The Sapta Shakti Adventure Team has etched its name in history by clinching the illustrious Army Adventure Challenge Cup Trophy for the year 2024-25. This monumental achievement was marked by a stellar performance wherein four team members brought home three gold medals and one bronze, showcasing their remarkable skill and commitment. In a ceremony held … Read more
In a groundbreaking development for the Indian Armed Forces, Brigadier Poonam Raj has made history by becoming the first female officer to assume the command position at the General Hospital in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, as of January 21, 2025. This landmark appointment holds particular significance, as Brigadier Raj now leads a forward hospital within … Read more
In a significant ceremony reflecting pride and achievement, 39 nursing cadets proudly graduated from the College of Nursing at Command Hospital Air Force (CHAFB), Bengaluru, as they formally joined the ranks of officers in the Military Nursing Service (MNS). The Passing Out Parade (POP) was presided over by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Kaushik Chatterjee, Commandant … Read more
Lieutenant General Vineet Sharma, AVSM, VSM, the Director General Dental Services (DGDS) and Colonel Commandant of the Army Dental Corps, recently completed an extensive visit to several prominent military dental institutions in Bengaluru from March 6 to 8, 2025. His itinerary featured stops at the Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, the Military Dental Centre, … Read more
The path to greatness is often paved with hardships, failures, and relentless determination. The story of Lt. Lovepreet Singh and Lt. Anmol Sharma is a testament to the power of perseverance, discipline, and an unshakable dream. On March 8, 2025, these two young officers marched out of the hallowed portals of the Officers Training Academy … Read more
In a poignant tale of courage and resilience, Lieutenant Soni Bisht’s journey from personal tragedy to triumph reflects profound strength and determination. This inspiring narrative begins with a heart-wrenching event shortly after her marriage to Sepoy Neeraj Singh Bhandari, a soldier in the esteemed Kumaon Regiment. Their union, filled with promise and dreams for a … Read more
The Indian Army’s Special Forces contingent has embarked on a significant mission to Kyrgyzstan, marking the commencement of Exercise Khanjar-XII 2025. This bilateral military exercise, now in its 12th iteration, is set to unfold over a 14-day period from March 10 to March 23, 2025. Exercise Khanjar is designed to bolster interoperability, facilitate the exchange … Read more
Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, the Quarter Master General (QMG) of the Indian Army, visited the Jaipur Military Station on March 7-8, 2025, as part of a two-day engagement with the Sapta Shakti Command. During this visit, he held discussions with Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Army Commander of the Sapta Shakti Command, emphasizing significant initiatives … Read more
In a significant event marking International Women’s Day, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, the Army Commander of the Eastern Command, along with Mrs. Gauri Tiwari, the Regional President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), engaged with newly commissioned women officers at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya. This interaction served to reinforce the Indian … Read more
The Officers Training Academy (OTA) Gaya marked a historic occasion by hosting its first-ever passing out parade for cadets of the Short Service Commission Technical (Male) and Short Service Commission Technical (Female) courses. This momentous event saw the commissioning of 143 male cadets from SSC-Tech 62 and 18 female cadets from SSC-Tech 33 into the … Read more
