On the birth anniversary of Param Vir Chakra recipient Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore, fondly known as 'Adi', tributes poured in for his unparalleled bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
According to Sarma, the government of that time had a unique opportunity to address complex problems in eastern and northern India following the war. However, he believes that this opportunity was not utilized effectively.
Other guidelines for passengers included adhering to baggage-handling and check-in luggage regulations, allowing extra time for security checks and cooperating with airlines and security personnel for the smooth facilitation.
Remembering the days, Jyotiben Upadhyay, one of the members of the Home Guard services, said that she had witnessed blackouts in Bhuj, which had left people scared, further stating that she, along with other women, would go around the streets to comfort the people.
Kanbai Shivji Hirani, who helped rebuild the Bhuj airstrip during the 1971 war, condemned Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, urging Prime Minister Modi to stop food and water supply to Pakistan as a strong response.
Speaking to ANI, Chota Bhanji, a resident of Tharparkar village and a 1971 war refugee, said that the retired border agents staying in the village should be given a weapons licence for the protection of the village.
Hell Race Adventures organised 'The Hell Race: The Border Chapter (Jaisalmer-Laungewala)' 2024 on December 14-15, 2024, to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Armed Forces on the occasion of Vijay Diwas 2024, commemorating their heroics during the Indo-Pak War of 1971, said a press relea
The Indian army, in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Government, on Sunday hosted a Soldierathon in Raipur to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. Former Army Chief General VK Singh flagged off the Soldierathon.