The Joka-Esplanade Metro Corridor, which had been facing a major obstacle due to the Indian Army’s unwillingness to allow the construction of the Esplanade Station at B C Roy Market, is expected to see some progress soon.
At least six people, including two school children, were killed early morning on Tuesday when a boat ferrying them on the river Jhelum capsized in the outskirts of Srinagar.
The nation will always remain indebted to them and their family members, said the Ladakh based Fire & Fury Corps of the Indian Army.
The training is focused on operational tactics, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism strategies, drawing on the Indian Army’s extensive experience in these fields, a defence spokesman said.
Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar, Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, felicitated officers and soldiers of the Indian Army with gallantry and distinguished service awards for their acts of bravery beyond the call of duty and distinguished service to the nation.
As the Diwali celebrations across the nation gained pace, the Indian Army was seen patrolling at the last Army post in Poonch today.
The union minister of state for defence & tourism flagged off the ‘Shaurya Diwas (Infantry Day) Motorcycle Rally’ organised to commemorate 75 years of historic landing of Indian Army at Srinagar in the 1947-48 War. The rally will culminate at the National War Memorial, New Delhi on 27 October.
A cleanliness drive was organised by Patiala Brigade in and around the high altitude areas of Daulat Beg Oldi, Qazil Langar, Burtse, Chongtash and Sultan Chusku to preserve the pristine natural environment of Ladakh.
Defence spokesman Lt Col A.S. Walia said that the GOC paid homage at the war memorial and interacted with the war veterans. He also honoured the porters who participated in the battle of Walong six decades ago.
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