New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday felicitated the Indian Army contingents and bands for their outstanding performances on Republic Day 2025 and the Beating Retreat Ceremony, said the Indian Army in a statement.

Best Marching Contingent Award was clinched by the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and the Jat Regiment secured the runner-up position.

The award for Best Military Band was presented to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and 14 Gorkha Training Centre was the runner-up. While the Best Pipe Band award went to the Madras Regimental Centre and the Sikh Regimental Centre was awarded the Runners-up award.

Interacting with the troops, Gen Dwivedi applauded all participants for their efforts and exhorte...