Rajahmundry, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, will soon get enhanced air travel facilities and modern amenities. The foundation stone for a new Terminal Building will be laid on 10th December, 2023 by Union Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia and Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh,…
In a landmark initiative to promote gender inclusivity and enhancing the capabilities of women military personnel in peacekeeping operations, the Indian Army conducted a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) for the Women Officers of Association of (South-East Asian Nations) ASEAN at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from 4th to 8th December 2023. The Exercise is part of ongoing efforts…
Training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile Agni-1 was carried out successfully from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on December 07, 2023. Worth mentioning that Agni-1 is a proven very high precision missile system. The user training launch, carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. Source: https://pib.gov.in/…
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has called upon the domestic defence industries to bolster technological capabilities to address traditional and future challenges. Inaugurating the Avionics Exposition 2023 organised by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in New Delhi on December 07, 2023, General Anil Chauhan urged the industry to understand the requirement of services, and evolve solutions that…
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in-and-around Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 07, 2023. The areas were ravaged by Cyclone Michuang. Minister for Finance & Human Resources Management in Tamil Nadu government Shri Thangam Thenarasu and Chief Secretary Shri Shiv Das Meena accompanied the Raksha Mantri during the aerial…
To commemorate the 75 Glorious Years of its existence, the National Defence Academy has undertaken hikes to four corners of India. The Hikes to Easternmost and Southernmost points by NDA cadets and staff are presently underway. The hike to Indira Point (Southernmost corner of India) by a team comprising 10 NDA cadets and 03 instructors started on 01 Dec 2023…
Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN has enhanced regional air connectivity by connecting hitherto unserved/underserved airports in remote areas of India. On the basis of five rounds of bidding under UDAN scheme, 517 routes have so far commenced operations connecting 76 airports, including 9 Heliports & 2 Water Aerodrome. More than 130 number of city pairs have…
The 17th Brigadiers MNS Work Study Conference is being conducted in virtual mode on 08 Dec 2023 with the objective to explore strategies to improve the quality of nursing care to AFMS clientele with optimum utilization of available resources. Notably, DGMS (Army) Lt Gen Arindam Chatterjee will deliver the opening address, while Maj Gen Ignatius…
Indian Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into a collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB) for scholarship to the military personnel who return to civilian life post retirement. Under the collaboration, the ISB will offer 50% tuition fee waiver to the personnel across its postgraduate and advanced management programmes,…
Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has appealed to the people to wholeheartedly donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund and become a part of the Government’s endeavour to ensure the welfare of the Veer Naris, Ex-servicemen and their families. In a message on AFFD, which is celebrated on 7th December, Shri Rajnath…
