Surgical Strike Soldiers Get Gallantry Awards+ 5 Must-Read Stories From 26th January 2017
Nineteen army personnel from two Special Forces battalions which carried out surgical strikes along the Line of Control last September were decorated Wednesday with gallantry awards. This include one Kirti Chakra and five Shaurya Chakra while their commanding officers have been given Yudh Sewa Medal. Major Rohit Suri of 4 Para, who led one of the teams across the LoC targeting terrorists' launch pads, was awarded the Kirti Chakra, second highest peacetime gallantry award. Read more here
1. A Year After Uri And Pathankot Attacks, India And Pakistan Exchange Sweets At Wagah Border On Republic Day
On the occasion of India's Republic Day, Security personnel from India and Pakistan exchanged sweets at Wagah border. The last time the two countries showed this cordial tradition, it was on 14th?August, Pakistan's Independence Day.?
2. IAF Awards Pilot Who Refused To Eject From His Stricken Plane And Saved Lives On Ground
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Squadron Leader Rijul Sharma could have easily crashed his Mig 29 and ejectd to safety. Instead, he displayed exemplary courage and showed the presence of mind by avoiding flying near populated areas and oil installations.
3. India Plans To Revive Kolar Mines In Karnataka That Have Gold Reserves Worth $ 2 Billion!
Reuters
In order to cut down on its gold imports, India is mulling to revive a cluster of its?colonial-era?gold mines. Shut down 15 years ago, the digging at mines might start once again because gold deposits worth $2.1 billion are yet to be excavated.
4. Tragedy Strikes Army Camp On Republic Day As Avalanche Leaves 10 Soldiers Dead In J&K, Many Still Missing
The death toll in the?devastating avalanche?that struck an army camp in Gurez Sector of Kashmir has risen to 10, the army has said. According to reports, at least four are still missing, even though the exact number is not yet clear. Heavy snowfall in the area has hampered the search ongoing operations. The avalanche hit an army camp in Gurez sector of Bandipora district near the Line of Control Wednesday evening in which several soldiers were trapped.?
5. British Foreign Secretary Comes To India, Goes Ghost-Hunting In Kolkata
AFP
Unknown to most, British foreign secretary Boris Johnson decided to go ghost hunting among the old Raj-era buildings of Dalhousie Square (now BBD Bag) during his visit to Kolkata on January 19. Accompanying him were Sir Dominic Asquith, British high commissioner to India, Bruce Bucknell, British deputy high commissioner to Kolkata and heritage activist Anthony Khatchaturian, apart from a security detail comprising personnel from the Metropolitan Police Service, London and Kolkata Police.
