Martyr

Lok Sabha pays tribute to martyrs of 2001 terror attack on Parliament

The Lok Sabha on Friday paid rich tributes to the security personnel who laid down their lives in foiling a terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla solemnly reiterated the commitment of the Lower House to fight terrorism and pledged to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. "This House and the entire nation solemnly remembers unfortunate incident of December 13, 2001, when some terrorists attacked India's Parliament, the greatest symbol of our democracy," Birla said as soon as the House convened at 11:00 am. "Our alert security personnel deployed to ensure security of the Parliament premises displayed extraordinary courage and foiled this attack," he said. The Lok Sabha speaker said eight personnel from the Parliament Security Service, Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) laid down their lives while courageously repulsing the terror attack. One worker of the Central Public Works Department also laid down

Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra govt for denying benefits to martyr's widow

The Bombay High Court on Friday expressed displeasure with the Maharashtra government for its failure to decide on granting benefits to the widow of an Army major, who was martyred in Jammu and Kashmir, under its policy for ex-servicemen. A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it was "not happy " and "surprised" with the government's stand despite orders passed by the court asking the chief minister to consider the matter as a "special case". The court was hearing a petition filed by Aakriti Sood, widow of late Major Anuj Sood, seeking benefits (monetary) for ex-servicemen under two government resolutions of 2019 and 2020. Major Sood lost his life on May 2, 2020 while rescuing civilian hostages from terrorist hideouts in Jammu and Kashmir, and was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously. The state government has contended that only those born in Maharashtra or who lived in the state continuously for 15 years were eligible for monetary benefit and .

Those who glorify Godse will not be allowed to define idea of India: Cong

On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, the Congress on Tuesday asserted that the true tribute to the father of the nation would be to not let the "flame of truth and harmony" be extinguished in the "storm of hatred". The party also said that those who glorify Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse should not and will not be allowed to define the idea of India. In a post on 'X', Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge cited a quote of Mahatma Gandhi, "The enemy is fear. We think it's hate but it is fear." "On Martyrs Day, we pay our respects to Bapu, the moral compass of our nation. We must pledge to fight against those who seek to destroy his ideals based on 'sambhav' and 'sarvodaya'," Kharge said. "Let us do everything to protect the India of 'unity in diversity' and ensure justice, equality and fraternity among our people," he said. In a post on 'X' in Hindi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that on this very day, the ideology of hatred and violence had snatched away

Martyrs' Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about Gandhi's Punyatithi

India observes Mahatma Gandhi's punyatithi every year on January 30 to pay homage to the father of the nation. His principles of Ahimsa and Satyagraha inspire people across the world

CM Mann hands over Rs 1 cr cheque to kin of army jawan killed in Ladakh

The Chief Minister also announced suitable jobs for the kin of the jawans on compassionate grounds according to the policy

Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day: Hidden facts about this young revolutionary

Khudiram Bose was very young when he laid down his life for this nation, he continues to be an inspiration for the youth of the future generations

Cong suspends leader after he calls Atiq Ahmed martyr, demands Bharat Ratna

Congress on Wednesday suspended its party leader Rajkumar Singh 'Rajju' for six years after he laid India's national flag on Atiq Ahmed's grave

'Veer Mata', 'Veer Pita' identity cards for parents of martyrs in Rajasthan

The department of Sainik Welfare of Rajasthan will issue 'Veer Mata' and 'Veer Pita' identity cards to the parents of martyrs, officials said on Thursday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Sainik Kalyan Board chaired by Governor Kalraj Mishra at the Raj Bhawan here. Also, the procedure involved in naming schools or public places after martyrs and gallantry awardee winners will be simplified. The governor also directed officials to implement various schemes for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families effectively and in a time-bound manner. "On the initiative of Governor Kalraj Mishra, the Sainik Kalyan department will now issue 'Veer Mata' identity card to the martyr's mother and 'Veer Pita' to the martyr's father. Similarly, simplification will be done in the policy of naming schools or public places after the names of martyred soldiers and gallantry awarded soldiers," a release said. Mishra said the families of martyrs and ex-servicemen should get due respect in

Martyr's Day 2023: Anniversary of execution of 3 Indian freedom fighters

Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas marks the 1931 execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru; the three Indian freedom fighters

Pulwama attack anniversary: PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs who lost lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019. He tweeted, "Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama. We will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their courage motivates us to build a strong and developed India." Over 40 soldiers had made the supreme sacrifice after a suicide bomber rammed his vehicle into the CRPF convoy. In a retaliatory attack, the Indian Air Force targeted terror camps in Balakot in Pakistan.

Supreme Court judges observe two minutes of silence to mark Martyrs Day

The Supreme Court on Monday observed two minutes of silence on 'Martyrs Day'. All the judges stood in silence halting proceedings till a bell was sounded to conclude it after two minutes. 'Martyrs Day' is observed on January 30 in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi's sacrifice. He was assassinated on that day in 1948.

Gandhi's ideals urgently needed in India: T'gana CM Rao on Martyrs' Day

Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao said that the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi that his religion is the wellbeing of all sections of people regardless of caste and religion, are urgently needed in India

Telangana CM leaves for Bihar to give financial aid to Galwan martyrs

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Wednesday left for Patna to give financial assistance to the families of Indian soldiers, who were martyred in Galwan valley in 2020. Rao's proposed visit assumes significance as his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar recently severed ties with the NDA and formed a government in that state with RJD, Congress, CPI-ML (L), CPI, CPI(M) and HAM under the 'Mahagathbandhan.' Earlier this year, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav met Rao here. According to an official release, Chief Ministers of both the states will discuss national politics on the occasion. Rao will also provide financial aid to the kin of 12 workers from Bihar, who died in a fire accident here recently. Rao will hand over cheques for Rs 10 lakh to each family of fallen soldiers and Rs 5 lakh to the kin of deceased migrant workers. Rao had announced support to the families of 19 jawans martyred in the Galwan Valley clashes i

Public institutions in J&K renamed after martyrs, eminent persons

The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday approved naming of schools, roads, buildings after martyrs and eminent persons

Huge gathering for TMC's Martyrs' Day rally amid high security at Esplanade

A huge number of people from across West Bengal have congregated at Esplanade, the city's downtown area, for the mega Martyr's Day rally by ruling Trinamool Congress being held amidst tight security

Gujarat tableau on Republic Day to showcase 1922 Pal Dadhvav martyrs

The Gujarat tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will depict the massacre of Pal and Dadhvav villages of Sabarkantha

Eye on 2024, TMC to air Mamata's Martyrs' Day speech in various languages

With an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress is planning to take the opportunity of its biggest annual event to reach out to people across the country

NGO to build 2,000 houses martyred soldiers' families in Maharashtra

Housing-focused charity Habitat for Humanity India will build around 2,000 houses for the families of the martyred soldiers this year in Maharashtra, the non-profit has said.

Shaheed Diwas: Modi, Amit Shah and Kejriwal pay tribute to freedom fighters

The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the three freedom fighters

No term like martyr or shaheed in our lexicon, misuse must stop: MoD, MHA

The issue surfaced after an RTI applicant approached the Union home ministry seeking to know the meaning and detailed definition of word "shaheed" (martyr) according to the law and the Constitution