Itanagar, Jan 24 (IANS) With a strong focus on youth welfare and social awareness, the Indian Army, in collaboration with school students and teachers, organised an anti-drug rally at Manigong in Arunachal Pradesh under the theme “No Drugs, No Dropouts”, officials said on Saturday.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the initiative aimed to highlight the harmful effects of substance abuse while reinforcing the importance of education as the foundation for a secure and progressive fut…
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Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) As part of heightened security preparations ahead of Republic Day 2026, a Joint Counter-Drone Capsule was conducted at Tinsukia in Upper Assam, reinforcing inter-agency preparedness against emerging aerial threats and underscoring the growing emphasis on military–civil fusion in internal security. The specialised capsule was organised by the Indian Army, with the Red Shield Gunners conducting the training under the aegis of Spear Corps. Personnel from multiple civil and…
Imphal/Itanagar, Jan 17 (IANS) The Assam Rifles organised a humanitarian outreach programme at Happiness Home Orphanage in Manipur’s tribal-inhabited Churachandpur district, providing essential support to 50 children and 10 elderly residents, including a few children living with HIV, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that relief materials were distributed among the residents, creating an atmosphere of joy and positivity. To strengthen the orphanage’s infrastructure, the As…
Imphal, Jan 1 (IANS) The Assam Rifles on Thursday celebrated the New Year with enthusiasm and warmth in villages located along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur, reinforcing its bond with local communities through various outreach activities, officials said. Manipur shares a 398 km unfenced international border with Myanmar. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that to mark the arrival of the New Year 2026, a vibrant celebration was organised by Assam Rifles with local communities at S…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) In a heart-warming gesture reflecting the Indian Army’s enduring commitment to society, Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised New Year Celebration 2026 with children of Nirasoi Shishu Bhawan in Assam’s Jorhat, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Thursday’s event was organised to foster a sense of belonging and bring smiles to the young faces as the New Year began. The soldiers interacted closely wi…
Itanagar, Jan 1 (IANS) The Indian Army on Thursday strengthened civil-military bonds through a New Year outreach programme in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, which shares an international border with China and an inter-state boundary with Assam, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army, through Spear Corps, marked the New Year by engaging with the local populace at Bene Village in West Siang district, reaffirming its enduring commitment to stre…
Itanagar, Dec 30 (IANS) Swift and timely action by Assam Rifles troops averted loss of lives and property in Jairampur town of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday. The prompt response by the security personnel helped bring the situation under control and prevent major damage. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that a potentially major fire accident was averted in Jairampur town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district when a medical store caught fire, posing a serious threa…
Itanagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The Indian Army constructed a homestay at the border village of Taksing under Vibrant Village Program through ‘Operation Sadbhavna’ in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri District, officials said on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that as part of an initiative towards border area development, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Sadbhavna’, has constructed a double-storey homestay at the remote border village of Taksing in Upper Subansiri distr…