India Blooms News Service Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Indian government on Tuesday said 216 Gorkha youths have been inducted in the Indian Army. The Passing Out Parade of Recruit Batch No 170 was held at 58 Gorkha Training Centre recently. “The parade symbolises the culmination of training and transformation of a person into a […]

Gorkha Regiment Is India’s Most Badass Regiment And A Nightmare For Our Enemies Writes Anshul Gandhi “If a man says he‘s not afraid of dying, he’s either lying or he’s a Gorkha.” This quote by Sam Manekshaw, Indian Army’s first Field Marshal, aptly describes what it means to be a Gorkha. Indian Army Gorkhas are […]

PATHANKOT, JANUARY 18: Second battalion the 3rd Gorkha Rifles celebrated 125 years of its Raising at Pathankot falling under Western Command on Sunday. The  Day was celebrated from January 14 to 16  at Mamun Military Station (Pkt) to commemorate the rich saga of valour, sacrifice and unflinching loyalty of its officers and men over 125 […]

On ‪‎VIJAY‬ DIWAS: We Remember and Salute Our Legends To those who don’t know about it, Vijay Diwas‬ is when 93000 Pakistani terrorists surrendered to 5000 Indian soldiers on ‪‎Dec16‬ 1971. Amongst the various paltans that participated in the war for Bangladesh liberation, the ‪Gorkhas‬ have stood out  through their unparalleled bravery, sheer grit and determination, and won the platitude of laurels […]

Shri Subash Ghisingh always stood for separate Indian Gorkha Troops reason being to differentiate the “Indo – Nepal Agreement Troops” and the “Indian Gorkha Troops” and for greater interest of India, there were series of talks and correspondence regarding this issue: 15th January 1987, Telegram sent To Shri Rajiv Gandhi, P M of India, Copy […]

” There has always been a healthy mix of Nepalese and Indian Gorkha troops in our regiments and there has been a trickle of soldiers who have been recruited from the North East, but now we want to increase the numbers that we get from there ,” said Lt Gen Thodge. Written by Man Aman Singh […]

Signalling the end of an age old tradition, the defence ministry has asked the army to ensure that none of its units indulge in the ritual slaughtering of buffaloes, reminding the force that sacrificing bovines is against the law. Highly-placed sources in the ministry told ET that instructions have been issued to put an end […]

There is no decline in the recruitment of Gorkha youth in the Indian Army. Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Air Force (IAF) do not hold separate data relating to recruitment of Gorkha youth. Gorkhas for Indian Army Indian Army does not require community certificate by ‘Assam Gorkha Sammelan’ and certificate signed by village Sarpanch meets […]

Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Fresh batch of 157 recruits of 39 GTC, took oath during an impressive passing out parade at 39 Gorkha Training Centre in Varanasi on Monday.  The parade was reviewed by Brig K Birendra Singh, Commandant 39 GTC. Fresh batch of 157 recruits of 39 GTC took oath The recruits were trained for […]

The soldier displayed their martial arts skills as part of the programme commemorating the golden jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak War. A large number of visitors witnessed the performances. Organised by the Western Command, Sikh soldiers presented gatka while Gorkhas performed khukuri dance during the show “Hamari Army, Hamari Shaan”. Gorkhas khukuri dance – representational pic […]

Dehradun, May 30 : Three jawans were injured in a blast at the firing range at the Gorkha Rifles headquarters in Dehradun on Saturday. Blast at Gorkha Rifles Headquarters’ firing range in Dehradun – Representational Image The condition of one of the jawans is said to be critical. All the injured have been admitted to […]

A fresh batch of 153 recruits of 39 Gorkha Training Centre (GTC) took oath at the Parade Ground on Saturday. Gorkha recruits were given ‘Khukri’, their traditional weapon as per Nepali culture. Varanasi: Army recruits during their passing out parade at the 39 Gorkha Training Centre in Varanasi on Dec 14, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Colonel […]

Gorkhas in the Indian Army who want to attend to their families in earthquake-hit Nepal will be allowed to take leave, Army officials said on Monday. Gorkhas in the Indian Army “If some Gorkha personnel feel they have to take leave, they can. It will not be a problem,” an army official said. There are […]

The world known Gorkha Rifles or Gorkha Regiment is to complete 200 years of existence who have served India and the British-ruled Indian before independence on April 24 2015. 1st Battalion, 3rd Queen Alexandra’s Own Gurkha Rifle, Waziristan, 1936 – photo via nam.ac.uk Known for their bravery Gorkha Rifels was organised under British East India […]

Listed below are 12 Facts About The Gorkha Regiment who are one of the most feared soldiers in the world and have won the respects of even their enemies. The Gorkhas were integrated with the Indian Forces on April 24, 1815. Over time they have served in all theatres of war and won many military […]

Vintage photo Gallery of Gorkha Rifles, one of the bravest soldiers on earth, on the occasion of the completing 200 years of courage, dedication, devotion to duty and martyrdom – Photos says it all. Known for their Khukris and their ‘Aayo Gorkhali’ battle cry Gorkha Regiment completes 200 years of soldiering. Today Gorkha Rifles will complete 200 years of service […]

Today the entire Gorkha Community is proud of Gorkha Rifles / Gorkha Regiment for completing 200 years of services. The regiment is known for their courage, valour, dedication, devotion to duty and martyrdom.Formed on  24 April 1815 under British Indian Gorkha Rifles will complete 200 years of service on 24th April 2015. 1st Battalion Gurkha […]

New Delhi, Feb. 14 : Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Saturday paid his tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate to commemorate 200 years of the Gorkha Regiment. Army chief marks bicentenary of Gorkha regiment The Army Chief, who also hails from the Gorkha Regiment, laid a wreath at the memorial and […]