Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal for abolition of more than 9,300 posts in Military Engineering Services (MES) in the basic and industrial workforce. Read More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday appreciated the efforts of Armed Forces for carrying out hundreds of activities at various locations across the country on ground, in water and air to salute the corona warriors who have been steadfastly fighting to stop the spread of the virus. Read More

Chief of the Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Sunday saluted the brave personnel, who laid down their lives during the encounter in Handwara of Jammu and Kashmir and said the operation highlights the determination of the security forces to safeguard the lives of people. Read More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers and security personnel who lost their lives in an encounter at Handwara in the frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara and said India stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of these brave martyrs and will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. Read More

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday opened the Rohtang Pass, three weeks in advance, for transporting essential supplies and relief materials to Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh amid the lockdown, the Army said. The pass is at 13,058 feet on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Read More

Appreciating the armed forces for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also asked them to ensure their operational preparedness so that the adversary could not exploit the current situation. Read More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the functioning of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and their assistance to civilian authorities in containing the spread of COVID-19. Read More

In order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus cases, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the preventive measures undertaken by 62 Cantonment Boards situated in all over the country. Read More

The 425-km Srinagar-Leh national highway, considered as the lifeline of the Union Territory of Ladakh, was reopened on Saturday to carry essential commodities after remaining closed for more than four months owing to heavy snowfall along the Zojila Pass. Read More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed the assistance being extended by various organisations of Ministry of Defence to fight COVID-19 through video conference. Read More