Army steps up to help J&K in fight against COVID; Lt Guv assures support [details]
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Amid a surge in COVID positive cases, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday asked the senior Army officials of Northern and Western Commands to explore the possibility of enhancing the capacity at 100-bedded COVID care facilities to 200 beds with oxygen support.
The Lt Governor discussed COVID preparedness and containment measures with the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Y K Joshi, and senior Army officials from Northern and Western Commands, here at Raj Bhavan. Lieutenant General S. Hari Mohan Iyer, Chief of Staff, Northern Command, and Major General Neeraj Gosain, GOC 26 Div were present in the meeting.
Lt Governor discusses Covid preparedness with senior Army officials of Northern & Western Commands
LG assures J&K Government’s support to Army in enhancing Covid-19 facilities in the UT
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today discussed Covid preparedness and containment measures with the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Y K Joshi and senior Army officials from Northern and Western Commands, here at Raj Bhavan.
Lieutenant General S. Hari Mohan Iyer, Chief of Staff, Northern Command and Major General Neeraj Gosain, GOC 26 Div were present in the meeting.
While appreciating and lauding the ongoing efforts of the Army in providing necessary support in form of Covid care hospitals, the Lt Governor asked the senior Army officials of Northern and Western Commands to explore the possibility of enhancing the capacity at 100-bedded Covid care facilities to 200 beds with oxygen support.
J-K LG discusses Covid preparedness with Army (Photo/ANI)
J-K LG asks Army officials to enhance capacity at 100-bedded Covid care facilities to 200 beds with oxygen support ANI | Updated: May 08, 2021 01:13 IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 8 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday discussed Covid preparedness and containment measures with the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Y K Joshi and senior Army officials from Northern and Western Commands, here at Raj Bhavan.
While appreciating and lauding the ongoing efforts of the Army in providing necessary support in form of Covid care hospitals, the Lt Governor asked the senior Army officials of Northern and Western Commands to explore the possibility of enhancing the capacity at 100-bedded Covid care facilities to 200 beds with oxygen support, according to an official statement.
Updated Jan 15, 2021 | 06:33 IST
It marks the day when Lt Gen KM Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India, in 1949. Representational Image. | Photo Credit: Twitter
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India is celebrating its 73rd Army Day today. All Army Command headquarters celebrate Army Day to commemorate the country s soldiers. Here is all you need to know about this annual celebration.
Why is Army Day celebrated?
It marks the day when Lt Gen KM Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India, in 1949. It essentially marks the beginning of the Indian Army as we know it today. Apart from this day, it is also meant as a day to
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The Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark the contributions made by the soldiers and the sacrifices done to protect the country and the lives of the citizens. As part of the Indian Army Day celebrations, Gallantry Awards and Sena Medals are also presented to the soldiers. This year, in 2021, India is celebrating its 74th Army Day.
Indian Army Day is observed across the nation with several programmes including parades and other military shows. Although celebrations take place across India, the main parade of Army Day is held in Cariappa Parade Ground at Delhi Cantonment. As part of the main parade in Cariappa Ground, military hardware, numerous contingents and combats are displayed. Last year, Captain Tania Shergill command the Army Day parade. She also became the first female officer to do so.