New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated Monday by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at its national headquarters with glowing tributes paid to the courage and sacrifice of India’s armed forces in the presence of family members of martyrs, retired military officers and distinguished dignitaries. Among those present to pay their respects to the heroes who secured India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War were Lt. Gen. V. K. Chaturvedi (Retd.), former …
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Agartala, July 27 (IANS) The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas across Tripura with a series of patriotic, educational and community outreach programmes, paying homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War and inspiring the younger generation with the spirit of patriotism and national service. A Defence Spokesman said on Sunday that as part of the commemorations, Indian Army units under the Spear Corps and Assam Rifles o…
Imphal, July 27 (IANS) Assam Rifles commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas across Manipur with a series of veteran welfare initiatives, patriotic rallies and youth outreach programmes in Churachandpur, Chandel and Tengnoupal districts, honouring the sacrifices of the Kargil War heroes while inspiring young people to serve the nation. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to commemorate India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War and to pay tribute to the courage, valour and supreme s…
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) On the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the martyr soldiers on the 27th anniversary of the India’s military victory at Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal and the party’s Rajya Sabha member, Samik Bhattacharya, on Sunday issued strong note of caution for those in the state raising ‘Kashmir Mange Azadi’ slogans. “None raising the ‘‘Kashmir Mange Azadi’ slogan will be spared. Thos…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 83rd edition of the Fit India Movement’s flagship ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Sunday, with citizens, Armed Forces personnel, athletes and students participating in cycling events across the country to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.The nationwide campaign also marked the launch of the Fit India Volunteers Programme, an initiative aimed at engaging young people in sports management and fitness events while …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that bloodshed while defending the motherland secures our freedom and blood donated for the needy preserves life, with both representing sacrifice for the nation. Addressing a gathering at the annual blood donation camp held at Maharaja Agrasen Bhawan, Rohini, to commemorate the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gupta paid floral tributes to the martyrs and commended the organisers for linking the sacred memory of Indian soldi…
Imphal, July 26 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday led the state in paying heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, marking the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Addressing the commemorative programme organised by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal, the Governor said the nation stands united in saluting the unparalleled courage, unwavering determination…
Gandhinagar, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Ahmedabad’s recent mass tree-planting drive as an example of public participation in environmental conservation during the 136th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joining citizens at a public screening of the broadcast in Gandhinagar.The programme was screened at the Mahakaleshwar Temple Hall in Sector-1, where CM Patel watched the broadcast while seated among members of the public…
Surat, July 26 (IANS) A 100-foot national flag was hoisted and a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was unveiled at Ram Chowk in the Mota Varachha area of Surat during the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme led by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday. The event, organised to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, brought together public representatives, local leaders, students and residents to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.The newly installed 1…
Chandigarh, July 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army veterans on Sunday recalled their experiences of serving the nation, remembered the sacrifices made during military operations and expressed pride in wearing the uniform and defending the country. Speaking to IANS, former Army officer Jyoti Sharma recounted the injuries he sustained during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir.”During my Army service, I was shot in both legs during an operation in Kashmir, which led t…