Sheikh Qayyum Jammu and Kashmir, November, 25: Polling for first phase of State Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir is underway. 123 candidates are in the fray in this first leg of the five-stage election. 15 segments will go for polling, spread across seven districts of Bandipora and Ganderbal in Kashmir Valley, Kargil and Leh of Ladakh region and Kishtwar, Doda and … [Read more...] about Polling commences in Jammu and Kashmir
Fifty second anniversary of Battle of Rezang La celebrated
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Chushul is a valley in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is well known for the famous Battle of Rezang La fought during the Indo-China War of 1962. During the battle, brave soldiers of 13 Kumaon led by Major Shaitan Singh, Param Veer Chakra fought wave after wave of Chinese troops. History was created as the Battle of Rezang La is one of the … [Read more...] about Fifty second anniversary of Battle of Rezang La celebrated
COAS Presents “Colours” to two Armoured Regiments
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Mamun, Pathankot: It was a historic moment for the Army at Mamun Military Station on Wednesday,05 November 2014 when General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, on behalf of the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presented the ‘Presidents’s Standards’ to 50 Armoured Regiment and 84 Armoured Regiment. Both the Regiments conducted a … [Read more...] about COAS Presents “Colours” to two Armoured Regiments
Kargil heroes remembered across the country
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Fifteenth Anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War was celebrated across India with due grace and solemnity. The celebration organised were quite a departure from the previous years when the UPA government, for reasons best known to it, made a conscious attempt to downplay the victory. In Banglore prominent personalities like Shri Rajeev … [Read more...] about Kargil heroes remembered across the country
Tradition maintained while naming Lt General Dalbir Singh as Army Chief designate
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The government has named Lt General Dalbir Singh as the Army Chief designate to take over from the incumbent, General Bikram Singh, who will reach superannuation on July, 31, 2014. The designate General Officer is presently serving as Vice Chief of Army Staff at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi. The appointment has followed the traditional … [Read more...] about Tradition maintained while naming Lt General Dalbir Singh as Army Chief designate