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71. 40 mobile medical units approved to boost healthcare in Arunachal’s border villages
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Arunachal Pradesh
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- The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet, in its first meeting of 2026 held on, January 8 2026 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, approved a wide-ranging set of policy decisions aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery.
- In a significant boost to public healthcare, the Cabinet approved the engagement of HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to establish diagnostic infrastructure across the State.
- The initiative, funded under the 15th Finance Commission Health Grants, will cover 256 Sub-Centres, 82 Primary Health Centres (PHCs), 25 Community Health Centres (CHCs), and 64 Block Public Health Units.
- The approval of 40 Mobile Medical Units by the Arunachal cabinet is a strategic move to bridge healthcare gaps in remote and border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme, backed by central funding and state leadership.
72. Naga Regiment -The Youngest And Most Feared Regiment Of India
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- The Naga Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army – the first battalion was raised in Ranikhet in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from Nagaland, in northeast India.
- The Naga Regiment, nicknamed "Head Hunters" for its tribal warrior roots, embodies resilience and loyalty from Nagaland's hills.
- The remarkable fact about 1 Naga raised on 1st November 1970 at Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet was that 69 Naga rebels and ex-militants joined the Indian Armed forces. Some were even directly appointed as junior commissioned officers.
73. Yo Nepali”: The Gorkha Rifles’ Yuddha-Gīta of Śaurya, Sacrifice, and the Spirit of “Ayo Gorkhali”
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- The Second Battalion of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles , Frontier Force - popularly known as the ‘VC paltan’ , celebrated its 125anniversary . The famous battalion is called VC paltan because of the three Victoria Crosses awarded to its personnel by the British during the Second World War in the Burma campaign.
- The Gorkha Rifles consist of seven regiments in the Indian Army (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 11th Gorkha Rifles), renowned for their legendary bravery, khukuri expertise, and recruitment from Nepali-origin communities like Magar and Gurung.
- "Yo Nepali Shir Uchali" is a patriotic Nepali quick march by poet Bhupi Sherchan and composer Nati Kaji, symbolizing pride and resilience with lyrics urging Nepalis to hold their heads high; it's performed by Gurkha pipe bands in parades alongside the adopted Scottish tune "A Hundred Pipers" for fast-paced motivation.
- Both blend Nepali folk and military styles, sung or chanted during marches, training, passing-out ceremonies, and operations to foster camaraderie, evoke heritage, and turn battle fears into defiant morale boosts.
74. Hat Kalika Temple: Revered Shrine Of Kumaon Regiment Witnesses Heavy Chaitra Navratri Footfall
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- The Hat Kalika Temple in Gangolihat in Uttarakhand is witnessing a massive influx of devotees during Chaitra Navratri, especially on the sixth day dedicated to Maa Katyayani. The temple, dedicated to Maa Kalika, holds deep significance for the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army, whose war cry is "Kalika Mata Ki Jai".
- According to legend, during wartime, a Kumaon Regiment contingent faced a shipwreck. A soldier from Gangolihat prayed to Hat Kalika Mata, and miraculously, the ship reached safety. Since then, the regiment worships her as its presiding deity.
- The temple, surrounded by deodar trees, finds mention in the Skanda Purana. Mythology states that Maa Durga took the form of Mahakali to defeat the demon Sumya, liberating the gods. Adi Guru Shankaracharya later re-established the temple, claiming the goddess's wrath, which once made the area uninhabitable.
- A unique tradition claims Mahakali rests in the temple at night, evidenced by a wrinkled bed each morning. Devotees tie 'Chunaris' (scrafs) with wishes and return to offer bells upon their fulfilment. Despite being included in the Manas Khand tourism project, development work is yet to begin.
75. Martial music to our ears, fused with a dash of state history
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- THE MARCHING song ‘British Grenadiers’ or sounds of military instruments like drums, pipes and saxophones have exhilarating and enlivening parallels in Maharashtra’s martial history.
- Be it the Powadas – or narrative ballads from the history of Maratha kings or the motivating song Mard Aamhi Marathe Khare written by great Marathi poet GD Madgulkar or the instruments like Halgi, Dholki and Tutari, which even today give a sense of high to the listeners, the experience of listening to them is surreal.
- Bringing this piece of history to stage, 70-year-old Lt Col Shashank Umalkar, who retired from the Corps of Signals in 1995 and is also an active contributor to the All India Radio, has conceived and written the script of a programme on the martial music of Maharashtra.
76. “Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai”: The Rajput Regiment’s Tradition of Victory Everywhere
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India Today
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- The Indian Army is adorned with some of the most courageous and valiant regiments in the world, each carrying a legacy forged in battle and sustained through generations of service.
- The Rajput Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiments in the Indian Army, tracing its origins to 1778 with the raising of the 24th Bengal Native Infantry; it was reorganized in 1922 as the 7th Rajput Regiment and formalized in its current form post-1947 independence.
- It uses an instrumental quick march (commonly referred to as the "Rajput Regiment Theme" or standard army tunes), rooted in British parade traditions at approximately 120 steps per minute.
- This march, featuring bugle calls, energizes troops during Republic Day parades, passing-out ceremonies at Fatehgarh, and formal events.
77. “Raja Ramachandra Ki Jai”: The Rajputana Rifles’ Cry of Faith and Ferocity
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- The Rajputana Rifles are the oldest rifle regiment of the Indian Army. Its war cry — “Raja Ram Chandra Ki Jai” — translates to “Victory to Lord Ramchandra!” Carried through countless campaigns — from the World Wars to the Indo-Pak conflicts.
- The 1999 Kargil War — this war cry continues to unite the regiment’s soldiers under a shared spirit of honour, discipline, and devotion.
- Raised in 1778, the Rajput Regiment is among the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army, with a legacy reflected in its war cry — “Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai,” which translates to “Hail Lord Hanuman!” This war cry possesses virtues that closely reflect the ethos of the Rajputs, evoking fearlessness and divine protection in combat.
78. Madras Regiment: The Oldest Regiment in The Indian Army
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- Originating about 300 years ago in the year 1750, Madras Regiment is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. This brave platoon of soldiers took part in operations with both the British Indian Army and post-independence Indian Army and brought laurels to the regiment and country.
- The Madras Regiment has a long and checkered history of 3 Centuries. It was initially formed by the British East India Company in 1660 as the Madras European Regiment to fight the French Army and defend the south -eastern coastal parts of the Indian sub-continent.
- Major Stringer Lawrence, in 1748, structured the several companies of soldiers created by the East India Company into two battalions. Each battalion has 800 men and were divided into 8 companies.
- Active since its inception, the regiment has long rallied behind the war cry “Veer Madrasi Adikol Adikol Adikol,” which translates to “Brave Madrasi, strike and kill, strike and kill!” Steeped in centuries of tradition, this cry remains a powerful emblem of its valour, heritage, and unbroken service through generations.
79. Army Chief groves on `BadluRam Ka Badan` with Assam Rifles
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- General Upendra Dwivedi matched the Assam Regiment soldiers' energetic moves, sparking loud applause as they celebrated with high spirits. The troops danced to their traditional regimental folk song "Badlu Ram Ka Badan," a favorite for lively informal gatherings.
- The light moment was recorded when General Dwivedi felicitated Indian Army marching contingents, mounted units, and pipe bands for their excellent Republic Day 2026 Parade and Beating Retreat program. The event celebrated their sharp precision, iron discipline, and musical flair during the national festivities.
- “Badluram ka Badan” known for its lively beat and rustic lyrics, "Badlu Ram Ka Badan" fosters soldierly camaraderie and joy, particularly in eastern and northeastern regiments. It thrives at unit gatherings and victory bashes, its upbeat vibe symbolising rank-free bonding.
- "Badluram Ka Badan" is the iconic regimental song of the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, born from World War II grit. Composed in 1946 by Major M.T Proktor, it honours Rifleman Badluram, killed fighting Japanese forces at Kohima in 1944.
80. India-Japan collaboration for economic development of NE
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- Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomed the launch of the India-Japan Initiative for Sustainable Development of the North Eastern region.
- The India-Japan initiatives for sustainable development include “Initiative for Strengthening the Bamboo Value Chain in the North East” and cooperation in health care, forest resources management, connectivity and tourism in different states of the North East.
- Both the leaders appreciated the importance of India-Japan’s continued collaboration through the Act East Forum (AEF) for the sustainable economic development of North Eastern and for enhancing the region’s connectivity with Southeast Asia.
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