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Honour for 7 cops who foiled Amarnath attack

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved gallantry awards for 93 armed forces and central armed police forces personnel, 11 of them posthumously.

Two Army personnel have been awarded the Kirti Chakra (one posthumously), the second highest gallantry award in peace time. Murmu also awarded 14 Shaurya Chakras (three of them posthumously), the third highest gallantry award in peace time.

The President also okayed a ‘Bar’ to Sena Medal—meaning the person is getting the same award the second time. Another 66 Sena Medals, including seven posthumously; two Nao Sena Medal and eight Vayu Sena Medals have been awarded.

Murmu also approved 305 defence decorations to armed forces and other personnel. These include 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 10 Yudh Seva Medals, one Bar to Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty), 43 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 15 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), four Bar to Vishisht Seva Medals and 132 Vishisht Seva Medals. The category ‘Devotion to Duty’ is not a combat or gallantry award.

Among the Kirti Chakra awardees is Major Manjit from the Punjab Regiment. He saved the lives of three persons, including two children, who were in line of gunfire of a terrorist in April last year in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore. “Despite the heavy volume of fire directed towards him, Major Manjit started crawling towards the terrorist,” the citation read.

The other Kirti Chakra awardee is Naik Dilwar Khan from the Regiment of Artillery. In June last year, he tackled terrorists in the Lolab Valley of Kupwara in J&K. “A group of terrorists was closing in on an Army team. Naik Dilwar Khan, though under heavy volume of fire, lunged and grasped one of the terrorists, engaging him in hand-to-hand combat, while the other terrorist continued to fire indiscriminately from a distance,” his citation read. Khan lost his life in the encounter.

Among the recipients of Noa Sena Medals for Gallantry is Lt Commander Sourabh Malik, who led an operation to save hijacked Iranian vessel FV Omari in February last year during an anti-piracy operation in the Arabian Sea. “The operation led to the capture of seven armed pirates, rescue of 19 fishermen and recovery of arms, ammunition and other piracy enablers,” his citation read.

In the IAF, fighter pilot Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans saved a MiG29 jet when he lost the cockpit display and his overhead canopy at an altitude of 28,000 feet in the dead of the night in March last year. He was exposed to minus 35 degrees Celsius temperature. “He faced dangers of decompression sickness, hypoxia and wind blast affecting eyes at that altitude and high speeds,” his citation read.

Had he not landed the jet and ejected, the plane could have flown on its own towards a catastrophic crash. It could have hit any installation, populated area or could have even gone across the border, besides posing a threat to civilian planes mid-air.

Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:00PM by PIB Delhi

President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of 76^th Republic Day. These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous; 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous; one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry); 66 Sena Medals, including seven posthumous; two Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and eight Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

The President also approved 305 defence decorations to Armed Forces and other personnel. These include 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals; five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals; 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals; 10 Yudh Seva Medals; one Bar to Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); 43 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); 15 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); four Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal and 132 Vishisht Seva Medals.

The full list of the recipients of gallantry and other defence decorations is as follows:

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A draft gazette shared by the defence ministry read, “The president is pleased to award honorary commission to the rank of honorary captain/lieutenant on the eve of Republic Day 2025…”

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives in New Delhi for a State Visit as Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations. He meets President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi to strengthen bilateral ties.

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Prabowo Subianto, the President of Indonesia, was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on January 25, 2025.

His visit marks his first State Visit to India since assuming office in October 2024, and he is the Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations. The ceremonial welcome highlights the significance of the visit and sets the stage for enhanced diplomatic discussions between India and Indonesia.

Prabowo met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Their meeting focused on strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations, with discussions on political, security, defence, and trade cooperation.

During his visit, President Prabowo expressed his gratitude and highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries. He said, “…Indonesia considers India a very great friend. India was one of the first countries, maybe the first country to recognise our independence, to support us in our struggle for independence, we will never forget what India did to help us. I am very honoured today and I am doubly honoured that tomorrow I will be the chief guest at your Republic Day parade…I’m committed to promoting closer cooperation, closer partnership with India. That is my determination.”

This State Visit, from January 25 to 26, 2025, is an opportunity for both countries to review their bilateral relations and discuss regional and global issues of mutual concern. Indonesia, a Comprehensive Strategic Partner of India, plays a vital role in India’s “Act East” policy, aimed at strengthening relations with East Asia and enhancing India’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

India and Indonesia share a rich history of cultural and commercial ties dating back over two millennia. The exchange of Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions from India to Indonesia has shaped the cultural landscape of both nations, fostering strong and enduring ties.

The political relationship between the two countries was solidified during their shared struggles for independence. Indonesia’s first Republic Day guest, President Sukarno, was honored in 1950, and both countries have supported the independence movements of Asian and African nations, exemplified by their roles in the Bandung Conference and the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.

In defence, India and Indonesia have grown closer in recent years, with a Defence Cooperation Agreement signed in May 2018, reflecting their growing strategic partnership. This visit marks a further step toward strengthening these ties. (ANI)

(The story has come from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Tribune Staff.)

Compared to the other 136 Vande Bharat trains running in different parts of the country, this train has several additional features to meet operational challenges and passengers’ needs in J-K’s extreme weather conditions

Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir to be connected by rail finally came to fruition after a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train arrived in the city on Saturday, completing its trial run.

The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at Srinagar station in the Nowgam area on the city’s outskirts from Katra in Jammu.

It reached Jammu on Friday.

Slogans and praises for the Indian Railways greeted the orange-and-grey-coloured Vande Bharat train as it reached the station at 11.30 am.

A large number of people and rail officials waited since morning, many of them carrying garlands, to welcome those aboard the train.

After a brief half at the station, the train moved to Budgam station to complete its trial run.

Northern Railway’s Chief Area Manager (Srinagar) Saqib Yousuf said the trial run’s completion marked a historic moment.

“This is a historic step. It reflects the vision of our prime minister to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country,” he said.

Yousuf said the trial was also to ascertain the time the train would take on various sections.

The successful completion of the trial run is a result of the fast-paced hard work over the past 10 years that was put in to complete the line, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the train from Katra, as the commissioner of railway safety has given the green signal for running the service on the Katra-Baramulla section.

The date for the flag-off ceremony is yet to be announced.

The Railways completed 272 km of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project last month.

According to rail officials, the Railway Board, on June 8 last year, unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train specially designed to operate in Jammu and Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions for the Katra-Srinagar route. The train incorporates special climate-related features.

Compared to the other 136 Vande Bharat trains running in different parts of the country, this train has several additional features to meet operational challenges and passengers’ needs in Jammu and Kashmir’s extreme weather conditions.

It includes advanced heating systems that prevent the freezing of water in pipes and bio-toilet tanks, provide warm air for the vacuum system and ensure optimal functioning of the air-brake system for smooth operations, even in sub-zero temperatures.

The train also features embedded heating elements in the windshield to automatically defrost the driver’s front lookout glass, ensuring clear visibility in harsh winter conditions.

Additionally, it features all other amenities of the existing Vande Bharat trains — fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic plug doors and mobile charging sockets, among others.

“The train has been provided to run especially through the mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir and made to withstand sub-zero temperatures and snowy conditions,” Yousuf said.

“It has heating units to withstand sub-zero temperatures, heating pads to avoid the freezing of water in pipes and tanks, and an ambient temperature control system in the driver’s cab. All these facilities have been designed to deal with the snowy and cold conditions,” he added.

The commissioner of railway safety’s approval marked a significant step towards completing the USBRL project, which aims at connecting the Kashmir valley to the broader Indian Railways network.

Over the past month, the Indian Railways conducted six trial runs on various sections of the track, including crucial milestones such as the country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge — the Anji Khad bridge — and the arch bridge over the Chenab river in Kauri.

The Anji Khad bridge — a critical part of the USBRL project — is an engineering marvel, featuring a single pylon rising 33m above the river bed. The pylon, which took several years to complete, now rises 19m above its foundation level.

With a total length of 473.25m, the Anji Khad bridge is one of the two highest railway bridges in the world, alongside the Chenab bridge — which holds the title of the world’s highest railway bridge at 359m above the river bed, 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha described it as a historic moment and a dream come true.

“A historic moment and a dream come true! Trial run of Vande Bharat Express train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra, to Budgam has been successfully completed. Congratulations to Indian Railways officials and the team working on the ground,” he said in a post on X.

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May Waheguru give him charan niwas and bless the depareted soul
Very painful moment for friends and family may God the almighty give strength to cope with the heavy loss

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The 32-year-old soldier was part of a patrolling party when he accidentally stepped over the landmine in Krishna Ghati sector

An army soldier was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

The 32-year-old soldier was part of a patrolling party when he accidentally stepped over the landmine in Krishna Ghati sector, the officials said.een

They said the mine went off, causing critical injuries to the sepoy who was immediately evacuated to hospital.

As part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, the forward areas are dotted with landmines which sometimes get washed away by rains resulting in such accidents, the officials said.