Ashok Chakra

Twitter Launches Ashoka Chakra Emoji for 73rd Independence Day

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Twitter on Wednesday launched a customised Independence Day emoji of the Ashoka Chakra.

Wife Of Soldier Killed On Duty Receives Ashok Chakra In Poignant Moment

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday January 26, 2019

A Kashmiri soldier who died fighting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives two months ago was honored with the Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peace-time gallantry award, at the Republic Day parade today.

"Guiding Light": Wife Of Terrorist-Turned Soldier Who'll Get Ashok Chakra

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 24, 2019

It was love at first sight for Mahajabeen, wife of Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, when the two met at a school in South Kashmir around 15 years back.

Months After Death, Kashmiri Terrorist-Turned-Soldier To Get Ashok Chakra

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday January 24, 2019

A Kashmiri terrorist-turned-soldier who recently died fighting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operativeshas been chosen for the Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peace-time gallantry award, by the Union government. President Ram Nath Kovind will present it to his wife, Mahajabeen, during the Republic Day Parade on January 26.

President Emotional As He Awards Commando Who Died Fighting Terrorists

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday January 26, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Ashoka Chakra to Jyoti Prakash Nirala's mother and wife during the Republic Day celebrations.

Ahead Of Republic Day, 390 Gallantry And Service Awards Announced

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 26, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday approved 390 gallantry awards and other Defence decorations for the Armed Forces personnel and others on India's 69th Republic Day.

IAF Commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala To Be Awarded Ashok Chakra Posthumously On Republic Day

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday January 25, 2018

IAF Garud commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala was killed in the operation in Chandergeer, a village in the Hajin area of Kashmir's Bandipora district on November 18, 2017.

Border Security Force To Recommend Martyr Gurnam Singh's Name For Gallantry Award

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 23, 2016

The Border Security Force or BSF will recommend the name of its jawan Gurnam Singh, who was instrumental in repulsing a major infiltration bid along the International Border in Kathua sector of Jammu and Kashmir, for the highest gallantry award posthumously.

Federal Bank Ties Up With MMTC To Offer Indian Gold Coin

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 17, 2016

The Indian Gold Coins are of 24 karat purity, 999 fineness and has the national emblem of Ashok Chakra engraved on one side and the face of Mahatma Gandhi as in currency notes on the other.

Ashok Chakra For Havildar Hangpan Dada Who Died Fighting Terrorists At LoC

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 14, 2016

It was sheer grit and determination displayed by Havildar Hangpan Dada, who killed four intruding terrorists before laying down his life at the height of 13,000 feet in the harsh and icy Himalayan range of North Kashmir, that won him the Ashok Chakra.

BJP Demands Ashok Chakra For Army Personnel Who Killed Burhan Wani

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 31, 2016

BJP today demanded Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peacetime military decoration, for the soldiers who killed Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani.

Sonam Kapoor's Neerja Made Tax-Free in Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2016

Ram Madhvani's Neerja, which casts Sonam in the titular role, documents the story of Neerja Bhanot, who was killed in the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. Ms Bhanot, who was 23, died while shielding a group of children from gunfire and became the youngest ever recipient of the Ashok Chakra

Neerja Bhanot's Ashok Chakra Citation Salutes Her Courage Under Fire

Wednesday February 24, 2016

The citation says: "Showing tremendous presence of mind and quick reflexes, it was her instant shout of 'Hijack,' which alerted the flight crew, who immediately escaped, thereby immobilising the craft. With the exit of the flight crew, she took command of the situation and kept the terrified passengers calm"

Jim Sarbh, Who Played a Terrorist in Neerja, Says Role Was 'Challenging'

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2016

Ram Madhvani's Neerja, which casts Sonam in the titular role, documents the story of Neerja Bhanot, who was killed in the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. Ms Bhanot, who was 23, died while shielding a group of children from gunfire and became the youngest ever recipient of the Ashok Chakra

Why Nikkhil Advani Feels That it is a 'Tremendous Time For Indian Cinema'

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 20, 2016

Ram Madhvani's Neerja, which casts Sonam Kapoor in the titular role, documents the story of Neerja Bhanot, who was killed in the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. Ms Bhanot, who was 23, died while shielding a group of children from gunfire and became the youngest ever recipient of the Ashok Chakra