INS Chilika

‘Historic’ passing out parade of first batch of Agniveers held at INS Chilika in Odisha

March 28, 2023March 30, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, March 28: A total of 2,585 Agniveers (men & women) of the Indian Navy passed out from the portals of INS Chilika, in a first of its kind – ceremonial Night Passing-Out Parade, held on Tuesday under the aegis of Southern Naval Command. The parade was reviewed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral […]

‘1971 War’ victory flame arrives in Odisha

October 29, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, October 29: The ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ Victory Flame, which commemorates 50 years of the 1971 Indo-Pak War arrived at Bhubaneswar Military Station on Friday from INS Chilka. The Flame was handed over to Brigadier Prashant Chauhan, Sena Medal, Commander, Chattisgarh & Odisha Sub Area at the 120 Infantry Battalion (TA) BIHAR Quarter Guard as […]

INS Chilkia observes Earth Day

April 24, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Chilika: INS Chilka observed Earth Day on Monday with an aim to promote awareness amongst members of the station towards preservation of environment and sensitise them on environmental issues. The personnel were made aware about conservation of natural resources, judicious use of water and electricity and encouraged to promote 100 per cent ban on use […]

INS Chilika, a key enabler in meeting manpower needs of Navy

February 21, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Chilka, the ab-initio training establishment for Sailors and Naviks of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard respectively, was commissioned on February 21, 1980. The establishment has expanded more than tenfold since it’s commissioning about four decade back, from an initial capacity of 600, and presently trains nearly 6,500 trainees per […]

3,472 sailors pass out successfully from INS Chilika

January 12, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Chilika: An inspiring parade marked the culmination of 21 weeks of training and at least 3,472 sailors of the 2018 batch passed out successfully from INS Chilka, the basic training establishment of the Indian Navy on Friday. The parade was reviewed by Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. The basic training comprised service and academic […]

Indian Navy undertakes sailing expedition at Chilika lake

December 1, 2018Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Chilika: At least 50 trainees and instructors participated in the 84 km long two-day sailing expedition conducted from November 2018 at Chilka lake on Thursday and Friday. The expedition was aimed at inculcating the spirit of adventure, esprit-de-corps, perseverance, exposure to a long sailing voyage, honing of sailing skills, improving seamanship knowledge and skills and […]