Tag: Kargil
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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 -
CAS BS Dhanoa takes over Baton of Chairman of COSC
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will be the Chairman COSC with effect from May 31, 2019, consequent to the relinquishment of charge by Admiral Sunil Lanba upon superannuation.
May 29, 2019 -
IAF chief BS Dhanoa’s 17 Squadron to be first Rafale combat aircraft unit
The first Rafale combat aircraft would be inducted into the IAF’s Golden Arrows 17 Squadron. What makes it special is that the Golden Arrows 17 Squadron was commanded by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, the current Air Force chief, during the 1999 Kargil war.
May 29, 2019 -
Ladakh: Cutting across party, religious lines, residents intensify protest demanding UT status
Holding placards reading “Free Ladakh from Kashmir” and “One Voice, One Demand UT with legislature”, a large number of people were led by LBA president Tsewang Thinles.
March 14, 2019 -
Conflict politics
The Balakot strike also served to divert media attention over the manner in which the National War Memorial was inaugurated.
March 3, 2019 -
Kill and be killed
Pakistan's defeat in the Kargil war did not mean the start of a phase of peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Another putative defeat inflicted on it cannot be as momentous as in 1971. Since 1998, Pakistan has realised that stability at the nuclear level makes sub-conventional conflict safer without the risk of escalation and it can continue to bleed India through Kashmir.
March 2, 2019 -
Afzal Guru’s mortal remains be given to his family, demands Mehbooba Mufti
Addressing media persons in Srinagar, Mehbooba targeted the centre and former President Pranab Mukherjee over the hanging of Afzal Guru, who was found guilty of conspiring and sheltering the terrorists who attacked the Parliament.
February 13, 2019 -
Faced with relentless protests in Kargil, Governor constitutes committee
An official spokesperson said that the Governor has taken note of the sentiments of the people of Kargil following the decision to create a new administrative division of Ladakh which has been a long-standing demand.
February 12, 2019 -
Divisional status for Ladakh: Celebrations in Leh, angry protests in Kargil
People in Kargil were already displeased over the decision of the governor to grant the first ever cluster university for Leh, and now setting up the office of the divisional commissioner and inspector general of police there has further upset them.
February 11, 2019 -
20 years of Kargil: 2019 Kargil Vijay Diwas calendar will give you goosebumps
The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, and the Indian Army has decided to celebrate the year with splendour.
February 1, 2019 -
The battle is not over for this Kargil hero from Mandi
Brigadier Khushal Thakur (retired), who once defended the borders of the country, is now fighting for the rights of oustees of development in Himachal.
January 23, 2019 -
Ladakh lakes and rivers start freezing as temperature dips
Recording minus 19.5 degrees Celsius, Drass in Kargil was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
December 25, 2018 -
Cluster university in Leh triggers agitation
The decision to sanction a cluster university in Leh has angered residents of neighbouring Kargil.
December 24, 2018 -
Slight respite from cold in Kashmir
The night temperature also improved slightly in Kargil town in Ladakh region which experienced the coldest night of the season Tuesday
December 19, 2018 -
Jammu and Kashmir lashed by rains, higher reaches receive fresh snowfall
More rain and snow in the state during the next 24 hours have been predicted by the weather office.
December 10, 2018