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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
AIIMS-R pays tribute to Lt Rajiv Pandey, felicitates his mother
Raipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, paid a heartfelt tribute to Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra, who sacrificed his life for the nation on 29 May 1987 at Siachen Glacier . On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, AIIMS Raipur felicitated Pandey's mother, Shakuntala Pandey. The event's theme was "Honouring freedom, inspiring the future". A resident of Raipur, Rajiv Pandey was born to Col R P Pandey (Retd), an Army surgeon, and Shakuntala Pandey. He was commissioned into the 8 JAK LI (Siachen) battalion, also known as the 'Bravest of the Brave.' In May 1987, Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey led a reconnaissance mission to capture Quaid Post at 21,000 feet. Just 30 metres from the peak, Pandey and five of his comrades were killed while securing the approach route. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery, which paved the way for the capture of the post. The post was later renamed Bana Top after Nb Sub Bana Singh, PVC. Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (Retd), Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS, Raipur, served as a medical officer with 8 JAK LI on Siachen Glacier shortly after the operation. Jindal shared that Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey became an inspiration for him and his fellow soldiers. He recalled in his chapter "A Doctor Remembers the Battle," from the book Beyond NJ 9842: The Siachen Saga by Nitin A Gokhle, that he was inducted into the Northern glacier in July 1987 for a four-month tenure. He reached Kumar Base, where the battalion headquarters of 8 JAK LI was located. Jindal said that one heard stories of the heroic capture of Bana Top by the soldiers. The battle was codenamed Operation Rajiv, after Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey, who was martyred while establishing a rope base. Jindal also remembered that the officer's shelter at Kumar Base had a birthday card sent by Pandey's sister, which arrived a day after his martyrdom. The doctor whom he was relieving told him that the entire battalion volunteered for Operation Rajiv. While he handled many gunshot wounds, casualties due to severe frostbite far outnumbered the actual battle casualties. The men fought for three consecutive nights at minus 30 degrees Celsius. Under the TB Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan, food baskets were distributed to TB patients by Nikshay Mitras, an event organised by the National Tuberculosis Elimination Unit (NTEP). 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
AIIMS Raipur pays tribute to Martyr Lt Rajiv Pandey, felicitates his mother
AIIMS Raipur honored the sacrifice of Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra, who died at Siachen Glacier in 1987 RAIPUR: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, paid a heartfelt tribute to Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra, who sacrificed his life for the nation on 29 May 1987 at Siachen Glacier . On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, AIIMS Raipur felicitated Pandey's mother, Shakuntala Pandey. The event was held under the theme 'Honouring freedom, inspiring the future. ' A resident of Raipur, Rajiv Pandey was born to Col R P Pandey (Retd), an Army surgeon, and Shakuntala Pandey. He was commissioned into the 8 JAK LI (Siachen) battalion, also known as the 'Bravest of the Brave.' In May 1987, Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey led a reconnaissance mission to capture Quaid Post at 21,000 feet. Just 30 metres from the peak, Pandey and five of his comrades were killed while securing the approach route. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery, which paved the way for the capture of the post. The post was later renamed Bana Top after Nb Sub Bana Singh, PVC. Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (Retd), Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, who served as a medical officer with 8 JAK LI on Siachen Glacier shortly after the operation, shared that Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey became an inspiration for him and his fellow soldiers. R ecalling in his chapter 'A Doctor Remembers the Battle' from the book Beyond NJ 9842: The Siachen Saga by Nitin A. Gokhle, Jindal said he was inducted into the Northern glacier in July 1987 for a four-month tenure. He reached Kumar Base, where the battalion headquarters of 8 JAK LI was located, and heard stories of the heroic capture of Bana Top during Operation Rajiv, codenamed after Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey. Jindal also remembered the officer's shelter at Kumar Base, where a birthday card sent by Pandey's sister arrived a day after his martyrdom. He said the entire battalion had volunteered for Operation Rajiv. While he treated many gunshot wounds, casualties due to severe frostbite far outnumbered actual battle casualties. The soldiers fought for three consecutive nights at minus 30 degrees Celsius. On this Independence Day, AIIMS Raipur also felicitated selected employees for their outstanding performance. Under the TB Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan, food baskets were distributed to TB patients by Nikshay Mitras, an event organised by the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Students also performed a cultural programme. 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. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CBSE skill expo & guidance fest 2025-26: 26 schools showcase, 46 student projects on technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: The CBSE Regional Event—Skill Expo & Guidance Fest 2025-26 was hosted by Gwalior Glory High School, bringing together 26 CBSE schools from across Madhya Pradesh with 46 student-led exhibits on technology, sustainability, health, and entrepreneurship. Inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, the event featured Rajiv Pandey, Under Secretary, CBSE (Skill Education), as the chief guest. In his keynote address, Pandey stressed the need to blend practical skills with conceptual clarity, driven by innovation and originality. Guest speakers included Er Anupam Tiwari, leadership mentor; Mr Abhishek Kumar Singh, management expert; Dr Amitabha Maheshwari, Professor and Head of Commerce & Management; and Mr Praveen Parmeshwar, CEO of Lifology Foundation. They urged students to embrace discipline, creative thinking, passion-led careers, and purpose-driven life planning. Judges Prof Prakash Bajpai, former Dean of Life Science, Dr Harisingh Gour University, and Dr Sachin Tikar, Scientist 'F' at DRDO, evaluated the projects. Exhibits showcased hands-on solutions and research-based innovations, reflecting NEP 2020's emphasis on skill-based education. Dr Rajeshwari Sawant, principal of Gwalior Glory High School, welcomed dignitaries and underlined the role of skill development in ensuring future readiness. The programme concluded with an interactive Q&A session and the presentation of mementoes to guests, reinforcing CBSE's focus on experiential learning and 21st-century competencies. 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. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
