The XXXIII Corps, or the Trishakti Corps, is a corps of the Indian Army . It draws some of its heritage from the British Indian XXXIII Corps which was formed in 1942, but disbanded in 1945. It was re-raised in 1960 at Shillong .
29-551: The corps is headquartered in Sukna in North Bengal and is commanded by a Three Star officer of the rank of Lieutenant General titled General Officer Commanding (GOC). His chief of staff is a Two Star officer of the rank of Major General . The total troop strength of the XXXIII corps is estimated to be between 45,000 and 60,000 soldiers. The XXXIII Corps Operating Signal Regiment was
58-513: A coherent combat formation. Indicative of the chaotic situation, General Shah and the commander of 205 Brigade, Brigadier Tajammul Hussain Malik, were almost captured when Indian forces ambushed their convoy on 7 December. On the other hand, a last-minute Indian moves north by 66 and 202 Brigades to capture Rangpur proved unsuccessful. In secondary actions, 9 Mountain Brigade secured most of the area north of
87-560: A part of XIV Army during World War II . The regiment moved to its present location along with the Corps HQ in 1962. It participated in the Indo-China war of 1962 and captured some Chinese communication equipment. These equipment are kept in Corps of Signals Museum at Jabalpur to enable the future generations of soldiers know about the bravery and dedication shown by their predecessors. The corps
116-653: A temporary solution had been worked out— Bangladesh would get 36%, India would get 39% while the rest of the water remained unallocated. Both countries signed a water sharing treaty in 1996 which would look into water sharing between the two countries in general following the Ganges water dispute . The water sharing remains a challenge. In recent developments, Bangladesh's interim government water advisor, Syeda Rizwana Hasan , told news agency PTI (Press Trust of India) on September 1, 2024, that both upper and lower riparian countries must follow international water-sharing principles. If
145-516: A treaty remains out of reach, it could mark a significant shift in India-Bangladesh relations if diplomacy fails. Teesta river area is in the seismically active Zone-V and has experienced micro-seismic activity. According to India's Ministry of Environment & Forests, the Teesta river dam projects have been approved with the requirement that they adopt suitable seismic coefficient in the design for
174-518: A white horizontal band between two red bands (the standard formation sign background for corps in the Indian Army ) with a black trident and a black spear with black wings in the foreground. The Corps HQ has an Indian Air Force air control unit attached to it, 3 TAC, commanded by a group captain . The corps also has an organic Army Aviation Helicopter Squadron based at Sevoke flying the HAL Chetak . It
203-575: Is 2.9%, or about 4.29 GW. The successfully completed major projects and dams of Teesta River System are as follows: The other three completed projects are significantly smaller and minor—Lower Lagyap, Upper Rongni Chhu and Mayang Chhu projects. Disputes over the appropriate allocation and development of the water resources of the river have remained a subject of conflict between India and Bangladesh for almost 35 years, with several bilateral agreements and rounds of talks failing to produce results. Negotiations have been going on since 1983. In 1983,
232-607: Is commanded by a colonel . The Indian Air Force bases at Bagdogra ( Siliguri ) and Hashimara are the air units co-tasked to the XXXIII Corps Area of Responsibility. It currently consists of: The corps handled the sensitive Indo-Tibetan border and was responsible for the defence of the McMahon Line . The corps under Lieutenant General Mohan L. Thapan controlled 6 and 20 Mountain Divisions and 71 Mountain Brigade. While fighting
261-440: Is flanked by white sand which is used by the construction industry in the region. Large boulders in and around the waters make it ideal for rafting . Between Rangpo town and the railway bridge (popularly called Lohapul or iron bridge) on it as it enters the plains at Sevoke , the Teesta flows with a very strong current, ideal for white river rafting. Towns like Teesta Bazaar and Melli have facilities for group rafting. Though
290-451: Is military terminology, used in mainly English speaking countries , to describe general and flag officers . Within NATO's armed forces , the stars are equal to OF-6–10 . A one-star rank is usually the lowest ranking general or flag officer . In many Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier is considered the highest field officer rank. A two-star rank is usually
319-850: Is spanned by Joyee Setu , the longest roadway bridge of West Bengal with length 3.8 kilometres. Here the Teesta completes its journey in India and enters Bangladesh in Dahagram , Rangpur Division . The river descends towards Barakhata, where there is Teesta Barrage of Bangladesh. Further it reaches Rangpur and Lalmonirhat town in Lalmonirhat District and Nilphamari District . After crossing Tepamadhupur Bazaar, Nagrakura Bazaar, Sundarganj and Bozra Bazaar, river Teesta joins Brahmaputra River at Haripur Port near Gaibandha , Phulchhari Upazila in Kurigram District of Bangladesh. Through its course,
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#1732885170141348-547: The Ganges . The Teesta River originates from Teesta Khangtse Glacier , west of Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 5,400 m (17,700 ft), and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya. It is fed by streams from Tso Lhamo Lake , Gurudongmar Lake and rivulets arising in the Thangu Valley , Yumthang Valley of Flowers , Dikchu and Donkha mountain ranges. The river then flows past
377-667: The Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal and subsequently enters Bangladesh through Rangpur division. In Bangladesh, it merges with Brahmaputra River which after meeting some other major rivers of the Bengal delta finally falls into the Bay of Bengal . It drains an area of 12,540 km (4,840 sq mi). In India , the Teesta flows through Mangan District , Gangtok District , Pakyong District , Kalimpong district , Darjeeling District , Jalpaiguri District , Cooch Behar districts and
406-510: The Tista River and an ad hoc command of Indian BSF and Mukti Bahini under Brigadier Prem Singh pushed out of Malda to capture Nawabganj in the extreme southeastern corner of the sector. Despite Bakshi’s performance and the generally successful advance of 71 Brigade, much of XXXIII Corps’ offensive power was allowed to lie idle far too long and Pakistani troops still held the major towns of the sector (Rangpur, Saidpur, Dinajpur, Nator, Rajshahi) when
435-435: The 20 division solved this problem by swinging around to the north and unleashing 340 Brigade under Brigadier Joginder Singh Bakshi. Bakshi moved swiftly to control the main north-south road, unhinging the defense of Hilli, splitting Pakistani 16 Division, and opening the way to Bogra, which town he effectively controlled by war’s end. The Pakistani division, despite continued resistance by isolated units, had ceased to exist as
464-463: The Teesta river has carved out ravines and gorges in Sikkim meandering through the hills with the hill station of Kalimpong lying just off the river and the city of Siliguri at the foothills of Himalaya. Variegated vegetation can be seen along this route. At lower elevations, tropical deciduous trees and shrubs cover the surrounding hills; alpine vegetation is seen at the upper altitudes. The river
493-721: The air force . In the United States Armed Forces , a six-star rank is a proposed rank immediately superior to a five-star rank , possibly to be worn by the General of the Armies or Admiral of the Navy . This proposal has not been officially recognized by the military or Congress. Tista River Teesta River is a 414 km (257 mi) long river that rises in the Pauhunri Mountain of eastern Himalayas , flows through
522-587: The cease-fire was announced. Likewise, the cease-fire intervened before the Indians could implement a hastily conceived plan to transfer 340 Brigade, a tank squadron, and an artillery battery across the Jamuna via the Phulchari ferry to take part in the advance on Dacca. With the exception of this squadron, all the armour was preparing to transfer to the west by the end of the war. Three-star rank Military star ranking
551-544: The cities of Rangpo , Jalpaiguri and Mekhliganj . In Bangladesh, it flows through Lalmonirhat District , Rangpur District , Kurigram District and Gaibandha District . It joins the Brahmaputra River at Phulchhari Upazila in Bangladesh. 305 km (190 mi) of the river lies in India and 109 km (68 mi) in Bangladesh. The Teesta is the largest river of Sikkim and second largest river of West Bengal after
580-462: The dam, tunnel, surge shaft and power house. The projects are cascaded over the length of the river, do not store large amounts water, have small reservoirs, and therefore the projects are expected to have very low risk from the reservoir induced seismicity in the area. The Teesta river has preserved good imprints of climatic and tectonics along its valleys and catchments. The interrelationship between climate, erosion, deposition and tectonic activities
609-703: The river hits the plains at Sevoke , 22 km (14 mi) northeast of Siliguri , where it is spanned by the Coronation Bridge and Sevoke Railway Bridge linking the northeast states to the rest of India . After crossing Sevoke, the river is fed by some small tributaries like Chel Khola, Neora Khola, Leesh Khola etc, and than reaches Gajoldoba where there is Teesta Barrage. The river then flows through Jalpaiguri , where Jalpaiguri Teesta Bridge links Northeastern States. The river flows further down through Mekhliganj and Haldibari in Cooch Behar district , where it
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#1732885170141638-579: The river in this season. It has also caused severe flooding, multiple times during monsoon in Bangladesh. In the past, the Teesta flowed south from Jalpaiguri in three channels: the Punarbhaba , Atrai and Karatoya Rivers . The Teesta changed course as a result of the flooding of 1787, turning southeast to become part of the Brahmaputra . India has an estimated total hydroelectric power potential of 84 GW at 60% load factor. Of this, Sikkim's potential share
667-467: The river looks innocuous, the underlying current is very strong. In 1915, G.P. Robertson, the then Municipal Engineer of Darjeeling, drowned after losing control of the boat in the turbulence while surveying the river. The boat struck a partially hidden boulder and was sucked in by a whirlpool, leaving no trace of the occupants. During the monsoon , Teesta river distends its banks; both in size and turbulence. Landslides in this region often dam up parts of
696-597: The second largest tributary of the Teesta joins. From here river Teesta forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal up to Teesta Bazaar via Melli . Just before the Teesta Bridge, where the roads from Kalimpong and Darjeeling join, the river is met by its largest tributary , the Rangeet River . After this point, Teesta river changes its course southwards flowing into West Bengal and some more tributaries like Relli River , Riyang river, Geil Khola etc joins. Than
725-413: The second lowest ranking general or flag officer . A three-star rank is usually the third highest general or flag officer . A four-star rank is usually the highest or second highest ranking general or flag officer . A five-star rank is usually the highest ranking general or flag officer . This rank is usually a field marshal , general of the army , admiral of the fleet or marshal of
754-483: The towns of Chungthang , Singhik , Mangan , Dikchu and Makha , where some major tributaries like Kanaka river join it, and reaches Singtam , where it is spanned by the scenic Indreni Bridge. Also in Singtam, a large tributary of the Teesta called Ranikhola joins and then descends towards Bardang, Majitar , Mining where it is spanned by Rangpo - Mining Teesta Bridge and reaches the city of Rangpo where Rangpo River ,
783-693: The war to the south, however, the corps also had to look north and retained command of 17 and 27 Mountain Divisions on the Tibetan frontier. Furthermore, Thapan could not commit 6 Mountain Division without permission from New Delhi as it was to be held ready to move to the Bhutanese border in case China intervened in the war. As elsewhere along the border, Indian forces in support of the Mukti Bahini made significant in roads into East Pakistan prior to 3 December. Most notable
812-470: Was Brigadier Pran Nath Kathpalia’s 71 Mountain Brigade, which had pushed to the outskirts of Thakurgaon by the eve of war. Efforts to capture the heavily fortified border village of Hilli, however, failed repeatedly in a struggle that raged off and on from 24 November to 11 December. Resolutely defended by Pakistani 4 Frontier Force , Hilli blocked the proposed advance of 20 Division across the narrow “waist” of this sector. After heavy losses in front of Hilli,
841-479: Was re-raised by Lieutenant General Umrao Singh on 1 November 1960, in order to reduce IV Corps ' area of responsibility. The Corps is headquartered in Sukna in North Bengal , near the city of Siliguri . Its area of responsibility includes North Bengal, Sikkim and if needed, Bhutan . It comprises three mountain divisions , 17th ( Gangtok ), 20th ( Binnaguri ), and 27th ( Kalimpong ). The coat of arms consists of
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