Sahayaks in army not to be employed for menial tasks: GovtDays later, a sepoy also posted an online a video criticising the Sahayak or buddy system and accused the senior officers of treating them ...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.19 AM IST
In new video, army jawan complains about harassment by seniors for writing to PM ModiLance Naik Yagya Pratap Singh, posted in Dehradun, said that his brigade received a communication from PMO asking for a probe into his grie...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.10 AM IST
Indiscipline will not be tolerated: Army Chief Bipin Rawat to his forceHe said deserving people will get recognition and their dues.
11 Jul, 2018, 07.38 PM IST
Army struggles to raise mountain strike corps in absence of dedicated fundingThe Army firmly believes there is no alternative to "boots on the ground" given its lack of cutting-edge military technology in several are...
11 Jul, 2018, 05.42 PM IST
Indian Army to re-orient HR policy considering societal changesAt a six-day annual commanders' conference, the top brass of the army deliberated on a broad range of issues including grievances relating ...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.42 PM IST
'Sahayak' system discontinued in CRPF, BSF: GovernmentThe 'Suraksha Sahayaks' practice has been discontinued through an order by the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 6, 2014, said Kiren Rijiju.
11 Jul, 2018, 04.36 PM IST
More allegations of ill-treatment of jawans, Army rejects themThe Army said Lakhubhai was posted at Military Hospital Ranikhet and has never been employed as 'Buddy' of any officer.
11 Jul, 2018, 04.31 PM IST
Soldier's suicide may be result of events triggered by sting operation: ArmyThe Army has blamed the sting operation conducted by a news website for driving Lance-Naik Roy Mathew to take the extreme step of suicide.
11 Jul, 2018, 04.29 PM IST
Non-combatants to replace sahayaks in peace stationsStatus quo will be maintained in field areas with officers and JCOs (junior commissioned officers) posted along the borders or in counter-i...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.19 PM IST
Defence Ministry to put up new mechanism to address soldiers' concern: SourcesThe Defence Ministry official told reporters on the condition of anonymity that a mechanism to address such issues needs to be set up.
11 Jul, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
Army Chief Bipin Rawat defends the 'sahayak' systemHe asserted that the social media is a two sided weapon. “It can be used effectively, but be detrimental as well,” he said.
11 Jul, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
Army rethinking on Sahayak system, may induct civilians in peace stationsSahayaks or buddy system - whereby a solider is attached to officers -- will continue be deployed in key bases and field areas as they have...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
General Bipin Rawat: The Army chief who dares to pose questions to fraternityHe is worried, a fact he disclosed to ET, that in reality civilian population may actually be getting “irritated” with secluded green zones...
13 Jun, 2018, 08.34 AM IST
163 Army personnel died in Siachen in last 10 years: GovernmentSix officers were among the army personnel who lost their lives while guarding the glacier which is at an altitude of above 20,000 ft.
21 Mar, 2018, 06.07 PM IST
Better to die than be court-martialled: Sahayak Roy MathewPolice have launched an inquiry into the alleged suicide, and are seeking legal opinion on whether a case of abetment was made out in the g...
04 Mar, 2017, 10.58 AM IST
- Mutiny in Leh Army camp: Officers and Jawans clash
Tension gripped an Army regiment in Nyoma, after a group of officers and jawans clashed following an incident of alleged molestation.
12 May, 2012, 08.02 AM IST
- Army gears up for life without its 'buddies'; to end 'sahayak' system
The proposal was submitted to the defence ministry in early April, and has received a "positive" response from defence minister A K Antony,...
03 May, 2012, 09.55 AM IST