Our soldiers not just doing duty, but also displaying extra degree of selflessness: President
The government can make, implement and strengthen laws but it is everyone's duty to abide by them, the president said.
Aug 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Govt asks colleges to organise cultural fest, quiz as part of 70th I-Day celebration
Rock band concerts and quizzing based on patriotic theme will be organised at institutes and universities across the nation from August 9 to 13 as part of the celebration of 70th Independence Day.
Aug 07, 2017, 21:00 PM IST
Odisha: PM Narendra Modi meets Paika Rebellion freedom fighters' kin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met the family members of the freedom fighters, who undertook an armed rebellion against the British rulers in the state in 1817.
Apr 16, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
13013 freedom fighters, 24447 dependents get pension: Govt
As many as 13,013 freedom fighters and 24,447 dependents of freedom fighters are getting pensions from the government, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Apr 05, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi remembers Mahatma Gandhi, recalls bravery of freedom fighters
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, who addressed the 30th edition of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday hailed Mahatma Gandhi and recalled the bravery of the freedom fighters.
Mar 26, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Pension of freedom fighters hiked by 20%
The monthly pension of freedom fighters, including those who were incarcerated in Cellular jail in Andaman Islands or suffered outside British India, was Wednesday hiked by around Rs 5,000 each.
Sep 21, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
Pension of freedom fighters hiked by Rs 5,000
Pension of other freedom fighters, including those who were members of INA, has been raised from Rs 21,395 to Rs 26,000 per month.
Aug 18, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Independence Day special: These 10 powerful quotes by our freedom fighters will give new meaning to your life - READ
On the occasion of Independence Day, we bring you an awesome compilation of 10 powerful quotes and slogans given by our brave freedom fighters.
Aug 15, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
PM Modi announces 20% hike in freedom fighters pensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a 20 percent hike in the pension of freedom fighters.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:21 AM IST
Govt chalks out plan to celebrate 'Festival of Independence'
As the central government plans to celebrate in a big way the 'Festival of Independence', Union ministers will visit birthplaces of freedom fighters and border outposts across the country.
Aug 12, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bal Gangadhar Tilak on birth anniversaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighters Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bal Gangadhar Tilak on their birth anniversaries.
Jul 23, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
PM pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and said they made the supreme sacrifice so that generations after them could breathe the air of freedom.
Mar 23, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Netaji files declassification paves way for other freedom fighters: Bhagat Singh's nephew
The nephew of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Abhay Singh Sandhu, on Thursday said the government will be approached for declassification of files of all freedom fighters who laid their lives for the sake of the country's independence.
Oct 15, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
