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HAL loses 100 employees to COVID-19, LCA and LCH projects affected

The defence public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been badly hit by the pandemic, which has claimed the lives of at least 100 of its employees, infected 4,000 others, and affected crucial defence projects, like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).   HAL Chairman and Managing Director R…

Defence Minister assesses COVID relief efforts of armed forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assessed endeavours of the Armed Forces, defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India’s fight against the second wave of the COVID-19.  At a video conference, Defence Minister was briefed about initiatives of the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as other wings of the Defence Ministry in helping civilian…

Navy Chief says Indian Navy to contribute with its full might in these difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic

India is perhaps facing the biggest humanitarian challenge since the Independence because of the coronavirus pandemic and the Indian Navy will collectively rise to confront the adversity facing the nation, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Wednesday.  “This is an unprecedented situation for us. This is perhaps the biggest humanitarian challenge…

First death from COVID reported in commando force NSG

The country’s federal counter-terrorist commando force National Security Guard (NSG) reported its first coronavirus-linked death on Wednesday when a senior commander succumbed to the infection, officials said.  Group Commander BK Jha was admitted to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) hospital in Greater Noida after he contracted COVID-19 and breathed…

Defence Minister says medical faciltity of DPSUs and OFB to treat civilian COVID-19 patients

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that all health facilities of defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) have been allowed to provide health services to civilians suffering from Covid-19.   “Reviewed the efforts of Ministry of Defence and the three services to fight against the current wave of COVID Pandemic through…