The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an assistant garrison engineer (AGE) of the Military Engineer Services (MES) at Jalipa Military Station, Barmer, Rajasthan for accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from the complainant.
The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony organised at the Bengdubi Military Station on Saturday honoured officers and soldiers of the Indian Army with gallantry and distinguished service awards for their acts of bravery beyond the call of duty and distinguished service to the nation.
"The words 'Mother, mother earth and mother nation have great significance in each one of our lives. The bravery and fortitude of a soldier protecting our country come from the resilience and unwavering support of his or her family," said the governor.
Lieutenant General Sanjiv Rai, 33rd General Officer Commanding, successfully completed his tenure of more than a year and relinquished command of the prestigious Chetak Corps at Bathinda Military Station on Sunday.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a statue of medieval-era Ahom army commander, Lachit Borphukan, and a Swahid Smarak at Bir Lachit Borphukan Park in Guwahati.
Army Chief General Manoj Pande visited Bhuj Military Station to review operational preparedness and capability development in the Rann and Creek Sector, officials said on Sunday.
From needle to barrel of a tank, mechanical transport stores, and engineering stores, the military station has provided all kinds of support to the field army.
Under the aegis of HQ Northern Command and CDA (Pension Disbursement), Meerut for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Udhampur and the adjoining areas in UT of J&K, the Raksha Pension Samadhan Aayojan (RPSA) was organised in Udhampur Military Station on Wednesday.