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US Navy Destroyer Conducts Cooperative Deployment With India Navy In Goa
The USA's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship's port visit to Goa, officials said today.
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Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Takes Over As Western Naval Command Chief
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday took charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC).
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Navy Day: World's Largest National Flag Exhibited Near Gateway Of India
The Western Naval Command on Saturday exhibited the world's largest national flag at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the iconic Gateway of India, on the occasion of Navy Day. On this day in 1971, the Indian Navy launched Operation Trident.
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4 Navy Officers Submitted Fake Bills Worth Rs 6.76 Crore, Says CBI
Four Indian Navy officers of the Western Naval Command, including a Captain, and 14 others have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly submitting fake and forged contingent bills which resulted in a loss of Rs 6.76 crore of public money.
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Western Naval Command Deploys 8 Flood Rescue Teams For Assistance
In the wake of floods caused by incessant rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas and the request received by the Central Railways on Saturday, the Western Naval Command of Indian Navy deployed eight flood rescue teams for the relief efforts in the region.
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Navy Braces Up To Deal With Cyclone Vayu
The Indian Navy Wednesday said the Western Naval Command has deployed its ships, aircraft and helicopters for rescue and relief operations and to alert the fishermen at sea about the impending Cyclone Vayu.
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Navy's Submarine Rescue Capability Gets Major Boost With Successful Trial
The Indian Navy's submarine rescue capabilities have got a boost with the successful maiden trials of its newly inducted deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV), the Navy has said.
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Navy Steps Up Rescue, Relief Efforts In Flood-Hit Kerala
As the massive floods continue to wreak havoc in the state of Kerala, the Western Naval Command on Sunday sailed Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore with relief material to provide assistance to the flood-hit state.
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"Go To Pakistan Border, Won't Give Land In South Mumbai": Nitin Gadkari Tells Navy
Accusing the Indian Navy of "holding up developmental projects" in India's financial capital, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said he would not give them an "inch of land" in the posh south Mumbai area. In presence of senior naval officials, including the Chief of Western Command, at a function in Mumbai, Mr Gadkari said, "We are the gover...
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Navy Provides Shelter To Mumbaikars Stranded After Heavy Rains
The Western Naval Command today said it has made arrangements to provide shelter to Mumbaikars who were left stranded after heavy rains lashed the metropolis.
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International Yoga Day: Naval Officers Participate Aboard INS Viraat
The flight deck of Indian Navy's decommissioned aircraft carrier Viraat provided the perfect location for Yoga camp for personnel of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai today. The personnel were joined by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral RB Pandit, Flag Officer Commanding Western F...
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End Of Voyage: INS Viraat To Be Decommissioned Next Monday
A glorious era of the flagship of the Indian Navy, the INS Viraat, will end on March 6, next Monday, with her decommissioning after 57 years of service, including 27 with the Royal Navy, a top official said here.
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Navy Concludes 9-Day 'Paschim Leher' Exercise
The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has concluded a major operational exercise, conducted in the Arabian Sea.
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Navy Calls Off Search Operation For 'Armed Men' In Uran Near Mumbai
A day after a high alert was sounded in Mumbai coast and adjoining areas after a group of men was spotted moving suspiciously near a Naval base at Uran near Mumbai, the multi-agency search for them continued for the second day today, although the Navy called off its operation.
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No More Piracy in Gulf of Aden, Says Indian Navy
Not a single case of piracy has been reported since the Indian Navy deployed a ship in the Gulf of Aden, Vice-Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Naval Command said.
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US Navy Destroyer Conducts Cooperative Deployment With India Navy In Goa
The USA's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship's port visit to Goa, officials said today.
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Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Takes Over As Western Naval Command Chief
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday took charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC).
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Navy Day: World's Largest National Flag Exhibited Near Gateway Of India
The Western Naval Command on Saturday exhibited the world's largest national flag at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the iconic Gateway of India, on the occasion of Navy Day. On this day in 1971, the Indian Navy launched Operation Trident.
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4 Navy Officers Submitted Fake Bills Worth Rs 6.76 Crore, Says CBI
Four Indian Navy officers of the Western Naval Command, including a Captain, and 14 others have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly submitting fake and forged contingent bills which resulted in a loss of Rs 6.76 crore of public money.
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Western Naval Command Deploys 8 Flood Rescue Teams For Assistance
In the wake of floods caused by incessant rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas and the request received by the Central Railways on Saturday, the Western Naval Command of Indian Navy deployed eight flood rescue teams for the relief efforts in the region.
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Navy Braces Up To Deal With Cyclone Vayu
The Indian Navy Wednesday said the Western Naval Command has deployed its ships, aircraft and helicopters for rescue and relief operations and to alert the fishermen at sea about the impending Cyclone Vayu.
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Navy's Submarine Rescue Capability Gets Major Boost With Successful Trial
The Indian Navy's submarine rescue capabilities have got a boost with the successful maiden trials of its newly inducted deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV), the Navy has said.
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Navy Steps Up Rescue, Relief Efforts In Flood-Hit Kerala
As the massive floods continue to wreak havoc in the state of Kerala, the Western Naval Command on Sunday sailed Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore with relief material to provide assistance to the flood-hit state.
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"Go To Pakistan Border, Won't Give Land In South Mumbai": Nitin Gadkari Tells Navy
Accusing the Indian Navy of "holding up developmental projects" in India's financial capital, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said he would not give them an "inch of land" in the posh south Mumbai area. In presence of senior naval officials, including the Chief of Western Command, at a function in Mumbai, Mr Gadkari said, "We are the gover...
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Navy Provides Shelter To Mumbaikars Stranded After Heavy Rains
The Western Naval Command today said it has made arrangements to provide shelter to Mumbaikars who were left stranded after heavy rains lashed the metropolis.
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International Yoga Day: Naval Officers Participate Aboard INS Viraat
The flight deck of Indian Navy's decommissioned aircraft carrier Viraat provided the perfect location for Yoga camp for personnel of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai today. The personnel were joined by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral RB Pandit, Flag Officer Commanding Western F...
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End Of Voyage: INS Viraat To Be Decommissioned Next Monday
A glorious era of the flagship of the Indian Navy, the INS Viraat, will end on March 6, next Monday, with her decommissioning after 57 years of service, including 27 with the Royal Navy, a top official said here.
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Navy Concludes 9-Day 'Paschim Leher' Exercise
The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has concluded a major operational exercise, conducted in the Arabian Sea.
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Navy Calls Off Search Operation For 'Armed Men' In Uran Near Mumbai
A day after a high alert was sounded in Mumbai coast and adjoining areas after a group of men was spotted moving suspiciously near a Naval base at Uran near Mumbai, the multi-agency search for them continued for the second day today, although the Navy called off its operation.
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No More Piracy in Gulf of Aden, Says Indian Navy
Not a single case of piracy has been reported since the Indian Navy deployed a ship in the Gulf of Aden, Vice-Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Naval Command said.
