Western Command opens 3 Covid hospitals for civilians By IANS | Published on Mon, May 10 2021 16:33 IST | 16 Views Kerala CM calls for strict implementation of Covid protective norms. Image Source: IANS News Chandigarh, May 10 : As part of the continued fight against the spike in Covid-19 cases, the Western Command on Monday dedicated three Covid hospitals to the nation under the Indian Army initiative 'Operation Namaste'. Lt Gen R.P. Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, announced the operationalisation of first Western Command 100-bed hospital in coordination with the Chandigarh administration at International Students Hostel of Panjab University in Sector 25 here in presence of UT Administrator V.P. Singh Bandore.