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Time of India
10-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Serving the nation: A legacy in Indo-Pak war hero's native village
Gumla: Villages in the Albert Ekka (Jari) block of Gumla district , particularly the Jari village and its neighbouring areas, have maintained a strong legacy of their young men joining the armed forces and various central security organisations over the distinguished son of Jari village, Lance Naik Albert Ekka, who sacrificed his life in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, received the nation's highest military decoration, the Param Veer Chakra (PVC). He is the only PVC recipient from eastern India, so far. Two of Ekka's siblings, Ferdinand Ekka (now retired) and Lt Jerom Ekka, also served in the these regions, mothers have immense honour and pride when their sons join the Army and other central forces, including the BSF. The residents of all 52 villages in this block have at least one or two family members serving in the Army or other security forces. Currently, Basant Minj from nearby Asro village, which boasts of having 40 Army personnel, is defending the nation against adversaries in to the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, Abrensia Tirkey, mother of Dinesh Tirkey and wife of an ex-Army man of Kanji village, told TOI, "I sent my son to serve the country. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar It gives immense pleasure. He was posted in Kashmir. Mothers like me from our area feel proud of sending sons to safeguard the country."Similarly, Tarsheela Lakra, the mother of BSF jawan Bimal Lakra, said, "Our children joined the Army to serve the country. I was very happy when my son was selected for the BSF. He went to protect the border areas of the country in Jammu & Kashmir. He returned home after completing his job last month."On the ceasefire, the elderly Tarsheela added, "It's also a matter of relief for those who worked in the very difficult situations to safeguard the country."
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi Metro pays tribute to Param Veer Chakra awardees at Moti Bagh station
New Delhi: Rail Corporation ( ) has dedicated an entire platform wall at the Sir M Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh metro station on Pink Line to pay tribute to the heroes of our country who were honoured with the prestigious Param Veer Chakra , India's highest military decoration . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The platform wall has been transformed into a gallery showcasing the portraits of these gallant warriors. The artwork, crafted by a team of artists, features vivid and lifelike depictions of the Param Veer Chakra awardees, capturing their indomitable spirit and unwavering courage in the face of adversity. Each portrait is accompanied by a brief about them. These heroes received the highest military honour to protect our nation and serve as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by our armed forces in the defence of our motherland, said Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, corporate communications, DMRC. "DMRC invites the commuters to take a moment to pause and reflect on the lives of these remarkable individuals and to draw inspiration from their selfless dedication to the cause of our nation," he added. In the past, DMRC honoured the legacy of distinguished heroes, such as Major Mohit Sharma and Brigadier Hoshiar Singh, by naming select stations after them. Besides, a unique permanent exhibition dedicated to the gallantry award recipients of the Indian Armed Forces was curated at the Rajouri Garden metro station.
