Amar Jawan Jyoti

DNA: Meaning of having Amar Jawan Jyoti in Chhattisgarh?

The Central Government removed the Amar Jawan Jyoti present at India Gate in Delhi and merged it with the torch of the National War Memorial. But what Rahul Gandhi did in protest against this matter raised many questions.

Feb 03, 2022, 23:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone of Amar Jawan Jyoti at Chhattisgarh today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Chhattisgarh`s Raipur on Thursday to lay the foundation stone of `Amar Jawan Jyoti` and inaugurate Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazduur Yojana.

Feb 03, 2022, 06:50 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation of Amar Jawan Jyoti in Chhattisgarh on Feb 3

According to an official statement, Amar Jawan Jyoti will be constructed on the premises of the 4th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Raipur.

Jan 30, 2022, 06:24 AM IST

Republic Day 2022: FRS system installed at every entry point of Rajpath

Security will be provided through FRS system in Delhi on Republic Day. The FRS system has a database of 50 thousand suspects. FRS system has been installed at every entry point of Rajpath.

Jan 25, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

Delhi LG pays tribute to martyrs

The LG of Delhi paid tribute to the martyrs at the National War Memorial.

Jan 24, 2022, 14:12 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial

The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

Jan 21, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to merge with National War Memorial flame: Govt

The central government says that it is not extinguishing the Amar Jawan Jyoti, but it is being merged into the flames of the National War Memorial built at a distance.

Jan 21, 2022, 15:38 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti will now burn at the National War Memorial

The Amar Jawan Jyoti, which has been burning for 50 years at the famous India Gate in the national capital, will be extinguished today. Now it will be merged with the Eternal Flame burning at the National War Memorial.

Jan 21, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti row: Flame not being 'extinguished' but 'merged', says Centre

The BJP hit back at Congress, who had questioned the move, and clarified that the "Amar Jawan Jyoti is not being extinguished, but merged with the flames of the National War Memorial". Several Army veterans have also welcomed the decision to merge the flames.

Jan 21, 2022, 11:51 AM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial today

The ceremony would be presided over by the Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabadhra Radha Krishna who would merge the two flames, officials said

Jan 21, 2022, 06:55 AM IST

DNA: Amar Jawan Jyoti's last night, but the flame will remain 'unbroken'

Today is the last night of this Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The Amar Jawan Jyoti will be merged with the torch of the National War Memorial near India Gate during a special event on 21st January. That is, this 'flame', which has been burning for many decades in the memory of the martyrs, will be lit in the torch of the National War Memorial from tomorrow. This time Prime Minister Modi will visit the National War Memorial to pay tribute to the martyred soldiers.

Jan 21, 2022, 00:50 AM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished, merge with War Memorial flame. Know more here

Amar Jawan Jyoti at India gate will be extinguished for the first time in 50 years and will be merged with the flame at the National War Memorial on Friday as a part of Republic Day celebrations.

Jan 20, 2022, 22:30 PM IST

Foundation of India Gate, memorial of Indian soldiers, founded by Duke of Connaught

The sandstone arch has often been compared to Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Standing forty-two metres high, Memorial Arch was built to honour the brave men who died in WWI and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The monument bears the name of over 13,516 soldiers among the 80,000 who died in those wars.

 

Feb 11, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

India to get its first national war memorial post Independence today: A sneak peek into the 'world-class monument'

Spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex behind the canopy, the National War Memorial, is dedicated to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice since 1947.

Feb 25, 2019, 08:21 AM IST

Inside story of Amar jawan Jyoti in Republic Day

Watch the visuals and know the story of the helmet at Amar jawan Jyoti in Republic Day 2019.

Jan 26, 2019, 11:46 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated across India; Arun Jaitley, Defence Chiefs pay tribute to martyred soldiers

Kargil Vijay Diwas is being celebrated all over India on Wednesday to commemorate the emphatic victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan and honour the war heroes.

Jul 26, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Navy Day: PM Narendra Modi greets Navy personnel, salutes their bravery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greeting to Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day. 

Dec 04, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

John Abraham, Sonakshi Sinha pay tribute to unsung heroes at Amar Jawan Jyoti

John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha attracted a huge crowd at India Gate and flaunted an important message via their T-shirts: "Respect the Indian forces."

Nov 03, 2016, 16:50 PM IST

'Force 2' promotions: Sonakshi Sinha, John Abraham pay tribute to soldiers at India Gate

Sonakshi, 29, and John, both dressed in khakee coloured special 'Force 2' t-shirts and army-print pants, laid the wreath in remembrance of all the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country.

Nov 03, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Prince William, Kate Middleton visit Gandhi Smriti, India Gate; celebrate Queen's b'day at British High Commission

Prince William and Kate are scheduled to have lunch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2016, 23:48 PM IST