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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Martyr Hangpan Dada remembered on his 9th death anniversary
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: The 9th death anniversary of martyr Havildar Hangpan Dada, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), was commemorated with solemn reverence at his memorial at Borduria village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. The ceremony brought together senior military officials, govt dignitaries, and local citizens, who honoured the supreme sacrifice of the brave soldier who laid down his life defending the nation. Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of Spear Corps, led the distinguished gathering that included MLA and adviser to the minister for environment & forests Wangling Lowangdong, deputy commissioner of Tirap Techu Aran, and SP Singjatla Singpho. Senior military officers, including Brigadier Sarabjeet Singh, Commander of 25 Sector Assam Rifles, Col Ankit Harjai, Commanding Officer of 44 Assam Rifles, Lamkhokam Lhoujem, Commandant of 36 Battalion CRPF, senior public leader Wangman Lowangcha, Gaon Buras (village headmen) and other local dignitaries were also present alongside Veer Nari Chasen Lowang Dada, the martyr's widow. The tribute ceremony witnessed participation from veterans, ex-servicemen and the martyr's family members. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Havildar Hangpan Dada made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir, in May 2016 at the young age of 36. His extraordinary act of valour and unwavering dedication to duty proved instrumental in foiling a major infiltration attempt and preventing enemy forces from creating disturbances in the sensitive border state. In recognition of his supreme sacrifice and gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration, in August 2016. During the ceremony, Lt Gen Pendharkar personally interacted with the martyr's family, offering reassurance of the Army's and the nation's continued support. He also addressed ex-servicemen from Tirap and Longding districts, acknowledging their persistent commitment to national service. "The sacrifice of brave soldiers like Havildar Hangpan Dada serves as an eternal reminder of the price of freedom and security," Lt Gen Pendharkar said. MLA Wangling Lowangdong highlighted state govt's initiatives in honouring the martyr's memory. "We have taken pride in renaming the CM's Trophy to the Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy for both football and volleyball over the past eight years," Lowangdong said. The MLA made an appeal to the state administration, urging consideration for naming important institutions after the decorated soldier. "I appeal to the state govt to consider naming significant establishments — such as a Sainik School or other important institutions in the Capital Region, Itanagar — in honour of martyr Hangpan Dada," he said. The ceremony concluded with a poignant presentation narrating the life and heroic deeds of martyr Hangpan Dada.
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Exercise Raahat: Army, NDRF join forces for disaster relief excellence in Nagaland
The Indian Army's Spear Corps and NDRF conducted 'Exercise Raahat' in Nagaland, a disaster relief simulation focused on monsoon preparedness. The three-day event involved joint planning, equipment demonstrations, and rescue operation simulations. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance coordination and leverage technology for effective disaster response, ensuring better protection for communities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Indian Army engineers under the Spear Corps collaborated with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to orchestrate a groundbreaking disaster relief exercise, aptly christened ' Exercise Raahat '.Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla on Thursday said that the meticulously planned 3-day exercise was held in Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland from May 13 to 15 May, marking a new paradigm in the field of disaster management and response.'Exercise Raahat' was conceived with a singular vision of elevating the readiness and efficiency of disaster relief operations , especially with the looming spectre of the monsoon Col Shukla said that the exercise showcased a master class in synergy, drawing on the rich tapestry of experience and expertise of the Indian Army and leveraging each other's strengths and sharing invaluable lessons from past endeavours, the two organisations have set a new benchmark in disaster relief operations, he exercise unfolded over three action-packed days, with May 13 and 14 being dedicated to intensive planning sessions.'Here, the sharpest minds from both forces engaged in spirited discussions, war-gamed complex scenarios and dissected real-life case studies. Group discussions fostered dynamic responses, ensuring that every conceivable challenge was met with innovative solutions,' the Defence spokesman said that the culmination of 'Exercise Raahat' on May 15 witnessed a lecture-cum-demonstration. The sappers showcased a dazzling array of cutting-edge equipment and demonstrated the full spectrum of relief operations, including rescue missions and critical medical the skilled troops of NDRF exhibited their prowess with niche disaster relief equipment, underscoring their readiness to tackle any spokesman said that the demonstration was further enriched by the enthusiastic participation of flood relief columns from various units of the Spear Corps, reinforcing the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, GOC, Spear Corps, addressed the participants and lauded the professionalism and dedication of all participants, duly emphasising that this exercise would catalyse enhanced preparedness and seamless synergy between Army and GOC noted that the integration of new technologies would further empower both organisations to respond swiftly and effectively to any kind of disaster.'Exercise Raahat' stands as a shining beacon of what can be achieved when vision, expertise and teamwork converge. As the monsoon season approaches, the lessons learned and bonds forged during this exercise will undoubtedly translate into lives saved and communities protected, the Defence spokesman stated.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Exercise Raahat: Army, NDRF join forces for disaster relief excellence in Nagaland
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Guwahati: Indian Army engineers under the Spear Corps collaborated with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to orchestrate a groundbreaking disaster relief exercise, aptly christened ' Exercise Raahat '.Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla on Thursday said that the meticulously planned 3-day exercise was held in Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland from May 13 to 15 May, marking a new paradigm in the field of disaster management and response.'Exercise Raahat' was conceived with a singular vision of elevating the readiness and efficiency of disaster relief operations , especially with the looming spectre of the monsoon Col Shukla said that the exercise showcased a master class in synergy, drawing on the rich tapestry of experience and expertise of the Indian Army and leveraging each other's strengths and sharing invaluable lessons from past endeavours, the two organisations have set a new benchmark in disaster relief operations, he exercise unfolded over three action-packed days, with May 13 and 14 being dedicated to intensive planning sessions.'Here, the sharpest minds from both forces engaged in spirited discussions, war-gamed complex scenarios and dissected real-life case studies. Group discussions fostered dynamic responses, ensuring that every conceivable challenge was met with innovative solutions,' the Defence spokesman said that the culmination of 'Exercise Raahat' on May 15 witnessed a lecture-cum-demonstration. The sappers showcased a dazzling array of cutting-edge equipment and demonstrated the full spectrum of relief operations, including rescue missions and critical medical the skilled troops of NDRF exhibited their prowess with niche disaster relief equipment, underscoring their readiness to tackle any spokesman said that the demonstration was further enriched by the enthusiastic participation of flood relief columns from various units of the Spear Corps, reinforcing the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, GOC, Spear Corps, addressed the participants and lauded the professionalism and dedication of all participants, duly emphasising that this exercise would catalyse enhanced preparedness and seamless synergy between Army and GOC noted that the integration of new technologies would further empower both organisations to respond swiftly and effectively to any kind of disaster.'Exercise Raahat' stands as a shining beacon of what can be achieved when vision, expertise and teamwork converge. As the monsoon season approaches, the lessons learned and bonds forged during this exercise will undoubtedly translate into lives saved and communities protected, the Defence spokesman stated.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Morning news wrap: 10 militants killed in Manipur, Pakistan urged India to uphold Indus Waters Treaty; and more
Ten militants were killed in an ongoing encounter with Assam Rifles near New Samtal village in Manipur's Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border. The operation, launched based on specific intelligence about the movement of armed cadres, is being carried out by a unit under the Indian Army's Spear Corps. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces engaged terrorists in an active gunfight in the Tral area of Awantipora. This comes shortly after three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were neutralized in Shopian during Operation Keller. In national developments, President Droupadi Murmu strongly questioned the Supreme Court's April 8 verdict that set deadlines for the President and governors to act on state bills. Meanwhile, Pakistan has appealed to India to uphold the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty , citing the reliance of millions on its provisions. Separately, the International Atomic Energy Agency dismissed rumors of a nuclear facility breach in Pakistan following reports of Indian strikes during the so-called 'Operation Sindoor,' affirming no radiation leak or nuclear incident had occurred. Here is the morning news wrap by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo 10 militants killed in Manipur Ten militant were gunned down in a gunfight with Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel district. The Indian Army said that acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village in Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, an Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched the operation on Wednesday, which was still underway. Read more Encounter broke out in J&K's Awantipora An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora. "Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," J&K Police wrote on X. Earlier, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with the armed forces under Operation Keller in Shopian. Read more President Murmu questioned Supreme Court verdict on bill decision deadlines President Murmu asked the top court to consider whether timelines can be imposed on Governors to act on Bills in the absence of a constitutionally-prescribed time limit. The President said Articles 200 and 201, applicable to governors and President respectively, 'does not stipulate any time frame or procedure' to be followed by them while considering grant or refusal of assent to a bill passed by an assembly. Read more Pakistan urged India to uphold Indus Waters Treaty amid heightened tensions Pakistan appealed to India to reconsider it citing the dependence of millions of people on the water being regulated by the 1960 treaty. The appeal is learnt to have been made in a letter by the secretary of Pakistan's ministry of water resources, Syed Ali Murtaza, to India's Jal Shakti ministry secretary Debashree Mukherjee. Read more IAEA dismissed rumors of nuclear leak in Pakistan International Atomic Energy Agency said that there was no leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan and rejected widespread reports that claimed Indian missiles struck Kirana Hills in Pakistan's Sargodha during Operation Sindoor. The clarification followed social media speculation and foreign media theories suggesting a nuclear stockpile in Pakistan had been hit during the airstrikes. Read more
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Hans India
Assam Rifles kill 10 militants in fierce gunbattle in Manipur; operation underway
In a major counter-insurgency operation, at least 10 militants were killed during a fierce encounter with the Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel district, as security forces continue their intensified crackdown on insurgent groups across the state. The operation, which started on Wednesday, is still ongoing and has also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the site, officials said. Officials said that the encounter occurred near New Samtal village in the Khengjoy area of Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, after troops detected suspicious movement of armed militants. As the forces moved in, the militants opened fire, prompting the troops to respond decisively. "Acting on specific Intelligence on movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village, Khengjoy tehsil, Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on May 14," the Indian Army's Eastern Command said in an official statement. "During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres to which they quickly reacted, redeployed and retaliated in a calibrated and measured manner. In the ensuing firefight, 10 cadres were neutralised and a sizeable quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered," the statement added. While the identities of the slain militants have not yet been disclosed, officials have indicated that the operation marks a major blow to insurgent activities in the region. This encounter comes amid heightened anti-insurgency operations across Manipur targeting various militant groups operating in the state. On the same day, a joint operation by combined security forces led to the arrest of 14 militants belonging to banned extremist outfits, along with the detention of three illegal arms dealers. The arrests were made in coordinated raids across four districts -- Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Tengnoupal -- over a span of 24 hours. According to police officials, the arrested militants are members of four proscribed groups: Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People's Liberation Army (PLA), People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). These groups have long been associated with insurgent activities in the region. The militants were reportedly involved in various criminal acts, including abduction, extortion from contractors, government employees, traders, and the general public. "They were also linked to violent crimes and have been threatening public peace," a senior police official said. During the course of the crackdown, security personnel recovered a number of arms and ammunition, along with Aadhaar cards, incriminating documents, and other materials from the arrested individuals. This recent spate of arrests and neutralisations comes as part of a broader offensive by security agencies in Manipur aimed at dismantling insurgent networks and curbing militant violence in the state.
