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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Gallantry Medal for Lucknow's civil defence chief warden
In one of the rarest cases, a civil defence personnel and Lucknowite Amarnath Mishra, who is the chief warden of civil defence in Lucknow, has also been awarded the Gallantry Medal, the highest recognition for bravery, for rescuing six people, including two children and two couples, from a four-storey building in Yahiyaganj locality of Lucknow last year. Lucknow's civil defence chief warden Amarnath Mishra. (Sourced) The medal for the civil defence chief warden has its importance in the backdrop of central and state governments' efforts in strengthening the internal security apparatus in the wake of recent tensions between India and Pakistan. Recently, the civil defence system, which is currently operational in only 15 districts, was established across all 75 districts after CM Yogi Adityanath's directive. This expansion aims to enhance preparedness, ensure swift emergency response and build a more resilient security framework across the state. 'I am feeling really satisfied and honoured after getting the highest level of recognition for bravery,' said Mishra while expressing his gratitude to the central as well as the state government for the award. He said this shows that the current government also recognised a common man's effort for the safety and security of the society. He recalled that he just walked out of his house after listening to the screams and discovered that fire broke out in a four-storey building, which has shops at the ground level and residences on the above floors. He immediately rushed to the spot with a local police outpost in-charge and learnt that people, including kids, were trapped inside the building. 'We immediately planned to bring them out as gas cylinders and other inflammables were present in the building that could cause explosions. I immediately climbed up and brought them out after freeing them from a room locked from one side while the other side was surrounded with flames,' he narrated.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Raj BSF team to receive Gallantry Medal on I-Day
1 2 3 4 5 6 Jaisalmer: Deputy Commandant Ravindra Rathore of BSF Sector in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan Frontier, along with three other BSF personnel, is set to receive the Gallantry Medal on Independence Day for bravery and courageous acts during Operation Sindoor . A total of 16 BSF officers and jawans deployed in various regions across the country were honoured with the Gallantry Medal Award for destroying Pakistan's malicious intentions. Rathore Thusday was also honoured with the 'Chief of Army Staff Commendation Disc' by Army chief Upendra Dwivedi for his role during Operation Sindoor. BSF Sector SriGanganagar's DC (G) Mr Ravindra Rathore received the Army Chief's Commendation Disc for outstanding operational performance in Operation Sindoor. During the operation, Deputy Commandant Rathore and his team, including Inspector Devi Lal, Head Constable Sahib Singh, and Constable Kanwaraj Singh, demonstrated exceptional bravery and courage while stationed at the international border near Sri Ganganagar. The announcement of the award by the central govt brought joy to the BSF Rajasthan Frontier and their families. In addition, five BSF jawans and officers will be awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) in the country, and 46 BSF officers and jawans are being awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
51 from NE to receive gallantry & service medals honour
Guwahati: On the eve of Independence Day, the Centre on Thursday announced the prestigious roll of honour, recognising 1,090 personnel from police, fire services, home guard & civil defence and correctional services nationwide — with 51 of them hailing from the northeast. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Assam leads the honour roll with the highest number of awardees across categories with Gallantry Medal (GM) for superintendent of police, Gurav Abhijit Dilip, SDPO Hemanta Kumar Boro and constable Akhil Ranjan Das in recognition for their acts of exceptional bravery. The President's Medal for distinguished service (PSM) has been awarded to commissioner of police Partha Sarathi Mahanta, while 13 personnel, including senior ranks such as inspector generals Sanjukta Parasor and Vivek Raj Singh were awarded Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). In fire services, three — Ashok Das, Khagen Chandra Kalita and Tarak Chandra Talukdar — were honoured with Medal for Meritorious Service, alongside home guard & civil defence volunteer Dr Santanu Roy Chowdhury. Recognition across the region From Arunachal Pradesh: Inspector general Take Ringu (PSM), Inspector Khiksi Yangfo (MSM) From Manipur: 6 MSM recipients were recognised. Correctional service honours to Surendrakumar Singh Ngangbam and Md Muhamad Hamijuddin From Meghalaya: 2 MSM awards, one fire service medal to Rokesh Warjri and home guard honours to Badalyne Kharkongor and Parsing Ch Marak From Mizoram: Commandant Lalringdika (PSM), two MSM awards, two fire service medals (Laldanzira, Lalhmangaiha Colney) and two home guard honours (R Pachhunga, Laldenga J) From Nagaland: 2 MSM awards to commissioner of police Kevithuto Sophie and commandant Aboli Metha From Tripura: 6 personnel, including DIGP Ratiranjan Debnath awarded MSM
