Shillong, May 26 (IANS) Amid high-intensity tactical drills and multinational military training during ‘Exercise PRAGATI 2026’ in Meghalaya, the Indian Army’s highly trained canine warriors emerged as a distinctive force multiplier, showcasing their specialised skills alongside armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the army dogs trained alongside troops from friendly foreign countries, showcasing their role in modern military ope…
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Shillong, May 20 (IANS) A multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI 2026’, involving armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations, commenced on Wednesday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, officials said. The two-week-long exercise has brought together participants from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen regional cooperation, interoperability and strategic coordination among the partic…
Shillong, Feb 10 (IANS) The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 was held with solemn military grandeur at Umroi Military Station in Shillong on Tuesday, honouring the courage, leadership and distinguished service of personnel of the Indian Army, officials said. The annual ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Eastern Command. According to an official statement, a total of 37 gallantry and d…