x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   Education Minister directs DCs to ensure smooth conduct of board exams | Dogri translation of Parliament proceedings a historic gift to Dogras: Kavinder | Chief Secretary awards medals at Anant Khel 2025, Central University Jammu | Deputy CM urges fast-track execution of development projects in Jammu | Sports Day celebration at Impression World Pre School | ADDC Reasi reviews progress achieved in saturation of HADP initiatives | MD CVPPL hands over 2 ambulances to District Hospital Kishtwar | DC reviews functioning of Eklavya Model Residential School Mendhar | DC Doda reviews Kisan Khidmat Ghars, HADP progress | DB upholds PSA of bovine smuggler | To corner NC, Congress launches statehood restoration campaign | SC grants bail to BSF officer accused in a narco-terror case | New criminal laws ensure transparency, accountability: SSP Srinagar | SFs on alert to foil evil designs of terrorists | Watershed Yatra Campaign 2025 launched in Ramban | 200 accident prone ‘black-spots’ identified on highways in J&K | Vice-Prez Dhankhar to visit Jammu tomorrow | LG Sinha reviews Jammu’s security scenario | CM Omar optimistic about statehood restoration | Budget’s goal is to propel growth: FM | Over 1.47 million devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh | ACB arrests Patwari | UPSC introduces new module | Bilateral ceasefire on LoC continues: Army | Night cold returns to Kashmir | Police attach immovable property | Foreign Athletes Hail Gulmarg as World-Class Winter Sports Destination | Pre-Budget Consultations | Development remains BJP’s top priority, says Arvind | Udhampur Police Cracks Theft Case in Majalta; notorious criminal arrested | Back Issues  
 
news details
Army recommends ex-servicemen belt in areas along LoC, IB
1/14/2023 11:31:46 PM

Early Times Report

Jammu, Jan 14: Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command on Saturday mentioned about the recommendations made on engaging Ex-Servicemen belt, commonly called as loyal second tier, in the bordering areas along the Line of Control and International Border.
Addressing the Armed Forces Veterans Day in Rajouri, Lt Gen Dwivedi spoke on various initiatives undertaken by the Indian Army for welfare of Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris such as the appointment of Nodal Officers to expedite the grievance redressal procedure, development of AWHO project in Jammu and Kashmir as well as the increase in Ex Gratia to NOK from Rs 5 Lakhs to Rs 25 Lakhs.
He also emphasised on the role of Ex-Servicemen in the Active Security Strategy which aims at tightening security grid, which will involve active participation of Ex-Servicemen in the area.
The Army Commander also mentioned about recommendations of the Indian Army of forming an Ex-Servicemen belt (loyal second tier) in areas bordering Line of Control and International Border.
He thanked all the veterans and Veer Naris for their unfailing support, commitment and contribution to the society.
The Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated on January 14, as on this very day in 1953 , the First Indian Commander in Chief (C-in-C) of Indian Army- Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led Indian Forces to Victory in the 1947 war, had formally retired from the services.
The Day is celebrated as Armed Forces Veterans Day and dedicated to our esteemed Veterans to acknowledge the valour and sacrifice made by our brave veterans in line of duty to safeguard our nation against external aggression, in restoration of peace within counter insurgency affected areas as well as the selfless service during various calamities.
The Army Commander also mentioned about various administrative and institutional measures taken to facilitate in the overall development of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the able leadership of Lieutenant Governer Manoj Sinha.
On this occasion, the Awardees, Veer Naris and Disabled Veterans were also felicitated by Lt Gen Dwivedi and Sunita Dwivedi, Regional President, AWWA Northern Command.
Over 20 facility counters from various concerned departments were established to address the grievances of Ex-Servicemen: which included the Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Record Offices, ECHS, Army Welfare Placement Organisation, Banks among others.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU