Former And President Commandants Of Air Force Academy Get Medals
New Delhi: President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 94 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 19, 2024.
These decorations – 31 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs), four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSMs), two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), and 57 AVSMs – have been given to the personnel for distinguished service of exceptional order.
Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp
Among the recipients, Air Marshal B. Chandra Sekhar, PVSM, AVSM, (retd), former Commandant of the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, proudly received the PVSM. Having completed his schooling in Hyderabad and trained at the National Defence Academy, he embarked on a distinguished career as a helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force, serving in various capacities for nearly 40 years.
Notably, during his tenure in the Training Command and the Air Force Academy, he played a pivotal role in modernizing training and skill development for all personnel within the Indian Air Force. Additionally, the current Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Marshal S. Shrinivas, was also honored with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his exceptional services to the IAF.
Next Story :
-
Maoist Write Letter Seeking Peace Through Talks
![Maoist Write Letter Seeking Peace Through Talks]()
Chhattisgarh/Hyderabad, May 14 (Maxim News): The Maoist Party has released another letter seeking peace through talks. The letter was released by the Central Committee representative of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) in the name of Abhay.Â
-
What Did Pakistan Says On PM Modi Speech
![What Did Pakistan Says On PM Modi Speech]()
Hyderabad, May 14 (Maxim News):  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that he will look into Pakistan’s behaviour and will not be complacent in the future. Despite criticising Modi’s speech to the nation, Pakistan has said that it will abide by the ceasefire agreement. It has said that it will take necessary steps for reducing…
-
Strong 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Greek IslandÂ
![Strong 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Greek IslandÂ]()
Delhi/Hyderabad, May 14 (Maxim News): A major earthquake struck the European country of Greece. The earthquake struck the Greek island of Kasos at 1.51 am on Wednesday. Its intensity was recorded as 6.1 on the Richter scale.
-
CDS, Three Service Chiefs Meet With President
![CDS, Three Service Chiefs Meet With President]()
Delhi/Hyderabad, May 14 (Maxim News): Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs met Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday and briefed the President about the details of “Operation Sindhur’ which India has launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
