Guarding the ground defence of Indian Air Force base

It was in 1987,we the Territorial Army  (TA) personnel reached for weekly parade at New Alipore, it was Sunday,25th January. We were advised to report for military duty under rule 33 of TA Act.

I was released from my civil employer and joined for Military duty. A special train left from Sealdha Railway station.I had to take over, the Indian Railway staff was among us, they helped me to note the deficiencies of the train on carriage,electrical and mechanical.After reaching the destination the train was handed over to Indian Railway. We had a telephone line between Guard and our Officer in Charge train.

The kitchens were made in the wagons. The length of our train was long it was not stopping in the platform.

Our vehicles and equipments were loaded.

We were assigned the duty of ground defence of the air field. Lt Col KS Negi with his Company was there. My company deployed from the main gate. Lt Col Negi was at the far end.

Out of three platoons and coy headquater only one platoon had the problem of rain water during rain due to low area.

We had hardly any depth in our deployment with the perimeter road. No toilets were there, it was a difficult situation for hygiene issue.We took steps for that.

A land line was always attainded 24x7. The winter clothing was issued.The food used to come from outside the air base. The distribution utensils were not there for delivery of foods for three times.

Bengali News Akashbani Kolkata on Rafel air craft flying

Sri Ravi Shankar, Union Minister of India on Rafel

Centurian Indian of New Delhi

I first visited New Delhi at the age of 20 years, a college student my railway journey was reimbursed by the recruiting agency. It was extremely cold, I reached Old Delhi Railway station by Howrah Delhi express, it took 36 hrs. I reached my uncle's house, Naroji Nagar, by auto. I was not able to hold the luggage.

My further destination was Meerut Cantonment. I had to get down at Tundla and catch the train for Meerut. The return journey was much more difficult for people who were coming to New Delhi to watch the Republic Day Parade. I had watched the final rehearsal at Janpath. 

A file photograph during his last Centenary birthday in New Delhi.  

Next year, in 1970 I took part in the Republic Day parade at New Delhi, I was selected from NCC West Bengal, Sikkim & Andaman Nicobar. Our contingent was Boys, Senior Division Army wing. We marched with .303 Rifle. Our right hand was holding the Rifle and our left hand was swinging. We started from outside the President House complex and finished at Red Fort.

My visit to New Delhi several times since then was for mountaineering, NCC, Army, Civil Society activities.

Staying at my uncle's house I got to have a chance to know my cousin's brother Deepak, an electrical engineer from IIT Varanasi. He is now retired from Indian Railway Service. 

My cousin's sister Deepanita, supervising the staff of Syndicate Bank. We enjoyed Durgapuja in 1974 in New Delhi.  I had to give my shoe size of mine for mountain climbing with the Japanese team, Deepanita helped me to take an outline of my feet. 

Sri Dulal Chandra De, a graduate in Commerce from the University of Calcutta. He had 4 brothers and 3 sisters, nobody living in 2020. His father Late Amrita Lal De expired in 1962. He was then working at New Delhi.

My uncle's dress code was only traditional Bengalee even in extreme cold. He worked as a Senior Accountant and retired from the National Research Development Corporation. He was active in social work. I heard after our Independence a team from Kolkata reached Delhi by train playing band.

My aunty was a housewife and her school was Sister Nivedita Girls School. She had a dream to return back to Kolkata, her family members reside in North Kolkata.

He had his last breath on 12th January 2022 at about 1. 35 pm at his New Delhi residence. The last right was carried on the same evening. The rituals of 'Shardha' will be held on 24th January 2022 at his New Delhi house. 

On line meeting of Civil society

On line meeting of Civil Society of Kolkata, India.

The Young Explorers' Institute for Social Service (TYEISS) had requested UN NGO net work to start activities on line. Now various programes are on line.

During in lock phase II a meeting was conducted on line, the agenda was sent by e mail. The proposal was share on line.

Members have expressed their views and resolution were taken and recorded.

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In December 1971, after the Bangladesh liberation  we, the members of The Institute of Exploration of Kolkata organised their first Rock Climbing Course at Sushunia Hill, Bankura.I got the scope to announce our course details through Akashbani, Kolkata.Next year our first successful mountaineering expedition to Central (20620 fts) & Lion (20100 fts) peaks well covered by Akashbani Kolkata, Delhi and Chandigarh.

Subaequents years the representives from Akashbani Kolkata covered several times.

In 1983 six days event on promotion of mountain adventure was organised at Territorial Army Institute (TAI),( now Territorial Army Officers Institute).

Raft and boat expeditions, program on Ganga were well covered by Akashbani Kolkata.

A two hours live programe on Ganga 'Aaj Rate' was very interesting to depict the important on Ganga.

A geet gazal programe was organised  by the Akashbani Kolkata for the Territorial Army personnel and their families at TAI 

In 1995 five adventures went to Bhutan, Nepal and India on a SAARC Safari by three motor cycles were covered by Akashbani and Doordarshan Delhi when they arrived New Delhi.

Amateur wireless operation for Scouts & Guides was covered during their Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) event.

During February 2019, The Institute of Exploration organised their 50th Rock Climbing Course at Sushunia, Bankura. The representive of Akashbani Kolkata cover the event in a befitting manner.

Remembering the International Youth Day 2006 at Jadavpur University

It was 14 years back 2006,12th August is International Youth Day of United Nations. The Young Explorers' Institute for Social Service (TYEISS) organised a joint program at Jadavpur University International Relation (JUIR) at their campus. Head of JUIR and TYEISS were present their. 

A debate on National Youth Policy, poster competition and performing art were the part of activities. Soumalya Kumar De, a young active member of 21 years prepared the hoarding design and participation cert ificate for the event. The hoarding was displayed on the Garia Main Road near Birla Industrial and Technology Museum by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

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The State Bank of India sponsored the event.

The Akashbani Kolkata FM Gold cover the event.

Tashi Sherpa, speaking about missing mountaineer Chanda Gayen