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India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian envoy to China pays tribute to Indian soldiers who defended Hong Kong in World War I
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Wednesday laid a wreath at the Indian Soldiers' War Memorial in Hong Kong, paying tribute to the Indian soldiers who defended the territory during World War I (1914-1919). The ceremony was held to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who served in the British Indian Army. The Indian Soldiers' War Memorial, built in 1928, stands as a lasting symbol of their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. Erected by public subscription, the memorial honours the memory of Indian soldiers who served in Hong Kong during WWI, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Over the years, it has been a place of solemn remembrance and has welcomed distinguished Indian dignitaries, including Vice President Dr S Radhakrishnan (1957) and President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (1991), reaffirming the deep historical ties and shared respect between India and Hong Kong. This year's ceremony also marked the successful completion of enhancement works at the memorial, ensuring the site is preserved with the dignity it deserves. In a post on social media X, the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong wrote 'Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat laid a wreath at the renovated Indian Soldiers' War Memorial in Hong Kong, joined by Consul General @SatwantKhanalia & members of the Indian Diaspora at a solemn commemoration event organized on 25 May, 2025. A tribute funded by @DefenceMinIndia & executed by the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong with the Hindu Association Hong Kong - honouring Indian soldiers & inspiring future generations.' Meanwhile, earlier today Consul General Satwant Khanalia met local Indian artist Biren Kapadia. Kapadia presented an evocative acrylic canvas to Khanalia which would find a place of honour Consulate Visitors Reception area. 'Consul General @SatwantKhanalia was happy to meet talented local Indian artist Mr. Biren Kapadia who presented an evocative watercolour/acrylic on canvas titled 'Into the Wild' which will shortly find a place of honour in the Consulate Visitors' Reception area. Mr. Kapadia likes to paint giant, gentle creatures such as whales & elephants & said that the process of painting gives him a sense of peace, with constructive feedback from his wife & grandson. Let's all find our own unique way of connecting with nature & path to inner peace,' the post on the official account of Consulate General of India in Hong Kong read. (ANI)
The National
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Scotland marks VE Day amid warnings of rising global fascism
Tributes for VE Day took place nationwide today, starting with a thanksgiving service in Glasgow Cathedral earlier this afternoon. Representatives from the Royal Air Forces Association and Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA) and the Royal British Legion participated in the service, with Deputy FM Kate Forbes and Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill amongst the elected officials in attendance. A two-minute silence was observed at Scottish Government buildings at midday, with Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Quay and St Andrew's House lit in red as part of a UK-wide tribute Read more: British Israelis urge Government to act on Gaza starvation Speaking at FMQs on Thursday afternoon, Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater thanked Second World War veterans for their bravery during the conflict whilst highlighting the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Slater said: 'On this 80th anniversary marking the end of a dark chapter in history, we remember the sacrifices made by all who stood against the tyranny of fascism.' She added that 'peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of harmony' between nations, drawing attention to the parallels between the Second World War and the Israeli genocide on Palestine. Slater said: 'Yet currently we are witnessing the horrors of genocide continuing in Gaza, and fascism reappears, threatening democracy and human rights as the far right rises across the world.' Edinburgh Castle is among the historic landmarks being lit in red to mark VE Day (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)Read more: In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day FM John Swinney also paid tribute to his late uncle, Corporal Tom Hunter, during FMQs, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross after sacrificing himself to save his troops in Italy shortly before the end of the war.
