Vijay Diwas: Tributes paid to 1971 Indo-Pak war martyrs at War Memorial in Kadri Hills
Team Udayavani, Dec 16, 2020, 10:17 AM IST
Mangaluru: The Vijay Diwas program, to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak war was held at the War memorial in Kadri Hills here on Wednesday, December 16.
The guests at the program, organised by Dakshina Kannada district Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with Lions Club International District 317 D, Nitte Education Trust and Shri Shasthavu Bhoothanatheshwara Temple Trust, paid respectful homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty by laying wreaths at the memorial site.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year. On this day in 1971, over 90,000 Pakistani soldiers had surrendered before Indian troops, bringing to an end the bitterly fought war on the eastern and western fronts. It also led to the creation of Bangladesh
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Katapadi: Dangerous potholes along NH-66 pose threat to commuters
Karnataka CM directs officials to submit proposal for gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari
Puttur: Abandoning labourer’s body — three, including prime accused, arrested
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade sets record for ‘Largest Single-Man Collection of Antiques’
Bantwal: Three arrested in Thumbe temple theft case
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Wanted to kill Ajmal Kasab who caused so much of pain, recalls 26/11 terror attack victim
Two retired revenue officials among four arrested in land grabbing case in Jammu
Kerala govt to revise manual for junior doctors, house surgeons
State can interfere with religious practices if they impede development, equality rights: SC
Four cheers at MP’s Kuno park; cheetah Neerva gives birth to cub quartet
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.