The Governor of West Bengal, Dr CV Ananda Bose, presided over a distinguished felicitation ceremony today at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata to honour the exemplary achievements, dedication and commitment to service demonstrated by the cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, West Bengal & Sikkim. The event was graced by Major General Amarpal Singh Chahal, Sena Medal, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim, along with other senior dignitaries, officers and proud cadets. In a highlight of the ceremony, the Governor conferred the prestigious Governor’s Medals upon 55 outstanding NCC cadets from the Army, Navy and Air…
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The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026, an annual event celebrating exemplary courage, devotion to duty, and distinguished service in the Indian Army, was conducted with solemn pride on 10 February 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya. The prestigious ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command. A total of 37 gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented, comprising 19 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 07 Sena Medals (Distinguished), 02 Yudh Seva Medals, 01 Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal, 07 Vishisht Seva Medals, and 01 Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, in recognition of…
Over the past two years, Bangladesh has faced renewed scrutiny over incidents affecting minority communities, particularly Hindus. Political transitions and elections often heighten sensitivities, but developments between 2024 and early 2026 have raised deeper concerns about whether these episodes represent isolated unrest or signal a troubling pattern. Following the upheaval of August 2024, human rights monitors documented widespread reports of vandalism, intimidation, and attacks on temples, homes, and businesses linked to minority groups. The recurrence of such incidents during politically charged periods has intensified questions about the adequacy of protections for vulnerable citizens. Among the most disturbing cases was the…
The United States’ newly signed reciprocal tariff agreement with Bangladesh has added a new layer of strategic pressure to Dhaka’s economic policymaking. While Washington reduced duties on Bangladeshi exports from 37% to 19% and offered zero reciprocal tariffs on garments made from US cotton and synthetic fibres, the relief is conditional.If Bangladesh signs a new trade agreement with a “non-market economy,” the US can terminate the deal and restore the 37% tariff. With China and Russia falling under that classification, Dhaka’s future economic engagements are now directly linked to Washington’s approval. This clause could complicate Bangladesh’s ambition to integrate into…
Earlier, I shared my personal view on changing the name of Durand Cup on this same news channel. In the article, my first line was “Even after 78 years of independence we are not getting rid of our oppressors”. I appealed for change of the name of Durand cup by continuing it in the name of some freedom fighter or in the name of our first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. In response, some Senior Army Officers endorsed my views. The government recently changed the name of more than 300 years old historical Military Garrison Fort William as Vijay Durg, which…
I raised an appeal to change the name of Durand cup because I feel it’s more important to immortalize the names of our freedom fighters or a decorated Army Chief than keeping alive the name of any Britisher through a game, but I am a mere journalist , so who am I to give this suggestion? Whether the government will take any decision or not on the appeal to change the name, only time will tell. But before that , I talked to some senior veterans of Indian Armed Forces on the proposed naming of our glorious Durand cup. Now…
Even after the independence of 78 years we are not getting rid of our oppressors. Is there Mangal Pandey Cup or Khudiram Bose Cup or Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose football tournament somewhere in UK happens? The Britishers had made a separate law for Indians and have made separate law for their own people. Perter William Sutcliffe killed more than 12 people and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Harold Shipman killed more than 200 people and was sentenced to life imprisonment. But khudiram Bose killed two people and he was hanged to death at the age of 18, if Britishers wanted…
– Pratyusha Mukherjee On 26th July, kargil war ended, 527 soldiers were martyred and with them 527 uniforms took untimely retirement from duty.How fortunate they were ,who lived donning those uniforms and died wearing those uniforms ,they understood the real value of the uniform. A person who dedicates his life for his Motherland, after intense and rigorous training they get the chance to don this uniform, this uniform only demands selfless service, courage and sacrifice. The person wearing this uniform lives years after years in tough terrain like icy mountains, dense forests and scorching desert at any condition. No home…
The Eastern Command Shaurya Defence Conclave is significant as a premier platform for fostering dialogue on national security, military strategy, and, specifically, the crucial role of adaptive strategic communication and the evolving cognitive domain in modern warfare. Indian Army successfully conducted this two day Defence conclave at Albert Tikka Auditorium in Vijay Durg and brought together senior military leaders, eminent scholars, experienced journalists and strategic communication practitioners in a candid and forward-looking dialogue on the information environment shaping contemporary security. The eminent speakers enlightened the audience through carefully curated sessions.Distinguished speakers offered depth, diversity and realism drawn from operational experience,…