Eastern Command

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumes charge as Eastern Army Commander

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Sunday assumed the charge of Eastern Command with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Eastern Command War Memorial, after the post was vacated by Lt Gen MM Naravane, who assumed charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Sep 01, 2019, 16:38 PM IST

Lt General Naravane relinquishes charge of Eastern Command

Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) designate Lt Gen MM Naravane relinquished the charge of Eastern Command on Saturday after the tenure of nearly 11 months. He will take charge as the VCOAS on Monday. He will succeed Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, who retired on Saturday.

Aug 31, 2019, 23:05 PM IST

Navy launches massive rescue and rehabilitation effort after Cyclone Fani batters Odisha

The operation is being managed by Eastern Naval Command.

May 04, 2019, 13:42 PM IST

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Army's Eastern Command chief visits Panagarh base, reviews preparedness

Lt Gen Naravane reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the formation at the military station

Feb 27, 2019, 16:12 PM IST

China won't attempt further misadventure in Arunachal: GOC Eastern Command

Claiming that China had "apologised" for breaching Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting area, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, Lt Gen Abhay Krishna on Monday said the Chinese would not try such misadventures again.

Jan 16, 2018, 00:43 AM IST

Eastern Command refutes Mamata Banerjee's allegations, says Army conducting routine exercise in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Centre of creating a situation 'worse than Emergency'.

Dec 01, 2016, 23:38 PM IST