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war memorial news

2.5 lakh spent on relocating Patton tank to Bharat Nagar Chowk: Ludhiana MC

The Patton tank at Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:16 am IST

Respect our martyrs: SC to man pleading against war memorial

Respect our martyrs: SC to man pleading against war memorial
Published on Mar 12, 2026 03:24 pm IST

Guest column | Bougainvillea Garden: Where colours meet courage

The Sector 3 garden is where blossoms gently teach the meaning of sacrifice. (HT file)
Published on Mar 01, 2026 08:59 am IST

Man lights cigarette in Tomb of the Unknown Soldier flame in viral video. Watch

Desecrating a war memorial in France can lead to fines or jail time under broader public order statutes.
Published on Aug 05, 2025 06:17 pm IST

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Who's in it, and how will they be honored

Hundreds will honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial day
Published on May 25, 2025 02:11 am IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Fallen soldiers remembered across state

A family member shows affection to a photo of a fallen soldier during an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas in Jalandhar on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 07:02 am IST

Modi defends Agnipath scheme, says it aims to rejuvenate armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan in Dras. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:16 pm IST

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth assumes command of Southern Army

As per customs and tradition, the officer laid a wreath at the War Memorial, Pune in a solemn ceremony remembering the brave hearts. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:30 am IST

National Memorial Day 2024: Date, history, significance

This year, National Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 27.
Published on May 26, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Greece confers PM Modi with Grand Cross of the Order of Honour

Greece confers PM Modi with Grand Cross of the Order of Honour.
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 03:22 pm IST

Delhi: As visitors flock to India Gate, traffic at standstill

Crowds at Kartavya Path and India Gate lawns celebrate Independence Day. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 10:47 pm IST

Ambala’s 1857 War Memorial likely to be opened by year end

The war memorial, which is being set up at a cost of 300 crore on 22 acres on NH-44 in Ambala Cantonment, is the largest such covered structure in the country. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 12, 2023 07:11 am IST

Engaging young people in India’s political history

While laying the foundation stone of the new Parliament House, PM Modi emphasised that today, we should decide how far and how to take the country forward in the coming years. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 07:34 pm IST

Army Medical Corps celebrates its 259th anniv with sports & entertainment

Lt Gen V Sabid Syed, Commandant AMC Centre and College, addressing the attendees. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:02 pm IST

Symbol to honour martyrs shifted from India Gate to War Memorial

A view of the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at India Gate, in New Delhi. (Jasjeet Plaha/HT Archive)
Published on May 28, 2022 04:33 am IST

1962 bravest of braves honoured at new Rezang La memorial

Defence minister Rajnath Singh paid homage at the revamped memorial in Rezang La on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 18, 2021 02:31 pm IST

‘Raises questions over your neutrality’: India writes to Twitter on wrong geotag for Ladakh

A paramilitary soldier stands guard on the Srinagar- Ladakh Highway. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 09:49 pm IST

More work to be done to tackle discrimination, says UK PM Johnson

Boris Johnson said there was more work to be done to tackle discrimination in Britain
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 07:32 pm IST

Coming soon: India’s first war memorial for animals

The proposed war memorial for animals will be devoted to service animals, mostly dogs, but also horses and mules.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 12:47 am IST

21-year-old Indian charged with rape of girl in Singapore

A 21-year-old Indian has been charged with aggravated rape of an undergraduate girl near a war memorial in Singapore, a media report said.
Published on May 19, 2019 04:42 pm IST

‘Chakravyuh’ formation, murals, more than 25,000 names: All you need to know about the National war memorial in 10 points

A statue of an army soldier is displayed at the National War Memorial, near India Gate in New Delhi, India.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 08:26 pm IST

In last ‘Mann ki Baat’ before polls, Modi says he will be back in May

The memorial will honour soldiers who have laid down their lives for the country since Independence.
Updated on Feb 24, 2019 12:28 pm IST

PM Narendra Modi to dedicate National War Memorial to country

A view of the under-construction National War Memorial, at India Gate Lawns, in New Delhi.
Updated on Feb 06, 2019 08:58 am IST

Bhima Koregaon violence: Dalit anger still simmering even after two probes and numerous arrests by Pune police

Protests by Dalit groups in the aftermath of the Bhima Koregaon clashes rocked Maharashtra, especially its capital Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 02:45 pm IST

Vice President Naidu inaugurates first India-built war memorial in France, remembers Indian soldiers’ sacrifice during WWI

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday inaugurated the first India-bulit war memorial in northern France to pay tribute to thousands of Indian soldiers who fought selflessly and made supreme sacrifices during the World War I.
Published on Nov 10, 2018 08:25 pm IST

Arunachal to build war memorial in honour of Moga Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Joginder Singh

Arunachal chief minister Pema Khandu laying a wreath at the memorial of Subedar Joginder Singh near Tawang on Thursday.
Updated on Oct 28, 2018 12:31 pm IST

Amritsar: War memorial’s Kargil gallery to be thrown open on July 15

History of Kargil war will be showcased in the Amritsar museum through paintings, art works, 2-D and 3-D projections.
Updated on Jun 14, 2018 02:25 pm IST

War memorial near India Gate to be completed by Independence Day

Service chiefs pay homage to martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi.
Updated on Apr 28, 2018 10:00 pm IST