New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of gallantry awards on 70 Armed Forces personnel for displaying exceptional courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice in the defence of the nation. Six of these awards will be given posthumo…
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Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) The 78th Army Day Parade kicked off in the city this morning with the Army showcasing its discipline, strength, valour and modern military capabilities before thousands of spectators on the Mahal Road in Jagatpura. This year’s Army Day parade holds special significance, as this is being held right outside a traditional military cantonment area, making it the first of its kind event. The parade began after a 10-minute award ceremony honoring brave women. A series of tablea…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) Jaipur is all set for an eventful Thursday with major high-profile programmes scheduled across the city — the 78th Army Day Parade on Mahal Road and Shaurya Sandhya, a valour ceremony, at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium. In view of the simultaneous events, traffic diversions have been implemented on all three routes at different time intervals.The highlight of the day will be the 78th Army Day Parade, being organised in Jaipur for the first time. The parade will be held on M…
Jaipur, Jan 13 (IANS) The final full-dress rehearsal for the Army Day parade, underway on Tuesday on Mahal Road in Jaipur’s Jagatpura area, showcased an impressive helicopter flypast. Earlier rehearsals were conducted on January 9 and 11, while preparations have been underway since January 1.The rehearsal began with an impressive helicopter flypast. Five helicopters, including Apache attack helicopters and the indigenous Prachand helicopter, flew directly over the parade route.Later, Chetak heli…