The Nation is paying homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, today, who were killed in cold blood by Brigadier General Dyer on the orders of British Govt, 91 years ago on April 13, 1919.<br/>The massacre of thousands of unarmed civilians, who had assembled in the Bagh in Amritsar to peacefully protest against the Rowaltt Act of the British Govt, was a turning point in the freedom struggle of India.<br/> The Defence Minister, Mr. A.K. Antony, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Mrs. Ambika Soni, Minister of State for External Affairs, Mrs. Perneet Kaur along with political leaders from Punjab accompanied by hundreds of people from all walks of life paid their respects to the martyrs.<br/>:Dispatch:<br/>The Jallianwala Bagh is one place where all bow their heads. Paying tributes on behalf of the Govt. of India, the Defence Minister, Mr. Antony said that this land of Jallianwala Bagh is sacred for all. We all have to rededicate ourselves to fulfil the un-fulfilled dreams of the martyrs for the progress of the country.<br/> Mrs. Ambika Soni said that the Centre has given Rs.100 crore to the Punjab Govt. for more development of Jallianwala Bagh and setting up and renovating memorials of the martyrs across the state. She said by doing this our future generations would come to know about our rich heritage regarding the freedom struggle.<br/>Later in the evening, Mr. Antony along with other ministers and dignitaries inaugurated the Light & Sound programme. This fifty minutes programme depicting the blood-shed of innocent Indians has been prepared by the Union Ministry of Cultural Affairs.