Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) More than 65,000 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets participated in yoga celebrations conducted across 215 locations in West Bengal and Sikkim till now since June 18, officials said on Saturday. These events were held ahead of the upcoming International Yoga Day 2026 on Sunday.This year’s theme is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and the participation of the cadets highlighted the growing commitment of India’s youth towards fitness, well-being and holistic living.Prime Minister N…
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New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A sea of people converged at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the National Capital celebrated World Bicycle Day with Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the nationwide special edition along with famous actor Vikrant Massey, World Championships silver medal-winning boxer Nupur Sheoran and famous Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi.More than 15,000 fitness enthusiasts rode a bicycle in New Delhi and over 4 lakh people participated in the sing…
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has achieved a major milestone in adventure and skill-based training by successfully conducting its first-ever All-India Basic Paramotor Course, with 100 Senior Division (SD) Boy Cadets qualifying as basic paramotor pilots within a month. The pioneering initiative culminated at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) Centre in Guwahati, where the first All-India course concluded recently, officials said on Frida…
Aizawl, June 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan, on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role of students in achieving the government’s vision of building an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) and transforming the country into a fully developed nation by 2047. Murugan, who is on a two-day visit to Kolasib district in northern Mizoram, interacted with students and highlighted India’s roadmap towards becoming a develope…
Imphal, June 1 (IANS) Assam Rifles undertook a series of initiatives to promote historical awareness and heritage conservation at the Khongjom War Memorial in Manipur’s Kakching district, reaffirming the importance of preserving the state’s rich cultural and historical legacy, officials said on Monday. A Defence spokesman said that as part of the initiative, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the district administration, conducted a joint review of the memorial to assess restoration requirem…
Imphal, May 23 (IANS) In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, 132 NCC cadets were evacuated to Guwahati and Jorhat in Assam by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday, officials said. A senior official said that in the true spirit of jointmanship and commitment towards the safety and welfare of youths, 132 NCC cadets who attended the NCC North Eastern Region (NER) Flying Camp in Imphal from May 11 to May 20, 2026, are undergoing emergency evacuation to Guwahati and Jorhat by the IAF amid …
Aizawl, April 12 (IANS) In a significant initiative aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of leaders, the Territorial Army, in collaboration with a drone lab, conducted an engaging lecture-cum-demonstration for young NCC students in Mizoram, officials said on Sunday. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that the learning session, organised by the 23 Sector Assam Rifles in Mizoram’s Lunglei, provided NCC cadets with a unique opportunity to witness and understand…
Jabalpur, March 19 (IANS) Specially-abled students from Army Women’s Welfare Association School, Jabalpur, enjoyed close encounters with trained military horses, gaining confidence and building emotional resilience during a special interaction and therapy session, a Defence Ministry official said on Thursday. Under the theme ‘Healingthroughconnection, Strengththroughcompassion’, a special equine interaction and therapy session was conducted for children of AWWA School at 1 MP Remount &a…
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen preparedness ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a joint flood relief training exercise, ‘Jal Raksha’, in Assam’s Rupai area, officials said on Tuesday.The two-day exercise, held on March 16–17 under the aegis of the Spear Corps, saw active participation by the Army’s Red Shield Gunners and NDRF teams, focussing on enhancing inter-agency coordination and response mechanisms…
Agartala, March 2 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Albert Ekka Brigade of the Red Shield Division, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, successfully organised a state-level mega ex-servicemen rally at the Agartala Military Station on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the rally witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 1,500 veterans and Veer Naris from all eight districts of Tripura, reaffirming the Army’s steadfast commitment to the welfare and well-being of its veteran com…