Deputy Commissioner Sunita Verma hands over a cheque to a war widow in Kaithal on Saturday. Tribune photo

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Kaithal, December 16

The District Sainik Board organised a function on ‘Vijay Diwas’ here today. Deputy Commissioner Sunita Verma said the day reminds us of the supreme sacrifices made by soldiers. Such events not only provide information about historical events to the present generation but also keep the country united.She handed over cheques of financial assistance to war widows, including Savitri Devi, a resident of Rajound; Lakhvinder Kaur, a resident of Kakkar Majra; Shanti Devi, a resident of Deoban; Vidyawati, a resident of Jakholi; Leelawati, a resident of Siwan; Saroj Bala, a resident of Tara Garh; Guddi Devi, a resident of Kolekhan; and Chander Pati, a resident of Kithana.SDM Kamalpreet Kaur promised ex-servicemen that they would get full respect in government offices. City Magistrate Sushil Kumar, Subedar Ram Singh and other ex-servicemen were also present on the occasion.Kharga Corps pay tributes

Ambala: Kharga Corps celebrated 46th ‘Vijay Diwas’ in a solemn ceremony at the Vijay Smarak in Ambala Cantonment on Saturday. The General Officer Commanding, Lt Gen Jaiveer Singh Negi, laid a wreath at the war memorial to pay homage to the brave martyrs. ‘Vijay Diwas’ commemorates the victory of India in the 1971 war with Pakistan, which led to creation of Bangladesh. The war was fought for 13 days from December 3 to December 16, 1971. In one of the fastest and shortest campaigns in the military history, a new nation was born and 93,000 prisoners of war surrendered to the Indian Army at the end of the operation. — TNS