Tag Archives: Sikh soldiers

Amritsar, Punjab: Commemorating the Battle of Saragadhi, known as one of the greatest ‘last stands’ in military history, US- based author Gurinderpal Singh Josan launched his book titled, “Saragadhi”, at an event held at the International Fateh Academy. Celebrating the heroics ...

UK: In the centenary year since the outbreak of the First World War, many organisations have staged events to mark the contribution, and in some cases the sacrifices, made by many who fought in the conflict. The remarkable but largely ...

Italy: Despite the pouring rain, numerous citizens and members of the Sikh community from across the region attended the war memorial at Forli, Italy to commemorate the Sikh soldiers contribution and ultimate sacrifice during the World Wars. The ceremony on Saturday ...

Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has doubled the monetary assistance being paid to soldiers who had deserted the Army in the aftermath of Operation Bluestar in Amritsar, 30 years ago. The assistance to soldiers has been raised from Rs 3,000 per month ...