New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General (Rtd) V.K.Singh paid tributes to the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I, highlighting that a soldier does not fight for reward, but for duty, honour, and the belief that his sacrifice will serve the nation. He was speaking at a symposium held at the Delhi Assembly to mark the 108th anniversary of the War Conference (Yudh-Sammelan) held in the building during the colonial era.The theme of the Symposium was “Pratham Vi…
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Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) Hundreds of devotees on Tuesday thronged gurudwaras across Punjab and Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the biggest festivals that marks the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh order) by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. It also marks the start of harvest season. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, one of Sikhism’s holiest shrines, was tastefully decorated, and a huge number of devotees came before dawn to offer prayers.The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Comm…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir paid a humble tribute on Monday to those who lost their lives at Jallianwala Bagh. April 13, 2026, marks the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, a significant and dark chapter in India’s struggle for independence and sovereignty. Gambhir took to ‘X’ and penned a short statement, writing, “Martyrs live forever! #JallianwalaBagh”Over a hundred years ago, on this day in 1919, the ruthless actions of British …
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid humble tribute to all the immortal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives at Jallianwala Bagh and said that the nation will forever remain grateful to them.President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “I pay my humble tribute to all the immortal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives at Jallianwala Bagh. This event infused the people of the nation with a renewed consciousness and unwavering resolve for freedom. Th…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and said that their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the people. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On this day, we pay our heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of our people. The courage and determination they displayed continue to…
Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years, the problem has emerged as a serious challenge, affecting the youth the most. “This problem is impacting not only health but also the social, economic, and moral fabric of society. A lasting solution to this problem is essential for a healthy society,” she said in her address at the 50th golden jubilee convocation of Guru Nanak Dev Unive…
Ranchi, Jan 1 (IANS) While January 1 is celebrated across the world as the beginning of a new year, the day remains a symbol of grief and sacrifice for Jharkhand’s Kharsawan. Seventy-seven years ago, on January 1, 1948 — a few months after India attained independence — the soil of Kharsawan was soaked in blood during a brutal firing on tribal protesters, an incident often compared to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.On that fateful day, thousands of tribals had gathered to oppose the proposal to …