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.
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.
Sharma stated that BJP had politicized the armed forces and had cheated soldiers in the name of ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme.
Shah expressed his gratitude and remembered the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to uphold and safeguard the integrity of the nation.
