Army conducts 1,212-km cycling expedition to mark diamond jubilee of 1965 Indo-Pak war
Jammu (PTI): The Army's Tiger Division has successfully conducted a 1,212-km cycling expedition commemorating the diamond jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak war, a defence spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The expedition commenced from Jammu, touched Keylong in Himachal Pradesh and culminated back here after traversing diverse and challenging terrain, the spokesperson said in a statement.
The expedition rigorously tested the physical endurance, mental resilience and determination of the participating troops, while reinforcing discipline, teamwork and the spirit of adventure, the statement said.
Exposure to varied geographical and climatic conditions further enhanced robustness, adaptability and cohesion among the riders, according to the spokesperson.
During the journey, the cycling team interacted with ex-servicemen and school students at multiple locations, the officer said, adding that these engagements provided an opportunity to honour veterans for their selfless service and inspired the youth by sharing the values, traditions and legacy of the Army.
The cycling expedition stands as a befitting tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the heroes of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, while reaffirming the Tiger Division's commitment to physical excellence and nation-building, he said.
Pedalling the Legacy of Valour! 🚴♂️
— Rising Star Corps_IA (@RisingStarCorps) December 31, 2025
A 1,212-km Cycling Expedition from Jammu to Keylong, commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the victory in 1965 Indo-Pak War. Interactions with school students and Ex-Servicemen inspired the youth and honoured the enduring legacy of our veterans.… pic.twitter.com/jMZzT87D07
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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
