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Model Village Near LoC
 Krishana
Ghati Brigade, as part of operation Sadbhavna, has been making a
concerted effort to reach out to the local residents in insurgency-hit
areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. A model
village, Sagra in Punch, has been raised with an outlay of Rs 58 lakh
under this operation. The aim was to provide the local public basic
amenities like education, health, electricity and water along with
self-employment opportunities.
The village has
been a major success story under operation Sadbhavana. Recently it
was visited by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Gen SK Sinha (Retd),
accompanied by Lt Gen Ashok Kapur, GOC 16 Corps, Maj Gen AS Sekhon and
Brig VK Patil. The Governor also visited Sagra Model Academy where he
interacted with the children. The Governor later visited various
vocational training centres being run at the village and was extremely
appreciative of the efforts put in. These include training in carpentry,
motor mechanics, driving, computers, embroidery, knitting and tailoring.
The Governor also visited medical and veterinary dispensaries at Sagar.
input : Maj
Amit Rao
Kargil
Child Saved
 Mohammed
Firoz, a 12 year-old boy from Firauna village in Kargil district, was
suffering from heart ailment which required an immediate medical
attention. The boy’s father Ghulam Abbas, a farmer, could not afford the
expensive treatment.
This is where
the medical fraternity of Southern Command stepped in. The boy was sent to
Pune from Kargil by the Brigade Commander and was hospitalised at Military
Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), Pune. He underwent cardiac surgery in
January this year where his congenital heart anamoly and defective heart
valve were treated by a team of cardiac surgeons under the supervision of
Col M Luthra.
Thanks to the Indian Army, the
boy suffers no longer.
Costume
Carnival
 When
the tall and elegant dames walked down with macho men setting ablaze the
ramp at the Dhanwantri Auditorium of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
Pune, Indian ethnic costumes stole the show and proved that they indeed
represent the rich traditions of the country.
The
inter-college fashion show christened Haute Wave was organised as a
part of the Silhouettes-2004 by the medicos of AFMC. A rich blend
of sports, fine arts and literary and cultural events, Silhouettes
has been bringing out the latent talent of the AFMC medicos ever since it
was started 37 years ago. The fashion show propelled by a fine blend of
music and choreography was presented before a packed audience of Armed
Forces, students, cadets and civilian dignitaries.
The three-hour
show was divided into three rounds-ethnic, seasons and innovation.
Eight city colleges participated in the show that showcased the talent of
the youngsters in its pristine form. While the ethnic round was dedicated
to traditional Indian fashion, seasons was a tribute to nature’s
many splendoured colours and innovation giving enough scope for
creativity. On the whole, the show enthralled the audience.
The best team
award was bagged by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology while Ms Tanvi
from the same institute was adjudged the best female model. Mr Sameer from
Army Institute of Technology got the best male model award. Mrs Indu Rai,
wife of Lt Gen R Rai, Director and Commandant of AFMC gave away the
prizes.
-VK Abdulla
Chetri
Enclave
 Army
Commander, Lt Gen Hari Prasad inaugurated a married accommodation complex
designed to accommodate 100 families of jawans of the Army. The complex
has been named Chetri Enclave in the honour of a brave son of
India, Paratrooper Sanjog Chetri who has been awarded Ashok Chakra
posthumously this year. Paratrooper Chetri attained martyrdom on April 22
last year during operation Sarpvinash.
-Lt Col RK Sen
from Udhampur
Indo-UK
Scuba Diving Expedition
Ajoint Indo-UK scuba diving
expedition was conducted at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It comprised nine personnel from Indian Army and ten from UK Army. A
glittering flagging-in ceremony was held which was presided over by Lt Gen
BS Thakur, GOC-in-C, Andaman and Nicobar Command. The diving was conducted
at North Point, Talmugli, Passage Island, Snake Island, Portland and
Havelock Islands. During the eight-day expedition, members carried out
long dives in clear blue water. It gave the Amry divers a rare experience.
The expedition, conducted
under the aegis of Army Adventure Wing, comprised a mix of officers, JCOs
and other ranks including a lady officer from the British Army. It was led
by Maj Ashish Agarwal from Indian Army, a qualified paratrooper and an
expert Army diver with Capt Anil Malik as the Deputy Leader. Maj MJ
Hughes, Maj NJ Wakelin and Capt JD Torbet were the British Army officers
who formed part of the team.Maj JC Wakelin was the co-leader of the
expedition.
-PIB(DW)
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