In a solemn tribute to the valour and sacrifice of India’s armed forces personnel, Gajraj Corps supported the unveiling of a statue of Late Capt Gautam Sarma, 8 Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) at Biswanath, Assam, today. The commemorative ceremony was attended by Lt Gen RP Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished dignitaries present included Brig Polash Choudhary (Retd), Director, Rajya Sainik Board, Assam; Brig Dr RP Singh (Retd) of 8 JAK LI; Shri Dharmendra Kumar, IRTS, Chief Commercial Manager, Northeast Frontier Railway; Shri Lakhinandan Saharia, Deputy Commissioner, Biswanath; along with…
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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National Highway projects spanning 1,489 km in Mizoram, 1,759 km in Manipur, and 1,578 km in Nagaland during a meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The review was conducted based on inputs received through media and social media and was attended by officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and project contractors. During the meeting, Gadkari emphasised the importance of timely execution of highway…
On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, Spearhead Division OF Spear Corps organised a 10-kilometre bicycle rally at West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, promoting the message of fitness, environmental awareness and sustainable living. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from 50 students of local schools and colleges. The route passed through the scenic valley along the Siyom River, adding a strong environmental connect to the event and highlighting the importance of preserving the natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh. The event aimed to encourage youth to adopt cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable mode of mobility. It also reinforced the…
In a major environmental conservation initiative ahead of World Environment Day 2026, the Red Shield Division under the Spear Corps, in collaboration with the Forest Department and local communities, conducted a series of tree plantation and cleanliness drives across Upper Assam from 01 to 03 June 2026. The campaign reflected a shared commitment towards ecological sustainability, environmental awareness and community welfare. As part of the initiative, a total of 10,000 plants were planted across key locations in Tinsukia District and Charaideo District, including Tinkopani and Jagun, the Amguri area of Phillobari Reserve Forest at Rupai and Patsaku. The activities witnessed…
Prominent Baloch human rights advocate Mir Yar Baloch has addressed a letter to Kaja Kallas, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, voicing concerns over the European Union’s engagement with Pakistan on counterterrorism issues despite what he described as longstanding allegations regarding Islamabad’s links to proxy networks, militancy, and extremist groups. The appeal comes after the Eighth Pakistan–European Union Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad on June 1, 2026. In an open letter, a group identifying itself as the “Republic of Balochistan” expressed disappointment with the joint communiqué issued following the meeting, arguing that principles such as…
Indian Navy Marine Commando (MARCOS) and Shaurya Chakra awardee Amit Singh Rana (32) died in a tragic road accident late Monday night in the Lahadu area of Khandian under the Jwalamukhi subdivision of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. According to police, Rana was returning home after meeting a friend when he lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a sharp bend near Lahadu at around 11 p.m. The car reportedly veered off the road and plunged nearly 500 feet into a deep gorge. Dehra Superintendent of Police Mayank Chaudhary confirmed the accident. Local residents rushed to the spot and launched a…
Deputy President of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, met the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, reaffirming the shared commitment of both nations to deepen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors. Deputy President Mashatile, who is on an official visit to India, was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior ministers and government officials. The meeting focused on enhancing India–South Africa relations through greater collaboration in trade, investment, defence, skills development, and people-to-people exchanges. During the discussions, both leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral ties…
The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-34 conducted by 1 Assam Battalion NCC under Guwahati Group concluded successfully today at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nalbari. The ten-day camp, held from 23 May to 01 June 2026, brought together 520 NCC cadets, boys and girls of both Senior and Junior Division (SD) from schools and colleges across Guwahati, Nalbari, Rangia and Tamulpur . The camp was aimed at imparting basic military training and developing leadership, discipline, character, and a spirit of selfless service among the youth. During the camp, cadets underwent intensive training in drill, weapon handling, map reading,and firing practice. A series…
India and Oman on Monday operationalized the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and paving the way for deeper trade, investment and strategic cooperation. The agreement, signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, officially entered into force after the completion of domestic procedures by both countries. The launch was marked by the flagging off of the first consignments availing preferential tariff benefits under the agreement, including agricultural products and gems and jewellery exports from Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.…
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous precision-strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), has successfully carried out flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform. The missile was tested under extreme release conditions, validating the performance and reliability of its critical subsystems. Following launch, the missile accurately navigated towards its designated target, demonstrating pinpoint strike capability and meeting all mission objectives. According to officials, flight data collected through an extensive network of tracking and monitoring instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur confirmed…