Defence Ministry
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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OFB earmarks 285 beds for COVID-19 isolation wards
Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on Wednesday said it has designated 285 beds for isolation wards in handling Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
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Rajnath unveils draft DPP 2020
The draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020 aims at further increasing indigenous manufacturing and reducing timelines for procurement of defence equipment.
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Government signs Rs 880 Crore contract for LMGs with Israeli firm
In an effort to enhance the lethality and range of a soldier vis-a-vis the presently used weapon, the government on Thursday signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) at a cost of Rs 880 crore.
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DAC approves procurement of 83 Tejas for IAF
In a major boost to the government’s ambitious initiative “Make in India”, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Wednesday paved way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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