79th Independence Day Eve: President Murmu approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards

79th Independence Day Eve: President Murmu approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, August 14, approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel. Also, on the eve of Independence Day, the President approved 290 Mention-in-Despatches, comprising 115 personnel of the Indian Army, five of the Indian Navy, 167 of the Indian Air Force,…

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President Droupadi Murmu awards 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to brave personnel

President Droupadi Murmu awards 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to brave personnel

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumously, to personnel from the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty. The Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peace-time gallantry award. Alongside, 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumously, were presented to personnel from…

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