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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
3-BRD Airforce Chandigarh marks Har Ghar Tiranga campaign with bike rally
1 2 Chandigarh: In a vibrant display of patriotism and unity, Base Repair Depot (3BRD), Chandigarh, on Tuesday organised a Tiranga Bike Rally under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to commemorate Independence Day. The event was flagged off by Air Commodore Nipun Gupta, Air Officer Commanding, Chandigarh, from 3BRD Airforce, Chandigarh. Senior officers and air warriors enthusiastically participated in the rally, proudly carrying the national flag as a symbol of their unwavering loyalty and dedication to the motherland. The rally was a grand celebration of India's glorious heritage, with the bikers riding through the city, spreading patriotic fervour and inspiring collective national pride. A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the War Memorial, Sector-3, Chandigarh, to honour the supreme sacrifices of the nation's martyrs. The event concluded at the Depot Sports Ground, amidst an atmosphere charged with patriotic fervour. The Tiranga Bike Rally drew heartfelt appreciation from citizens across diverse walks of life in Chandigarh, who lauded the Air Force's initiative in promoting the spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and inspiring collective national pride. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Railways beat RCF, Kapurthala to win hockey meet
Chandigarh, Railways defeated Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala 3-1 in tie-breaker to win the 6th edition of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial hockey tournament here on Tuesday. HT Image Both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time and the winner was decided via tie-breaker in the match which was played at Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station. Air Marshal P K Ghosh, Air Officer-in-Charge, Administration, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the tournament which was held from April 29 to May 6 and saw participation of 12 teams, including Air Force hockey side from Bangladesh. The medals and trophies were presented to the winners and runner-up teams along with a cash award of ₹ 3 lakh and ₹ 2 lakh respectively. Air Commodore Rajeev Shrivastava, Air-Officer-Commanding, 3BRD and Group Captain Manpreet Singh, Chief Administrative Officer, 3BRD Chandigarh were also present to felicitate the award winners. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Air Marshal P K Ghosh said: "This tournament has truly lived up to its expectations of lifting the standards of the game of hockey to a highly competitive level. "I am glad to know that all the matches were played in the true spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie." He praised the coaches and support staff for having worked hard to bring the the best out of their teams and make this event a success. He congratulated the Air Force Sports Control, 3BRD and the organising committee for the successful conduct of the tournament. Air Force Sports Control Board has been organising the hockey tournament in the memory of late Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at 3 BRD, Air Force Station, Chandigarh since 2018. An icon of India's military history, Singh had successfully led the IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Singh died on September 16, 2017, at the age of 98. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
