The 10th Indian Navy Marathon concluded in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, drawing over 17,000 runners, including athletes from 17 countries. Offering prize money exceeding Rs 10 lakh, the event underscored Vizag’s growing stature as a major sporting destination
The Indian Naval Band of the Eastern Naval Command enthralled visitors at Sarath City Mall with a multilingual musical concert held to commemorate the 1971 war victory. The stirring performance drew a strong response from families, youth and music lovers
The Indian Navy has commissioned Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Visakhapatnam. Built indigenously by GRSE with 80 per cent local components, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s ASW capabilities for coastal and shallow-water operations.
The event was a resounding success, as 39 personnel from the Indian Navy Band captivated the audience with a mesmerizing blend of Telugu and Western musical performances.
During his address, Vice Admiral Pendharkar highlighted the dynamic security scenarios in the Indian Ocean Region and emphasized the need for proactive actions and strategies to enhance India’s capabilities.
In a post on X, the Eastern Naval Command stated that they responded to a request from the Andhra State Government to conduct a search and rescue operation due to massive floods in the area.
The exercise was aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges in the region.
Unalerted exercises, successful weapon firings including anti-submarine weapon firings, as well as amphibious operations were the highlights of the readiness inspection.
During the interaction, Vice Admiral Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM briefed the Governor on major operational issues of the Command and the conduct of MILAN 2024.
The aim of these cleanup activities is to create awareness amongst the local communities regarding hazards of plastic usage and its impact on the oceans and rivers.
A parade comprising of Ceremonial Guards and platoons of naval personnel drawn from various ships, submarines and establishments honored the new ENC at the Naval Base.
