Jaibans Singh Agnipath, the new Human Resource policy of the Indian Armed Forces, after remaining on the drawing board for a couple of years, has finally been approved and declared. The period of evolution and the final declaration witnessed heated articulations on multiple media platforms by some members of the veteran community. The final declaration has triggered … [Read more...] about Indian military veterans and the tradition of restraint
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Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Jaibans Singh Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief (Army Commander), Northern Command, on 15 March, 2022, presented gallantry awards and distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Rank of the command. Sena Medal, Bar to Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Vashisht Seva Medal were awarded. The … [Read more...] about Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Naushera Day: In remembrance of heroes who wrested victory under herculean odds
Jaibans Singh Every year, on 06 February, the Indian Army celebrates "Naushera Day' to mark the defence of Naushera in the Indo-Pakistan War 1947-48 and the martyrdom of Naik Jadunath Singh and others. This year too, in accordance with established traditions, Naushera Day was commemorated at Naik Jadunath War Memorial, Naushera, District Rajouri on 06 February 2022 with … [Read more...] about Naushera Day: In remembrance of heroes who wrested victory under herculean odds
Adieu Lt. General YK Joshi: J&K will remember you with respect & affection
Jaibans Singh Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM, ADC, Army Commander of the prestigious Northern Command of the Indian Army and a Kargil war hero, retired from military service on Monday , 31 January, 2022 after a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years. On being commissioned from the Indian Military Academy, Lt. General Joshi joined … [Read more...] about Adieu Lt. General YK Joshi: J&K will remember you with respect & affection
Security of the Nation is in safe hands of the Indian Army
Jaibans Singh Every year, 15 January, is celebrated as Army Day in India. On this day, the first Indian officer, General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa, took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. The nation had every reason to be proud to have an Indian at the helm of its forces. It is customary for the incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army to … [Read more...] about Security of the Nation is in safe hands of the Indian Army