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August 2, 2026 2:30 PM

NCC organises Cyclothon 2026 to mark 79 years of India’s Independence

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Sunday organised Cyclothon 2026 in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence, with the event promoting fitness, environmental responsibility and sustainable living while reinforcing the values of patriotism, discipline, unity and national service. The cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, boxing legend M.C. Mary Kom, tennis star Lean...

June 16, 2026 12:13 PM

Indian Army personnel, NCC cadets join Yoga camp in Rishikesh ahead of Yoga Day

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, a special yoga camp was organised for Indian Army personnel at Neem Beach in Tapovan Aamkhala on the sacred banks of the River Ganga in Rishikesh. The programme was conducted under the guidance of yoga guru and Ayurvedic physician Dr Amrit Raj of Arogyadham Retreat (Maa Yoga Ashram). Officers and jawans from the Raiwala Military Station, popularly known as the 6 Mountain Brigade, participated in the camp along with NCC cadets. The participants per...

January 19, 2026 6:43 PM

Chief of Naval Staff visits NCC cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Monday, where he interacted with cadets and lauded their discipline, commitment and service to the nation. On his arrival, Admiral Tripathi was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Addressing the gathering, the Naval Chief recalled his own days as an NCC cadet and congratulated the participants on bein...

January 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits NCC Republic Day Camp, lauds cadets’ discipline and national spirit

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt, praising the cadets for their discipline, synchronised drills and cultural performances that, she said, reflected the heartbeat of the nation. Impressed by the cadets’ marching, band displays and presentations, the Chief Minister commended the NCC’s role in shaping courageous and responsible youth while instilling lifelong values of nationalism, unity and commitme...

January 13, 2026 9:40 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan motivates NCC cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt and motivated young cadets to emerge as future leaders of a developed India. Addressing cadets and officers, General Chauhan said they would play a crucial role in building a Samridhh, Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat by 2047. Expressing pride in attending the Republic Day Camp for the fourth consecutive year, the CDS lauded the discipline, enthusiasm and high st...

June 20, 2025 9:34 AM

Ahmedabad: NCC cadets promote health, environment through yoga

In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, over 1,000 NCC cadets and Armed Forces personnel gathered on Friday at the NCC Group headquarters in Ahmedabad, sending a powerful message of unity, health, and environmental consciousness. The event, held ahead of the global celebration on June 21, echoed this year’s theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," with participants performing various asanas in unison, symbolising the harmony between human health and planetary well-being. Speaking to ...