69th Army Day is being observed today Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar have greeted to all soldiers, veterans and their families on Army Day. Mr Modi said, people of the country salute the courage and invaluable service of the Indian Army. The Prime Minister said, Army put their lives at risk so that the countrymen live peacefully. Our correspondent reports, an impressive Army Parade was also organised at the Delhi Cantt to celebrate the occasion.<br/><br/>The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal K M Cariappa, on 15th January 1949. Army day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.<br/><br/>Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa and Chief of Indian Navy Sunil Lanba today paid tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The Chiefs also laid wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti remembering the soldiers.<br/><br/>The Army Chief hosted an At Home at his residence in New Delhi this evening on the occasion of Army Day. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh along with other dignitaries graced the occasion.

69th Army Day is being observed today Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar have greeted to all soldiers, veterans and their families on Army Day. Mr Modi said, people of the country salute the courage and invaluable service of the Indian Army. The Prime Minister said, Army put their lives at risk so that the countrymen live peacefully. Our correspondent reports, an impressive Army Parade was also organised at the Delhi Cantt to celebrate the occasion.<br/><br/>The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal K M Cariappa, on 15th January 1949. Army day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.<br/><br/>Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa and Chief of Indian Navy Sunil Lanba today paid tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The Chiefs also laid wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti remembering the soldiers.

69th Army Day is being observed today. The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on January 15, 1948. The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.<br/> <br/>Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa and Chief of Indian Navy Sunil Lanba today paid tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti this morning at India Gate. The Chiefs also laid floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti remembering the martyred soldiers. To mark the day, an impressive Army Parade was also organised at the Delhi Cantt.<br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar have greeted to all soldiers, veterans and their families on Army Day. <br/><br/>In a tweet message, Mr Modi said, people of the country salute the courage and invaluable service of the Indian Army. He said, Indian Army always leads from the front, be it in protecting the sovereignty of the nation and helping citizens during natural disasters. He said, the nation remembers with great pride all the sacrifices made by the Army. The Prime Minister said, Army put their lives at risk so that the countrymen live peacefully.

69th Army Day is being observed today. The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on January 15, 1948. He took over the reins of the Army from Lieutenant General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief and became the first Commander-in-Chief of the independent India. The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice. To mark the day, Army Parade will be organised at the Delhi Cantt.<br/>'Ahead of its Army Day, the Indian Army yesterday observed the first 'Armed Forces Veteran's Day' in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said, the Centre is sensitive towards all issues of ex-servicemen, including OROP, and is aware of their grievances. He said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled his promises on this issue which had been pending for the past 40 years. He said the government has organised over 100 pension rallies, besides pension adalats.<br/>'''<br/>

69th Army Day is being observed today, day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on January 15, 1948. <br/><br/>He took over the reins of the Army from Lieutenant General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief and became the first Commander-in-Chief of the independent India. The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. <br/><br/>Ahead of its Army Day, the Indian Army yesterday observed the first 'Armed Forces Veteran's Day'. <br/><br/>Addressing the inaugural session of the Veterans' Day in New Delhi, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said, the Centre is sensitive towards all issues of ex-servicemen, including OROP, and is aware of their grievances. <br/><br/>He said, some elements are making wrong statements regarding defence affairs and creating myth. Criticizing the previous government for not taking any action on OROP, Mr Bhamre said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled his promises on this issue which had been pending for the past 40 years. <br/><br/>He said the government has organised over 100 pension rallies, besides 'pension adalats'.

69th Army Day is being observed today. The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on January 15, 1948. <br/><br/>He took over the reins of the Army from Lieutenant General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief and became the first Commander-in-Chief of the independent India. The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. <br/><br/>Ahead of its Army Day, the Indian Army yesterday observed the first 'Armed Forces Veteran's Day'. <br/><br/>Addressing the inaugural session of the Veterans' Day in New Delhi, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said, the Centre is sensitive towards all issues of ex-servicemen, including OROP, and is aware of their grievances. <br/><br/>He said, some elements are making wrong statements regarding defence affairs and creating myth. Criticizing the previous government for not taking any action on OROP, Mr Bhamre said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled his promises on this issue which had been pending for the past 40 years. <br/><br/>He said the government has organised over 100 pension rallies, besides 'pension adalats'.