Curfew relaxed in Leh for 7 hours; situation remains tense over firing deaths
The easing of restrictions allowed markets to reopen gradually, offering relief to residents who had been under week-long curbs.
The easing of restrictions allowed markets to reopen gradually, offering relief to residents who had been under week-long curbs.
As India marks 26 years of its triumph in the Kargil War, the time is ripe to look beyond the symbolism of the conflict and examine a disturbing strategic reality ~ Pakistan has systematically weaponised ceasefire agreements not to seek peace, but to perpetuate conflict.
Led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, the padyatra will also witness the participation of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, alongside over 1,000 youth, veterans, armed forces personnel, families of martyrs, and civil society members.
“26 years of #Kargil - During the Kargil conflict in May 1999, the Indian Army commenced Operation Vijay to push back the Pakistani incursion in the Kargil region. This involved recapturing key peaks and ridges.
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Vijay Smarak, Fort William, Kolkata, to honour the courageous soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War.
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.
