Friday, February 7

ARMY

INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI
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INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI

INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI Indian Coast Guard helicopter evacuated a Sri Lankan fisherman who developed a heart condition on 05 Apr 2024 after his boat drifted to Indian waters due to engine failure. On 01 Apr 24, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) of Indian Coast Guard at Chennai had received a distress alert from MRCC Colombo about Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel (SLFV) ‘Kalpeni’ that was suspected to be adrift at sea due to snag in the engine. MRCC Colombo intimated that the boat had set sail from ‘Codbay’ fishing harbour in Sri Lanka on 22 March 24 with six crew members. The boat had ceased all communication from 28 Mar 24. MRCC Colombo intimated that the boat was likely to have entered Indian waters due ...
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COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME POLLUTION RESPONSE SEMINAR AT CHENNAI

COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME POLLUTION RESPONSE SEMINAR AT CHENNAI Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No.5 (North Tamil Nadu) today conducted Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop involving officials from State Government, State Disaster Management Authority, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Adani Port Kattuppali, various Oil Handling Agencies, Collector Office, Chennai and other stakeholders at Chennai. The aim of the seminar was to review the preparedness of stakeholders to contain any incidence of Oil Spill at sea and associated shore-line cleanup. Various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contingency plans were discussed during the seminar to strengthen overall response mechanism for combating oil pollution at sea.
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COAST GUARD COMMENCES IN-HOUSE DOCKING OF SHIPS AT CHENNAI

COAST GUARD COMMENCES IN-HOUSE DOCKING OF SHIPS AT CHENNAI   Indian Coast Guard undertook a maiden docking of its ship ICGS C-435 at recently refurbished slip-way. The maiden docking of Coast Guard ship ICGS C-435 was monitored by Inspector General Donny Michael, Commander, Coast Guard Region (East). The slip-way is part of overall infrastructure located at Timber Pond and Boat basin in Chennai Port taken on long lease by ICG. The slip-way will give a boost to in-house repair facilities of Coast Guard leading to faster turnaround of its ships undergoing repairs and refit at Chennai. The slip-way will be utilized by refitting yards and firms undertaking docking of Coast Guard ships. The operationalization of slip-way is part of long term endeavor of ICG to create and oper...
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220 OFFICERS JOIN THE INDIAN ARMY, AS THEY PASS OUT FROM OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI

220 OFFICERS JOIN THE INDIAN ARMY, AS THEY PASS OUT FROM OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI A total of 184 Officer Cadets and 36 Officer Cadets (Women) were commissioned into various Arms and Services of the Indian Army, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice. The Passing out Parade held today at the hallowed grounds of Parameshwaran Drill Square at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai was reviewed by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of Air Staff. This significant event, steeped in tradition and reverence, marked the culmination of months of grueling training of the Officer Cadets from SSC-117, SSC (W)-31 and equivalent courses, heralding their transformation into the esteemed leaders of the Indian Army. The Reviewing Officer, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Ch...
AGNIVEER RALLY CONDUCTED AT PERAMBALUR BY INDIAN ARMY
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AGNIVEER RALLY CONDUCTED AT PERAMBALUR BY INDIAN ARMY

AGNIVEER RALLY CONDUCTED AT PERAMBALUR BY INDIAN ARMY Chennai 05 July 2023 AGNIVEER RALLY CONDUCTED AT PERAMBALUR BY INDIAN ARMY Indian Army conducted recruitment rally for Combined Entrance Exam shortlisted candidates at Dr MGR Sports Stadium Perambalur. The was conducted from 01 July to 05 July 2023 by Army Recruiting Office, Tiruchirappalli under the aegis of Dakshin Bharat Area & HQ Recruiting Zone, Chennai. The rally was held for enrollment of Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Tradesman 10th pass, Agniveer Tradesman 8th pass and Agniveer Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical categories/entries in the Army. Agniv eer rally has been organized for sixteen districts of Tamil Nadu i.e., Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Puddukkott...
 History of The Batallion
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 History of The Batallion

 History of The Batallion 12th Battalion The Madras Regiment was raised on 01st Jan 1981 at The Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington (Tamil Nadu), by Lt Col (Later Brig) H Ravi Kumar. The Battalion was presented its colours on 19 May 1982 by the then COAS, Gen KV Krishna Rao, PVSM. Our unit since then has excelled in all professional and operational spheres and has proved its mettle, time and again, in all field and peace stations to include the following - Op Pawan at Jaffna, - Siachen Glacier where the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited our Batallion - Indo US Yudh Abhyas at Uttara Khand - served in Jammu and Kashmir and North East Raising Day Celebration After long struggle the South Indian troops have got the opportunity to be at t...
SEVENTH ARMED FORCES VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATED 
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SEVENTH ARMED FORCES VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATED 

SEVENTH ARMED FORCES VETERANS' DAY CELEBRATED  Chennai 14 January 2023 SEVENTH ARMED FORCES VETERANS' DAY CELEBRATED  AT AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM  As a mark of respect and recognition to the services rendered and sacrifices made by our veterans in the service of the Nation, the Armed Forces Veterans' day was celebrated at Air Force Station Tambaram on 14 January 20 23. Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Air Marshal R Radhish, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command and Air Marshal S Varthamann (Retd), President Air Force Ass ociation (AFA) attended the function.  The event was inaugurated by Minister of States for Defence Shri Ajay Bhatt, followed by awareness lectures on various welfare measures. On this occasion, Ministe...
VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CAMP ORGANISED 
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VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CAMP ORGANISED 

VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CAMP ORGANISED  Chennai 24 December 2022 VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CAMP ORGANISED  AT MILITARY HOSPITAL, CHENNAI As a prelude to Army Day Parade-2023, a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 24 Dec 2022 at Mi litary Hospital, Chennai under the aegis of Headquarters-Dakshin Bharat Area.  This noble event was inaugurat ed by Major General M Indrabalan, Chief of Staff, Headquarters-Dakshin Bharat Area. A large number of Army p ersonnel, families and civilians donated blood voluntarily, as it was an unique opportunity for the donors to serv e the nation to commemorate the mighty Indian Army.  Being organized under the theme of ‘Donate Blood-Save Lives’, these blood donation camps are part of the vari ous other events being conducted by the Sout...
India and Oman will carry out a nearly two-week military exercise beginning Monday, with a focus on counter-terror cooperation.
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India and Oman will carry out a nearly two-week military exercise beginning Monday, with a focus on counter-terror cooperation.

India and Oman will carry out a nearly two-week military exercise beginning Monday, with a focus on counter-terror cooperation. The exercise, ‘AL NAJAH-IV’, will take place in the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan from August 1 to 13.  A 60-member team from the Royal Army of Oman has arrived at the site of the exercise. China ‘largest threat’ to Britain; has targeted India: Rishi Sunak rajnath singh In a major policy reform, CGDA gets new mandate to audit military and DRDO for Performance and Efficiency 5g Indian Army sends RfI for 4G/5G for High Altitude along LAC The defence ministry said the joint military exercise aims to enhance the level of bilateral defence coope ration. The Indian Army will be represented at the exercise by troops from the 18 Mechanised Infantry Battal...