Close X
Sunday, November 17, 2024
ADVT 
International

Indian, Nepal army chiefs discuss military ties

Darpan News Desk IANS, 12 Nov, 2014 10:40 AM
    The army chief of India and Nepal Wednesday discussed military cooperation, soon after Indian Army chief Dalbir Singh arrived here on a four-day visit.
     
    After laying a wreath at the Bir Smarak memorial, Gen. Dalbir Singh held talks with Nepal's army chief, Gen. Gaurav Sumsher Rana, at the Nepal Army headquarters, said a Nepal Army statement.
     
    The two discussed bilateral military cooperation and matters of mutual interest. 
     
    On Thursday, Gen. Singh will be conferred with the honorary title of Nepal Army General by President Ram Baran Yadav. 
     
    Later, he will call on the president and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, who has the defence portfolio. 
     
    Also Thursday, he will visit the Nepal Army-run Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre where the Nepal Army trains peacekeepers along with international peacekeepers. 
     
    On Friday, Gen. Singh will visit Mustang where he will inspect the Nepal Army-run high-altitude training academy, and is scheduled to visit the Indian Pension Camp Office in Pokhara. 
     
    He will also visit the Western Command Office of Nepal Army in Pokhara. 
     
    In the evening, Gen. Singh will host a reception in honour of his counterpart. Gen. Singh will leave for India Nov 15.

    MORE International ARTICLES

    200,000 people displaced in North Waziristan: Pakistan army

    200,000 people displaced in North Waziristan: Pakistan army
    The Pakistan Army said Friday that 200,000 people have been displaced in North Waziristan after an operation was launched against local and foreign militants in the region.

    200,000 people displaced in North Waziristan: Pakistan army

    UAE concerned about instability in Arab, Muslim countries

    UAE concerned about instability in Arab, Muslim countries
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed deep concern about unfolding events triggered by sectarianism and terrorist acts, a senior official of the country has said.

    UAE concerned about instability in Arab, Muslim countries

    Netherlands city plans to build gay village: Report

    Netherlands city plans to build gay village: Report
    A city in the Netherlands is planning to build a separate neighbourhood to accommodate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, media reported Wednesday.

    Netherlands city plans to build gay village: Report

    Northern Gateway Pipeline Approved: What you should know

    Northern Gateway Pipeline Approved: What you should know
    The federal government approved the controversial Northern Gateway Project Tuesday creating a stir amongst critics. The decision is subject to 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board and further talks with aboriginal communities. 

    Northern Gateway Pipeline Approved: What you should know

    Stroke selfie by woman helped doctors in quick diagnosis

    Stroke selfie by woman helped doctors in quick diagnosis
    Notwithstanding all the flak, your obsession with selfies might not be that bad. It can actually save your life!

    Stroke selfie by woman helped doctors in quick diagnosis

    Sikhs for Justice oppose immunity to former PM Manmohan Singh

    Sikhs for Justice oppose immunity to former PM Manmohan Singh
    US based rights group "Sikhs for Justice" has challenged US government's suggestion to a Washington court to grant immunity to former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh in a human rights violation case.

    Sikhs for Justice oppose immunity to former PM Manmohan Singh