Wing Commander Maria Ismenia Sancha Pereira, from Gonsua-Betalbatim, has become the first Goan woman to be decorated in the wartime history of India. Honoured with a Mention-in-Despatch during Operation Sindoor, she played a key role as an Air Traffic Controller, providing real-time combat intelligence to the Indian Air Force.
To mark World Youth Skills Day, IHCL, the Indian Army, and REACHA inaugurated a skill development centre in Uri, Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative aims to empower local youth through bakery and fashion design training, fostering sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in the region.
Captain Tejas Kovlekar from Ponda has joined the Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps—an elite unit dedicated to the care and training of animals in service of the nation. A lifelong animal lover, Tejas is one of only four Goans to be commissioned into this specialised corps.
Celebrity chef Sarita attended the Army Day parade in Pune, paying tribute to the bravery, discipline, and sacrifice of the Indian Army
