Dehradun, Dec. 6 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 5 Dec: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today participated in the Uttarakhand Ananya Samman programme at a hotel on Sahastradhara Road and he honoured the family members of soldiers who attained martyrdom on the occasion. Paying homage to the fallen heroes, the CM said the struggle, pain and unwavering devotion of their families towards the nation serve as a profound inspiration. He observed that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand is also revered as Veerbhumi, with members of almost every family serving in the Army or paramilitary forces, and added that the brave sons of the state have safeguarded the nation by laying down their lives.

Dhami noted that, being the son of a soldier himself, he has a...