Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Lt Gen DS Rana Becomes Colonel of Garhwal Rifles
Lt Gen DS Rana is now the new leader, or Colonel, of the Garhwal Rifles, a special group in the Indian Army.
He took over from Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani in a formal ceremony held in Uttarakhand.
This event celebrated the bravery and history of the Garhwal Rifles.
Lt Gen Rana, an experienced officer, will lead the group, continuing their tradition of serving the country.
Lt Gen DS Rana assumed the role of Colonel of the Garhwal Rifles.
The ceremony took place at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
Lt Gen Rana succeeds Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani.
The event honored the regiment's history, valor, and legacy.
Lt Gen Rana brings operational experience and strategic acumen to the role.
- Who
- Lt Gen DS Rana and Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, along with the Garhwal Rifles regiment.
- What
- Lt Gen DS Rana took over as Colonel of the Garhwal Rifles.
- When
- June 28 (as per the news report's date).
- Where
- Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To mark the change of leadership and honor the regiment's legacy.
- New Colonel
- Lt Gen DS Rana
- Predecessor
- Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
- Regiment
- Garhwal Rifles
- Location of Ceremony
- Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
- Military Honors
- Full military honors
