BRO opens Rohtang Pass 3 weeks in advance
New Delhi: 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 …
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Ensure adversary should not exploit current situation: Rajnath
New Delhi: 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 adversar…
Rajnath reviews work of Armed Forces Medical Services to contain COVID-19
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the functioning of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and their assistance to civilian authorities in containing the sprea…
Rajnath Singh reviews efforts of Cantonment Boards in fight against COVID-19
New Delhi: 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 i…
Srinagar-Leh highway opens to replenish essential supplies in Ladakh
Kargil: 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 cl…
Rajnath directs all organisations to redouble efforts in assisting civilian authorities
New Delhi: 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.…
Defence Ministry employees to contribute one day salary to PM-Cares Fund
New Delhi: 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 Defen…
Government issues instructions to identify beds in hospitals
New Delhi: 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…
Rajnath hold review meeting with CDS, Services chiefs
New Delhi: 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 o…
OFB earmarks 285 beds for COVID-19 isolation wards
New Delhi: 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.Forty…
Rajnath unveils draft DPP 2020
New Delhi: The draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020 aims at further increasing indigenous manufacturing and reducing timelines for procurement of defence equipment.The draft D…
Government signs Rs 880 Crore contract for LMGs with Israeli firm
New Delhi: 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 Isra…