Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 594-crore memorial to 1857 martyrs in Ambala

November 5, 2026 10:47 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 594-crore memorial to 1857 martyrs in Ambala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Haryana’s Ambala, saying it would inspire patriotism among younger generations and honour the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters. Built at a cost of ₹594 crore across 22 acres, the memorial features 22 galleries combining historical documents, traditional craftsmanship and digital technology. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal w...

President Droupadi Murmu takes sortie in Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station

October 29, 2025 2:52 PM

President Droupadi Murmu takes sortie in Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station

President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft at the Air Force Station in Ambala on Wednesday, becoming the first President of India to have flown in two fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). In 2023, she had taken a sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft. The Ambala Air Force Station holds special significance as it was the first base to receive the Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation’s facility in France. The President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian ...

President Murmu to take sortie in Rafale on Oct 29

October 28, 2025 10:38 PM

President Murmu to take sortie in Rafale on Oct 29

President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet in Haryana's Ambala on Wednesday. "The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Ambala, Haryana tomorrow where she will take a sortie in Rafale," said a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. On April 8, 2023, the President took a sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station, Assam. Earlier in the day, President Murmu inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session...