DHOLA-SADIA BRIDGE ASSAM - LONGEST BRIDGE

The Dhola-Sadia bridge in Assam

10 Facts About India’s Longest Bridge Bringing Assam & Arunachal Closer, Newly Inaugurated by the PM        by Lekshmi Priya S   May 26, 2017, 3:46 pm
  The Dhola-Sadia bridge in Assam, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, promises better connectivity in the North-east region and opens new avenues for Sadiya where it is located.

Image -The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge stretching over Lohith river. Source: Facebook
     EDITOR'S NOTE :- Those of us who have served in  the area of 2 Mtn Div will recall their journeys across mighty Brahmputra River from Dibrugarh while going North to the Along Bde. It took the RPL nearly 3.5 hours to cross over with our jeeps and Jongas in good weather only. Similarly taking on the tedious journey to Teju Bde one had to cross over to Sadia by RPL and  the Digaru (Mad) Nala) on the elephant back with our fingers crossed. These journeys were nothing short of nightmares. At that time we never thought that such locations will ever be bridged. Dhola Sadia bridge and the Bogibeel are nothing less than a boon. They are the engineering marvels in Bridge construction. This article high lights the detail of Dhola Sadia Bridge while the Bogibeel Bridge near Dibrugarh can be read at "BOGIBEEL"

BOGIBEEL RAIL RD BRIDGE - DIBRUGARH

Bogibeel Rail Bridge Over the Brahmaputra River, Dibrugarh, Assam, India

LENGTH OF THE BRIDGE 4.94km, CONSTRUCTION BEGAN 2002,  COMPLETION (WAS EXPECTED) March 2018
The Bogibeel rail / road bridge is being built across the River Brahmaputra in the Dibrugarh district, in the state of Assam in north-east India. The 4.94km bridge is one of the longest river bridges in the country.

EDITOR'S NOTE :- Those of us who have served in  the area of 2 Mtn Div will recall their journeys across mighty Brahmputra River from Dibrugarh while going North to the Along Bde. It took the RPL nearly 3.5 hours to cross over with our jeeps and Jongas in good weather only. Similarly taking on the tedious journey to Teju Bde one had to cross over to Sadia by RPL and  the Digaru (Mad) Nala) on the elephant's back with our fingers crossed. These journeys were nothing short of nightmares. At that time we never thought that such locations will ever be bridged. Dhola Sadia bridge and the Bogibeel are nothing less than a boon. They are the engineering marvels in Bridge construction. This article high lights the detail of BOGIBEEL Bridge while the details of Dhola-Sadia Bridge on Lohith River, as it comes out of the mountains  in to the plains (to be Renames as Brahmputra at the Parshuram Temple) can be read at "DHOLA SADIA"

DRONES - LASER EQUIPPED

New laser-equipped drones will take out missile threats against the US  - by Allison Barrrie***********

Allison Barrie is a defense specialist with experience in more than 70 countries who consults at the highest levels of defense and national security, a lawyer with four postgraduate degrees, and author of the definitive guide, Future Weapons: Access Granted, VideoLaser-equipped drones will take out missile threats to the US

Defense specialist Allison Barrie has the inside scoop on new drones that will protect the US from ICBMs thanks to powerful laser weapons that could blast them out of the sky.

If an enemy tries to launch ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) to destroy American cities and Smalltown, USA … then new drones with powerful laser weapons could blast them out of the sky.

LIGHT TANK - US ARMY

LIGHT TANK

U.S Army plans prototype new 'light tank' Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle - By Kris Osborn

BAE Systems has submitted its proposal to the U.S. Army to build and test the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle (BAE Systems)

The U.S. Army plans to build prototypes in the next several years of a new lightweight Mobile Protected Firepower armored vehicle expected to change land war by outmatching Russian equivalents and bringing a new dimension to advancing infantry as it maneuvers toward enemy attack.

HAPPY OLD AGE

HAPPY OLD AGE

Amidst the gloom & doom scenario, Happiness seems to be from a different world. But old age does and can bring happiness.

महाभारत - भोजन प्रबंधन

🍁2महाभारत के युद्ध में भोजन प्रबंधन🍁

महाभारत को हम सही मायने में विश्व का प्रथम विश्वयुद्ध कह सकते हैं क्योंकि शायद ही कोई ऐसा राज्य था जिसने इस युद्ध में भाग नहीं लिया। 

आर्यावर्त के समस्त राजा या तो कौरव अथवा पांडव के पक्ष में खड़े दिख रहे थे। श्रीबलराम और रुक्मी ये दो ही व्यक्ति ऐसे थे जिन्होंने इस युद्ध में भाग नहीं लिया। 

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IRCTC - NEW RULES FOR BOOKING TICKETS

IRCTC has modified rules for online ticket reservations. 10 things you must know

When the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) was launched in 2002, only 29 online tickets were booked on the first day. Today, more than 13 lakh online tickets are booked through IRCTC portal – www.irctc.co.in – the e-ticketing outlet of the national carrier.

WONDERFUL SHORT WRITEUPS

*THE STRANGER I GREW UP WITH !!!* 

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the  beginning, Dad was fascinated with this  enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live  with our family.  The stranger was quickly  accepted and was around from then on. 

As  I grew up, I never questioned his place in my  family. In my young mind, he had a special  niche. My parents were complementary  instructors: Mum taught me good from evil, and  Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger... he  was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and  comedies.  

BRIG HOSHIAR SINGH - 1962

Brig Hoshiar Singh's is a story of courage and grit. The war hero died fighting in the 1962 War even when he had a chance to escape
Posted at: Sep 2, 2018, 12:21 AM
Last updated: Sep 2, 2018, 12:23 AM (IST)

Brig Hoshiar Singh Rathee
On October 20, 1962 at 5.00 am, China's People's Liberation Army invaded India at Aksai Chin area in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line in the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA). India was unprepared and was shocked at the turn of events. This was the first major war in the subcontinent since World War II.

FORCES IN MODI'S INDIA

HOW CAN DEFENCE FORCES BECOME RELEVANT IN MODI'S INDIA?

             The number one Law of Power is "never outshine the master judgement." This is enumerated in a bestselling and widely read book, "The 48 Laws of Power (1998)", by American author Robert Greene.

Why have the defence forces become so powerless in our country in spite of wielding most of the weapons? It is common to hear in the gathering of the armed forces officers that the bureaucrats have marginalised the defence forces and that their status is being eroded continuously. The forces also complain against the politicians for their lack of knowledge about the military affairs and their apparent distrust of defence forces. It is assumed that the politicians are gradually reducing the relevance and status of defence forces to emphasise civilian control and to preclude any chance of military takeover of the government.

WE THE UN-FORGIVEN

Officers Training Academy, Madras. December 1993

          As I walked past the notice board of Jessami Company, I don't remember date clearly, with its sundry instructions and timetables, I chanced upon what seemed like poetry. Gentlemen Cadets write poems on two subjects'…soldiers and girl friends. I read on…it was a quote from a poem.

We the unforgiven,   Led by the unknown

Have done the impossible, For the ungrateful

I ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT THOSE LINES MEANT --   
  TILL .July 2018, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir governor, NN Vohra meets Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command of the Indian Army. 

MILITARY ELITES OF PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN’S MILITARY ELITE

(A very well researched article on Pak Sr Offrs).  

By Paul Staniland , Adnan Nassemullah & Ahsan Butt

Published online: 07 Aug 2018

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01402390.2018.1497487?scroll=top&needAccess=true&

 ” The Pakistan Army is a politically important organization, yet its opacity has hindered academic research. We use open sources to construct unique new data on the backgrounds, careers, and post-retirement activities of post-1971 corps commanders and directors-general of Inter-Services Intelligence. We provide evidence of bureaucratic predictability and professionalism while officers are in service. After retirement, we show little involvement in electoral politics but extensive involvement in military-linked corporations, state employment, and other positions of influence. This combination provides Pakistan’s military with an unusual blend of professional discipline internally and political power externally – even when not directly ruling”.
   Pakistan's Army is central to questions of local, regional, and global stability. To better understand this pivotal organization’s inner workings, we analyze unique individual-level data on the corps commanders of the Pakistan Army and directors-general (DGs) of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since 1971.¹¹ 

HEART ATTACK AND AFTER

GURU - ON  HEART  ATTACK  AND  AFTER 

Have you had a heart attack or problem, don’t you feel sorry 

Follow the golden rule; AVOID ‘Hurry’, ‘Worry’ & ‘Curry’ 

Think of yourself, as child of 5 years & treat your body as such; 

Stop when the inner voice tells you, ‘you are overdoing’ or ‘it’s too much’ 

Emotional stresses increase heart workload and heart - attack danger, 

It’s best to avoid people and situations, which bring on Stress & Anger. 

REVIEW OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

REVIEW OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

By   Capt V Nagarajan. (Retd),   Kirthi Chakra,   <capt.naga@gmail.com>

 Do we need to review medical education in India? I feel any human activity needs periodic review, starting from daily to periodic review depending on the importance of the activity. Medical education has never been subjected to any major review in the 20^th and 21^st centuries in India. So it is time that we spent a few minutes on the topic.

           

GOVERNANCE AND RANKS

 GOVERNANCE AND RANKS

 https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/governance-and-ranks-1502675722.html
By Devendra Saksena | August 21, 2018

         The recent recommendation of the armed forces cadre review committee that every army officer should retire at the rank of Major-General or above has put our governance structure in the dock.
The Committee, which has also recommended the abolition of a couple of middle-level military ranks, makes no bones that these radical proposals emanate from a desire of army officers to attain parity with their civilian counterparts.
Given the fact that the rank structure in the Army is as old as the Army itself and is essential for maintaining discipline, serious thought should be given to put in place measures that would address the feeling of deprivation and hurt in the armed forces.