Chennai, July 28 (IANS) Touched by the outpouring of love by her fans and well wishers on her birthday, one of India’s greatest singers, K S Chitra, on Tuesday, expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying the affection and constant support shown by her fans over the years were among the greatest blessings of her life. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a post of gratitude, the great singer wrote, “With a heart full of gratitude, I extend my sincere thanks to everyone around the world for your ove…
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Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Was Captain Kanad Bhattacharya the first Indian Army officer to make the supreme sacrifice in the Kargil War? A search mentions Captain Saurabh Kalia as the first one to do so. However, Captain Kalia was captured on May 15, 1999, and tortured in captivity by the Pakistan Army for 22 days, while Captain Bhattacharya died on May 21. The debate was ignited on July 25, when glowing tributes were paid to Captain Bhattacharya on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Kolkata. That hi…
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…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday led the city BJP workers in tuning into the 136th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme at 6,450 locations across the city. After the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Malhotra, along with the leaders and youth present, observed silence and paid tribute to the soldiers who were martyred in the Kargil War.Speaking to the media on the occasion, the Delhi BJP President describe…
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 …
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…
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…
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) One of India’s greatest singers, K S Chitra, on Sunday joined scores of people cutting across regions and languages in paying tribute to the brave sons of the Indian Army, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation in the 1999 Kargil war. Taking to her Instagram page, the renowned singer wrote, “Today, we remember the brave sons of Bharat who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our motherland during the 1999 Kargil War. Under Operation Vijay, our courageous …
Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday said that the BJP and JD(S) would jointly raise major public issues during the Assembly session starting from August 13 and hold the ruling Congress government accountable on matters affecting people across the state.Speaking to reporters after attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 136th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Sampangiramanagar in Shivajinagar Assembly constituency, where he watched the programme along …
Hyderabad, July 26 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has said that the extraordinary courage and supreme sacrifice of heroes of the Kargil War safeguarded India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Governor paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives.“Heartfelt tributes to the immortal heroes of the Kargil War, whose extraordinary courage, unwavering patriotism, and supreme sacrifice safeguarded the sovereignty and territor…