Plans afoot to open up Kargil war battlefields for tourism
In 1999, the Indian Army defeated and chased away Pakistani forces that had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) and taken up positions in Kargil.
In 1999, the Indian Army defeated and chased away Pakistani forces that had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) and taken up positions in Kargil.
The event, conducted under the theme, ‘Honour Run’, was aimed at strengthening the bond between the Indian Army, veterans and the masses, especially the youth.
Today is the 24th anniversary of India’s historic victory celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ every year
One of Independent India's biggest and most monumental milestones, the hard-fought victory in the Kargil War, is celebrated each year on July 26 as the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.
Remember and honor the brave soldier Vikram Batra, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Kargil war 24 years ago.
The novel 'The Hero of Tiger Hill' is an autobiographical novel written by Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain (Hony) Yogendra Singh Yadav, who was a member of the 18 Grenadier Regiment and a brave soldier of Ghatak Platoon during the 1999 Kargil war.
Yogender Yadav also remains as one of the three only living recipients of the Param Vir Chakra and has since continued to serve in the Indian Army.
The ceremony was conducted in the presence of veterans from all Artillery Regiments, which got the honour title “KARGIL” in Operation Vijay.
On Tuesday, various ministers honoured those valiant sons of the soil who rose for their homeland and laid their life.
On this day, the Indian Army ousted Pakistani intruders and regained Tiger Hill and other posts as part of Operation Vijay.