Army Gallantry Award Winners and their Acts of Gallantry
Colonel Neeraj Sood Commanding Officer 18 Rashtriya Rifles devised and effected judicious surveillance and ambush plan from 13 June 10 which subsequently resulted in contact with terrorists at 2105 hours on 22 June 2010 in the area of Kupwara (J&K).
440 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced
The President has approved awards of 440 gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 62nd Republic Day Celebrations.
Republic Day 2011 – A Curtain Raiser
A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 62nd Republic Day tomorrow. This year’s parade will highlight the nation’s achievements in various fields,
President to Confer Ashoka Chakra on Major Laishram Jyotin Singh (Posthumous)
The President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil will confer the Ashoka Chakra on Major Laishram Jyotin Singh (posthumous) at the start of the Republic Day Parade 2011 here tomorrow.
Honorary Commissions for Army Personnel
The list of Army personnel who have been honoured with honorary commissions on the occasion of Republic Day - 2011 is given below.
One Shaurya Chakra, Three Vayu Sena Medals for Gallant Air Force Pilots
Safe recovery of a fighter jet despite having sustained critical injuries on the face after a canopy burst while cruising at near supersonic speed at an altitude of 10.5 Kms, has earned Flight Lieutenant Manish Arora, a Shaurya Chakra, for his act of conspicuous courage. The incident happened on February 4, 2010 in a fighter base in the eastern sector.
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