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‘War Memorial’ chapter to be taught in class 7
NCERT has included a chapter on National War Memorial in class seventh English textbooks with an aim to inculcate patriotism and courage among school children, the ministry of defence said in a statement
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
NCERT includes chapter on National War Memorial in Class 7 English textbook
The decision was taken with an objective to inculcate the values of patriotism, devotion to duty and courage and sacrifice among school children and increase the participation of youth in nation building, according to a Defence Ministry statement
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 08:00 PM IST
Return of artefacts will curb heritage theft: PM Modi
After Modi’s state visit to the US earlier this month, 105 antiquities from 2nd-3rd century CE to 18th-19th century CE were returned to India by the US.
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 01:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
All women tri-service bike rally reaches Ambala
The 25 women bikers, including two Veer Naris, are travelling to Drass town in Kargil. “The rally underlines the indomitable spirit of women, celebrates patriotism and the contribution of women in Indian Armed Forces,“ the army said.
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 06:43 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ambala
Republic Day: PM Modi pays tribute to fallen heroes at National War Memorial
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the National War Memorial, the Republic Day Parade officially began. This year’s parade will showcase India's military might and cultural diversity.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 10:13 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
In historic move, Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial flame
According to the government, the flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti paid tributes to the martyrs of 1971 and other wars, however, none of the names who made that supreme sacrifice for the country were present there.
Updated on Jan 21, 2022 04:14 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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Published on Jan 21, 2022 08:59 AM IST
Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with National War Memorial flame. This is why
While the Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit in 1972 after the 1971 war, the India Gate honors the soldiers of British Army who fell between 1914-1921. The National War Memorial honors the fallen brave hearts, who fought for independent India against Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka and in counter-terrorist ops.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 07:54 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Centre looks to build brand around National War Memorial
The defence ministry has sought the help of the information and broadcasting ministry for the elaborate branding of the National War Memorial, officials said.
Updated on Jan 21, 2022 05:11 AM IST
Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with flame at National War Memorial tomorrow
The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial at Delhi's India Gate for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
Updated on Jan 20, 2022 10:00 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Vijay Diwas: PM Modi participates in special ceremony at National War Memorial
During the ceremony, PM Modi also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour the soldiers who were killed in the line of duty.
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 12:02 PM IST
Indian Army chief warns, says 'don't commit the mistake of testing our patience'
The Army chief was talking at the 73rd Army Day at the National War Memorial in Delhi where Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat also paid tributes.
Updated on Jan 15, 2021 11:48 AM IST
hindustantimes.com
PM Modi pays tribute at National War Memorial on Vijay Diwas
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended their wishes to countrymen on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas. The ministers saluted the bravery and courage of the Indian Army.
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 10:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi
Independence Day 2020: Twitter releases special emoji for India’s Independence Day
74th Independence Day: Twitter’s Independence Day special emoji pays homage to the Indian Armed Forces.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 05:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Centre shortlists consultants for National War Museum
The planned museum will be connected through an underground passage with the memorial, according to documents reviewed by Hindustan Times.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 05:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta
PM Modi to pay homage to martyrs at National War Memorial ahead of R-Day celebrations
71st Republic Day: Republic Day Deputy Commander Major General Alok Kakkar said that this would be the first time the Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial on the Republic Day.
Updated on Jan 25, 2020 08:46 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
We need patriotism as a unifier in a divisive polity
No one has a monopoly over nationalism, but providing contemporary icons for people to cherish can help bind us
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 07:52 PM IST
Lloyd Mathias
Abide With Me to feature at Beating Retreat ceremony
Reports, including in this newspaper suggested that the government was considering dropping the melancholic Christian hymn, a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi. The army did not comment on these reports at the time.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 05:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
HT Editorial| In recognition of the unsung warriors
The memorial for animals is a tribute to those serving the military and the nation
Published on Jan 23, 2020 06:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Sara Ali Khan shares an adorable Father’s Day photo kissing dad Saif, Ranveer and Sonam share throwback pics with dads
Father’s Day 2019: Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, among many others, share throwback pictures with their dads on social media. Check them out here.
Updated on Jun 16, 2019 01:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to jawans at National War Memorial ahead of taking charge as Defence Minister
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh were also present at the memorial.
Updated on Jun 01, 2019 09:01 AM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
Delhiwale: A bench for remembrances
A new place to linger about and to dwell upon the departed
Updated on Apr 09, 2019 01:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Mayank Austen Soofi
Soon, India Gate visitors may be allowed to park cars at high court
Confirming that the police have requested them to make the parking space available for tourists, the high Court registry said the proposal is pending approval. The multilevel automated underground parking facility in the Delhi high court, generally used by advocates, reportedly has a capacity of about 1,300 vehicles.
Updated on Apr 01, 2019 07:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anvit Srivastava
I shopped for my wedding clothes in Delhi: Kirti Kulhari
On her recent trip to the Capital, actor Kirti Kulhari said it’s a “special feeling” to visit the India Gate and the National War Memorial after playing an officer in the film Uri.
Updated on Mar 22, 2019 07:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
‘India first or family?’ PM Modi trains guns at Congress at National War Memorial launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial in Delhi on Monday and dedicated it to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 08:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Chakravyuh’ formation, murals, more than 25,000 names: All you need to know about the National war memorial in 10 points
Promised in the National Democratic Alliance’s 2014 election manifesto, the country’s first war memorial near the India Gate complex will pay homage to over 26,000 soldiers who have sacrificed their lives since 1947.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 08:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Highlights| PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial, pays homage to soldiers who have sacrificed their lives
Drawing inspiration from the ‘Chakravyuh’ formation, the iconic National War Memorial was Monday unveiled boasts of four thematic concentric circles with a tall ceremonial obelisk at its centre that will bear the eternal flame.Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the memorial, spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone-made obelisk.Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar, during a briefing here, also said the Amar Jawan Jyoti built in 1972 underneath the India Gate arch to commemorate soldiers martyred in the Indo-Pak War of 1971, will continue to be there.A senior defence official said the project has been executed at a cost of ₹176 crore and its design was selected through a global competition.Follow Highlights here:
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 06:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Army has resolved to wipe out terror: PM Modi
The army has resolved to wipe out terrorists and their harbourers following the Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday.
Published on Feb 24, 2019 09:59 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
In last ‘Mann ki Baat’ before polls, Modi says he will be back in May
In his address to the nation through his 53rd ‘Mann ki Baat programme, Modi said people across the nation are agonized and angry after the Pulwama attack where 40 jawans were killed.
Updated on Feb 24, 2019 12:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
PM Narendra Modi to dedicate National War Memorial to country
The memorial will pay homage to over 26,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country in wars since Independence.
Updated on Feb 06, 2019 08:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
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