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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Maha Vir Chakra awardee's kin present his medals to Garhwal Rifles Regiment
In a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh who had laid down his life during the India Pakistan War of 1965, the officer's family presented his medals to the Garhwal Rifles Regiment as a tribute to his legacy. Sukhdev Singh, brother of the late officer, handed over the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and other service medals to Lieutenant General DS Rana, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who received them on behalf of the Regiment. Lt Gen DS Rana paid tributes to Captain Singh, describing him as a true symbol of bravery, leadership and patriotism. He expressed deep gratitude to the family for entrusting the Regiment with his medals and affirmed that the legacy of the officer would continue to inspire future generations of Indian soldiers. Captain Singh was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, for his exceptional bravery and leadership during the India Pakistan War of 1965. Born on July 7, 1939 in Shikarpur, Garhwal (Uttar Pradesh), he was attached to Headquarters 120 Infantry Brigade when, on August 5, 1965, reports emerged of over 100 Pakistani infiltrators in the Brigade's Area of Responsibility. Tasked with verifying the threat, he led a patrol to a high-altitude region comprising Chhu-i-Nar and Op Hill features. While flushing the area, his team came under heavy enemy fire and grenade attacks. Undeterred and despite being outnumbered, he chose to launch a night assault, during which his small team neutralised six enemy soldiers and injured several others, forcing the rest to retreat. Even after being hit in the head by enemy fire during a counterattack, Captain Singh continued to lead and refused evacuation, ultimately laying down his life in the line of duty. The medals presented by the family members of the Braveheart will be preserved and displayed at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
60 years on, 1965 war heroism lives on: Family gifts Capt C N Singh's Maha Vir Chakra to Garhwal Rifles
Chandigarh: A moment of immense honour unfolded in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday, when Sukhdev Singh — brother of the valiant late Capt Chander Narayan Singh — presented the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and other medals of his decorated war hero brother to the Garhwal Rifles regiment. Capt Chander Narayan Singh, popularly called Capt C N Singh, is remembered as one of Himachal Pradesh's 13 recipients of the Maha Vir Chakra—the nation's second-highest military gallantry award for bravery in the face of enemy. On behalf of the Garhwal Rifles, the MVC was received by Lt Gen D S Rana, colonel of the Garhwal Rifles and Garhwal Scouts and the commander-in-chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. The ceremony was also attended by Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat, GOC, 9 Corps; Brig Vinod Singh Negi, commandant, Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre; Col Vishal Kumar Singh, commanding officer of 2 Garhwal Rifles, several veterans, and serving officers and troops of the Garhwal Rifles. In his address, Lt Gen Rana expressed gratitude to the family of Capt C N Singh for presenting the medals and alluded that the war hero was a true embodiment of courage, leadership, and bravery. "His legend will continue to inspire generations of Indian youth and future soldiers. The medals will be displayed at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand. This will serve as a source of inspiration and will keep the legacy of Capt CN Singh alive in the heart of the Indian Army and the Nation for posterity," he added. On Aug 5, 1965, during the Indo-Pak war, Capt C N Singh, a young officer of 2 Garhwal Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty while fighting Pakistani infiltrators. For his exceptional courage, bravery, and devotion to the nation, he was conferred with the Maha Vir Chakra. The handing over of the MVC by the family to the regiment was organised by the army on Tuesday to mark the 60th death anniversary of the gallant soldier.
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Lt Gen DS Rana takes over as 23rd Colonel of Garhwal Rifles Regiment
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Lieutenant General DS Rana has taken over as the colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles, officials said on Saturday. The ceremonial handing over of the baton took place at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, amid full military honours, the defence ministry said. Lt Gen. Rana succeeds Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani, as he assumes the mantle of the 23rd colonel of the regiment, it said. The ceremony celebrated the proud lineage, valour and time-honoured legacy of one of the Indian Army's most-distinguished infantry regiments, comprising 27 battalions, including a scouts battalion, the ministry said in a statement. During his tenure, Lt Gen. Subramani provided exemplary leadership and strengthened the regimental bond, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and camaraderie that define the Garhwal Rifles, it added. "Lt Gen. Rana, an accomplished leader and decorated officer, brings a wealth of operational experience and strategic acumen," the statement said. As he assumed the mantle of the 23rd colonel of the regiment, Lt Gen. Rana reaffirmed his commitment to furthering the ethos, discipline and "martial legacy of the Veer Garhwali warriors who have always stood steadfast in service of the nation". As part of the proceedings, Lt Gen. Rana received a guard of honour and later, paid homage at the War Memorial, honouring the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts of the regiment.
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Lt General Dinesh Rana assumes charge as 18th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Lieutenant General Dinesh Rana on Sunday assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command. Rana relinquished the appointment of Director General Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Intelligence on May 31. In a post on social media X, Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff wrote, 'Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, #CISC & All Ranks of HQ IDS congratulate and wish him best of luck in future endeavours.' Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on December 19, 1987 and commanded the same battalion. In a career spanning over 37 years, the General Officer has held diverse operational, instructional, and staff appointments across various terrains and theatres. His service includes tenures with the Indian Military Training Team and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. He has commanded an Infantry Brigade and Division in the Eastern Sector and subsequently led the Gajraj Corps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Rana has also served as an instructor at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. His staff appointments include Brigade Major of an Independent Armoured Brigade, Deputy Director General Staff Duties, Brigadier Military Intelligence (East), Provost Marshal, and Director General Staff Duties at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army). Prior to taking over as CINCAN, the General Officer served as Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency, making history as the first Chief of Defence Intelligence to be elevated to the rank of Commander-in-Chief -- a reflection of the growing importance of defence intelligence and jointmanship in India's military leadership. For his distinguished service, Lt Gen Rana has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Yudh Seva Medal (YSM), Sena Medal (SM), and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card. As a young officer, he earned the Sena Medal and COAS Commendation for gallantry in Kashmir. He also holds a Ph.D. in China's defence modernisation. (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Andaman Airspace Closed: Andaman Airspace Temporarily Closed for High-Altitude Weapon Tests by Tri-Services Command, ET Manufacturing
Advt Join the community of Top industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services command , an official said. A senior Andaman and Nicobar Command official said, "Like today, the airspace over and around Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be closed tomorrow for three hours (7 am to 10 am). We have already issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on May 16 and instructed that no civilian aircraft will be allowed to fly over Andaman on May 23 and May 24.""Airspace over and around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with maximum corridor length of around 500 km will be restricted between 01:30 and 04:30 Universal Time Coordinated UTC (7 am and 10 am IST) on May 23 and 24," the excerpts of the NOTAM the context of airspace closure, the official said, "We have successfully done a high-altitude weapon test today and tomorrow a similar test will be done. This is a routine practice here in Andaman and Nicobar Islands as we have done similar tests in the past also."The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), is the only tri-services command in India.
