#UnityRun2026 INS Netaji Subhas proudly showcased the Indian Navy through a dedicated publicity stall at UNITY RUN 2026 organised at Barasat Stadium by the Zila Sainik Board, North 24 Parganas. The stall witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and teachers, who showed keen interest in the ship, submarine and aircraft models on display.

Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, #ArmyCdrEC visited #TrishaktiCorps and witnessed ‘Inno-Yoddha 2026–27’ an Idea & Innovation Competition organised at #SuknaMilitaryStation. He commended all innovators for their ingenuity and field-driven solutions aimed at addressing operational challenges. लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल वीएमबी कृष्णन, #आर्मी_कमांडर, #पूर्वी_कमान ने #TrishaktiCorps का दौरा किया और #SuknaMilitaryStation में आयोजित ‘Inno-Yoddha 2026–27’ विचार एवं नवाचार प्रतियोगिता का अवलोकन किया। उन्होंने सभी नवाचारकर्ताओं की रचनात्मकता और परिचालन चुनौतियों के समाधान के लिए तैयार किए गए समाधानों की सराहना की। #IndianArmy #EasternCommand #OperationalReadiness #भारतीय_सेना #पूर्वी_कमान @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @official_dgar @prodefkohima @ProDefKolkata @trishakticorps @lokbhavan_wb Facebook - facebook.com/share/p/18g3gvA… Instagram - instagram.com/p/DdvUfYmk6jd/…

Under #ProjectShauryaSambandh, #EasternCommand organised a #BikeRally from #VijayDurg, #Kolkata, which was flagged off by #GOC, #BengalSubArea. The rally will cover approximately 1,840 km across #WestBengal, #Odisha, #Jharkhand and #Bihar, connecting with #Veterans, #VeerNaris and #VeerMatas. The initiative honours their service and sacrifice while strengthening the enduring bond between the #IndianArmy and its #Veterans and their families. #प्रोजेक्ट_शौर्य_संबंध के तहत, #पूर्वी_कमान ने #विजय_दुर्ग, #कोलकाता से #BikeRally का आयोजन किया, जिसे #GOC, #BengalSubArea ने रवाना किया। लगभग 1,840 किमी की दूरी तय करते हुए यह रैली #पश्चिम_बंगाल, #ओडिशा, #झारखंड और #बिहार से गुजरेगी तथा #पूर्व_सैनिकों, #वीर_नारियों और #वीर_माताओं से जुड़ेगी। यह पहल उनके सेवा और बलिदान को सम्मान देने के साथ-साथ #भारतीय_सेना और #पूर्व_सैनिकों एवं उनके परिवारों के बीच मजबूत संबंध को और बेहतर बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है। #भारतीय_सेना #पूर्वी_कमान #IndianArmy #EasternCommand #ShauryaSambandh #Veterans #ESM #WeCare @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @official_dgar @ProDefKolkata @HQ_DG_NCC @PIB_India @jhar_governor @GovernorBihar @GovernorOdisha @lokbhavan_wb @DIAV20 Facebook - facebook.com/share/p/14pZHEu… Instagram - instagram.com/p/DdrF9-jD29T/…

🩸👁️ SERVICE BEFORE SELF | BLOOD & VISION CARE FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW 🇮🇳 Serving society with compassion! On 23 Sep 2026, NCC Sub-Unit SurTech of 2 Bengal Bn NCC under the aegis of NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim organised a Blood Donation & Eye Check-up Camp at Dr Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex, Kolkata. Cadets, students, faculty and staff came together for voluntary blood donation in association with Ashok Laboratory C.T.M.C.R. and comprehensive eye screening in association with Diya Foundation. The presence of the Commanding Officer 2 Bengal Bn NCC further inspired cadets towards selfless service. 🌟 One drop can save a life. One check-up can protect a lifetime of vision. The initiative reflected the NCC spirit of discipline, compassion and civic responsibility as young citizens transformed service into meaningful action for community wellbeing. 🇮🇳 Youth in uniform, hearts in service! #NCC India #UnityAndDiscipline #2BengalBnNCC #SurTechNCC #WestBengalAndSikkim @vatsvirendra1 @HQ_DG_NCC @EasternComd @ADGPI @LokBhavan_WB @GovernorSikkim @ProDefKolkata @PIBKolkata Follow NCC West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate in Instagram, link :- instagram.com/west_bengal_si…

India’s defence sector is witnessing a decisive shift from nomination to competition, and from public-sector exclusivity to a more open, competitive and innovation-driven ecosystem.

#TarangShakti26 Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, addressed a Press Conference today to brief the media on Exercise #TarangShakti26. The VCAS apprised the gathering on the conduct of the exercise, participation by Friendly Foreign Air Forces, the operational canvas and major events planned during the Exercise. The interaction provided an overview of the scale and objectives of this multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force. #IndianAirForce #TarangShakti #MultinationalExercise #AirPower #Jointmanship @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @CareerinIAF @air_veterans

On 21 Sep 26, @IndiaCoastGuard bid adieu to Hovercraft H-182 at Haldia Hoverport, marking the end of its dedicated commissioned service. At sunset, the National Flag, ICG Ensign and Paying-off Pennant were lowered for the final time. DIG Anwar Khan, TM(G), graced the ceremony.

🧘‍♂️🌊 Energizing the mind, body, and spirit! 60 Naval Cadets of 1 Bengal Naval Unit NCC, under the aegis of NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim, embarked on the Farakka–Kolkata Riverine Expedition along the Hooghly River as part of Most Enterprising Naval Unit (MENU) 2026. The precursor to the expedition commenced with an invigorating Yoga Session at NTPC Stadium, Farakka, setting the tone for endurance, focus and team spirit. ⚓🇮🇳 With every stroke and every mile, the cadets will carry the spirit of discipline, camaraderie and resilience as they navigate this challenging riverine journey. Hooghly Sankalp 2026 is more than an expedition—it is a voyage of adventure, leadership and Nation Building! 💪🌊🇮🇳 #HooghlySankalp #MENU2026 #NCC #NCCIndia #WestBengalAndSikkim @vatsvirendra1 @HQ_DG_NCC @EasternComd @ADGPI @LokBhavan_WB @GovernorSikkim @ProDefKolkata @PIBKolkata Follow NCC West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate in Instagram, link :- instagram.com/west_bengal_si…

🥇🇮🇳 A GOLDEN AIM! | PRECISION TO PRIDE for NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim The 35th All India G.V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship 2026, held at SAS Nagar, Mohali from 12–22 Sep 2026, witnessed a stellar performance by Cdt Kunami Hansda of 10 Bengal Bn NCC, Burdwan Gp, under the aegis of NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim. Displaying exceptional composure, precision and consistency, she clinched the 🥇 Gold Medal in the .22 Rifle – Peep Sight Prone Event (Women). Cdt Kunami Hansda’s outstanding achievement reflects the dedication , commitment of her coaches and mentors and the high standards of training nurtured within NCC. Her performance brings immense pride to 10 Bengal Bn NCC, Burdwan Group and NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim while inspiring fellow cadets to aim higher and excel at the national level. 🇮🇳👏 #NCC #WestBengalAndSikkim #GVMavalankar2026 #ShootingChampionship #NCCIndia @vatsvirendra1 @HQ_DG_NCC @EasternComd @ADGPI @LokBhavan_WB @GovernorSikkim @ProDefKolkata @PIBKolkata Follow NCC West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate in Instagram, link :- instagram.com/west_bengal_si…

On International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026, the @IndiaCoastGuard led a major cleanup at Paradip Beach with government and non-government partners. Over 350 volunteers collected 1.2 tonnes of marine litter, advancing cleaner coasts, plastic reduction and coastal conservation.

All Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force extend their deepest condolences on the passing of Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, VrC. ​A war hero whose courage is etched forever in the annals of military aviation, Flt Lt Cooke exemplified supreme valor during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. "His legendary dogfight over Kalaikunda remains a masterclass in aggressive air combat and unwavering resolve." For his conspicuous gallantry, tactical brilliance, and disregard to personal safety, he was awarded the Vir Chakra. His memory will continue to inspire generations of Air Warriors. #IndianAirForce #IAF #FltLtAlfredTyroneCooke #VirChakra #1965War @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF @air_veterans

In a significant step towards personnel welfare during the @IndiaCoastGuard Swarnim Jayanti Year,49 residential flats with modern amenities were inaugurated by the senior most Subordinate officer in Kolkata.Keys were handed over in a ceremony attended by ICG personnel & families

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will attend Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s handover ceremony in Bengaluru on September 18, marking the transfer of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin Seater Trainers & HTT 40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL). This milestone highlights India’s growing #Aatmanirbharta in aerospace, demonstrating indigenous design and manufacturing capabilities across both civil and military sectors. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

Intelligence-based joint operations launched from 07 to 13 September 2026 by #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles formations under #SpearCorps in coordination with #ManipurPolice, #MizoramPolice and CAPFs across Churachandpur, Imphal West, Chandel and Thoubal districts of #Manipur and Aizawl district of #Mizoram resulted in the apprehension of 12 active cadres and anti-national elements, neutralisation of illicit supply channels and the recovery of 38 weapons, ammunition and war-like stores. दिनांक 07 से 13 सितम्बर 2026 तक #SpearCorps के अंतर्गत #IndianArmy और #AssamRifles फॉर्मेशन द्वारा #ManipurPolice, #MizoramPolice और सीएपीएफ के समन्वय में #Manipur के चुराचांदपुर, इंफाल वेस्ट, चंदेल और थोउबल जिलों तथा #Mizoram के आइजोल जिले में चलाए गए संयुक्त अभियानों के परिणामस्वरूप 12 सक्रिय काडरों एवं राष्ट्रविरोधी तत्वों को गिरफ्तार किया गया, अवैध आपूर्ति नेटवर्क को ध्वस्त किया गया तथा 38 हथियार, गोला-बारूद और युद्ध जैसे सामान बरामद किए गए। #JointOperations #CounterInsurgency #NationFirst @adgpi @easterncomd @official_dgar @prodefgau @prodefkohima @HQ_IDS_India @ProDefKolkata @PIB_India

DGR & Corporate HR Conclave 2026 was held at AOI, Vijay Durg, Kolkata, bringing together Tri-Services personnel and 40+ leading corporates. The conclave highlighted the skills & leadership of Ex-Servicemen and explored greater employment opportunities in the corporate sector.

A coordination meeting was held at Embarkation HQ, Kolkata on 11 Sep 2026 with Indian Railways & Defence Estates officials to review Strategic & Operational Movements. All stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to seamless mobility & highest operational readiness.

Strengthening the bilateral relationship between #IndianArmy and #AustralianArmy, a 30-member #AustralianArmy delegation participating in the #AustralianDefence Strategic Studies Course, led by Colonel Brandon Wood, visited Headquarters #EasternCommand, #Kolkata today. The delegation interacted with Lt Gen Gambhir Singh, #COS, Headquarters #EasternCommand, and visited the #EasternCommandMuseum, gaining insights into the rich military heritage and glorious legacy of the #IndianArmy. The visit reinforced the strong and enduring defence ties between #India and #Australia. #भारतीय_सेना और #ऑस्ट्रेलियाई_सेना के बीच द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को और मजबूत करने के उद्देश्य से, Australian Defence Strategic Studies Course में भाग ले रहे Colonel Brandon Wood के नेतृत्व में 30 सदस्यीय #ऑस्ट्रेलियाई_सेना प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आज #पूर्वी_कमान, #कोलकाता स्थित मुख्यालय का दौरा किया। प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल गंभीर सिंह, #COS, मुख्यालय #पूर्वी_कमान के साथ बातचीत की और #EasternCommandMuseum का दौरा किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने #भारतीय_सेना की समृद्ध सैन्य विरासत और गौरवशाली इतिहास के बारे में जाना। यह दौरा #भारत और #ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बीच मजबूत और निरंतर रक्षा संबंधों को और मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम रहा। #भारतीय_सेना #पूर्वी_कमान #IndianArmy #EasternCommand #BuildingBridgesofFriendship #IndiaAustraliaFrienship @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @ihcdhaka @official_dgar @ProDefKolkata @IndiaCoastGuard @HQ_DG_NCC @HCICanberra Facebook - facebook.com/share/p/1HiP8A5… Instagram - instagram.com/p/DdHRKZOE0hI/…

𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬. 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭. #EasternCommand congratulates 40-year-old Lance Havildar Somvir Singh of #BrahmastraCorps for his outstanding performance in the extremely high-altitude and challenging terrain of #Spiti_Valley at 15,000 feet. He secured 5th position in the 77 km #KunzumLaChallenge with a timing of 8 hrs 58 mins. Just two days later, he secured 1st position in the 31–45 years age category at the #SuryaSpiti10K with an impressive timing of 42 mins 52 secs. #EasternCommand is proud of his achievement and wishes him success for all future endeavours. #पूर्वी_कमान #ब्रह्मास्त्र_कोर के 40 वर्षीय लांस हवलदार सोमवीर सिंह को #Spiti_Valley की 15,000 फीट की अत्यधिक ऊंचाई और चुनौतीपूर्ण क्षेत्र में शानदार प्रदर्शन के लिए बधाई। उन्होंने 77 किमी की #KunzumLaChallenge में 8 घंटे 58 मिनट के समय के साथ 5वां स्थान हासिल किया। सिर्फ दो दिन बाद, उन्होंने #SuryaSpiti10K में 31–45 वर्ष आयु वर्ग में 42 मिनट 52 सेकंड के शानदार समय के साथ प्रथम स्थान हासिल किया। #पूर्वी_कमान इस उपलब्धि पर गर्व करता है और उनके उज्जवल भविष्य की कामना करता है। #भारतीय_सेना #पूर्वी_कमान #IndianArmy #EasternCommand #BrahmastraCorps @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @official_dgar @ProDefKolkata @IndiaCoastGuard @HQ_DG_NCC Facebook - facebook.com/share/p/1Das8ne… Instagram - instagram.com/p/DdGFcG6j3rO/…

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh called on Sri Lankan PM @Dr_HariniA in Colombo September 09, 2026 . They discussed boosting bilateral ties in IT, education & infrastructure, while emphasizing shared civilisational linkages & regional growth. RM hailed PM @HariniAmarasuriya as a symbol of #NariShakti & encouraged greater participation of Sri Lankan women in ICCR scholarships to further strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @IndiainSL @IndiainSL @MEAIndia

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