8th INDO- MALDIVES joint Exercise Ekuverin begins in Belgaum 

Pune – Exercise Ekuverin, the joint military exercise of Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force commenced today with a colourful opening at Maratha Light Infantry Centre in Belgavi, Karnataka. The Opening Ceremony included fly Past by Army Aviation heptrs with flags of both the countries followed by Review of the Contingents by Brig Govind  Kalvad,Commandant Maratha Centre. The Pipes & Drums Band of Sirmoor Rifles carried out a spectacular display while the traditional Sword Display by Sikh troops of BEG, Kirkee mesmerized the audience .The 14 days training  exercise is being carried out by the SIRMOOR Rifles of Indian Army and Marine troops of Maldives National Defence Force .The focus of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces for Counter terrorist operations in semi urban environment.