Defence Ministry
India stands shoulder to shoulder with families of Handwara encounter martyrs
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.
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BRO opens Rohtang Pass 3 weeks in advance
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.
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Ensure adversary should not exploit current situation: Rajnath
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.
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Rajnath reviews work of Armed Forces Medical Services to contain COVID-19
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.
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Rajnath Singh reviews efforts of Cantonment Boards in fight against COVID-19
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.
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Srinagar-Leh highway opens to replenish essential supplies in Ladakh
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.
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Rajnath directs all organisations to redouble efforts in assisting civilian authorities
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.
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Defence Ministry employees to contribute one day salary to PM-Cares Fund
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday approved a proposal for the contribution of one day salary by the employees of Ministry of Defence to the PM-CARES Fund to fight Covid-19.
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Government issues instructions to identify beds in hospitals
The government on Friday issued instructions to 62 Cantonment Boards to identify beds in hospitals, health centres and guest houses for any eventuality in view of fast-spread of coronavirus pandemic.
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Rajnath hold review meeting with CDS, Services chiefs
Amid spurt in coronavirus cases in the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a review meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chiefs of three services and senior officials on the preparedness for tackling COVID-19 menace.
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