Colonel Manpreet Singh, three others conferred Kirti ChakraColonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in an anti-terror operation in Anantnag last September, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chak...
14 Aug, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
CRPF gets highest number of gallantry medals on Independence DayOn the 78th Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) received the highest number of police gallantry medals, totaling 52. ...
14 Aug, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
President Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, other decorations to Armed Forces personnelPresident Droupadi Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards including 6 Kirti Chakra and 16 Shaurya Chakra on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. 3...
25 Jan, 2024, 10.27 PM IST
Always prepared to meet any challenge on borders: Army's Northern CommanderIt said 66 awardees received gallantry and distinguished service awards at the event presided by the General Officer Commanding-in-chief, n...
02 Mar, 2023, 06.30 PM IST
Gallantry Awards: Six awarded Kirti Chakra, all for Ops in KashmirGiven the relative peace in the North East, most awardees are for operations in Kashmir, including Major Subhang who was instrumental in ki...
25 Jan, 2023, 11.50 PM IST
Army's Central Command honours soldiers with service awardsThe Indian Army's Central Command on Saturday honoured its distinguished and gallant soldiers at an investiture ceremony held at its Madhya...
27 Feb, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
16 Army personnel of South Western Command given gallantry awardsThe Army commander also conferred citations to 23 Units of the South Western Command for their exemplary performance, said Lt Col Sharma.
19 Feb, 2021, 06.16 PM IST
Armymen receive bravery awards wearing black armbands in memory of Pulwama martyrsGeneral Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen M M Naravane and all members of the force wore black armbands.
16 Feb, 2019, 05.05 PM IST
8 Naval personnel honoured at investiture ceremonyYudh Seva Medal (YSM), awarded for distinguish service of high order during war, conflict and hostilities, was presented to five personnel ...
11 Jul, 2018, 05.46 PM IST
Indian Navy a strong force, ready for any eventuality: Navy chief Sunil LanbaLanba was here to present the President's gallantry and non-gallantry awards to the naval personnel at a ceremony held at the Eastern Naval...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.42 PM IST
Gallantry awards for eight personnel of Coast GuardEight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment and Commandant of the Coast Guard ship involved in an operation against a Pakistani boat earlier th...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
Government doubles honorarium for gallantry award winners: Defence MinistryIn case of Ashoka Chakra award winners, the monthly allowance has been enhanced to Rs 12,000 from Rs 6,000.
11 Jul, 2018, 12.13 PM IST
Ashok Chakra to Garud commando who laid down life in Jammu and KashmirPresident Ram Nath Kovind approved 390 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 69th ...
26 Jan, 2018, 08.24 AM IST
Kirti Chakra for five security personnelPresident Ram Nath Kovind approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the natio...
15 Aug, 2017, 01.34 AM IST
Extend free passes to Sena medal winners: Rajyavardhan Rathore to rail ministerRathore said that although the issue has time and again been taken up in Parliament, no action has come in this regard.
21 Apr, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
- 11 terror martyrs to be conferred Ashoka Chakra at R-Day parade
President Pratibha Patil will confer Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously on 11 police and defence ...
26 Jan, 2009, 08.28 AM IST
- Karkare, Ombale & Sharma among Ashok Chakra awardees
Ashoka Chakra is awarded to individual for most conspicuous bravery.
26 Jan, 2009, 03.55 AM IST