Young women chart new heights in Eastern Himalayas expedition

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First all-women high-altitude trek in Arunachal promotes empowerment and adventure tourism Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) Nov 12 : In a landmark initiative combining adventure, empowerment, and national pride, the Indian Army has flagged off the first-ever all-women high-altitude trekking expedition in the Eastern Himalayas from Zemithang in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The expedition, flagged off by … Read more

Army troops hold joint training exercise in eastern Arunachal

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Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 11 : Troops of Dao Division conducted a series of coordinated training exercises across forward areas of eastern Arunachal Pradesh aimed at enhancing operational proficiency and inter-agency cooperation. The exercise focused on improving coordination, adaptability, and mission readiness under varied terrain and environmental conditions. A range of simulated operational drills were … Read more

Army conducts medical readiness exercise in remote Arunachal village

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Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 11 : A field medical preparedness exercise was carried out by an Army medical team in a remote village of Arunachal Pradesh to enhance readiness for disaster relief and emergency response in inaccessible regions. Carrying essential medical equipment in rucksacks, the team trekked through steep and forested terrain with no road … Read more

BRO conducts medical drive for labourers in remote Arunachal

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Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 11 : In a major welfare initiative, the 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Vartak has launched a comprehensive medical check-up drive for over 4,000 road construction labourers working across the high-altitude regions of Tawang district. Mobile medical teams are visiting remote locations including Damteng, Yangtse, Sungetsar, and Klemta … Read more

Exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar showcases India’s joint combat capability in Eastern Himalayas

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Multi-force drill highlights synergy, preparedness and national resolve Itanagar, Nov 11 : In the remote reaches of the Eastern Himalayas, Exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar is underway, reflecting India’s growing joint operational capability and integrated national resolve. Conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Eastern Command, the large-scale exercise brings together multiple components of the nation’s defence … Read more

Spear Corps commander reviews operational readiness in Dibang Valley

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Visit highlights counter-drone capabilities and troop morale in high-altitude terrain Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 11 : The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Spear Corps visited Anini and forward air-maintained posts under Dao Division in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, to assess operational preparedness, logistics sustenance and troop morale in the challenging high-altitude region of Eastern Arunachal … Read more

Jachep Tso trek highlights courage and endurance of Indian Army personnel

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Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 11 : The Indian Army has completed the Jachep Tso Adventure Trek in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, a high-altitude expedition designed to promote physical fitness, endurance and environmental awareness while building teamwork and self-reliance among participants. Traversing rugged terrain and braving harsh weather, the team demonstrated discipline and resilience. The initiative also … Read more

Indian Army commemorates 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ in Arunachal’s frontier valleys

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Itanagar, Nov 8 : Troops of the Indian Army deployed in the remote and strategically vital Siang, Siyom and Subansiri valleys of Arunachal Pradesh commemorated 150 years of India’s national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, with patriotic zeal at forward locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). At dawn, soldiers assembled at their posts overlooking the … Read more

Assam Rifles’ Sadbhavana drive boosts self-reliance among Ollo women

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Tirap (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 26 : In a step towards promoting women’s empowerment and self-reliance, the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles has organized a welfare programme at Lazu village in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, under Operation Sadbhavana. During the event, ten sewing machines were distributed to women of the Ollo tribe. The programme was attended … Read more

Army, ITBP hold joint cycling rally to promote fitness in Arunachal

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Aalo (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 22 : The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jointly organised a 20-km cycling rally at Aalo in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district on October 21 as part of the Fit India initiative, promoting physical fitness and unity among security personnel. The event aimed to foster synergy, interoperability, and camaraderie … Read more