Sibani Mishra's marriage was fixed on Wednesday, but she donated her gold necklace, ear rings and bangles, weighing 21 grams, to the defence fund even before the solemn occasion.

Sibani, a lecturer in Janata College, Hindol sincerely believes everything cannot be done by the government and it is high time citizens of this country do their bit for those battling against odds.

"At this hour, when the country is passing through a critical phase, we should extend our moral support to the fighting jawans," she told newsmen.

Sibani's father, Kanhu Charan Mishra, a retired Lieutenant and editor of a weekly was justifiably proud of his daughter for expressing solidarity with those warriors guarding the nation's frontiers. Mother Minati Mishra, a school teacher, said Sibani has shown true patriotism which she nurtured since her childhood days.

"I feelproud for my wife's deeds," a beaming Pankaj Dash said after tying the nuptial knot with Sibani. Das is a computer instructor.