Martyr News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Restore July 13, December 5 public holidays: Omar Abdullah govt to L-G
Srinagar, July 10: The Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has approached Lt Governor Manoj Sinha with the demand that July 13 and December 5 should be restored as public holidays on account of Martyrs Day and the birthday of the National Conference (NC) founder, late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, respectively.
Sidharth Malhotra remembers Captain Vikram Batra on his martyrdom
Mumbai, July 7: Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is remembering the Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra on the day he attained martyrdom.
PM Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 'incomparable courage' to uphold country's integrity
New Delhi, June 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his death anniversary, lauding his "incomparable courage" and "invaluable contribution" to nation-building.
Kin of Chhattisgarh cops killed in anti-Maoist ops to get jobs beyond police department
Raipur, June 18: In a significant policy shift, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Integrated Revised Instructions-2013, expanding the scope of compassionate appointments for families of police personnel martyred in anti-Maoist operations.
Only Mamata Banerjee's photos to be used at TMC's Martyrs' Day programme this year
Kolkata, June 14: Trinamool Congress leadership, on Saturday, gave clear instructions to the leaders in all ranks to refrain from using pictures of any party leader other than West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the programme on the party’s annual Martyrs’ Day this year on July 21.
Sacrifice of ASP Akash Rao Giripunje will not go in vain: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Sukma, June 9: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday condemned the IED blast in Sukma district in which Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje succumbed to his injuries. CM Sai said that his sacrifice would not go in vain.
Soldier succumbs to injuries sustained during Op Sindoor, Nitish Kumar condoles his death
Patna, June 7: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday expressed profound grief over the martyrdom of Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh of the Indian Army, who succumbed to injuries sustained during Operation Sindoor in Jammu and Kashmir.
Unfurling of Tricolour, tributes to martyrs mark Telangana Formation Day
Hyderabad, June 2: Telangana celebrated its 11th Formation Day on Monday with the unfurling of the National Flag and homage to martyrs by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Cabinet ministers and leaders of various political parties across the state.
Assam Rifles commemorates valour of 6 fallen soldiers in Manipur
Imphal, May 23: Assam Rifles commemorated the valour and sacrifice of six brave hearts of 29 Assam Rifles with a solemn wreath laying ceremony held at Joupi in southern Manipur's Chandel district, an official said on Friday.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi presents 'Badge of sacrifice', 'Certificate of honour' to next of kin of fallen soldiers
New Delhi, May 23: In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony held at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, presented the 'Badge of Sacrifice' and the 'Certificate of Honour' to the next of kin of Indian Army personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Soldier killed, two injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K's Kishtwar
Jammu, May 22: A soldier was killed and two others injured on Thursday in an ongoing gunfight between the joint security forces &; terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district, officials said.
Bihar pays tribute to martyred Havildar Santosh Yadav
Patna, May 22: The mortal remains of Havildar Santosh Yadav, who laid down his life during a counter-terror operation in Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir, were brought to his native village, Ismailpur Bhatta in Bhagalpur on Thursday.
Manipur pays tribute to CRPF officer killed by lightning during anti-Maoist ops in Jharkhand
Imphal, May 17: A large number of local people in Manipur, family members and senior officials on Saturday bid a tearful farewell to CRPF officer Maharabam Prabo Singh, who was killed on May 15 in a lightning strike during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand.
Tributes pour in as mortal remains of martyred BSF jawan arrives in Patna
Patna, May 17: The mortal remains of the Border Security Force (BSF) officer Manish Kumar, who was martyred during cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, reached Patna on Fiday evening, drawing an outpouring of grief and solemn tributes from across the political spectrum.
Bihar Cabinet approves 69 proposals; 50 lakh as ex-gratia to kin of Operation Sindoor martyrs
Patna, May 17: In a major policy decision, the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved 69 key proposals during a meeting held at the Central Hall of the Cabinet Secretariat on Friday.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami approves multiple development projects
Dehradun, May 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday approved multiple development projects across the state, including road improvement, educational infrastructure, and a memorial museum for statehood martyrs, according to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Bihar: Sikandar Raut sacrifices his life for the nation in Kupwara; family grieves with pride
Patna, May 14: Grief and pride have enveloped Uttarthu village in Bihar’s Nalanda district, as news broke of the martyrdom of Sikandar Raut, a soldier posted in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, who laid down his life for the nation on May 13.
Bihar Guv pays tribute to BSF martyr Mohammad Imtiaz in Saran
Patna, May 14: An emotional and proud moment unfolded on Wednesday in Narayanpur village, located in Jalal Basant Panchayat of Garkha block, as Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited the home of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz and paid tribute to him.
Manipur bids tearful adieu to BSF jawan martyred in Pakistani firing
Imphal, May 13: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, senior security and civil officials and other dignitaries on Tuesday laid wreaths and paid homage to BSF braveheart Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in cross-border firing by Pakistan in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu.
Tejashwi Yadav meets martyr Mohammad Imtiaz's family, calls for national unity
Patna, May 13: Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, visited the family of Mohammad Imtiaz, the SI of the Border Security Force (BSF) from Bihar’s Saran district, who was martyred during a confrontation with Pakistan in the RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chandrashekhar Azad demands special Parliament session on Operation Sindoor
Patna, May 13: In the wake of Operation Sindoor and the recent martyrdom of a soldier from Bihar, Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and Member of Parliament Chandrashekhar Azad has demanded a special session of Parliament to clarify the Union government's stance on terrorism and national security.
Last rites of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham performed with state honours
Imphal, May 13: The last rites of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham, who lost his life in the line of duty, were performed in Imphal with state honours on Tuesday.
Jagan consoles martyred jawan Murali Naik's family
Amaravati, May 13: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday consoled the family members of Murali Naik, the soldier who was martyred during 'Operation Sindoor'.
Manipur govt announces Rs 10 lakh for family of BSF jawan martyred in Pakistani firing
Imphal, May 12: The Manipur government on Monday announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for the family of Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in cross-border firing by Pakistan in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu, officials said.
Bihar: Martyred BSF Sub-Inspector's son wants Pakistan to get 'harshest punishment'
Patna, May 12: A pall of grief has enveloped Bihar and the entire nation following the martyrdom of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, a native of Narayanpur village in Saran district, who laid down his life while bravely confronting Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir's R.S. Pura sector.
Martyred BSF officer's mortal remains brought to Patna with full state honours; tributes pour in
Patna, May 12: The mortal remains of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, who was martyred during a confrontation with the Pakistan Army in Jammu's R.S. Pura sector, were brought to Patna Airport on Monday via an IndiGo flight.
Mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar brought to his residence in Jammu
Jammu, May 11: The mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who lost his life during shelling by Pakistan in the RS Pura sector, were brought to his residence in Trewa village of Jammu district on Sunday.
Andhra Pradesh gives hero's farewell to martyred soldier
Amaravati, May 11: Hundreds of people on Sunday bid tearful adieu to Army jawan M. Murali Naik who was killed during the cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control.
J&K L-G pays homage to BSF braveheart
Jammu, May 11: J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday, laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF braveheart, Sub-Inspector, Mohammad Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland.
Andhra Pradesh announces Rs 50 lakh for slain soldier's family
Amaravati, May 11: The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday announced Rs 50 lakh ex gratia for the family of Army jawan M. Murali Naik, who was killed during the cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control.
IAF Sergeant, BSF Sub-Inspector martyred in cross-border firing by Pakistan in Jammu
New Delhi, May 11: Two Indian Armed forces personnel were martyred, one Indian Air Force officer, and other a BSF Sub-Inspector while seven others from his unit were injured in the past 24 hours amid intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region.
Rahul Gandhi demands martyr status for Pahalgam attack victims, requests PM to respect sentiments of families affected
New Delhi, May 1: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded martyr status for the 26 victims of the deadly Pahalgam attack and requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "respect the sentiments of the families of those who lost their lives by giving honour to them."
Om Birla brings 'Mayra' to martyr's home fulfilling promise to sister on her daughter's wedding
Jaipur, April 12: Six years after the martyrdom of CRPF Jawan Hemraj Meena in the Pulwama attack, a wave of joy swept through his home on Saturday as the courtyard of Veerangana (war widow) Madhubala was filled with the sounds of celebration and music as the family prepared for her daughter's wedding.
J-K: CRPF Commandant N Ranbir Singh inaugurated memorial for martyred personnel in Ramban
Ramban, April 10: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 84 Battalion Commandant, N Ranbir Singh on Wednesday inaugurated a memorial honoring the bravery and sacrifice of two esteemed personnel, DIG Shailendra Vikram Singh and CT/DVR Naveen Kumar of the 144th Battalion.
HM Shah in Srinagar, visits family of martyred Dy SP Humayun Bhat
Srinagar, April 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Monday evening after completing his visit to Jammu division.
5 terrorists, 4 policemen killed in J&K's Kathua
Jammu, March 28: The body of the fourth police personnel was sighted near the site of the gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday as the anti-terrorist operation continued in the area.
Five terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Kathua (Ld)
Jammu, March 28: The number of terrorists killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered on Friday in the forest area where they had been hiding.
Indian Army reports death of Police personnel in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua
Kathua, March 28: The Indian Army's Rising Star Corps has reported the death of Police personnel of the JK police in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
Three terrorists killed, three cops die in Kathua as anti-terror operation resumes on day 6
Jammu, March 28: Three terrorists were killed, and three policemen died, while seven security personnel were injured in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which was again resumed on Friday morning.
Making efforts to fulfil dreams of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev: Punjab CM
Khatkar Kalan: , March 23 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said the state government is making efforts to fulfil the dreams of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, saying no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.