Jaibans Singh The monumental decision taken by the government of India to amend Article 370 of the constitution and simultaneously reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs) has remained the flavour of India media ever since the bill was passed in Parliament on 05 August, 2019. Volumes have been written and spoken on the subject. Overwhelming … [Read more...] about Army roots for a new, vibrant Ladakh post reorganisation
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Twentieth Anniversary of Kargil War: Time for celebration and introspection
Jaibans Singh India is celebrating, in this month of July, the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, a military epic fought at heights over 16000 feet and temperatures as low as minus 15 degree Celsius. The ignominious designs of a belligerent neighbour (Pakistan) to violate the territorial integrity of the nation were thwarted by a military action that has no parallel in the … [Read more...] about Twentieth Anniversary of Kargil War: Time for celebration and introspection
Indian Army’s Northern Command: Committed in service of the Nation
Jaibans Singh The Indian Army has a rich legacy of valour and chivalry. The qualities that make the Indian soldier stand apart in the soldiering fraternity of the world are best epitomised by the Northern Command of the Army. Raised on 17 June, 1972 and having completed 48 years of selfless service this year, the relatively young organisation naturally fosters a spirit of … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s Northern Command: Committed in service of the Nation
Jammu and Kashmir is safe and secure assures Army Commander Northern Command
Jaibans Singh “Indian Army is a very potent, responsive and accountable element of national power. It remains committed to be able to take on any challenge as far as external threats are concerned and similarly take on any internal disturbances when called upon to do so. So, as far as the Army is concerned we always carry on in a professional manner and a very strong code of … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir is safe and secure assures Army Commander Northern Command
General Elections: Unsavoury politics tarnishing image of Armed Forces
Jaibans Singh Exercising their voting rights has emerged as yet another challenge that the soldiers of the nation face in their day to day existence. One remembers that during army service one did not get to vote at all since the process of getting voter cards made and then getting the ballot papers was simply not tenable. The Constitution gives soldiers freedom to vote … [Read more...] about General Elections: Unsavoury politics tarnishing image of Armed Forces