Funds crunch forcing army to slow down raising of mountain strike corps ORF 19 Jul 18

Funds crunch forcing army to slow down raising of mountain strike corps ORF 19 Jul 18

The armed forces for once are facing a shortfall of funds impacting every sphere of their activity, whether it be stocking of critical ammunition, upgrading military capabilities or the raising of the mountain strike corps. Maintaining a modern military is essential as also is internal development and provision for social projects within the country, the constant ‘bread versus butter battle’. […]

Cantonments can be converted to military stations only on a case by case basis CENJOWS 18 July 18

Cantonments can be converted to military stations only on a case by case basis CENJOWS 18 July 18

As per press reports, the army is mulling the closure of cantonments and converting military areas within them into military stations. It has presently ordered a study into the same expected to be completed by the end of the year, though the MoD has denied any immediate actions in a tweet. The first cantonment was established by the British in […]

Over pricing of Tejas is not the first such case (English Version) Rakshak News 18 Jul 18

Over pricing of Tejas is not the first such case (English Version) Rakshak News 18 Jul 18

Nirmala Sitharaman, the defence minister announced over the weekend, in a press conference, the setting up of a commercial negotiations committee to inquire into the high price quoted by HAL for the manufacture of Tejas 1A fighter aircraft. The HAL is seeking Rs 463 Crores for each fighter aircraft, which is almost 100 Crore over the cost of the present […]

Trump’s credibility in serious question The Statesman 17 Jul 18

Trump’s credibility in serious question The Statesman 17 Jul 18

Trumps statements and tweets leaves one wondering if his they are correct and factual. Post his meeting with Kim Jong Un, he commented that the meeting went well, and North Korea’s nuclear disarmament would be a success. Shortly thereafter he stated that sanctions against North Korea would continue as it remains a threat to the world. Soon information flowed that […]

Has Mehbooba’s Mufti’s outreach yielded any positive results in Kashmir Daily O 13 Jun 18

Has Mehbooba’s Mufti’s outreach yielded any positive results in Kashmir Daily O 13 Jun 18

Mebooba has throughout her tenure attempted to be an optimist, at times even utopian. She has regularly called for the youth to shun violence, has announced that guns and stones are not an answer, sought to lodge FIRs against the army for retaliating against stone pelters and even forgiven those indulging in violence. All in the belief that Kashmiri youth […]

Increasing colour service of soldiers (English Version) Amar Ujala 13 Jul 18

Increasing colour service of soldiers (English Version) Amar Ujala 13 Jul 18

The army has begun a study for reviewing the colour service of a soldier. ‘Colour Service’ implies the minimum service which a soldier must complete to be eligible for pension. Presently a soldier must serve a minimum of 17 years, extendable by 2 if he so desires. Pensions commence from 17 years. Converting this into age, a soldier who joins […]