The landing, executed as the day's light faded, cut the last viable retreat for Pakistani forces falling back on Dhaka, accelerating the collapse of Pakistan's army in the East, commanded Gen A A K Niaz, and hastening the final fall of Dhaka, five days later.
The Siliguri Corridor, which runs through West Bengal and borders Bangladesh, Nepal, China’s Chumbi Valley in Tibet, and the Kingdom of Bhutan, is just 17 kilometres wide at its narrowest point.
The three-day event, to be held at Khelgaon Stadium, marks a significant moment for Jharkhand, positioning Ranchi as a host city for one of the country’s premier defence technology platforms.
According to an Army spokesperson, the visit formed part of the 7th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) between India and Myanmar. As part of his official programme, the Myanmar commander also visited New Delhi, Agra, and Gaya.
In a historic first, the Indian Air Force's Chinook Helicopter Unit was awarded the GOC-in-C Eastern Command Unit Citation for its unwavering logistical support to troops deployed in the high-altitude Himalayas, demonstrating exceptional inter-services coordination and jointness.
Veer Gatha 2024, a joint initiative by the ministry of defence (MoD) and ministry of education (MoE), concluded today at the Dhono Dhanno Auditorium, Kolkata.
Eastern Command of the Indian Army celebrated its 104th Raising Day at its headquarters in Fort William on Wednesday.
Minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth, emphasized the critical role played by the Eastern Command in safeguarding the nation's borders and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
The curtains at The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally came down at the Eastern Command Sports Stadium on a high note with old and new cars taking part in the 53rd edition of the rally.
The EC statement said the adventure activities will help in increasing the awareness potential of adventure tourism in northeast India. These expeditions along the Himalayan trails are being done under unique civil-military cooperation.
