After the devastating flash-floods that hit Dharali and Harsil, 816 civilians have been rescued by the Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF till Saturday, according to a release.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Saturday, credited the "political will" of the Central government for the success of Operation Sindoor that allowed the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) to conduct the operations without any constraints.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Saturday, said Indian Armed Forces destroyed at least five Pakistani fighter aircraft and one large aircraft during Operation Sindoor.
The canine teams have been actively engaged in search operations for the past three days, significantly contributing to locating individuals and supporting overall rescue efforts in the challenging terrain.
In the context of ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Harsil and Dharali, Uttarakhand, specialised canine units from the Indian Army have been deployed to enhance search efforts.
As India radiates with the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that weaves the sacred thread of love, trust, and protection across the nation. On this auspicious occasion, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), celebrated the festival with children who tied a rakhi to him,
In a parallel effort, bridges damaged by the floods were repaired at night on August 8 near Limchigad, close to Harsil, despite continuing rain. The repair work was carried out jointly by Army personnel and the civil administration to restore connectivity in the affected region.
"Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, L/Nk Pritpal Singh and Sep Harminder Singh, in line of duty for the Nation. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Indian Army expresses deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families. O
In his address, CDS General Chauhan explained that the book seeks to raise awareness, particularly within the uniformed community, about the sweeping changes being implemented to make the Indian Armed Forces joint, future-ready and strategically agile.
Defence Services Welfare, Freedom Fighters and Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat attended the ceremony to pay homage and announced that the family would be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 crore.
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH).
The Uttarakhand government on Friday informed that 566 people have been evacuated till noon from disaster-hit areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district, where massive flash floods disrupted normal life.