buddhist majority country.

Nomadic Elephant

The Army said the 12th “iteration of Indo-Mongolian Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant is presently under way at Vairengte from 05 April 2017 till 18 April 2017.” Vairengte in Mizoram houses the elite Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School of the Indian Army.

The Mongolian Army is represented by nine officers and 36 soldiers of the elite 084 Special Forces Task Battalion while the Indian Army is represented by a contingent of three officers, four JCOs and 39 soldiers of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, the Army said.

It said the exercise was aimed at training the troops in counter insurgency & counter terrorism operations under the United Nations mandate.

“The joint training will also lay emphasis on conducting operations by a joint subunit, comprising of troops from both the armies, in adverse operational conditions aimed at enhancing the interoperability between the two armies,” the army said.

The China factor

India-Mongolia relations have been on an upswing in recent years, with the latter turning to New Delhi in December 2016 for help after China hiked transit tariffs on Mongolian trucks, as part of its action to protest Dalai Lama’s visit to Mongolia.

“We are aware of the difficult budgetary situation that Mongolia is facing due to various factors including high cost of servicing of debt raised by them in the past,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in New Delhi on December.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mongolia in May 2015 had extended a credit line of $1 billion to Mongolia.

The India-Mongolian bilateral ties have been growing against the backdrop of the communist country’s growing influence, and New Delhi’s efforts to find a balance.

Calling the shots

The Indo-Mongolian military exercise is taking place just about 800 kilometers away from Tawang—second highest seat of Tibetan Buddhism and home to a historic monastery—where Dalai Lama on Saturday said his followers, and not China, will decide the future of his office.

On China’s insistence that the next Dalai Lama be born in China, he said his followers will decide whether the tradition continues or not, or if his successor should be a woman.

“Let China first come clear on its theory on rebirth,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-mongolia-cross-swords/article17895241.ece
 
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Ministry of Home Affairs
12-April, 2017 16:00 IST
Review of Security Arrangement at Sensitive Buildings

Central Security Agencies take cognizance of such incidences of international terror strikes and necessary security measures are taken to counter such terror attacks in India.

Security of sensitive buildings in the capital including Parliament House, Supreme Court, High Courts, Govt. Buildings, Vital Installations and important monuments etc. is reviewed periodically.

After the incident in London, the security agencies have been properly briefed to remain extra vigilant while performing duties and ensure proper security arrangements in the Parliament House Complex. Recently, instructions to strengthen the security of Government buildings under MHA security cover have also been issued on 31.03.2017.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question by Dr. T.Subbarami Reddy and Smt. Ambika Soni in the Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Home Affairs
12-April, 2017 15:59 IST
Substandard Food to Jawans Deployed at Borders

As per information received from Forces, mechanism to check quality of food being served to jawans is in place. Forces (CAPFs) while deployed under Ops Control of Army procure ration as per defence food specification/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Also, some Forces like Assam Rifles is reported to have engaged nutritionist to prepare a standard menu based on calorific requirements of troops. In Forces, Unit Medical Officer/Duty officer/Senior officers check food for its nutritious value and quality during their visits. Monthly mess meeting is carried out to look into grievances and further improvements in the quality of food. In addition, this Ministry has also advised the forces that the senior officers may also partake the food prepared for jawans and endorse a note on the quality/quantity of food in inspection register.

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

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