26112025-TTC-01.qxd 11/26/2025 12:32 AM 13 MAMATA LEADS ANTI-SIR MARCH IN BENGAL NATION /thetribunechd Page 1 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 145 NO. 326 | 14 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881 MEA JUNKS CHINA’S REMARK ON ARUNACHAL BACK PAGE wednesday | 26 november 2025 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com Op Sindoor legacy of Guru’s valour: Modi Says Kurukshetra important centre of Sikh, Hindu traditions Old pain healing, says PM as Ram Temple work ends Nitish Sharma Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Kurukshetra, November 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor reflected the bravery and sacrifice embodied by Guru Tegh Bahadur, who regarded the protection of truth, justice and faith his dharma and sacrificed his life for it. “Revered figures like Guru Tegh Bahadur are rare in history. His life, character and sacrifice in resisting Mughal oppression continue to inspire generations. The government will continue to serve ‘Guru parampara’ with the same commitment,” the PM said while addressing a special programme here to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru. Modi said just as Lord Krishna upheld the protection of truth and justice during the Mahabharata battle in Kurukshetra, Guru Tegh Bahadur defended the dharma of truth, justice and faith, and laid down his life for it. He said Operation Sindoor was a continuation of that legacy and signified the country’s resolve never to compromise on its security. The PM termed his visit to Kurukshetra a confluence of the country’s heritage. He said he hoisted the “dharma dhwaja” atop the Ram Temple in ‘Ramayan ki Nagri’ Ayodhya in the morning and PM Narendra Modi releases a postage stamp to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kurukshetra. PTI he was on ‘Gita ki Nagri’ Kurukshetra in the evening. He said when the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Temple came on November 9, 2019, he had gone to Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab for the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor. “I was praying that the path for the construction of the Ram Temple should be paved and the aspirations of all Ram devotees should be fulfilled… Today again, I got the opportunity to take blessings from the Sikh Sangat,” he said. The PM also unveiled the newly constructed ‘Panchjanya’ memorial dedicated to Lord Krishna’s conch in Jyotisar here. He also visited the ‘Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra’, an immersive experiential centre where installations depict significant episodes from the Mahabharata. Different themes, including Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Vedic civilisation, 48-kos Kurukshetra and 18 days of Mahabharata battle, have been depicted here, highlighting the place’s cultural and spiritual significance. The PM joined ‘Maha Aarti’ at the holy Brahma Sarovar on the occasion of International Gita Mahotsav, which is being organised in Kurukshetra from November 15 continued on page 10 A saffron flag hoisted by the PM atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. PTI New Delhi, November 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Ayodhya had reached a historic moment as the Ram Temple project had been officially completed, and that the “wounds and pain” carried for centuries were beginning to heal with the fulfilment of a 500-year-old resolve. Modi made the remarks after hoisting a saffron flag atop the shrine, a ceremony attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He described the occasion as an epoch-making milestone for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday. ANI 500-YEAR RESOLVE FULFILLED ❝ Today, the entire nation and the world are immersed in Ram. Centuries-old wounds are healing, centuries-long pain is finding closure, as the resolve that burned for 500 years finally reached fulfilment. Narendra Modi, PRIME MINISTER Zubeen’s death a murder: Himanta in Assam Assembly SCupholdsChristianArmyofficer’ssack for refusing to join ‘sarva dharma’ rituals GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said told the state Assembly that singer Zubeen Garg’s death while swimming in the sea in Singapore “is a case of plain and simple murder”. He claimed that one person killed Garg and others helped him. He stated that four-five more persons would be booked in the case. The SIT probing the circumstances of the singer’s death, has already added murder charges to the case and so far arrested seven persons. — PTI Satya Prakash Tribune News Service New Delhi, November 25 Terming it “the grossest kind of indiscipline”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a Christian Army officer for his refusal to participate in a regimental “sarva dharma” rituals in a cantonment area in Punjab. Lt Samuel Kamalesan, who was commanding Sikh, Jat and Rajput jawans, had allegedly refused to enter the “sarva dharma sthal”, saying that the place also had a gur- GROSSEST INDISCIPLINE ❝ What kind of message has he been sending...he should have been thrown out for this only...the grossest kind of indiscipline by an Army official. —Bench dwara and a temple. “What kind of message has he been sending...he should have been thrown out for this only...the grossest kind of indiscipline by an Army official,” a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, dismissing his plea. The Bench noted that he had refused to take part in the sarva dharma ritual even after being counselled by a pastor. “Leaders have to lead by example. You are insulting your troops…If this is the attitude of an Army officer, then what to say,” the CJI said. Lt Kamalesan, who joined the Army in 2017 and served in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, had sought an exemption from entering the continued on page 10 Doc module’s 1st link to Ethiopian volcanic ash J&K militancy emerges sends air traffic into spin Adil Akhzer Srinagar, November 25 The first link of the recently busted doctor terror module with militancy has been traced to Muzamil Ahmad Tantray, alias Hafiz, an operative of AlQaida affiliate Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind who was killed in a 2021 encounter in south Kashmir, investigators have found. At least 12 people, including three doctors, have been arrested since the Shekhar Singh Cleric was known to slain ‘head’ of Al-Qaida affiliate Jammu and Kashmir Police unearthed the module and recovered a huge cache of explosives and arms from Haryana’s Faridabad. One of the module members, Dr Umer un-Nabi, also from the Valley, blew himself up in an explosive-laden car near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 15 persons and injuring several others. continued on page 10 Tribune News Service New Delhi, November 25 India’s aviation network was pushed into an unusual spell of disruption after a massive ash plume from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted across West Asia and into northern India, triggering flight delays, cancellations and precautionary route changes across several states despite immediate intervention by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry on Tuesday said it had been in continuous AI cancels 1 flights, ministry 1 says ‘no cause for concern’ coordination with the air traffic control (ATC), the India Meteorological Department (IMD), airlines, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and international aviation agencies after the volcanic eruption on November 23. The ministry said the AAI issued NOTAM — notice to airmen containing information essential to flight operations — and continued on page 10 In May, CISF braved Pak shells to save hydel assets Ujwal Jalali Tribune News Service CISF men point to damage caused by Pakistan shells during Op Sindoor. New Delhi, November 25 As Pakistani artillery pounded Uri sector on a volatile May night this year, a small band of CISF personnel stood between India’s critical hydro-power assets and the risk of a disaster. Braving relentless shelling, they not only protected the Uri Hydroelectric Project (UHEP-I & II) but also pulled hundreds Ayodhya, saying the entire nation and even the wider world were “immersed in the spirit of Lord Ram”. The PM said the flag would stand as a reminder that truth ultimately prevails, and expressed appreciation to devotees and all those involved in bringing the temple to completion. He said Lord Ram symbolised equality and fairness, and that the country must move forward with the same inclusive spirit. Modi said the country should aim to become a fully developed nation by 2047, which would mark the centenary of Independence. To achieve that goal, he urged continued on page 10 19 personnel get DG’s Disc for ‘courage under fire’ of civilians out of harm’s way — a display of raw courage now recognised with the CISF Director General’s Disc. Operation Sindoor, carried out by the Army on the night of May 6-7 to hit a terrorist hideout across the Line of Control, triggered fierce retaliation. continued on page 10 c m y b SACRIFICE FINDS PEACE TODAY ❝ The classical process of the Ram Temple construction is complete. Those who sacrificed their lives for the temple must be at peace today. They longed for this day. It is a historic and deeply fulfilling moment. Mohan Bhagwat, RSS CHIEF CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at Gurdwara Baba Budha Dal Chauni in Anandpur Sahib on Tuesday. Anandpur Sahib to have world-class university in Guru’s name, says Mann Lalit Mohan Tribune News Service Anandpur Sahib, November 25 A day after declaring Sri Anandpur Sahib a holy city during a historic special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced the establishment of a world-class university named after Guru Tegh Bahadur in the city. The announcement came during the concluding ceremony of a sarv dharam sammelan at Guru Ka Bagh, Baba Budha Dal Cantonment, organised by the government to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Addressing the gathering, Mann said the proposed university would become a global centre for high-quality education, research, interfaith dialogue and studies SUKHBIR CALLS FOR PANTHIC UNITY SAD president Sukhbir Badal, addressing a gathering in Anandpur Sahib, appealed for unity among all Panthic factions, asserting that only collective strength could help Sikhs regain political power and protect their institutions. INSIDE inspired by the Guru’s message pertaining to human rights, peace and sacrifice. “Guru Tegh Bahadur laid down his life while defending the right to faith and freedom. Establishing a world-class university in his name is the least we can do to inspire future generations with his teachings,” Mann said. Mann announced the worldclass university for Anandpur Sahib after the national convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal, , continued on page 10 edit: a symbolic slip