Itanagar, April 6 (IANS) A potentially devastating wildfire in Arunachal Pradesh, which recently posed a serious threat to civilian settlements as well as critical Defence infrastructure, was successfully contained through swift, coordinated action by the military and civil agencies.Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat stated that the operation saw the deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), water bowsers, and aerial firefighting support from the Indian Air Force, reflecting a high leve…
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Itanagar, Feb 9 (IANS) Symbolising unity and inter-service synergy, the Assam Rifles–Indian Coast Guard joint bike rally culminated at the historic Pangsau Pass on Monday, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Phase-II of the ‘Samudra se Parvat Tak’ joint bike rally, organised by the Indian Coast Guard in collaboration with the Assam Rifles, marked the successful completion of a unique outreach initiative highlighting national resolve and seamless integra…
Itanagar, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Army on Monday launched ‘Mission Krishiveer’ to strengthen farm-to-force linkage in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps launched the initiative at Sigar Military Station in East Siang district in collaboration with the Army Service Corps.The event was attended by Mebo Assembly constituency MLA Oken Tayeng, along with senior Army officials, representati…
Itanagar, Jan 25 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted Phase-I of the six-day joint training exercise ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing inter-force coordination and combat preparedness, officials said.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the joint exercise was held from January 19 to January 24 at Sigar in East Siang district and focused on strengthening inter-force combat synergy.He said the six-day intensive training progr…