Fifteen Sena medals were awarded to army personnel on Thursday during the Army Day celebrations in New Delhi for gallantry in combat operations. Among the winners was a Bengalurean, Major Neil Silas Lobo. As per his commendation, Major Lobo, a member of the 8th Light Cavalry but seconded to the Rashtriya Rifles, showed courage during cordoning operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
‘Situation along LoC with Pak better’ NEW DELHI, Jan 15: The Indian Army’s message is clear that it will not let any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country’s borders succeed, Army chief Gen M M Naravane said today. In his address at the Army Day Parade here, he said last year was extremely challenging for the Army and cited the developments on the northern borders with China. Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark […]
Republic Day 2021| Army soldiers kept inside bio-bubbles for protection
While the Navy booked 14 hotels in Delhi’s Karol Bagh, the Army created a bio bubble at the parade ground in Delhi, according to reports, to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic as they prepared for the Republic Day parade. January 26, 2021 / 09:49 AM IST
Soldiers with the Indian flag during the Army Day Parade at Cariappa Ground in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)
India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today with a truncated programme that started at 9 am. The celebration is scheduled to conclude after the traditional fly past 11.25 am. The changes have been put in place considering mandatory health protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19 pandemic.