The Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre successfully conducted a Recruitment Rally for the youth of Ladakh, providing aspiring candidates with an opportunity to pursue a career in the service of the nation. The rally witnessed an enthusiastic response from young men across the Union Territory of Ladakh, including candidates from the remote regions of Nubra, Sham and Changthang. Tradesmen from all classes across India also participated in the recruitment process. The overwhelming turnout reflected the strong spirit of patriotism, discipline and determination among the youth. A total of 1,460 candidates participated in the rally. The recruitment process was conducted in a…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
A patriotic programme was organised on August 14 in the Mago-Chuna sector of Tawang at an altitude of approximately 14,000 feet, bringing together the local community, civil administration and armed forces in a celebration of national unity and community participation. The event, organised by the Sub-Divisional Administration, Jang, in collaboration with the 1st Sikh LI Battalion, featured a 300-metre Tiranga Yatra, with participants carrying the national flag at the high-altitude location. The programme also included the singing of Vande Mataram, adding to the patriotic spirit of the occasion. Pema Khanu, CM Arunachal Pradesh said- “A truly inspiring celebration of patriotism…
A towering 72-foot Monumental Tiranga has been raised at the iconic Sela Tunnel portal at an altitude of approximately 13,000 feet, adding a powerful symbol of national pride to one of India’s strategically significant high-altitude locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative, involving 42 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), Project Vartak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the local community, reflects the growing emphasis on strengthening infrastructure, connectivity and community participation in the frontier areas of the Northeast. Standing prominently against the rugged Himalayan landscape, the massive national flag represents more than a ceremonial landmark. At a strategically important location…
Nine years after the 2017 Doklam standoff underscored the critical importance of rapid mobilisation and robust infrastructure in the eastern Himalayas, India is renewing its focus on a strategically important railway project in North Bengal. The proposed Chalsa–Naxalbari railway line is more than a connectivity project. It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen border infrastructure, improve military logistics, reinforce the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor and accelerate economic development across the region. The strategic significance of the area is difficult to overstate. The Siliguri Corridor, often described as India’s “Chicken’s Neck”, is the narrow land bridge linking mainland India…
Security agencies have launched a major multi-state crackdown on the Pakistan-based, alleged ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day, detaining 253 people across 14 states and registering more than 80 FIRs, officials said. The coordinated operation, carried out on August 12 through real-time intelligence sharing with state police forces, targeted suspected operatives allegedly involved in preparations for subversive activities around August 15. The largest number of detentions were reported from Uttar Pradesh (62), Haryana (52), Delhi (51) and Punjab (44), followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and other states. Security agencies also reported significant recoveries, including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan…
The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata will usher in a new decade of distance running when its 11th edition takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, with the race starting from the iconic Red Road. The World Athletics Gold Label 25K has grown over the past decade into one of India’s premier road-running events, bringing together elite athletes, amateur runners and communities while strengthening Kolkata’s profile on the international sporting map. Registrations for the on-ground and virtual races opened on August 13 at 7 a.m. IST through the official race platform. On-ground entries for the 25K, Open 10K, Ananda Run,…
Prominent Baloch Leader Mir Yar Baloch has called on the Baloch people to observe August 14 as a “Black Day”, coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day, in a strongly worded statement issued on August 13. In the statement, Mir Yar Baloch claimed that Pakistan and Balochistan are separate countries and asserted that Balochistan has a distinct history, identity, language, culture and geographical character. The statement rejected what it described as Pakistan’s “fabricated, false, and concocted narrative” concerning Balochistan’s identity and legitimacy. The Baloch also launched a sharp attack on Pakistan’s creation and its regional policies, alleging that Pakistan was established by…
At the high reaches of Sikkim, where the Himalayas rise into a landscape of snow, rugged mountains and sacred lakes, environmental protection is not merely an ecological responsibility—it is a shared national commitment. The commissioning of a modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Changu by the Trishakti Corps, incorporating indigenous wastewater-treatment technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), represents an important step in that direction. The facility was inaugurated by Smt Pamin Lepcha, MLA of the Gnathang-Machong constituency, reflecting the spirit of civil–military cooperation in one of India’s most strategically important and environmentally sensitive regions. Protecting a Sacred…
The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, under the aegis of Eastern Command, conducted a military exercise in the super-high-altitude and rugged terrain of North Sikkim, testing the resilience of troops, equipment and operational systems under demanding conditions. The exercise focused on strengthening coordination among various arms and ensuring effective equipment management in an environment characterised by extreme altitude, difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions. The seamless integration of personnel and resources enabled the troops to maintain operational effectiveness, highlighting their adaptability, coordination and combat readiness in some of the most demanding conditions along the frontier. Beyond operational preparedness, the…
A new study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has highlighted a significant gap between the actual cost of managing plastic packaging waste in India and the financial support available under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. The study, Policy, Practice and Plastic: Cost of Managing Plastic Waste in Indian Cities, points out that the prevailing market-linked EPR credit rates are often insufficient to recover the costs involved in collection, transportation, segregation, processing and disposal of plastic packaging waste. The shortfall is particularly pronounced in the case of flexible and multi-layered plastics and in cities with higher logistical…