Territorial Army, 60, to woo youngstersOctober 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Territorial Army, a reserve force of trained civilians to aid the Indian Army, completed 60 years of existence Friday and aims to woo more youngsters and working professionals to join its ranks. On the 60th anniversary, we are working towards tapping young talent from the corporate, engineering, IT and other fields, said a senior officer of the Territorial Army.
Territorial Army personnel seized with fake currency worth Rs.1.70 lakhAugust 24th, 2009 POONCH - Two Territorial Army personnel were seized with fake currency worth Rs.1.70 lakh on Monday. According to police sources, Mohammad Ashraf and Arif Hussain were nabbed in Poonch, Jammu.
Northeast to get Territorial Army's first women's battalionAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Territorial Army, a reserve force of trained civilians for the Indian Army, proposes to raise an all-women's unit in the insurgency-hit northeast region, an official said Tuesday. Presently, women can only join as doctors and nurses in the Territorial Army, which has a strength of 40,000.
Young MPs to train as soldiers of Territorial ArmyAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Donning the olive green uniform was a childhood dream for some. For others, weapons training was the main attraction.
Kargil inspired me to join Army, says superstar Mohan LalJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal, who was inducted in the Indian Army today as honorary Lt-Colonel, said the tough life faced by soldiers in Kargil and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir inspired him to join the armed forces. The actor joined the Territorial Army (TA), the part-time citizen's force which functions as a vital adjunct to the regular Army.
Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for Paris to participate in France's National Day ParadeJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A 270 personnel contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising marching columns and a combined military band from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force left here today for Paris to participate in the French National Day. Yesterday, the first batch comprising 130 personnel left for Paris.
Defence forces all set to participate in National Day Parade of FranceJuly 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A 400-strong contingent of the three wings of Indian defence forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) performed a full-dress rehearsal here today ahead of their visit to France to participate in a parade making National Day celebrations in France on July 14. This is the for the first time that all the three services - Army, Navy and Air Force will be participating in the National Day celebrations of another country.
Don't mess with the marching band: Girl beats back would-be muggers with marching band batonApril 30th, 2009 Girl beats back muggers with marching band batonQUARTZ HILL, Calif. — Don't mess with the marching band.
Territorial Army soldier feared to have joined Lashkar in DodaMarch 12th, 2009 JAMMU - Territorial Army and police sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, fear that one of their personnel has deserted his unit and joined the Lashkar-e-Toiba. Both claimed that Zafarullah, a soldier with the 169 Territorial Army, which is posted in Doda district, ran away with two rifles on Sunday morning.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
Suspended CPI-M MP to join Territorial ArmyJanuary 22nd, 2009 KOZHIKODE - Suspended Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Lok Sabha member A.P. Abdulla Kutty is all set to join the Territorial Army (TA).
Heath Ledger wins supporting actor Golden GlobeJanuary 11th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Heath Ledger won a Golden Globe award for best supporting actor Sunday for his role as The Joker in the Batman drama 'The Dark Knight'. The award came almost a year after the Australian actor died from an accidental drug overdose in New York last January.
Territorial Army deployed to deal with oil strikeJanuary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With the strike by employees of public sector oil companies crippling oil supply across the country, the Territorial Army Friday deployed three battalions at the Hazira terminal in Gujarat, Palam airport in Delhi and the Nawashava port in Mumbai. 'On the request of the petroleum ministry, three battalions (nearly 3,000 men) of the Territorial Army were deployed at Hazira, Palam and Nawashava for assisting in non-technical jobs,' a senior defence ministry official said.
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