MEGHALAYAS UMROI
India-Mongolia joint miltary exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' begins
The joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia kicked off in Umroi, Meghalaya, to enhance military capabilities for counter-insurgency missions under UN mandate. The 16th edition involves a 45-member Indian contingent from Sikkim Scouts Battalion and personnel from other services, alongside the Mongolian 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion. The exercise, focusing on semi-urban and mountainous terrains, includes tactical drills like response to terrorist actions and cordon and search operations, aiming to share best practices in joint operations.
India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' to begin in Meghalaya tomorrow
The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia will be held in Umroi, Meghalaya from July 3-16. This annual exercise aims to enhance interoperability for semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain. The previous edition was conducted in Mongolia in 2023. The recent 12th Joint Working Group meeting between the defense ministries of India and Mongolia reviewed bilateral defense cooperation and identified ways to enhance it, highlighting the potential for a fruitful partnership.
Meghalaya: India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI begins at Umroi
India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI at Umroi, Meghalaya includes tactical drills, Joint Command Post, Intelligence Centre. Indian contingent: RAJPUT Regiment, Navy, Air Force. French contingent: 13th DBLE. Promotes inter-operability, camaraderie between armed forces of both nations.
India-France joint military exercise 'Shakti' commences in Meghalaya
The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise "Shakti" is starting on May 13 at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. It aims to boost the joint military capabilities of both nations for Multi-Domain Operations in sub-conventional scenarios. The exercise, from May 13 to 26, was inaugurated by Thierry Mathou, France's Ambassador to India, and Major General Prasanna Sudhakar Joshi. It involves 90 personnel from each side, focusing on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain to enhance tactical skills and share best practices.
India-France to hold 7th edition of Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26
India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26 in Meghalaya's Umroi region. The exercise aims to enhance joint military capacity for Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario. It will also promote interoperability and camaraderie between the armed forces of both nations. The previous edition of the exercise was held in France in 2021. This upcoming exercise highlights the strengthening defence ties between India and France.
Meghalaya: Indo-US special forces wrap up "Vajra Prahar" joint military exercise
The 14th Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, "Vajra Prahar 2023," successfully concluded in Umroi, Meghalaya, highlighting military collaboration. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti praised both countries' Special Forces for their efforts, emphasizing the exercise's role in enhancing the US-India defense partnership and interoperability. The exercise, focusing on joint planning and tactics, involved special operations and airborne missions, reinforcing the exchange of best practices between the two nations' Special Forces.
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Meghalaya HC directs state govt, AAI to complete inspection for expansion of Shillong Airport
On August 10, the AAI had informed the Court that a survey would be conducted at the Umroi Airport to ascertain the feasibility of wider-bodied aircraft to operate from the airport.
Meghalaya: Indian, Malaysian armies participate in Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023
The joint bilateral training exercise, "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023," has begun between the Indian and Malaysian Armies. The exercise, taking place in Umroi Cantonment, India, involves troops from the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian Army and a Battalion of the Rajput Regiment from the Indian Army
India-Bangladesh joint army exercise concludes at Meghalaya's Umroi
The closing ceremony of the joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh, Exercise SAMPRITI-XI, took place at Joint Training Node, Umroi. The aim of the exercise was to achieve inter-operability and familiarize each other with joint task force operations under the UN Mandate. Both armies successfully achieved their goals and shared their experiences gained from past operations.
India, Bangladesh kick-start military exercise in Meghalaya
The Bangladeshi contingent comprises 170 personnel, led by Brigadier General Mohammed Mafizul Islam Rashed, Commander of 52 Bangladesh Infantry Brigade. The lead unit from the Bangladesh Army side is 27 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment.
Meghalaya polls: TMC announces first list of candidates, Mukul Sangma to contest from Songsak and Tikrikilla seats
Mukul’s Sangma wife Dikkanchi D. Shira will be contesting from Mahendraganj, his daughter Miani D. Shira from Ampati and his younger brother, Zenith M. Sangma from Rangsakona. TMC Meghalaya president Charles Pyngrope on Friday announced the names of the party candidates in the 52 seats in the first list.
Meghalaya Trinamool Congress slams National People's Party for not taking stand against religious conversions
State VP George B Lyngdoh said NPP should question BJP instead of targeting Meghalaya Trinamool Congress. “As we were highlighting the Assam church survey order, we saw reports that some NPP leaders had commented that we should not talk about all these orders. In fact, [they said that] we should not bring such communal issues to the people’s notice as it is election time and should not speak,” Lyngdoh said.
Meghalaya Trinamool slams Assam govt for ordering inquiry into number of new churches
Meghalaya TMC State Vice Presidents George B Lyngdoh and James Lyngdoh demanded answers as to why the Assam government was seeking such details. The party also said that this was an attempt to “humiliate people and derail the Christmas spirit.”
Mamata Banerjee kicks off poll campaign in Meghalaya
Banerjee was accompanied by AITC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is visiting the state for the third time. During her two-day visit, she will be attending a series of events accompanied by Meghalaya Trinamool Congress leaders.
Border issues with Assam to be resolved in six areas soon, says Meghalaya governor
"We are confident and hopeful the border issue in six areas of difference will be resolved soon. My government is committed to resolve the long pending border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya to usher peace and development for our citizens living in border areas," he said.
HC tells DGCA & AAI to file affidavits on expanding Shillong Airport
Both the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were required to file affidavits indicating the feasibility of expanding the Umroi airport to accommodate long-haul flights including Boeing and like aircraft," a division bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee said in an order for a hearing conducted on Monday.
Meghalaya: Congress seeks disqualification of 12 MLAs who joined TMC
The 12 MLAs who joined TMC met West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamta Banerjee in Kolkata. Senior leader Charles Pyngrope has been elected as the State Party chief. Congress had 17 MLAs, five Congress MLAs elected Ampareen Lyngdoh as the Congress legislature party leader.
Congress to seek disqualification of 12 MLAs who have joined Trinamool
Led by former chief minister Mukul Sangma, 12 out of the 17 Congress MLAs had on Thursday submitted a letter to the speaker, announcing their merger with Trinamool Congress.
Indian and Chinese troops to conduct joint military exercise in Umroi
The drill will see participation of 130 soldiers from both sides, with the Chinese contingent coming from the Tibet Military command. The exercise is planned at the company level with respective battalion headquarters controlling the training.
Armies of India, Thailand commence joint exercise in Meghalaya
The aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter-terrorism operations in both jungle terrain and urban scenario, the official said.
India, China to carry out major military exercise ‘Hand in Hand’
The military exercise will be based on counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Supreme Court stays Meghalaya HC order directing private airlines to begin flight operations from Umroi airport
The apex court was told that the high court on its own had last week taken up the matter and asked DGCA, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAI Chairman to hold a meeting within a week.
Northeastern states could take lead in promotion of Act East Policy: Conrad Sangma
Northeastern states can further engage with neighbouring nations and the larger ASEAN region, he said.
Indian Army launches Joint Training Warfare Centre for foreign armies in Meghalay's Umroi
The Joint training Node is ready to host the Bangladesh Army for the first ever joint exercise.
India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise begins in Meghalaya
The exercise code-named India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise (IMBAX) is aimed at building and promoting closer relations with armies of the neighbouring countries, they said.
Indo-Bangladesh armies start joint exercise in Umroi in Meghalaya
SAMPRITI is an Indo-Bangladesh Joint Training Exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh every year with an aim to build and promote positive relations between the armies.
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First railway station in Meghalaya to be inaugurated soon
The first railway station in Meghalaya at Mendipathar in the North Garo Hills would be inaugurated soon, CM Mukul Sangma said today.
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