Tag: Sikh Regiment

Our Punjab, Their Punjab

The Indian armed forces have an embarrassment of riches in terms of gallantry and service to the nation by the 'Punjabis', who serve across the services with much aplomb, élan and dignity. The region itself has the highest number of regiments that induct the bulk of their soldiers from the region, notably the Punjab Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Dogras etc. The sociological-religious context of the term 'Punjabi' is also much more expansive than the understanding in Pakistan with an unmatched mix of societal diversity.

August 24, 2019

Battle of Saragarhi: The heroic last stand

The Battle of Saragarhi almost marks a forgotten chapter in the history of India. Although a recent Bollywood film chronicled the events from 12 September 1897, much more needs to be done to etch this incredible tale of valour in the hearts of Indians

April 21, 2019

Capt: Memorial to honour soldiers of Saragarhi battle by next year

After paying obeisance in Gurdwara Saragarhi during the state-level martyrdom day function, the CM went to Barki Square to pay floral tributes to the great martyrs who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pak war.

September 13, 2018

Lt. Gen. Jha takes over as IMA Commandant

Lt. Gen. Sanjay Kumar Jha today took over as the 48th Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) here. A highly decorated soldier, Lt. Gen. Jha, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and IMA, was commissioned into the 17th battalion of the Sikh Regiment on Dec 13, 1980. In an illustrious career spanning …

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September 4, 2017