When British ruled all over India Punjab was the last one to come under that rule and immediately started struggle for freedom.
In the freedom struggle against British, the contribution of Punjabis is more than 80%.
When Mughal ruled India and converted Hindus to Islam, one and only one Punjab stood against them and Guru Teg Bahadur Ji ( 9th Guru & father of Guru Gobind Singh ji ) laid down his life at Chandni Chowk in Delhi for their support
& Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed all his four sons of the age of 7,9,14 & 17 years against the conversion to Islam. His Elder two sons (Sahibzade) sacrificed their lives in war against Mughals at Chamkaur Sahib(Pb) & younger two sons (Sahibzade) were bricked alive at Sirhand (Pb) by the Mughal ruler of that State.
Even when Sikander conquered all, only King Porus of Punjab dared to stop him.
I salute to the river land – Punjab.
Today is Death Anniversary of one of the greatest emperors in Indian history, Sher-E-Punjab,Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Blinded in one eye, injured in one arm, yet built up the great Sikh empire.
United the disparate Sikhs into a kingdom and built an empire that covered Punjab, Kashmir, Ladakh, the entire North West.
Served by able men like Hari Singh Nalwa, Dewan Mokam Chand, Veer Singh Dhillon, Zorawar Singh.
Also built a modern army, even recruited European officers to bring in the latest techniques of warfare. That’s why British Rulers couldn’t annex Punjab until he was alive. Because of him, Punjab was the last State which came under British rule in 1849.
But alas no one teaches about his legacy in India. 🇮🇳
Because of him, Punjab was the most literate state at that time. Even though he recruited European officers he ensured they followed a strict code of conduct, no beef, no smoking and no alcohol.
As a matter of fact, Ranjit Singh banned cow slaughter in his empire.
Built Gurudwaras at Patna and Nanded, in honor of Guru Gobind Singh, both of which are considered among the Panch Takths.
A great warrior, an equally able and wise ruler, a truly great human being too.
Ranjit Singh is the only king in the history of world to have conquered Afghans, which even modern militaries of USA and Russia couldn’t achieve, and eventually blocked entry of Mughals.
My request to all, please do share this information with as many as you can, especially to the younger generation, as a humble tribute to this great emperor on his Death Anniversary 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid trib[1]ute to the heroes of India’s vic[1]tory over Pakistan in the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’. “Their valour and dedi[1]cation remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwa[1]vering spirit will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and our nation’s history,” he wrote on microblogging site X. The PM said India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit. “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensur[1]ing a decisive victory,” he said. President Droupadi Murmu also paid homage to armed forces personnel for displaying “unparalleled courage” and achieving a “historic victory” on the occa[1]sion of ‘Vijay Diwas’. “The nation remembers with grat[1]itude the selfless sacrifice made by our armed forces during the 1971 war. On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to the bravehearts who displayed unparalleled courage and achieved historic victory,” Ms. Murmu said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief, Gen Manoj Pande, IAF Vice Chief, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Navy Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar paid their respects to the fallen sol[1]diers at the National War Memorial. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Kar[1]nataka chief minister Sid[1]daramaiah also paid trib[1]utes. In a post on ‘X,’ Mallikar[1]jun Kharge said, “We bow to the indomitable courage, val[1]our and determination of our Armed Forces and Mukti Bahini.” “The geography of the world changed today in

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 16

The 52nd Vijay Diwas, marking India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, was commemorated at the Chandimandir military station here today.

Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, laid a wreath at the Veer Smriti war memorial to pay homage to all bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice during the war. Veterans, including former Army Commanders and gallantry award winners, joined in paying tributes to their fallen comrades.

On December 16, 1971, the victorious Indian Army marched into Dhaka and liberated East Pakistan. The 13-day war ended with the birth of Bangladesh as a sovereign nation and the surrender of more than 90,000 Pakistan Army personnel. While the Eastern Command ensured an abject surrender, the same was hastened and made possible by severe battles on the western front fought by the Western Command troops. As guardians of the West, the troops ensured that the adversary suffered heavily on the western front too.

In this war, Western Command troops were awarded two Param Vir Chakra and 46 Maha Vir Chakra, in addition to several other gallantry awards and Battle Honours.

PTI

Raipur, December 17

A sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and a constable injured in an encounter between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, police said.

The incident took place in the morning under Jagargunda police station area when a team of the CRPF’s 165th battalion was out on an anti-Naxal operation, a police official said.

The operation was launched at around 7 am from Bedre camp towards Ursangal village, he said.

During the operation, an exchange of fire broke out in which sub-inspector Sudhakar Reddy was killed and constable Ramu sustained bullet injuries, he said.

After the exchange of fire stopped, four suspects were rounded up from the spot, he said, adding a joint team of security personnel was carrying out a search in the area.

The injured constable was being shifted to hospital for treatment, the official said.

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Finally the letter was found in the nationalarchives. Gandhi used to get Rs 100 per month from the British to cover personal expenses in 1930. At that time, the market price of 10 grams of gold was Tk 18. That is, the market value of 100 rupees at that time is currently close to 2.88 lakh rupees. Not bad, right? But why did he get the money? About the payment to help the British in any work? It must be remembered that at that time the non-cooperation movement was reaching extreme levels. Yeh, I mean this country did not become independent by spinning wheels. What do you say!!??

The overall situation is being closely monitored in coordination with other agencies and maritime naval forces in the area

Ajay Banerjee

New Delhi, December 16

The Indian Navy, while responding to a ‘Mayday’ crisis call, is tracking a hijacked commercial ship in the Arabian Sea and in the early hours of Saturday one of its warships intercepted the hijacked Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen.

The Navy said the MV Ruen, with 18 crew on board, had sent a Mayday message on UK maritime operations portal on December 14, indicating boarding by six unidentified personnel.

“Indian Navy’s warship, mission deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy patrol, has intercepted MV Ruen in the early hours of Saturday,” the Ministry of Defence said.

The Indian Navy diverted its naval maritime patrol aircraft undertaking surveillance in the area and its warship on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf Aden to locate and assist MV Ruen. The aircraft overflew the hijacked vessel in the early morning of December 15. The aircraft has been continuously monitoring movement of the vessel.

The overall situation is being closely monitored in coordination with other agencies and maritime naval forces in the area.

The Indian Navy remains committed to being a first responder in the region and ensuring safety of merchant shipping, along with international partners and friendly foreign countries, the MoD said.

Chandigarh, December 16

A Lieutenant-rank Army officer was killed while a Captain suffered injuries in the early hours of Saturday when their car overturned and fell into a roadside field in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, police said.

Police said the car lost control near Narangpur because of dense fog.

The Lieutenant, who died in the accident, was identified as Akshit, resident of Hisar in Haryana, while Captain Yuvraj, resident of Nagaur in Rajasthan, has been admitted to a military hospital, police said. 

A wreath-laying ceremony was organised to pay tributes to the Param Vir Chakra recipient Martyr Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon on his martyrdom day at district administrative complex here on Wednesday.
Martyr Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, a native of the village Issewal in Dakha had sacrificed his life during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik along with AOC Sandeep Chaudhary paid tributes to him by laying wreaths while the Punjab Police and Air force presented the Guard of Honour to the Martyr. A two-minute silence was also observed during the ceremony.
Wing Commander Sonia Maithani, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rahul Chaba, SDM Gurbir Singh Kohli and other Air Force officers besides family members of the martyr were also present.
Martyr Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, born on July 17, 1943 was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on July 04, 1967. During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Srinagar Air Field was attacked by a wave of six Pakistani aircraft on December 14, 1971.
Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon despite being under attack displayed exceptional flying skills and took off to counter the enemy attack. The Officer exhibited extreme courage, valour and determination par excellence to thwart the Pakistani attack and destroyed two enemy aircraft forcing the enemy to return.
Being heavily outnumbered, Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon eventually made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation while fighting the enemy.

Our humble tributes to the Sabre Slayer, Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon on his martyrdom day.
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC (17 July 1945 – 14 December 1971) was an officer of the Indian Air Force born in Isewal, dist Ludhiana. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration during war time, in recognition of his lone defence of Srinagar Air Base against a Pakistan Air Force air raid during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He is the only member of the Indian Air Force to be honoured with the PVC.

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