National War Memorial Inauguration

The Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame for soldiers at India Gate, will be put out and "merged" with the flame at the new National War Memorial inaugurated in 2019. The government says the flame is a colonial relic.

The six bronze murals located in the Veerta Chakra zone at the National War Memorial, depicting famous battles fought by the armed forces, have been created by noted artist Ram Sutar, also credited with designing the Statue of Unity'.

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Monday accused the BJP of reducing the National War Memorial inauguration event into a political rally and "disrespecting" the uniform.

The inauguration of the sprawling National War Memorial is a "landmark event" and the country now has "one more pilgrimage place" where citizens can come to pay homage to our brave soldiers, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the National War Memorial next to the iconic India Gate complex in New Delhi, saying it would stand as a testament to the sacrifice and valour of Indian armed forces for times to come. "People can forget Modi if they want, but the sacrifice of crores of people of this country should be remembered f...

The inaugural ceremony of the National War Memorial in the India Gate Complex saw a sombre tribute to the fallen soldiers of the country that included a shower of flower petals form three helicopters flying overhead, to a multi-faith prayer, and the lighting of the eternal lamp by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the opening of the National War Memorial, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched the Gandhi family as the opponents who always shortchanged the armed forces - from bullet-proof jackets to helicopters and now the Rafale fighter jets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial, spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex, by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone-made obelisk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated a new National War Memorial, situated in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, to the nation. He lit the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone obelisk to pay homage to the soldiers who died in the line of duty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National War Memorial near India Gate today. The memorial, conceptualized after Indo-China War in 1962, has been built to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of soldiers, who laid down their lives for the country. "It is a tribute to our fallen heroes and the bravest of the brave. It epitomizes a ri...

The nation will get a new eternal flame on Monday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the National War Memorial, but Amar Jawan Jyoti will continue as it is an "inseparable" part of the country''s history, defence officials said Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told the nation that the National War Memorial - a tribute to the nation's martyrs - will be inaugurated on Monday.

The Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame for soldiers at India Gate, will be put out and "merged" with the flame at the new National War Memorial inaugurated in 2019. The government says the flame is a colonial relic.

The six bronze murals located in the Veerta Chakra zone at the National War Memorial, depicting famous battles fought by the armed forces, have been created by noted artist Ram Sutar, also credited with designing the Statue of Unity'.

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Monday accused the BJP of reducing the National War Memorial inauguration event into a political rally and "disrespecting" the uniform.

The inauguration of the sprawling National War Memorial is a "landmark event" and the country now has "one more pilgrimage place" where citizens can come to pay homage to our brave soldiers, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the National War Memorial next to the iconic India Gate complex in New Delhi, saying it would stand as a testament to the sacrifice and valour of Indian armed forces for times to come. "People can forget Modi if they want, but the sacrifice of crores of people of this country should be remembered f...

The inaugural ceremony of the National War Memorial in the India Gate Complex saw a sombre tribute to the fallen soldiers of the country that included a shower of flower petals form three helicopters flying overhead, to a multi-faith prayer, and the lighting of the eternal lamp by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the opening of the National War Memorial, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched the Gandhi family as the opponents who always shortchanged the armed forces - from bullet-proof jackets to helicopters and now the Rafale fighter jets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial, spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex, by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone-made obelisk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated a new National War Memorial, situated in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, to the nation. He lit the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone obelisk to pay homage to the soldiers who died in the line of duty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National War Memorial near India Gate today. The memorial, conceptualized after Indo-China War in 1962, has been built to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of soldiers, who laid down their lives for the country. "It is a tribute to our fallen heroes and the bravest of the brave. It epitomizes a ri...

The nation will get a new eternal flame on Monday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the National War Memorial, but Amar Jawan Jyoti will continue as it is an "inseparable" part of the country''s history, defence officials said Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told the nation that the National War Memorial - a tribute to the nation's martyrs - will be inaugurated on Monday.