Tag: Kargil
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Ladakh UT wants early reopening of Zojila, Rohtang passes
Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Umang Narula, in a meeting convened by the Defense Secretary to discuss the issues of the early opening of Zojila and Rohtang passes stressed the need to improve the connectivity of the newly created UT with the rest of the country.
January 28, 2020 -
CDS will wear many hats
The announcement was made 20 years after it was initially proposed by the Kargil and Arun Singh committees.
December 31, 2019 -
Mobile internet services restored in Ladakh’s Kargil after 145 days post revocation of Art 370
The services were restored in view of complete normalcy returning to Kargil, with no untoward incident taking place over the past four months.
December 27, 2019 -
Glory Run – IAF felicitates Kargil to Kohima Ultra Marathon achievers
The event was planned to commemorate the 20th year of Kargil Victory and was flagged off from the Kargil War Memorial at Drass early this year on 21 Sep 19.
December 18, 2019 -
Following appeal of Dalai Lama, steps initiated to preserve rare Buddhist inscription rocks in Ladakh
The recent appeal of the Dalai Lama to residents of Ladakh for preserving the rich heritage of the decaying rock art and inscriptions has worked and suddenly people have realized the historical, religious and cultural importance of these artifacts.
November 18, 2019 -
Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh depicted in new map of India
According to the notice, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will constitute all districts of the former state except Kargil and Leh, which will form the Union Territory of Ladakh.
November 2, 2019 -
Sidharth Malhotra injured after mishap in Kargil
Sidharth was riding a bike on the hilly terrain on Saturday when the mishap happened.
September 18, 2019 -
Muharram processions not allowed in Kashmir
Most roads were sealed and security tightened in the Shia dominated localities as Muharram processions were banned.
September 10, 2019 -
Kargil war icons, Tiger Hill and Batalik, to be opened for trekkers
Batalik was the main battleground during the Kargil war, whereas the Tiger Hill was the focal point of the conflict from where the Pakistani intruder troops were thrown out in a final assault in June 1999.
August 1, 2019 -
Kargil hero readies to work for ex-soldiers with same spirit
A fighter, the retired brigadier, who spearheaded the counter-attack at Tololing and Tiger Hills as Commanding Officer of 18 Grenadiers in Indian Army that dislodged the intruding Pakistani forces from formidable heights, is ready to take on the challenge in a new field with the same spirit.
July 30, 2019 -
Punjab mulls one-rank promotion policy for gallantry award winners
If any such officers or personnel wish to join Punjab Police, their service and bravery would be given due recognition, said the CM while pipping the stars of assistant sub-inspector (ASI) on the uniform of Kargil war hero Satpal Singh.
July 29, 2019 -
Kargil Vijay Diwas: An ex-soldier’s journey from border to serving people within
The 45-year-old former soldier, who is an Art of Living instructor, has worked to get 130 toilets built in Dhanora Adivasi village in Amravati, Maharashtra.
July 26, 2019 -
‘Bloodier nose next time’: Army chief warns Pakistan on Kargil anniversary
India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of victory in the Kargil War today.
July 26, 2019 -
Coffee Table Book of Army Corps that won Kargil war released
Aptly titled 'Fire and Fury Corps-Saga of Valour, Fortitude and Sacrifice', the Coffee Table Book documents the courage and bravery of the Fire & Fury Warriors and portrays the rich heritage and ethos of the Indian Army.
July 23, 2019 -
Appalling! Governor Malik asks terrorists to kill corrupt leaders, Omar Abdullah hits back
The Governor said, "These terrorists carrying guns are killing PSOs and SPOs, why are you killing them? You should kill those who have looted Kashmir, have you killed anyone from among them?”
July 21, 2019 -
To celebrate Kargil war success, Army team set to create national record in white water rafting
A spokesman of the Army said that the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather and an enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war is being celebrated with events covering a myriad spectrum.
July 13, 2019 -
Governor Malik inaugurates Sindhu Darshan Festival
Highlighting the importance of rivers throughout the world and their contribution to the development of great civilisations, the Governor noted that it should be our primary concern to save our rivers for future generations.
June 29, 2019