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  PASIGHAT, July 13:  The Indian Army's Spearhead Gunners, under the aegis of the Spearhead Division, successfully conducted a five-day Basic Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Training Programme for around 120 NCC cadets of the 22 AP NCC Battalion in Arunachal Pradesh. The training was held from July 8 to 10 at the 22 AP NCC Battalion, Pasighat, followed by practical sessions from July 11 to 12 at the Sigar Military Station. The programme offered cadets comprehensive exposure to modern drone technology through a series of lecture-cum-demonstrations, simulator-based training, live drone flying, equipment displays, drone repair demonstrations, and interactive practical sessions.  Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of drones and their components, as well as the operational use of UAS in surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Cadets also received hands-on training in Counter-UAS (C-UAS) techniques, gaining insight into id...

  Itanagar, June 15: A moment of immense pride and celebration has arrived for the Wancho community and the people of Arunachal Pradesh as Major Laichat Wangpan, hailing from Longphong village in Longding district, has been promoted to the rank of Major in the Indian Army. With this achievement, he becomes the first officer from the Wancho community to attain the rank of Major, marking a historic milestone in the community's journey of service and contribution to the nation. Major Wangpan's journey has been one of dedication, discipline, and perseverance. In 2020, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army after successfully graduating from the prestigious Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Since then, he has served the nation with distinction and commitment, steadily advancing in his military career through hard work and exemplary service. The promotion has been widely welcomed across Arunachal Pradesh. Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein...

  Tawang, June 12:  An unexploded live mortar shell believed to be from the 1962 Indo-China War era was successfully defused by the Indian Army after being discovered in the Lebrang area of Tawang Township, averting a potential threat to life and property. According to official reports, on June 11, 2026, at around 4:00 PM, Officer-in-Charge of Tawang Police Station, SI Lham Thinley, received information regarding the presence of an unexploded live mortar bomb in the Lebrang area. Upon receiving the report, Superintendent of Police (SP) Tawang, Tasi Darang, immediately contacted the Commandant of the 190 Mountain Brigade stationed in Tawang and sought assistance for the safe disposal of the explosive. Following the alert, Tawang District Police promptly cordoned off the area to ensure public safety. However, due to fading daylight and the high-risk nature of the operation, the disposal process could not be carried out on the same day. In the early hours of June 12, a coordinate...