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Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rajasthan's historical documents must be preserved through digitisation: Dy CM
Jaipur: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari instructed on Tuesday that the rich historical documents of Rajasthan must be preserved through digitisation for future generations. 'The rich historical documents of Rajasthan available in Bikaner should be preserved through digitisation. It is a must for future generations,' the Deputy Chief Minister instructed the officials while chairing a meeting at the secretariat to discuss preservation of historical archives in Bikaner and construction of the 'Documents Museum' building. She further directed to start the process of construction of the 'Documents Museum' building soon, adding that the archives are very important in terms of historical, cultural and research. 'The preservation of these historical documents is our top priority,' she said. The Deputy Chief Minister pointed out that digitisation will not only ensure the security of these documents but also make them accessible to researchers and the general public. An official said that various aspects of the project, budget implementation, technical cooperation and timeline were discussed in detail in the meeting. Officials will soon prepare an action plan and start implementation. Earlier, an important joint committee was held to develop the structures of Swarna Jayanti Park, Mazar Dam and Kishan Bagh in Vidyadhar Nagar Assembly constituency as a model with the assistance of the Indian Army. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the project was discussed in depth in the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Command Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Akhil Arora, among others. The meeting discussed possibilities of promoting overall development, beautification, environmental protection and tourism of the region as well as making the region a symbol of national pride through military cooperation. The main objective of the project is to develop these areas with clean, green and educational recreation, so that local citizens, youth, children and tourists can find a rich and inspiring environment. This initiative will not only accelerate regional development but also provide an ideal model of coordinated efforts of the army and civil administration, which will be an inspiration for other regions of the state, said officials.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Preity Zinta donates Rs 1 crore to Army Wives Welfare Association post Operation Sindoor, salutes courage of Veer Naris: ‘Our country is in safe hands'
Bollywood actor and IPL team Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has donated Rs 1 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under the Indian Army 's South Western Command. Her generous gesture follows the initiation of India's Operation Sindoor , a powerful military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack , in which 26 tourists lost their lives in a brutal assault by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. Zinta took to Instagram on Sunday to share an emotional video and note from the event, where she addressed and interacted with army families. Dressed in ethnic attire, the Veer-Zaara actor was seen standing alongside Veer Naris and expressing her deep respect for their strength. In her speech, Zinta said, "Humari Bhartiya Sena, parakrami nahi, bohot bahadur bhi hain, but usse zyada bahadur aur parakrami in sabke parivaar waale hain. Yeh toh ek bohot chhoti bhet hain humari taraf se.' The actor also penned a long caption describing her emotional experience at the gathering, where she was visibly moved by the sacrifices and stories of India's armed forces and their families. 'As I drove towards the auditorium in the South Western Command of the Indian Army, I saw posters of army officers and jawans at regular intervals, that won various bravery awards. Some laid down their lives for our country while others came back with scars from the battlefield. These men were husbands, sons, brothers & fathers. They are part of our armed forces and they gave up their today for our tomorrow ! We will never know them. Most of us will never hear of them, think of them or miss them. We might mention their sacrifice in a conversation & admire their bravery for a moment before we get on with our lives. This sad reality hit hard as I struggled to bring a smile on my face when I reached the event for Army Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) At the event I met the women that would miss these men everyday & every moment of their lives. I met their kids and I saw their smiles. There were no complaints & no tears ! Just pride, strength & sacrifice. There was so much bravery in that auditorium it humbled me beyond words. It was truly my honour to share the stage with these Veer Naris & their families🙏 I went with a small contribution to say thank you for your service & for your sacrifice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Girls Show Their Perfect Figure In These Sport Photos Take At Perfect Time True Edition Undo I wanted them to know they are not forgotten & we are indebted to them forever. After the event I left with a smile on my face & with so much gratitude in my heart. I know our country is in safe hands as long as Hero's like these guard our borders. I did my part & I sincerely hope each one of you can do yours by finding a way to say thank you to the families of our defence forces 🙏 Jai Hind. ' Meanwhile, India's Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, has seen the armed forces respond decisively to the Pahalgam massacre. Targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the operation has reportedly resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists linked to outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. India's response also included destroying enemy radar and communication facilities across 11 airbases following retaliatory strikes from Pakistan. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Just pride, strength and..." Preity Zinta donates huge amount to Army Wives Welfare Association
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 25 (ANI): Actor and co-owner of the IPL team Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta, has reportedly donated Rs 1 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under the Indian Army's South Western Command. Her contribution comes days after the launch of India's Operation Sindoor, which was initiated in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 tourists were brutally killed by Pak-sponsored terrorists. The 'Veer-Zaara' actress, on Sunday, took to her Instagram to share a video from the event, where she is seen addressing army families. In her speech, she praised both the soldiers and their families for their courage and strength. 'Humari Bhartiya Sena, parakrami nahi, bohot bahadur bhi hain, but usse zyada bahadur aur parakrami in sabke parivaar waale hain. Yeh toh ek bohot chhoti bhet hain humari taraf se,' she said during her address. Along with the video, she posted a lengthy caption where she spoke about her emotional experience at the event. She described her visit to the South Western Command auditorium and how deeply moved she was by the stories and sacrifices of the soldiers and their families. A part of her caption read, 'As I drove towards the auditorium in the South Western Command of the Indian Army, I saw posters of army officers and jawans at regular intervals, who had won various bravery awards. Some laid down their lives for our country, while others came back with scars from the battlefield. These men were husbands, sons, brothers, and fathers. They are part of our armed forces, and they gave up their today for our tomorrow!' 'At the event, I met the women who would miss these men every day and every moment of their lives. I met their kids and saw their smiles. There were no complaints, and no tears--just pride, strength, and sacrifice. There was so much bravery in that auditorium, it humbled me beyond words. It was truly my honor to share the stage with these Veer Naris and their families,' it added. Take a look: India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Preity Zinta donates ₹1 crore to Army Wives Welfare Association after Operation Sindoor: ‘It was truly my honor'
Actor and co-owner of the IPL team Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta, has reportedly donated ₹1 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under the Indian Army's South Western Command. Her contribution comes days after the launch of India's Operation Sindoor, which was initiated in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 tourists were brutally killed by Pak-sponsored terrorists. (Also read: Angry Preity Zinta slams her morphed photos hugging Vaibhav Suryavanshi being circulated online: 'I'm so surprised') The Veer-Zaara actress, on Sunday, took to her Instagram to share a video from the event, where she is seen addressing army families. In her speech, she praised both the soldiers and their families for their courage and strength."Humari Bhartiya Sena, parakrami nahi, bohot bahadur bhi hain, but usse zyada bahadur aur parakrami in sabke parivaar waale hain. Yeh toh ek bohot chhoti bhet hain humari taraf se," she said during her address. Along with the video, she posted a lengthy caption where she spoke about her emotional experience at the event. She described her visit to the South Western Command auditorium and how deeply moved she was by the stories and sacrifices of the soldiers and their families. A part of her caption read, "As I drove towards the auditorium in the South Western Command of the Indian Army, I saw posters of army officers and jawans at regular intervals, who had won various bravery awards. Some laid down their lives for our country, while others came back with scars from the battlefield. These men were husbands, sons, brothers, and fathers. They are part of our armed forces, and they gave up their today for our tomorrow!" "At the event, I met the women who would miss these men every day and every moment of their lives. I met their kids and saw their smiles. There were no complaints, and no tears--just pride, strength, and sacrifice. There was so much bravery in that auditorium, it humbled me beyond words. It was truly my honor to share the stage with these Veer Naris and their families," it added. Take a look: A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. (via inputs from ANI)
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Preity Zinta donates Rs 1.10 crore to help Army widows, children after Op Sindoor
Actor Preity Zinta has contributed Rs 1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) of the Indian Army's South Western Command. This heartfelt gesture came soon after India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April contribution, made from Zinta's share of Punjab Kings' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, aims to empower Veer Naris (war widows) and support the education of their children, according to a an event held in Jaipur on Saturday, May 24, which was attended by the Army Commander of the South Western Command, the Regional President of Shapta Shakti AWWA, and several Army families, Preity Zinta shared her heartfelt appreciation for the Indian armed forces. She said, 'It's both an honour and a responsibility to support the courageous families of our soldiers. While we can never fully repay the sacrifices made by our armed forces, we can stand beside their families and help them move forward.'She added, 'We are incredibly proud of our soldiers and remain steadfast in our support for the nation and its brave protectors.'Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor is all set to make her big-screen comeback with the highly anticipated film 'Lahore 1947', where she stars opposite Sunny Deol. Produced by Aamir Khan and set against the backdrop of India's partition, the film marks her significant return after a prolonged break from Reel
