Iran Embassy in Delhi turns focal point for Kashmir’s political leadership
The visits reflect the strong emotional and political resonance that developments in Iran have generated across parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The visits reflect the strong emotional and political resonance that developments in Iran have generated across parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Historically in the year following a crisis, the defence budget witnesses a jump, whether it be 1962, ‘65, ‘71, Kargil or Sindoor.
KDA co-chairman Asgar Karbalai told the media that the Union government must order a judicial probe into the Leh firing incident in which four people were killed. Karbalai further said all those arrested post the violence should also be released.
Paying homage to the valour and sacrifice of the Gunners, the Indian Army organised an expedition to Gun Hill (Point 5140), a strategically vital peak recaptured in the Dras Sector during the 1999 Kargil War.
The expedition, flagged off from the revered Kargil War Memorial in Dras, paid homage to the unwavering spirit and supreme sacrifice of the soldiers who recaptured strategic heights from enemy force, marking a crucial turning point in the conflict.
Several serving and retired army personnel, Kargil War veterans and next of kin of fallen heroes are expected to take part in the event. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to participate in the commemoration ceremony in Jammu on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Capt. Vikram Batra was shot at by a sniper while he was trying to rescue a junior officer. He was later posthumously awarded the Paramvir Chakra (PVC) the highest bravery honour in the country.
Phunsok Tashi expressed in-depth gratitude to the founder of HCHF Dr Sonam Wangchuk and members of Art Conservation Solutions for the successful completion of the wall painting conservation work in the Gompa.
A near-complete shutdown was observed in the main bazaars of Leh and Kargil on the call of leaders of the Buddhist dominated Leh and Shia Muslim dominated Kargil districts.
Post Kargil there were multiple committees established to study causes, shortcomings and suggest remedial measures.
