Kochi, May 6: INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large) of the Indian Navy, was decommissioned after 36 years of service at a Naval base in Kochi, an official statement said.
"INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large) of the Indian Navy laid her oars on today after serving the nation for 36 years. A solemn decommissioning ceremony was held at Naval Base in Kochi. The ship commanded by Cdr Hemant V Salunkhe was decommissioned at a sunset ceremony held at Naval Base Kochi. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi also Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command who also had been at the helm of the ship from 2005-06 were the Chief Guest for the ceremony," the statement said.
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The Indian Navy s Naval Institute of Educational and Training Technology (NIETT) based at Naval Base Kochi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) on Wednesday.
On the auspicious occasion of the International Women’s Day, the Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Sh. Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the All-Women’s Art Exhibition titled ‘Akshya Patra’ today at Rabindra Bhavan Galleries of Lalit Kala Akademi, India’s National Academy of Art, an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Culture. Speaking on this occasion, the Minister said “Women have been the keystone in the unyielding arch of Indian art and culture. Looking at these mesmerizing artworks, I can only say that given the right opportunities, women can create magic. I find myself privileged to have had the honor of attending this event and I thank all the women of the country for their contribution to the growth and development of the nation.” Shri Patel, congratulated Lalit Kala Akademi for currating this encouraging opportunity for all the female artists around India & the world which had given them a platform where they are showcasing their work made wi