{"id":148450,"date":"2026-02-10T19:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=148450"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:31:39","slug":"eastern-command-investiture-ceremony-2026-held-at-umroi-cantt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/eastern-command-investiture-ceremony-2026-held-at-umroi-cantt\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 Held at Umroi cantt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>Dalim Phukan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guwahati,Feb.10 :<\/strong>The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026, an annual event celebrating exemplary courage, devotion to duty, and distinguished service in the Indian Army, was conducted with solemn pride on 10 February 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prestigious ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command. A total of 37 gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented, comprising 19 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 07 Sena Medals (Distinguished), 02 Yudh Seva Medals, 01 Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal, 07 Vishisht Seva Medals, and 01 Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, in recognition of outstanding acts of valour, leadership, and selfless service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, 49 units and Army Public School, Kolkata were conferred with the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Unit Appreciation, acknowledging their exceptional professionalism, operational excellence, and noteworthy achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony was attended by senior officers from the Indian Defence Forces and the proud families of the award recipients, including Veer Naris, symbolising the nation\u2019s profound respect and gratitude for its brave soldiers and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the gathering, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief congratulated the awardees for their exemplary 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