CM Siddaramaiah inaugurates ‘Kittur Vijayotsava,’ lights ‘Vijaya Jyothi’ in B'luru
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the ‘Kittur Vijayotsava’ celebrations on Wednesday by lighting the ‘Vijaya Jyothi’ outside the Vidhana Soudha. The event honours Rani Chennamma of Kittur and Sangolli Rayanna, both of whom are remembered for their resistance against British colonial rule.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister described Rani Chennamma as a symbol of self-pride and patriotism. He praised both the late queen and Rayanna for their courage in standing up to British demands for taxes, leading a rebellion that became a key part of Karnataka’s historical legacy.
Siddaramaiah also noted the state government’s active role in supporting the celebrations, which will take place in Kittur. He mentioned that funds have been allocated for both the event and the overall development of the Kittur region.
In his speech, the Chief Minister acknowledged the significance of October 2, which also marks the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. To honor their legacies, the state government organized a ‘Gandhi Walkathon’ aimed at spreading Gandhian values, particularly among younger generations.
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Indian Army transports heavy armour to Kashmir Valley via Military Special Train
Srinagar: The Indian Army on Wednesday transported tanks and artillery systems into the Kashmir Valley via Military Special Train, enhancing its operational readiness and marking a key advancement in defence logistics throughout the northern borders.
The exercise involved the train-based transfer of heavy military armour, which included the tanks, the artillery guns, and the dozers, from the Jammu region to Anantnag. In the statement shared on social media platform X, the Army writes:
"Enhancing Capabilities Along the Borders
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The #IndianArmy achieved a major logistics milestone on 16 December 2025 with the induction of tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley by a Military Special Train. As part of the validation exercise, tanks, artillery guns and dozers were successfully moved from the Jammu Region to #Anantnag, #Kashmir demonstrating enhanced mobility and logistical capability.
This milestone was achieved in close coordination with
@RailMinIndia, underscoring the transformative impact of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in enabling rapid logistics build-up and strengthening operational readiness along the Northern Borders."
Emphasising the strategic importance of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link, the Army noted that the corridor has redefined logistical capabilities by enabling faster, more reliable movement of troops and equipment into the Valley, thereby reinforcing operational readiness in the region.
Enhancing Capabilities Along the Borders
— PRO Defence Jammu (@prodefencejammu) December 17, 2025
The #IndianArmy achieved a major logistics milestone on 16 December 2025 with the induction of tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley by a Military Special Train. As part of the validation exercise, tanks, artillery guns and… pic.twitter.com/c83wGTMsa0
