Wednesday, Oct 05, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Man Aman Singh Chhina
Man Aman reports on defence and national security affairs. He also writes on topics concerning military history and Punjab politics. He has written a book on the 1971 Indo-Pak war titled ‘Seven Heroes of 1971’.He tweets @manaman_chhina
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175 Years Of Lawrence School, Sanawar: With parade, prizes, students, alumni & parents conclude celebrations
The school retains its old world charm with occasional colonial reminders like the bust of infamous Major Hodson, but the character is decidedly Indian now.
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Lawrence School’s headmaster Himmat Singh Dhillon: ‘We are on an upward trajectory’:
The headmaster also said that a lot of projects are on and many innovations are taking place
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
ECHS agreement with Fortis ends, hospital says will continue offering treatment
Earlier, veterans and their dependents who have been visiting Fortis Hospital Mohali were verbally told by the hospital staff that ECHS facilities will not be available with effect from October 1.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
AFT upholds dismissal of two Majors for ‘illicit relationship’
In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the AFT has upheld the punishment of dismissal from service awarded in January 2020 by a Summary General Court Martial (SGCM) to the MI Major who is a woman and the Infantry Major was is a male and was married at the time of the offence.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Indianisation of the Indian Army- A historical perspective
On a practical aspect, the deliberations held by the AGs branch appear to be a precursor for a detailed presentation that will be made at the forthcoming Army Commander’s Conference as well as the Chiefs’ Conclave, which is attended by all former Chiefs of Army Staff.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
AFT quashes order denying promotion to 17 Army officers on medical ground, directs for review
Quashing the proceedings of the review medical boards, the AFT ordered that they should reconsider the petitioners afresh within two months.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Naval Ensign change puts focus on Army Regiments
There are Infantry Regiments, Armoured Regiments and several Corps which continue to have regimental crests and heraldry which are directly associated with the erstwhile British rulers.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Military Digest: From Partition to guarding borders, Western Command’s journey of 75 years
On September 15, 1947, the Western Command was raised as Delhi and East Punjab (DEP) Command after the Punjab Boundary Force (PBF) was disbanded in the aftermath of partition.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Full support for Agnipath rallies, Punjab CM says after Army warning
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday directed deputy commissioners to provide “complete support” and warned that “any laxity shall be viewed seriously”.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
No local support, may suspend Agnipath rallies or shift to other states: Army to Punjab
While recruitment rallies were held in Ludhiana in August, there is an ongoing camp in Gurdaspur (September 1-14), and another is scheduled to be held in Patiala from September 17 to 30.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
‘Wrong’ Battle of Saragarhi photo catches AAP govt on wrong foot
The advertisement also carried a photograph of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with the accompanying text that read, “Paying glowing tributes to the exemplary valour and unique sacrifice on the 125th anniversary of the historic battle."
Mon, Sep 12, 2022AFT orders probe into Maj Gen ‘bribery trap’ case
While the CoI did not find any evidence of the Maj Gen seeking bribe, it found him blameworthy of having met vendors contrary to orders on the subject
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
The mystery of Queen Elizabeth’s many birthdays
In 1952 and 1953, the Government of India first ordered that the UK flag should be flown on govt buildings in Delhi, and then rescinded its decision. But it also mentioned different dates for the Queen's birthday in its orders. There's a story there.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Disciplinary proceedings against Major General set aside by tribunal
The Court of Inquiry and the Summary of Evidence proceedings against Major General John J Mathews have been set aside by the AFT in an order given Wednesday, informed Ankur Chibber, counsel for Maj Gen Mathews.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Indian Army’s Lahore sector offensive in the 1965 war with Pakistan
As per the then Western Army Commander Lt Gen Harbaksh Singh the strategic concept of this offensive was to force Pakistan Army to deploy its forces in this sector and prevent their deployment in aid of their offensive in Akhnoor.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
ACC turns down Maj Gen’s promotion to Lt General
The first Commanding Officer of 114 Helicopter Unit, better known as ‘Siachen Pioneers’, Air Vice Marshal Arvind Dalaya (retd), passed away in Base Hospital Delhi on September 2.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
Naval muscle and seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji, inspiring Indian Navy
The new Ensign has the national flag on the upper canton (top left corner), and a blue octagon encompassing the National Emblem sitting atop an anchor.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
New Naval Ensign: The naval prowess of Chhatrapati Shivaji that has always inspired the Indian Navy
Indian Navy New Naval Ensign Explained: The formidable exploits of the Maratha navy under Shivaji and later, the celebrated admiral Kanhoji Angre, ensured safe and secure maritime trading in the Arabian Sea.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Explained: How India adopted its military flags and badges based on Lord Mountbatten’s suggestions
The new Naval Ensign (flag), which was unveiled by PM Modi, has brought into focus the flags and ranks adopted by the Indian military after Independence. When did India switch from British-era flags and ranks? When did Lord Mountbatten come into the picture?
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
The US Army has grounded its fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters, which are also operated by the Indian Air Force. What are the problems with the helicopter and what are the implications of this development for the IAF?
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
PM Narendra Modi unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Is this the first time the naval ensign is being changed? What is the Saint George's Cross that features on the ensign and which other countries have discarded George's Cross as their naval ensign? We explain.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Men of Steel: CLAWS brings out book on military leadership
Titled ‘Men of Steel, Military Leadership for India’, the book is a collection of chapters on the topic of military leadership, the historical facets and the future for which it must adapt in the age of new warfare.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Explained: Why Nepal has put on hold Gorkhas recruitment under India’s Agnipath scheme
Why does the Nepal government have reservations about India's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces? What about the Tripartite Agreement between India, Nepal and the UK?
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Amritsar, college days and Nayyara Noor
Nayyara Noor, who died of cancer last Sunday in Karachi, was a prolific singer featured on PTV.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Despite CBI scrutiny, internal checks no end to graft in MES
The list is long and illustrates that despite being on the radar of the CBI and officials getting nabbed taking bribes red-handed at regular intervals, corruption in the MES appears to be well entrenched and shows no signs of abating.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022