Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Ukhimath Tehsil of Rudraprayag District in Uttrakhand was hit by a massive cloud burst around midnight on September, 13, 2012. The natural calamity has resulted in loss of lives and extensive devastation in three villages. Kund-Ukhimath-Chamoli road, the lifeline for the residents of the area, has been considerably damaged because of which … [Read more...] about Army assists flood ravaged Rudraprayag
Defence Minister of India and China meet in New Delhi
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Defence Minister A K Antony held delegation level talks with his Chinese counterpart, General Liang Guanglie, at New Delhi on September, 04, 2012. In a significant breakthrough, the two countries decided to resume bilateral military exercises stalled in 2010 post the denial of visa to the then Northern Army Commander, Lt General B S Jaswal, by the … [Read more...] about Defence Minister of India and China meet in New Delhi
Antony sets aside speculations of withdrawal from Siachen
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Defence Minister AK Antony has set aside speculations of a possible withdrawal of troops from the Siachen glacier in the wake of intense diplomatic pressure from Pakistan to do so as a confidence building measure. It may be recalled that Pakistan's Army Chief, General Ashfaq Kayani, had called for demilitarisation of the glacier in April this year, … [Read more...] about Antony sets aside speculations of withdrawal from Siachen
Army Chief visits the strategically sensitive region of Ladakh
Defenceinfo Bureau Report General Bikram Singh visited the sensitive Ladakh region over three days from August, 17. This was his maiden visit to the region after taking over as Army Chief. He was briefed in detail about the prevailing security environment, infrastructure, development projects and various initiatives undertaken by the Army in Ladakh. Over the next two days he … [Read more...] about Army Chief visits the strategically sensitive region of Ladakh
62 brave hearts awarded for gallantry
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The grateful Nation, on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Day, has bestowed awards for conspicuous gallantry displayed in service of the nation upon 62 of its brave soldiers, The gallantry awards to armed forces personnel and members of paramilitary forces include 15 Shaurya Chakras (The third highest gallantry award in India), one Bar … [Read more...] about 62 brave hearts awarded for gallantry