President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to religious preacher and social reformer Swami Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary and said that the education and social reform programs run by him have played an important role in bringing positive change in society.
Walking barefoot to Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar with wreaths and flowers singing "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February", people from all walks of life paid their respects to heroes.
"On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a symbol of valor, self-respect and bravery, I bow down to him. His indomitable courage, skillful leadership and determination for self-rule will always inspire us.Hail Bhavani, Hail Shivaji," the post read.
Expressing sorrow over the unfortunate incident on Mauni Amavasya, the Governor said, "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy." She extended her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
Bengali singer-songwriter Pratul Mukhopadhyay passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 82 in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the veteran singer-songwriter's last rites, which were performed with full state honours at Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata, today.
On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber rammed an IED-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy, killing 40 soldiers. Subsequently, the Indian Air Force carried out multiple aerial strikes on February 26, 2019, at JeM terror camps in Pakistan's Balakot, killing a "large number" of terrorists and de
At the event, Shah highlighted the sacrifices made by the soldiers, which he said not only secured the nation but also led to a strong response to the terrorists.
Taking to social media X, the Congress leader wrote in a post that the country would never forget the supreme sacrifices made by the personnel in the terror attack.
"Homage to the courageous heroes we lost in Pulwama in 2019. The coming generations will never forget their sacrifice and their unwavering dedication to the nation," PM Modi said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid homage to the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Pulwama, marking six years since the tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir.