War Memorial
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Defence minister Rajnath Singh pays tributes at National War Memorial
On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army had announced the successful culmination of "Operation Vijay", declaring victory after the nearly three-month-long battles in Kargil
IndiaJan 26, 2020, 10:33 AM IST
Republic Day 2020: PM Modi pays homage to fallen soldiers at National War Memorial near India Gate
On the occasion of Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen soldiers at National War Memorial (NWM) near India Gate. This is the first time the Prime Minister of the country is laying a wreath at the NWM on the occasion of the Republic Day.
IndiaJan 1, 2020, 12:35 PM IST
NewYear: CDS General Bipin Rawat pays tribute at National War Memorial
On New Year, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at National War Memorial.IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:38 PM IST
Air Force Day 2019: Service chiefs pay floral tributes at National War Memorial in Delhi
The National War Memorial in New Delhi was filled with flowers after the chiefs of three services - the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force - paid floral tributes on Air Force Day. IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, and the force participated in several crucial wars and landmark missions.
IndiaOct 6, 2019, 5:19 PM IST
Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna martyred in 1990, engraved on National War Memorial
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has engraved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna on the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The decision was taken in the last week of September by the Indian Air Force. Khanna was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Mallik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).
IndiaSep 12, 2019, 7:31 PM IST
MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar requests to include Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna's name in National War Memorial
Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna and three other Indian Air Force personnel were killed in a terrorist attack in Kashmir on January 25, 1990. His wife Nirmal Kumari Khanna has been fighting for justice for nearly three decades now.
IndiaJul 26, 2019, 2:48 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army officers remember martyrs' sacrifices at Batala
Army officers celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war at the war memorial in Batala.
IndiaJul 21, 2019, 3:15 PM IST
Vijay Diwas: BSF Jalandhar remembers martyrs, organises bicycle rally
On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, the Jalandhar BSF personnel took part in a bicycle rally to commemorate Kargil War and remember the sacrifices of the soldiers
IndiaJun 14, 2019, 3:37 PM IST
Nation to celebrate 20th anniversary of Kargil Victory: Here's how
According to a press release by the Ministry of Defence, the celebrations in the National Capital will begin on July 14 with the illumination of a 'Victory Flame' from the National War Memorial in New Delhi
IndiaJun 1, 2019, 1:06 PM IST
In pics: Rajnath Singh visits NWM ahead of taking charge as defence minister
As the defence minister, Singh will face the challenge of strengthening the combat capabilities of the Army, Navy and the Air Force due to changing regional security matrix and geo-political dynamics
IndiaMay 31, 2019, 1:35 PM IST
Bengaluru pays respect to martyrs: Hero stone monolith to be up at National Military Memorial
The hero stone made of a monolith is being prepared at Koira in Devanahalli and will soon be installed at National Military Memorial in Bengaluru in respect of martyrs.
IndiaMay 18, 2019, 2:18 PM IST
Visit the Archaeological Survey of India museum this Sunday for free
One can visit museums like the museum in Purana Qila, Swatantrata Sangram Sanghralaya, Swantratata Senani Museum and Indian War Memorial Museum in Red Fort in the national capital free of cost. There will be no entry fee the whole day on Sunday only
IndiaApr 13, 2019, 3:02 PM IST
Siachen Day: Nation pays homage to heroes at world's highest battlefield (in pics)
On this day in 1984, the Indian Army secured Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline, thus launching ‘Operation MEGHDOOT’. Since then, it has been a saga of courage and fortitude in the face of a belligerent enemy, arduous terrain and challenging climatic conditions.
IndiaMar 4, 2019, 4:54 PM IST
Meet Yogesh Chandrahasan, the Chennai-based architect who designed National War Memorial
Yogesh recalls that the inception of the design came from the idea that martyrs are immortal. Memorials are usually a place where we mourn death, but NWM should be a place where we celebrate the life of the soldiers and pay respect to the sacrifices made by them.
IndiaFeb 26, 2019, 8:52 PM IST