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Knowledge Nugget: Police Commemoration Day — What you must know for the UPSC exam

October 22, 2025 11:16 am

Observed every year on October 21, Police Commemoration Day honours the valour and sacrifice of ten brave policemen who lost their lives in the 1959 Chinese firing. But what’s the history behind this day? What are the key smart policing initiatives? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the National Police Memorial.

UPSC Essentials police commemoration day interview with DGP Vikran Singh

Get inspired — Vikram Singh, Former DGP, UP: What does wearing a police uniform mean?

April 30, 2025 2:33 pm

Vikram Singh, former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, shares valuable insights and experiences on frequently asked questions about the life of a police officer and the values of the Indian Police Service in a conversation with Manas Srivastava.

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J&K youth now panch, sarpanch, taking part in development: Shah

October 22, 2022 12:59 am

Amit Shah said the security situation in the insurgency-hit areas of the northeast and in states affected by Naxal violence has too improved under Narendra Modi government.

Mumbai Police band: Melody in their march

March 25, 2019 8:20 am

The band’s 120 members, comprising pipe, brass and bugle sections, practise twice a day and play the parade every Friday morning.

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Police Commemoration Day observed in Puducherry

October 21, 2018 5:13 pm

PWD Minister A Namassivayam, Director General of Police S Sundari Nanda and a host of police officers also placed wreaths at the memorial at the Police Lines here.

State-level parade held to observe Police Commemoration Day

October 22, 2014 3:42 pm

“Each of us should never forget the sacrifices made by the jawans,” called upon Vashist.

Police Commemoration Day observed

October 22, 2013 3:02 am

Chandigarh police on Monday observed Police Commemoration Day to honor police officers who laid down their lives while serving the country.

UP to propose hike in promotion quota for state police in IPS

October 22, 2012 4:35 am

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday announced that the state government will soon send a proposal to the Centre for increasing the promotion quota of Provincial Police Services (PPS) officers from 33.5 per cent to 50 per cent in the cadre strength of IPS in Uttar Pradesh.

Police staff to be given 30% discount at DMCH: Ishwar

October 22, 2012 2:55 am

In order to make healthcare cheaper for the serving police employees and their immediate family members,Ludhiana police department has tied up with DMCH where they will be given 30% discount while in Hero Heart Centre,the discount will be 20%.

Around town

October 22, 2012 2:07 am

A symposium was organised by the Department of Endocrinology,PGIMER,on Sunday.

POLICE COMMEMORATION DAY PHOTOS

Ministers pay homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day

October 21, 2014 4:18 pm

The ministers salute martyrs at the Police Memorial on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day in New Delhi on Tuesday.

POLICE COMMEMORATION DAY VIDEOS

Police Commemoration Day: PM Modi inaugurates a museum, a sculpture and a wall of valour

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation a refurbished national police memorial in New Delhi and a newly-built museum for the khaki-donning forces.