Jaibans Singh This winter, the Kashmir valley has witnessed an unusually high degree of nature’s wrath. It has been hit by a spate of avalanches in the last few weeks especially so in Gurez and Sonamarg, leading to loss of life, communication breakdowns, and many other hardships. It is the Army units posted in these remote areas who have faced the brunt of this huge natural … [Read more...] about Avalanche catastrophe in Kashmir: Are Army’s sacrifices being ignored?
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Read the lips of Army Commander Northern Command
S Ranjan Army Commander Northern Command, Lt General K T Parnaik, in a recent press briefing, said, "due to decline in the violence parameters 2011 was a very fruitful year and we had a fair amount of peace in the State". No one can disagree with the army commander whose responsibility is to defend the State of Jammu and Kashmir from external aggression and more importantly … [Read more...] about Read the lips of Army Commander Northern Command
Soldier’s welfare is sacrosanct for a nation
Jaibans Singh Whenever a soldier of the Indian Armed Forces proceeds on leave after a strenuous tenure and separation of many months from his family, he carries with him a small bag. In the bag there are gifts for his family, a pressure cooker for his wife who is finding it difficult to cook food for the entire family in open containers, household items like toothpaste, soap … [Read more...] about Soldier’s welfare is sacrosanct for a nation
No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
Jaibans Singh The service record of the Chief of the Indian Army, General VK Singh, has two different dates of birth (DOB) recorded in two different departments that are required to maintain such records. The Military Secretary (MS) Branch, which deals with the postings, promotions and career management of Army officers has recorded his DOB as 10 May 1950, whereas, the … [Read more...] about No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
Jaibans Singh Going through Pakistani newspapers is a painful experience. Loot, rape, bomb blasts, militant actions and such like disturbing activities are covered under a thin sheen of lies and deceit. The newspapers talk of governance where there is none, development where there is none, tall claims of the Army’s victories against militants where there are none and worst of … [Read more...] about Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined