FACES ONLY IN MEMORY
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said
- Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler, has passed away. He ruled Oman for almost half a century.
- His cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has been sworn as his successor.
Lt Gen PN Hoon
- Lt Gen Prem Nath Hoon (retd.) who served the army for four decades has passed away.
- Lt Gen Hoon led the Operation Meghdoot to capture the Siachen glacier in 1984.
- As a frontline soldier, he defended the borders, during the Chinese Aggression and the 1965 war against Pakistan. He also served as the director general of ....