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.
This step will have a far reaching positive impact on the lives of over 1100 empowered specially abled Kashmiris.
A platoon strength of a Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion will represent the Indian Army while the French side will deploy troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Light Armoured Brigade at the exercise, according to the Defence Ministry.
The PM is expected to travel to a forward area in the Naushera sector of Rajouri district near the LOC in the Jammu division to celebrate Diwali.
The re-enactment of the historic event was organised to pay obeisance to the brave soldiers and people of Jammu & Kashmir who laid down their lives and also to honour the next of kin of war heroes who participated in the 1947-48 War.
The Budgam landings are the first military operations of Independent India, when Indian Army was inducted by Indian Air Force at Budgam Airport on 27 October 1947.
