Hangpan Dada

Eden Gardens immortalises Indian Army bravehearts, names four stands in memory of slain war heroes

In a stadium that stands on land owned by the Ministry of Defence, the formality was due after the Eden had named four stands after former India captain Sourav Ganguly, former BCCI Presidents B N Dutt and Jagmohan Dalmiya, and ex-India player Pankaj Roy.

Apr 28, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Salute to Hangpan Dada: 7-year-old son of martyred soldier wants to join Army

Even after losing his father, the seven year-old son of martyred Havildar Hangpan Dada wants to join Army and serve the nation.

Jan 27, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

DNA: Martyr Hangpan Dada posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra

Martyr Hangpan Dada posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Jan 27, 2017, 00:31 AM IST

Hangpan Dada – Mother India's brave son who killed 4 terrorists - awarded Ashok Chakra posthumously

President Pranab Mukherjee posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Havildar Hangpan Dada, who was killed near in Jammu and Kashmir in May last year while fighting terrorists.

Jan 26, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh sport department rename trophy after martyr jawan Hangpan Dada

The state-level trophy for football and volleyball, both in men and women categories, would henceforth be called as Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy.

Nov 23, 2016, 19:28 PM IST

Soldier Hangpan Dada who died fighting terrorists in J&K posthumously honoured with Ashok Chakra

On the eve of Independence Day, the government has announced gallantry medals for more than 1,000 personnel.

Aug 14, 2016, 18:15 PM IST