Jallianwala Bagh massacre

DNA: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre -- Why were people angry with Congress?

Today is the anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This massacre, which happened in 1919, is considered a big flashpoint in India's freedom struggle. Revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru and Chandra Shekhar Azad were born after this massacre. But the attitude of Congress and Mahatma Gandhi also raised many questions.

Apr 13, 2022, 23:54 PM IST

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: PM Modi pays tributes to victims, praises their 'unparalleled' courage, sacrifice

The Prime Minister also shared his speech at the inauguration of the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak last year.

 

Apr 13, 2022, 11:03 AM IST

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Britain owes India an apology?

Decades after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, India gained freedom from British rule in 1947. However, the lack of a formal apology remained an open wound throughout the decades between Independent India's relations with Great Britain.

Apr 13, 2022, 07:43 AM IST

Vicky Kaushal thanks Shoojit Sircar for Sardar Udham, remembers late actor Irrfan Khan

A day after the release of his film 'Sardar Udham', actor Vicky Kaushal penned a thank you note to filmmaker Shoojit Sircar for casting him in the film and giving him an experience that "took a lot out of him and gave a lot more in return."

Oct 17, 2021, 15:09 PM IST

DNA: 102 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919, when Brigadier-General Dyer ordered British troops to fire with their rifles at a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Apr 13, 2021, 22:54 PM IST

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Recalling the horrors of the fateful day after 102 years

April 13 marks the day of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and Tuesday (April 13) is the 102nd anniversary of the celebrations of Baisakhi festival which took a grim turn back in 1919.

Apr 13, 2021, 08:01 AM IST

In a first, Pakistan puts on display documents of Jallianwala Bagh massacre

The massacre took place at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar (undivided Punjab) during the Baisakhi festival on April 13, 1919, when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer opened fire at a crowd of people holding a pro-independence demonstration, leaving scores dead.

Apr 21, 2019, 13:46 PM IST

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases coin, postage stamp commemorating 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Hundreds of innocent Indian lives were lost when British forces ordered to fire indiscriminately inside the Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab's Amritsar on April 13, 1919. 

Apr 13, 2019, 18:06 PM IST

Jallianwala Bagh massacre a 'shameful' act in British-Indian history: UK Envoy

Saturday marks 100 years of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, in which hundreds of Indians were killed after the British army opened fire during a protest.

Apr 13, 2019, 11:31 AM IST

100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre: President Kovind, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi and others pay tribute

Rahul Gandhi visited the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial to pay homage.

Apr 13, 2019, 09:11 AM IST

Violence cannot solve any problem: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi also referred to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, saying he worked for the unity and integrity of India.

Jun 24, 2018, 13:11 PM IST

Jallianwala Bagh massacre be taught in UK schools: Indian-origin MP writes to PM Theresa May

Virendra Sharma is a veteran Indian-origin British MP for Ealing Southall.

Mar 16, 2018, 08:08 AM IST

British government must apologise for Jallianwala Bagh massacre: London Mayor

Khan called the 1919 massacre one of the most horrific events in Indian history.

Dec 06, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Apology by British govt for Jallianwala Bagh massacre​ would assuage wounds of Indians: Punjab CM

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Wednesday that the British government should apologise for Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
 

Dec 06, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Udham Singh’s revolver which was used to avenge Jallianwala Bagh Massacre may never return to India

Freedom fighter Udham Singh's revolver, which was used to avenge the  Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919, may never return to India.

Jul 31, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

`Were you hurt by comparison with General Dyer?` Here's how Army chief responded

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919, when non-violent protesters were subjected to unprovoked firing by the British Indian Army troops.

Jun 08, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

Partha Chatterjee not remorseful for comparing Army Chief Bipin Rawat with Jallianwala Bagh butcher General Dyer

Despite criticism, scholar Partha Chatterjee has said that he sticks to his opinion and will not change his opinion whatsoever.

Jun 06, 2017, 11:09 AM IST

Cameron should apologise for Jallianwala Bagh massacre: WPO

As the nation paid homage to victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the World Punjabi Organisation (WPO) today urged British Prime Minister David Cameron to tender an apology for the incident that left thousands of Indians dead.

Apr 14, 2016, 20:26 PM IST