Early Colsure of Office on 30 Oct 2014

Early Closure of Offices on 30th October, 2014 in connection with the “Run for Unity” flag off at Vijay Chowk by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

No. 12/17/2014-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 29th October, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Early Closure of Offices on 30th October, 2014 

in connection with the “Run for Unity” flag off 

at Vijay Chowk by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

1. In connection with the arrangements for the “Run for Unity” flag off at Vijay Chowk by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 31st October, 2014, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in the Annexure I to this O.M would be dosed early at 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) and will remain closed till 09.30 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).

2. The buildings indicated in the Annexure II to this O.M would be closed early at 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) and will remain closed till 08.00 AM on 31st October, 2014.

3. Government offices located in Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House would remain closed from 10.00 PM on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) till 9.30 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Ashok Kumar)
Director

source-http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/No12-17-2014-JCA2.pdf

Unity Run

President to flag off the ‘Run for Unity’ tomorrow at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will flag off the ‘Run for Unity’ at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow (October 31, 2014) at 0815 a.m. to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The residents and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President’s Body Guard, the Army Guard and the Delhi Police will participate in the Run.

The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) Pledge will be administered by Smt. Omita Paul, Secretary to the President to all staff prior to the Run.

 

This Day That Year

26 Oct 1962 : Sep Kewal Singh,MVC (Posthumous) 4 SIKH

On 26 Oct 1962, Sep Kewal Singh was with his company at Walong in NEFA when the Chinese attacked them in large numbers. Sepoy Kewal Singh, on his own initiative, rushed out of his section post

and charged at the enemy with his bayonet, killing a few in hand to hand fighting. Despite injuries he kept charging at the enemy killing many. He later succumbed to his injuries.

18 Oct 1987 : Sub Madan Lal, VrC, 5 RAJRIF

Sub Madan Lal was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of IPKF. On 18 Oct 87, his company was pinned down by LTTE fire with heavy machine gun which killed the Company Commander, Major R.K. Chaturvedi. Sub Madan Lal took control of the situation moved up to the point section and taking the rocket launcher himself fired at Light Machine Gun post, killing four LTTE militants.

17 Oct 1987 : 2 Lt RS Nagar, VrC (Posthumous), 16 SIKH

2 Lt RS Nagar was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of the IPKF. On 17 Oct 87, the battalion was en route to Jafna Fort and came under heavy fire from the LTTE . 2 Lt Nagar took initiative, spotted the heavy machine gun position and went ahead of the column braving all odds. Despite getting injured he charged physically at the gun position and cleared it. He later succumbed to his injuries.

16 Oct 1987 : Maj PS Ganapathy, MVC, 8 MAHAR

Major PS Ganapathy was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of the IPKF. On 16 Oct 87 his company was attacked by militants and throughout the day, Major Ganapathy kept fighting gallantly and kept the militants at bay. Despite low on ammunition, Major Ganapathy moved from trench to trench and held his position against heavy odds tenaciously till next day killing many militants.

15 Oct 1948 : Naik Prem Chand, VrC, 2 RAJPUT

On 15 Oct 1948, Naik Prem Chand as part of the assault on Pir Badesar, J&K. He moved with his section through heavy enemy firing and despite being seriously injured rescued his comrades while successfully attacking the feature.

14 Oct 1948 : Jemadar R Thangavelu, VrC, 13 Field Company

On 14 October, 1948, Jemadar R Thangavelu was detailed to open a way for tanks to move on Baltal-Gumri Road, J&K. The enemy carried out heavy firing but with determination and courage, he completed the allotted task and opened the route.

14 Oct 1948 : Sub Raghunath Singh, VrC (Posthumous), 2 PUNJAB

On 14 Oct 48, during advance towards Pir Badesar, J&K, the enemy opened heavy fire on the column. The effectiveness of fire caused the column to be held up. Sub Raghunath Singh led a charge on to the enemy and despite injuries captured the objective. He later succumbed to his injuries.

13 Oct 1948 : Lance Naik Karam Singh, PVC, MM, 1 SIKH

On 13 Oct 1948 the enemy commenced its attack on Richmar Gali and Tithwal with heavy shelling. The fire was so heavy and accurate that not a single bunker in the platoon locality was left unscathed and communication trenches caved in. Bravely, LNk Karam Singh the Section Commander went from bunker to bunker, giving succor to the wounded and urging the soldiers to fight.
The enemy launched eight separate counter attacks that day. In one such attack, the enemy managed to obtain a foothold in the platoon locality. Immediately LNk Karam Singh, who was severely wounded by then, hurled himself in a counter-attack and evicted the enemy after a close quarter encounter with bayonets.
LNk Karam Singh proved himself to be a dauntless and born leader of men in crisis. Nothing could subdue him and no amount of fire or hardship could break his spirit. His gallant actions on that day inspired his colleagues to face the massive onslaught unflinchingly. It was his fiercely proud fighting spirit which was largely responsible for the gallant stand at Tithwal that day.

 

PM Visit to Siachen : Diwali Celebration

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today made a surprise visit to Siachen. Addressing officers and jawans of the Indian Armed Forces at Siachen Base Camp at a height of over 12,000 feet, he praised their valour and courage, saying that 125 crore Indians could celebrate Diwali today, and go about their lives in comfort, because the jawans stood guard at the borders, prepared to make every sacrifice for the nation. The nation is proud of all three wings of the armed forces, the Prime Minister added.

The Prime Minister said he had come unannounced, and the jawans may be surprised, but one does not need to announce arrival when coming to one`s own (family).

The Prime Minister said the jawans at Siachen worked in one of the remotest places in the world. It is a rare opportunity to be called upon to defend the country in such difficult conditions, he said.

Shri Narendra Modi said that he comes to Siachen as a representative of the family members of the jawans who are busy serving Mother India on the borders.

He said he is privileged that his first Diwali as Prime Minister will be spent partly with the jawans of Siachen, and partly with those affected by the floods in Srinagar.

The Prime Minister said the Indian Armed Forces were unique – because while they spelt trouble for the enemy on the battlefield, they spelt life for all the countrymen affected by disasters or natural calamities. He recalled the immense contribution made by the Armed Forces during the recent floods in Srinagar.

The Prime Minister also appreciated the fact that women too were now contributing to the Indian Armed Forces in a significant way.

Sharing the pain and anguish of those who lose their loved ones in these difficult conditions, the Prime Minister said sometimes a body is found years later, and many still wait. He said one has to witness first-hand, the conditions at Siachen to appreciate the hardship that the jawans go through.

The Prime Minister assured the jawans that wherever they are, and serving or retired, the country stands shoulder to shoulder with them. He said their dreams and responsibilities are the entire country`s responsibility. He said he would do his utmost to ensure a life of dignity for them. The Prime Minister said the promise of One Rank, One Pension had been fulfilled, and preparations were being made for a National War Memorial, that we could all be proud of. The Prime Minister wished the entire country “Happy Diwali” from the icy heights of Siachen, adding that as countrymen light diyas today, they should recall that the warmth of the earthen lamps has been fuelled by the sweat and toil of the jawans of the Indian Armed Forces. Let those jawans inspire the rest of the country to work towards achieving the dreams and aspirations of the common man, he added.

The Prime Minister later handed over a cheque for Rs. 5 lakh for the welfare of the jawans, and personally offered sweets to the jawans. He wrote in the visitors` book, saying that the soldiers in uniform who guarded the nation`s frontiers in such difficult conditions were no less than `rishis` and sages. The Prime Minister was at Siachen Base Camp for over an hour.

Happy Dipawali

 

Sainik Darpan and 

Indian Ex Services League 

Wish You, Your Family and Friends 

Happy Dipawali and New Year