Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi leads Infantry Day commemoration

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New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the National War Memorial on Monday to commemorate Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, an official said.

The ceremony was aimed at paying tribute to the valour, sacrifice and indomitable spirit of the Infantry.

Senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families of the bravehearts attended the event organised for honour the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

Three decorated war veterans, Major Ashish Sonal, Vir Chakra (Retired), a veteran of Operation Pawan (1990); Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Kunwar Singh, Vir Chakra (Retired), who took part in Operation Meghdoot (1989); and Lance Naik Amrit, Vir Chakra (Retired), a participant of Operation Cactus Lily (1971), also laid wreaths on behalf of Infantry veterans.

As part of the nationwide celebrations, several events were organised to mark the occasion. These included the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar at Lucknow and the Shauryaveer Run and the Felicitation of Veer Naris at Delhi Cantonment.

An ‘Infantry Magazine’ highlighting the Infantry’s multi-dimensional capability development and chronicling heroic sagas was also released on the sidelines of the event.

Observed on October 27 every year, Infantry Day holds a special place in the nation’s history. On this day in 1947, Infantrymen of the Indian Army were the first troops to land at Srinagar airport.

The subsequent operations by these troops are an act of extraordinary courage that repelled the Pakistan-backed tribal invasion and safeguarded India’s territorial integrity. The occasion stands as a lasting reminder of the Infantry’s steadfast dedication and unmatched valour in defending the nation’s sovereignty, said an official statement.

On Sunday, an Infantry Day Run was also organised at Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, symbolising fitness, teamwork, and unity.

The event featured two categories — a 2.4 km and a 4 km run — which saw enthusiastic participation from both serving Army personnel and local residents of the picturesque Mechuka Valley.

The initiative not only celebrated physical endurance but also strengthened the bond between the armed forces and the local community.

The Mechuka celebration echoed this proud legacy by bringing together soldiers and civilians in a shared tribute to courage, discipline, and national pride.

–IANS

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Sanjay Subrahmanyan (Carnatic Vocal) accompanied by S. Varadarajan (Violin) and Neyveli B. Venkatesh (Mridanagum) also performed on the second day of the concert at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri.

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in collaboration with SPIC MACAY and SRF Foundation, is organising the concert that will culminate on Monday with performances by Uday Bawalkar (Hindustani Vocal) accompanied Shri Sukhad Munde (Pakhawaj), Prassanna Vishwanathan (vocal support) and Begum Parween Sultana (Hindustani Vocal).

Thousands of audiences across Delhi-NCR, including diplomats, government employees, corporate sector workers and students, were treated to soulful music during the concert on Sunday.

An official said the musical events are held in the beautiful, serene settings of Nehru Park where audiences can enjoy free live performances of renowned and upcoming artists.

The objective behind organisation of cultural programs like music, dance and performing arts by NDMC in its area is to upgrade the urban life which is deteriorating day by day in metropolitan cities and offer relief to residents from their busy stressful routine life, the official said.

Promotion of Art and Culture is one of the functions of the NDMC provided under section-12 of NDMC Act-1994.This provision gives the responsibility to the Council to bring art and culture out of the confines of museums and auditoria to the open where the general public could participate.

On the first day of the concert on Saturday, the performers included Ashwini Bhide Deshpande (Hindustani Vocal) and L Subramaniam and Ambi (Carnatic Violin) accompanied by N. Radhakrishnan (Mridangam), Akram Khan (Tabla), Ganesan Natarajan (Kanjira).

The concert marks the celebration of 21 years of NDMC’s iconic musical tradition in association with SPIC MACAY.

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Karnataka police file FIR over social media post defending Pahalgam terror attack; hunt on for accused

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 25 (IANS) Karnataka Police on Friday registered an FIR and launched a manhunt for the individual behind a social media post allegedly defending the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

The post, made under the username “Nicchu Mangaluru,” was published in the wake of the attack. The Ullal Police in Mangaluru city filed the FIR based on a complaint lodged by Satish Kumar, a resident of Ullal.

The Konaje Police have registered the case under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), invoking Sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot) and 353(1)(B) (publication of material likely to cause fear or panic among the public, potentially leading someone to commit a crime against the state).

The accused allegedly posted a message claiming that the biased media had forgotten about one Chetan Singh — a terrorist who, according to the post, asked three people whether they were Muslims before shooting them at Palghar Railway Station in Maharashtra.

The post went on to say that if Chetan Singh had been hanged publicly, the recent attack in Srinagar might have been prevented.

The post also included an image of Chetan Singh and a photograph of the Pahalgam attack site, where the terrorists reportedly confirmed the victims were Hindus before shooting them.

A local Muslim youth was also killed for questioning the terrorists’ actions and trying to defend the tourists.

Police stated they have retrieved the image of the accused from the Facebook page, and preliminary investigations indicate that the individual is a resident of the Konaje area in Mangaluru.

The Facebook post sparked sharp outrage on social media, with users demanding immediate action against the accused.

Earlier, Karnataka Police registered an FIR against the state BJP IT Cell on Thursday over a social media post alleging that whenever Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is abroad, terror attacks occur in Kashmir.

The complaint was filed by C.M. Dhananjaya, President of the Legal and Human Rights Cell of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and the FIR was registered at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru.

The complaint states that the post has the potential to disturb societal peace and incite hatred among communities.

It also states that the statement was intended to defame LoP Gandhi and is based on false information.

–IANS

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NAMASTE Abhiyan: 5,200 ticketless travellers detected, Rs 13.5 lakh penalty collected

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) At least 5,200 ticketless travellers were detected and penalty amounting to Rs 13.50 lakh collected in course of ticket checking operation at Borivali station in just a single day, Railways Ministry said on Sunday.

Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has launched a thoughtful and ethically grounded initiative — the NAMASTE Abhiyan, short for “NAMrata Aur Strong Ticket Examination.”

The campaign is a philosophy that merges humility, ensuring rule enforcement with dignity and empathy. At the heart of the initiative lies a deep commitment to values such as dignity, safety, public interest, empathy and accountability.

The Abhiyan aims to restore confidence among ticket checking staff, safeguard their rights, and enhance the overall passenger experience, according to a Ministry statement.

Under this initiative, a large-scale fortress ticket checking operation was carried out at Borivali station, held on August6. Over 300 ticket checking staff, along with support from the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, was part of this drive.

To ensure safety and transparency, specially designed protective vests have been given to TTEs. These vests carry compartments for body cameras, Hand Held Terminals (HHT), Excess Fare Ticket (EFT) Book and Mini Speakers for public announcements.

This technological integration provides physical as well as legal protection to the ticket checking staff, while simultaneously reinforcing transparency and accountability in passenger interactions.

Another critical component of the Abhiyan is the creation of pre-custody areas within station premises. These are localised zones under CCTV surveillance, designated to deal with ticketless travellers in a controlled and respectful manner.

“This move helps to avoid potential conflicts and unnecessary confrontations in official offices, ensuring fair treatment for both passengers and staff. Officers from the Commercial Department have conducted workshops focused on effective communication and professional passenger handling,” said the Ministry.

The NAMASTE Abhiyan is a powerful example of how governance can be both strong and sensitive. It stands as a model of ethical public administration that values discipline.

Rather than relying on reactive measures, it adopts a proactive and structured approach, one that upholds fairness, promotes trust, protect public property and preserves the morale of frontline personnel.

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