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Mangalore: Vice Admiral B R Rao Makes His District Proud

  •   Fri, Oct 09 2009 10:10:59 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Oct 9: Rear admiral B R Rao, AVSM, NM, VSM, who had been functioning as the director general of the Seabird Project at Karwar, has been promoted to the rank of vice admiral of the Indian Navy.

Vice admiral B R Rao, who is a native of Mulky in Dakshina Kannada district, is one among the very few officers from Dakshina Kannada district to rise to this rank in the Indian armed forces. His elevation has come as a reward for his disciplined, meritorious service in the Indian Navy and has made his native place and the home district, proud of his achievement.

Upon his promotion, he has been reappointed as the chief hydrographer to the government of India.

Rao has been the recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal from the President of India on the Republic Day.
  

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  • H P Singh, USA

    Sat, Jun 24 2017

    Congratulations sir.

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  • Thomas D, Kundapura

    Sat, Oct 10 2009

    As an ex-Indian Navy sailor I am very proud of Admiral Rao. I do not know him. We are from the same breed NAVY.

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  • B.P.KRAPAKAR RAI, MANGALORE/ABUDHABI

    Sat, Oct 10 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS MR RAO.WE PRAY FOR YOU TO OCCUPY THE HIGHEST POSITION IN INDIAN NAVY.I WAS ALSO A MEMBER OF L&T TEAM WHICH BUILT THE BREAKWATER

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  • Philiph D'Souza, Yelluru/Doha (Offshore)

    Fri, Oct 09 2009

    Congratulations Vice Admiral Rao on your elevation to this rank. I hope you are the first one to get this rank from the undevided district of Dakshina Kannada amongst all three services.Wish you all the best and success in your future endeavour.

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  • Commander GP Mallya (retd), Kinnigoli/South Korea

    Sun, Oct 11 2009

    Congratulations to Admiral Rao on his well deserved promotion. A well deserved promotion to a meritorious office who has dedicated his life to the Navy and the nation. He has been a pioneer in Hydrographical science in the country and now as Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India he will in charge of preparing accurate nautical maps(both printed and digital) for the country.

    I am indeed proud of him more so because he comes from Dakshina Kannada. A great human being, a truly family man, sportsman and philosopher he is sure to bring greater glory to the Hydrogrpahy department. All the best.

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  • George Cruz, Mangalore/USA

    Fri, Oct 09 2009

    Congratulations Mr. Rao!!! You have put town of Mulky on the world map.

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  • shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

    Sat, Oct 10 2009

    Congratulations Mr Rao. We hope and pray that you occupy the highest position of Indian Navy very soon and serve our mother land and protect our sea borders. Surely lets not have one more 26/11. May God bless you.

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