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2018 1-15 October Vol 65 No 19 ` 5 SAINIK Samachar “Parakram Parv” Celebrations pic: DPR Photo Division The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018. The three Service Chiefs: pic: DPR Photo Division Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen. Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr Abdellatif Loudiyi witnessing the signing of the MoU between India and Morocco on ‘Cooperation in peaceful uses of Outer Space’, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018. pic: DPR Photo Division RakshaThe Mantri President, Smt Shri Nirmala Ram SitharamanNath Kovind and at thethe ‘AtMinister Home’ Responsible function, organised for Defence on theAffairs occasion (MRDA), of Oman, Badr.72nd IndependenceSaud Harib Al Day, Busaidi at Rashtrapati at the delegation Bhavan, level in talks,New Delhiin New on Delhi August on 15,September 2018. 26, 2018. In This Issue Since 1909 PM Inaugurates Parakram Parv 4 Pays Homage to Martyrs at Konark War Memorial (Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 65 q No 19 9 - 23 Asvina, 1940 (Saka) 1-15 October 2018 The journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen languages including Hindi & English on behalf of Ministry of Defence. It is not necessarily an organ for the expression of the Government’s defence policy. The published items represent the views of respective writers and correspondents. Editor-in-Chief (Offg.) Ruby Thinda Sharma Senior Editor Manoj Tuli Parakram Parv 6 RM Interacts with 8 Editor Afaque Ahmad Ehsani Celebrations Participants of DCC Sub Editors Sub Maj KC Sahu & Sub Maj Baiju G Coordination Kunal Kumar Business Manager Rajpal Our Correspondents DELHI: Col Aman Anand; Capt DK Sharma VSM; Wg Cdr Anupam Banerjee; Divyanshu Kumar; Photo Editor: K Ramesh; ALLAHABAD: Wg Cdr Arvind Sinha; BENGALURU: Officiating M Ponnein Selvan;CHANDIGARH: Anil Gaur; CHENNAI: M Ponnein Selvan; GANDHINAGAR: Officiating Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; GUWAHATI: Lt Col P Khongsai; IMPHAL: Lt Col M Vaishnava; JALANDHAR : Officiating Anil Gaur; JAMMU: Lt Col Devender Anand; JAIPUR: Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier; KOHIMA: Col Chiranjeet Konwer; KOLKATA: Wg Cdr SS Birdi; 9 Raksha Mantri Inaugurates… Dipannita Dhar; Ms Gargi Malik Sinha; Cdr Mehul Karnik, LUCKNOW: MUMBAI: 10 BIMSTEC MILEX-18 Concludes Narendra Kumar Vispute; NAGPUR: Gp Capt BB Pande; PALAM: Wg Cdr AR 37th Coast Guard 13 Commander of Sri Lanka Army… Giri;PUNE: Mahesh Iyengar; SECUNDERABAD: G Surendra Babu; SHILLONG; Wg Commanders’… 12 Cdr Ratnakar Singh; SRINAGAR: Col Rajesh Kalia; TEZPUR: Lt Col Harsh Wardhan 14 56th NDC Course Convocation… Pande; THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ms Dhanya Sanal K; UDHAMPUR: Officiating 15 PoP at AEC Training College… Col Rajesh Kalia; VISAKHAPATNAM: Capt CG Raju. 16 Humanitarian Assistance to… Published by: 17 Mahajan Field Firing Ranges… 18 Indian Peacekeepers provide… SR Rajashekar, Official Spokesperson, MoD 20 Gynecon-2018 Nampibou Marinmai, Director, PR (Offg.) 22 IAF carries out Relief and… 23 Trekking Expedition to Umasila… Directorate of Public Relations, South Block, 24 Ex-Servicemen Rally at BB Cantt… Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-110011 25 Naval Flight Test Seminar held… Editorial Office: L-1 Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001, 26 87th Raising Day Reunion of 24… Telefax : 23094668 Telephone : 23092768 27 Closing Ceremony Indo-… Email : [email protected] 28 Thal Sainik Camp of NCC… E-in-C: ASCON-32078 [email protected] 29 Chakravyuh For subscriptions contact : 30 Armed Forces Panorama Business Manager, Sainik Samachar, Telephone : 23092768 Air Force Association Celebrates Subscription Rates: Inland (Ordinary): One Year Rs 100.00, Overseas 21 (Surface Mail): Rs 450.00 Concessional (per year): Rs 20.00 (Applicable for Annual Day dependants of service personnel & ex-Servicemen.) For all correspondence subscribers must quote their subscription number On front cover: Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parakram Parv Celebrations in New Delhi on September 28, 2018. pic: DPR Photo Division For more details visit our website: http://sainiksamachar.nic.in Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DefenceMinIndia https://twitter.com/spokespersonMoD https://www.instagram.com/prodefense/ PM Inaugurates Parakram Parv Pays Homage to Martyrs at Konark War Memorial he Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived Tin Jodhpur on September 28, 2018 to attend the Combined Commanders Conference. He inspected a tri-services Guard of Honour on arrival at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur. The Prime Minister paid homage to martyrs at Konark War Memorial. In the visitors book, he wrote that the country is proud of the Armed Forces who are dedicated and committed to protecting the Motherland. He also recalled and paid homage to the brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice, and are symbols of inspiration, for generations. At Konark Stadium, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Parakram Parv. He also witnessed an exhibition set up on this occasion. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attending the “Parakram - PIB Parv” celebrations, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on September 28, 2018. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour, at the inauguration of the “Parakram Parv”, in Jodhpur, The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage to martyrs at the Rajasthan on September 28, 2018. Konark War Memorial, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on September 28, 2018. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being seen off by the RM, RRM, Service Chiefs and dignitaries on his Departure from Jodhpur, Rajasthan on September 28, 2018. 4 Sainik Samachar October 1-15, 2018 Glimpses of Parakram Parv Parakram Parv Celebrations ndian Armed Forces have always celebrate Vijay Diwas, Kargil Vijay Ibrought laurels to the Nation. Their Diwas and many such battle honour contribution in war and peace are of days. immense value to every Indian. Indian Army conducted surgical It is the contribution of our strikes in 2016 which had strategic ramifications and were aimed to Armed Forces that we proudly dissuade inimical adversary from Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the inauguration ceremony of “Parakram Parv”, at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delhi on September 28, 2018. adopting the path of violence and to ensure an environment of peace for the Nation. To showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of Armed Forces, ‘Parakram Parv’ was observed from September 28-30, 2018. The main event was held at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delhi. Similarly, 53 locations in 51 Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman looking at the Military equipment on display at the cities across the Nation showcased “Parakram Parv”. the events highlighting valour of Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman addressing at the inauguration of “Parakram Parv”, at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delhi on September 28, 2018. 6 Sainik Samachar October 1-15, 2018 Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman releasing the Surgical Strike Anthem at the inauguration of “Parakram Parv”, at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delhi on September 28, 2018. The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra, the Information & Broadcasting Secretary, Shri Amit Khare and other dignitaries are also seen. Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman with School Children at the inauguration of “Parakram Parv”. Indian Armed Forces in general and courage of the Armed Forces were small arms were also on display. Special Forces in particular. shown. Huge canvas/digital signing On September 29-30, 2018 noted On Friday, September 28, walls for sending messages to the singers performed at the venue apart 2018 Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala soldiers helped citizens connect with from the Military band. Sitharaman visited India Gate them. Letters addressed to soldiers by General public was encouraged lawns, New Delhi to commemorate school children were also displayed. to take selfies at all venues, the inauguration of ‘Parakram Parv’ The visitors also got the opportunity including India Gate and post them and also interacted with children. to see captured weapons used by on the social networking sites with The programme started with bugle terrorists that had been brought #Parakram Parv. call at 1830 hrs, thereafter, movies from Jammu & Kashmir. Military - PRO Army and photographs depicting valour & equipment like artillery guns and pix: DPR Photo Division October 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 7 RM Interacts with participants of DCC he fourth and the final leg, Ti.e., the Ministry of Defence Module of the 18th Edition of Defence Correspondents' Course (DCC) started on September 17, 2018 at Centre for Training and Development (CENTRAD) in New Delhi. Interacting with the trainee defence correspondents at her office in South Block, the Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said, “I would request all of you to keep in mind the intricacies of defence beat reporting and be true to the national cause.” This is the first time the MoD module of DCC has been introduced to give the participants an overview with the functioning of MoD and its the country were part of this annual of the working in the Ministry. The different wings, during the course. training program conducted by the Course started on August 27, 2018. The Course comprised of four legs, Ministry of Defence. The Course viz, the Army leg at Tenga & Tawang Senior officers from the MoD, concluded on the September 22, including Joint Secretary & Additional (Arunachal Pradesh), the Air Force at 2018 with the valedictory ceremony Financial Advisor Shri AN Das, JS Tezpur (Assam) and the Navy leg at (Admin) Shri Anand Rajan and JS Kochi (Kerala). This year twenty-six held at CENTRAD, New Delhi. (DIP) Shri Sanjay Jaju spoke to the correspondents belonging to print - DPR Defence participants and acquainted them and electronic media from across pix: DPR Photo Division 8 Sainik Samachar October 1-15, 2018 Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Medical Camp at Dharchula harchula is a remote border town along the Indo- DNepal border located in the valley of Himalayas in Uttarakhand.