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Defence
Lt Gen Nair appointed Colonel of the Punjab Regiment
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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Lt Gen Nair has taken over as the new colonel of the Punjab Regiment, as reported by The Times of India.
Lt Gen Nair has assumed the role of colonel of the Punjab Regiment, according to an announcement in The Times of India. The appointment marks the latest change in the regiment's senior leadership.
In the Indian Army, the colonel of a regiment serves as its ceremonial head, preserving traditions and fostering esprit de corps among its soldiers. The position is typically held by a senior officer with extensive experience.
The Times of India reported the change without providing further details on the ceremony or the date of assumption, confirming only that Lt Gen Nair is now the regiment's colonel.
In the Indian Army, the colonel of a regiment serves as its ceremonial head, preserving traditions and fostering esprit de corps among its soldiers. The position is typically held by a senior officer with extensive experience.
The Times of India reported the change without providing further details on the ceremony or the date of assumption, confirming only that Lt Gen Nair is now the regiment's colonel.