Wednesday 25 January 2012

ARMY GALLANTRY AWARD FOR TOP POLICE OFFICIALS

SRINAGAR: The synergy between the Army and the J&K Police has been at its best during the peaceful year of 2011.  The success in terms of elimination and arrests of terrorists alongwith busting of terror modules in joint operations speak volumes of the achievements of both the forces. 
 
Keeping in mind the sacrifices and valuable contribution of the State Police Force, the Army has conferred gallantry awards on meritorious and gallant officers of the J&K Police. Mr Muneer Ahmad Khan, DIG, North Kashmir, Mr Altaf Ahmad Khan, SP, Sopore and  Mr Ifroz Ahmad, DSP, Handwara have been awarded Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card while Mr  Ashiq Hussain Tak, DSP, Sopore and Mr Iftikhar Talib, DSP have been awarded Army Commander’s Commendation Card.
 
Lieutenant General SA Hasnain, GOC Chinar Corps and all ranks of Chinar Corps congratulate the gallant officers for their glorious achievement and wish the police fraternity many more success in times to come.

REPUBLIC DAY 2012: NORTHERN COMMAND LEADS FROM THE FRONT

UDHAMPUR: The awards announced on occasion of the Republic Day 2012 once again saw the highest number of gallantry awards being conferred to the troops in Northern Command.

The Northern Command has been awarded one Ashok Chakra, three Kriti Chakras, six Shourya Chakras and a large number of other gallantry awards. These awards stand tribute  to the  many heroes , some of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the true tradition and spirit of the Indian Army.

Amongst the awardees is Lt Navdeep Singh who has  posthumously been awarded the Ashoka Chakra . It may be recalled that the officer while participating in operations on 19/20 Aug 2011 in North Kashmir displayed inspiring leadership, indomitable spirit, conspicuous bravery of the highest order with utter disregard to his personal safety killed four foreign terrorists before succumbing to his injuries.

NATION’S HIGHEST AWARD CONFERRED ON CHINAR CORPS WARRIOR


SRINAGAR:  On the morning of Republic Day 2012, Late Lieutenant Navdeep Singh will receive the Nation’s highest peacetime Gallantry award - the ASHOK CHAKRA, which is to be conferred to himposthumously on behalf of a grateful Nation by our Honourable President and the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed ForcesSmt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, on the occasion of the63rd Republic Day.
 
Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, a warrior of the famous Chinar Corps, unhesitatingly sacrificed his precious young life in the service of the Nation, on 20th August 2011, while posted with ‘Veer Marathas’ on the Line of Control in the remote Gurez Sector, located some 100 km North of Srinagar. Lieutenant Navdeep, a third generation soldier and an alumnus of the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, was commissioned on 19th March 2011.  
He is fondly remembered by his friends and colleagues as a cheerful, determined and enterprising professional who took pride in his choice of career – a deliberate choice pushing behind his hard earned MBA and Hotel Management degrees – seeking out adventure and fame.  
 

Tuesday 24 January 2012

ARMY ORGANISED BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT TALWARA


TALWARA:  A Blood donation camp was organized by a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion  at Talwara on  24 January 2012.  
 
The camp was inaugurated by Mrs Sheetal Nanda, District Collector of Reasi.  Approx 250 units blood was donated by jawans during the camp to Red Cross, Jammu.  
 
This was first ever event of such kind held in the remote and in accessible Reasi district of J & K and was highly appreciated by the administration and the people alike.

True to its word, the Army has once again shown its humane face and proven its adage of ‘Awaam Ke Saath’. 
 
The people of the area highly appreciated the role of Army in organizing the blood donation camp and were also expressed their eagerness to donate blood.  The camp drew an unprecedented and overwhelming response and enthusiasm.

FLAG OFF CEREMONY OF STUDENTS TOUR

DODA: Nine Sector Rashtriya Rifles is deployed in Doda and Kishtwar Districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The area is remote and backward having limited connectivity with other parts  of the state.

Remoteness is further compounded by the fact that the area has treacherous and rugged mountainous terrain which further limits mobility.  Furthermore, the area was heavily  terrorism infested and was once a breeding ground for major tanzeems operating in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

All these factors coupled together have had an adverse effect in the development of basic public amenities and infrastructure including education, basic heathcare, administration and roads in the area.   Deployment of Rashtrya Rifles saw a marked improvement in the area as it not only successfully curbed terrorism in the area but also was able to assist the civil administration in development of the area through conduct of various OP SADHBHAVANA  projects and activities.  

Educating and moulding the younger generation to wean them away from militancy has been one of the areas in which a lot has been done by the Army.  Projects like construction of school buildings, addition of rooms in existing schools, provision of furniture, books, computers and study materials, etc have been undertaken by the army regularly.  Keeping the same ethos in mind Army has been planning many educational and motivational tours for the children of this state.  

These tours aim at opening up the mental horizons of these children by making them see the rich culture and tradition, development, peace and harmony existing in other parts of the country, thus inculcating a sense of belonging and national integration amongst the children of this area.  It is indeed a lifetime opportunity provided by Army for the children of remote areas thus bringing about psychological impact to join the mainstream of the Nation.

Keeping the same spirit in mind an education cum motivational tour to Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Nagpur is being conducted for 23 students of remote and far flung villages of districts Doda and Kishtwar alongwith two teacher from 24 Jan 2012 to 05 Feb 2012.  The visit would go a long way in moulding these young and innocent minds towards aligning their outlook with the national mainstream.

ARMY DISTRIBUTE BLANKETS TO PEOPLE IN SOPORE

SOPORE: Continuing with its resolve to help the local Awam in their hour of need, army distributed blankets to people of Gundbarat village, Sopore to help them sustain the biting cold weather.  
 
22 Rashtriya Rifles (PUNJAB) while interacting with people, received a request for warm clothing and blankets. Eight families who had congregated at the Madrassa in Gundbarat were distributed blankets in presence of the village elders and the Sarpanch. 
 
People have appreciated this goodwill gesture of the army. They remembered similar aids been provided by the unit in the past and hoped that army will continue with its goodwill in future as well. 
 
This small gesture will go a long way in bridging the gap and strengthening the bond between ‘Awam and Jawan’.   

THREE PLAYERS SELECTED BY ARMY GEARUP FOR NATIONAL LEVEL CRICKET ACADEMIES

GANDERBAL: In consonance with the commitment made by Lieutenant Geneneral SA Hasnain, GOC 15 Corps during the conduct of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) Chinar Cup-2011, the three promising players selected under the guidance of Mr Bishan Singh Bedi (Former Indian Cricketer) are being dispatched for specialisation training at National Level Cricket Academies.  
 
Mr Nasir Lone of Bandipur, Mr Ubaid Amin and Mr Danish Muzzafar of Ganderbal are the three budding cricketers who have been selected to attend professional training at MRF Pace Academy at Chennai from 27 Jan 12 to 06 Feb 12. Subsequently, the players would also be trained at Madan Lal Cricket Academy at Delhi from 10 Feb 12 to 30 Apr 12.
 
It is for certain that the players will benefit immensely from the training imparted at these institutions of national repute and would further fine tune their cricketing skills thereby making them perform even better in the future.
 

ARMY CONTINUES HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS

SRINAGAR: The situation in Valley remained bad due to constant snowfall, disturbing the normal routine of the Awam and posing difficulties.  The Army continued to provide humanitarian assistance to the Awam inspite of all odds braving the inclement weather.  

Seeing the circumstances and prevailing conditions, a requirement emerged to help the needy villagers especially to meet basic facilities like medical assistance, provision of water and emergency electricity power at Hospitals/PHC.  General Officer Commanding Victor Force ensured, the Army acted swiftly and reached out to the locals to provide all possible assistance.  

In this period of heavy snow, the Army conducted plethora of activities to assist the Awam by way of providing medical assistance, supply of electricity by generators especially for charging of mobile phones and functioning of PHCs, clearance of roads and tracks wherever required, distribution of emergency rations to the needy, distribution of water, provision of warm clothing, cooked food and recovery of large number of stranded vehicles due to the snow.  

This was possible by sending out Army troops in the form of 610 patrols including Medical Officers reaching a large number of villages in the entire Victor Force Area of Responsibility.  The Awam welcomed the soldiers and highly appreciated the actions of the Army, which provided them with basic necessities at this critical period.  General Officer Commanding Victor Force reiterated that the Jawan will always stand by the Awam in the time of need.

Monday 23 January 2012

ARMY RESCUES 11 SNOW TRAPPED WORKERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENMT IN DODA

DODA: On the night of 22nd Jan 2012, at 8.20 pm Commanding Officer of 8 Rashtriya Rifles Col Abdul Hamid Khan received an SOS call from DC, Doda. 11 workers of PHE Department belonging to village Al, who had moved to upper reaches of Alkanda region during the day for repair of water supply system, were trapped in snow. 

The workers somehow managed to pass information to their department. This thickly forested area is known to be avalanche prone and their immediate evacuation was necessary to save their lives. DC therefore immediately contacted the Army Unit. Without wasting time Col Khan ordered move of 20 men from nearest post at Udyanpur who left at 8.45 pm alongwith a nursing assistant and emergency life saving medicines. 

They also carried rescue equipment, warm clothes and packaged food for the trapped persons. After walking for more than 7 hours in the chest deep snow, with the help of ropes, the team finally reached the site at 4.00 am. They found 5 of the trapped workers in extremely critical condition due to the cold effect. The team immediately took control of the situation, took out the workers, lighted the fire and gave them first aid. They also provided them warm clothes. 

Tea was prepared and food was warmed for them. After an effort of two hours the workers could be resuscitated and were brought out of danger. On daybreak the army men supported these workers through the snow and brought them to village Al where they were received by the large crowd of villagers. 

Near and dear ones of workers were happy to see them return.  Mr Farooq Ahmad Khan, DC Doda appreciated the efforts of 8 RR for speedy and timely assistance for the rescue operation and in turn saving 11 precious lives.

Sunday 22 January 2012

ARMY ORGANISES MEDICAL AID CAMP AT VILLAGE DEHURI (UDHAMPUR)

UDHAMPUR: Army in Northern Command is doing yeoman service in the state of J&K. While guarding the frontiers in the state, it is also helping the State Govt and the local population in various projects. 

Reaching out to the people in the remote areas and meeting their social needs by helping them has been the basic philosophy of the Army in the Northern Command.

As part of Operation-SADBHAVANA, EME Battalion (Tpt) at Udhampur conducted a Medical Aid Camp at village- Dehuri, District- Udhampur (J&K). Dehuri is a remote village located 40 km in the interiors of Udhampur district. 

The villagers had approached the Army authorities for conducting a ‘Medical Aid Camp’ as this area is deprived of good medical facilities. 

As part of Operation Sadbhavana,  71 Sub Area undertook the task of conducting medical aid camp on 22 Jan 2012 at village Dehuri for the local villagers. Large number of  villagers was benefited with conduct of this Medical Camp. 

The services of specialists in the field of ophthalmology, ENT, Gynaecology, Pediatrician, Medical, Dental, Pathologist were provided alongwith Ultrasound and X-Ray facility. Free consultation and free medicines were provided to all the patients.

All the locals & civil authorities were very thankful to the Army for organizing free medical camp. The Army attaches great importance to the social upliftment of the remote areas. Alongwith the district administration it will do all possible to reach out to the people in the remote areas.

ARMY DISTRIBUTES COMPUTER TO SCHOOL CHILDREN

RAJOURI: Army is making sincere efforts to supplement primary education by providing basic facilities to schools located in remote areas. Continuing its mission for improving educational facilities a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Romeo Force distributed four computers to Govt Middle School, Naika under Operation Sadbhavna. Earlier the school authorities had approached the Army to assist them  in setting up computer laboratory for their school.

Students were upbeat and delighted with this project and averred “it would go a long way in meeting the requirement of computer education and also serve as a medium of enhancing awareness. Mohd Rafi of class 8th while speaking to this media said that he was always envious watching the computer skills of city children on TV and now with the similar facilities at his school he shall explore and develop computer skills so that he is able to take up job in big IT Company.

ARMY IMPARTS ON THE JOB TRAINING TO YOUTH

RAJOURI: .  In its endeavour to channelize resourceful energy of youth in constructive manner  Rashtriya Raifles conducted  vocational training on welding and machine cutting for unemployed youth hailing from village Balakote. The training was conducted by a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Romeo Force at Basoni which was attended by seven youth. The aim of the training was to enable the youth for self employment.

Mohd Basarat Khan said that these kind of training give opportunities to young section of society to set up their own small business and help them earn their livelihood leading to better financial status of society. Zakir Husain, one of the participants thanked the army for having trained them and told that this is an excellent opportunity for us to learn new skills through first hand training and thereafter use this skill to supplement our income. People lauded their efforts of the Rashtriya Rifles unit in enabling and empowering the local youth through this training programme.


  

ARMY LENDS HELPING HAND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

NOWSHERA: A medical camp was organised in village Dabbar Potha on 22 Jan 2012 by 33 Rashtriya Rifles alongwith 325 Field Hospital under the aegis of Tithwal Brigade for the benefit of local population in the villages of Dabbar, Potha, Kheri, Asthana Gurah, Gugrote, Daryalla, Thus and Guni of Nowshera tehsil.  Doctors from the army including a lady doctor and dental specialist attended to the needy patients during the camp.   

The villagers were educated on various important topics including that of family planning, causes and preventive measures against STD/AIDS and also on general health and hygiene. Government doctors are not able to visit the remote villages frequently due to which a large number of people suffering from serious ailments and diseases remain unattended. Therefore this medical camp provided medical aid and treatment to the needy locals. A strength of approximately 750 patients availed medical benefits in the camp.
        

Saturday 21 January 2012

CHINAR CORPS COMMANDER’S MESSAGE TO AWAAM


SRINAGAR: In view of the anticipated snowfall over the next few days, the AWAAM is requested to approach the nearest Army Post for any assistance.  Immediate action to provide relief will be taken, including cooperation from civil administration.
 
AWAAM AUR JAWAAN
YE HI HAI MUQAAM
JAWAAN HAI AAPKAA APNA
RAHEGAA AAPKE SAATH
DUKH AUR KHUSHI MEIN
YE HI HAMAARI AAS
TAB HI YE JANNAT-E-KASHMIR
KAREGA HAR MUSHKIL KO PASS.
 
                                                -James

ARMY CONTINUES HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS

SRINAGAR:   The situation in Valley remained bad due to constant snowfall, disturbing the normal routine of the Awam and posing difficulties.  The Army continued to provide humanitarian assistance to the Awam inspite of all odds braving the inclement weather.  
 
Seeing the circumstances and prevailing conditions, a requirement emerged to help the needy villagers especially to meet basic facilities like medical assistance, provision of water and emergency electricity power at Hospitals/PHC. General Officer Commanding Victor Force ensured, the Army acted swiftly and reached out to the locals to provide all possible assistance.  
 
In this period of heavy snow, the Army conducted plethora of activities to assist the Awam by way of providing medical assistance, supply of electricity by generators especially for charging of mobile phones and functioning of PHCs, clearance of roads and tracks wherever required, distribution of emergency rations to the needy, distribution of water, provision of warm clothing, cooked food and recovery of large number of stranded vehicles due to the snow.  
 
This was possible by sending out Army troops in the form of 610 patrols including Medical Officers reaching a large number of villages in the entire Victor Force Area of Responsibility.  The Awam welcomed the soldiers and highly appreciated the actions of the Army, which provided them with basic necessities at this critical period.  General Officer Commanding Victor Force reiterated that the Jawan will always stand by the Awam in the time of need.