Tag: 1962

Tributes paid to heroes of 1962 Battle of Rezang La with China in eastern Ladakh

This unparalleled saga of valour and sacrifice, where every man died a hero, continues to inspire future generations of Indian soldiers.

November 18, 2020

Budget 2018-19: Share of Defence in GDP lowest since 1962

In spite of a sharp increase in Beijing’s belligerence and Islamabad’s support to terrorist organisations, New Delhi’s proposed spending on defence remains low. According to reports, the government has earmarked Rs 2.95 crore for defence. The amount is just 7.81 per cent more than previous year’s Budget. What is even more surprising for those expecting …

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February 1, 2018

Himachal now works on 24X7 animal ambulances

Having run the emergency ambulances (108) for humans successfully for seven years, the Himachal Pradesh government is now contemplating to have similar free-of-cost 24X7 emergency ambulances for ailing animals. Official sources said the state government is considering a proposal submitted by GVK-EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute), service provider of 108 ambulances, to start animal …

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January 22, 2018