awans of the Indian Army deployed in Bani, Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir lit diyas, burn sparklers and dance, as they celebrate Diwali away from their loved ones.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the trucks of Adharsocial Trust, carrying sweets and other celebratory items for the soldiers of the Indian Army stationed at the border areas on the occasion of Diwali.
The personnel offered prayers to the deities with flowers, fruits, and sweets, before marking the festival with crackers. They also enjoyed dance and music as they relish in the spirit of Diwali.
Wishing the jawans on the auspicious occasion of Diwali on behalf of the people of Ladakh, the Lt Governor saluted the bravery, dedication and courage of the Indian Army as they serve in hostile conditions, braving extreme cold, to guard the border areas.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta celebrated Diwali with Army jawans of Fire and Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, Leh on Monday. He saluted their bravery in guarding borders under extreme conditions, paid homage to Kargil and Siachen heroes, and reiterated the Government of India
The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a vibrant Diwali Mela at its Humhama campus in Budgam to bring joy to the families of jawans deployed on duty at the Line of Control (LOC).
While addressing a gathering at the iconic Dasara Melava in Dadar West's Shivaji Park, Thackeray defended Wangchuk as a patriot, citing his contributions to the country, where he helped the Indian Army jawans stationed at Ladakh with the development of solar-heated tents.
Coimbatore has seen multiple hoax bomb threats this month. This was the third such hoax call targeting various institutions, including the district collectorate, courts, and other public buildings.
He considered the attack a "cruel blow" to the country and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased jawans. Biren Singh also demanded the harshest punishment for the perpetrators of the attack.
Two other jawans were injured in the attack. According to officials, terrorists opened fire on a vehicle carrying the troops while it was travelling on a busy road and later fled in a white van.