India developing Kargil as tourist destinationJuly 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian government is pumping in Rs.120 million into Kargil - the remote mountainous region in Jammu and Kashmir that got into Indian drawing rooms due to the 1999 conflict with Pakistan - to bring it on the tourism map. The tourism ministry has sanctioned funds for the development of tourist facilities in Kargil, which is about 200 km from the state's summer capital Srinagar.
Homage paid to the Kargil martyrs in DrassJuly 26th, 2009 DRASS - The Kargil martyrs were paid homage at the Drass War Memorial on Sunday on the occasion of 10th anniversary of Kargil War. Officers and jawans, as well as families of many of the martyrs, laid wreaths at the war memorial in the morning.
Drass hills lit up as Kargil victory celebrations endJuly 26th, 2009 DRASS - The hills of Drass in Jammu and Kashmir were lit up Sunday night climaxing a spectacular ceremony held here to mark the 10th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict with Pakistan. The peaks, recaptured from Pakistani intruders, that witnessed missile firings and shellings a decade ago were lit up with torches as the darkness descended on this town near the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir.
Kargil: Whose war was that? (Comment)July 26th, 2009 July 26 marks 10 years after India won the limited but high-stakes Kargil War initiated by Pakistan. On this day in 1999, the Indian soldiers gave the country a significant victory - albeit at a heavy cost in life, limb and blood.
PM Manmohan Singh pays tribute to Kargil martyrsJuly 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday led the nation in paying homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war on its 10th anniversary. "I join the entire nation in paying homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war.
Homage paid to Kargil martyrs at DrassJuly 26th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Homage was paid to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil conflict at the Drass war memorial in Ladakh Sunday. Officers and jawans, as well as families of many of the martyrs, laid wreaths at the war memorial in the morning.
Families of Kargil martyrs prevented from paying homage in HyderabadJuly 26th, 2009 HYDERABAD - While the country paid homage to the martyrs of the Kargil War on Sunday, their family members of the war heroes, who laid down their lives fighting the Pakistani Army, were prevented from paying their tributes at the war memorial here. The disheartened family members protested and staged a sit-on outside the war memorial premise and demanded a separate piece of land to build war memorial.
Kargil hilltops lit up as India salutes war heroes (Night Lead)July 26th, 2009 DRASS - The hills of Kargil came alive Sunday night in a glow of yellow lights as India marked the 10th anniversary of its military victory against Pakistan by paying homage to the over 500 soldiers killed while recapturing the treacherous peaks. In an unprecedented military ceremony of its kind, army officers and soldiers, family members of those killed in the May-July 1999 fighting as well as people of this Shia-dominated region along the border of Jammu and Kashmir paid moving tributes to the martyrs of Kargil.
PM, Antony pay homage to Kargil martyrsJuly 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A.K. Antony visited the Amar Jawan Jyoti here Sunday morning and paid homage to the Kargil war martyrs on the 10th anniversary of the armed conflict with Pakistan.
Kerala military station pays homage to Kargil martyrsJuly 26th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/DRASS - In a solemn ceremony today at the Pangode Military station, homage was paid to martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War. A large number of soldiers from various units of the station gathered in colourful military ceremonial uniforms to salute the fallen martyrs.
Families of Kargil martyrs complain of government apathyJuly 24th, 2009 KALOA - Families of the 13 youngsters from Kaloa village in Jammu and Kashmir, who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan while recalling the sacrifice of their village youths, lament at the government apathy towards them
There are no commemoration ceremonies or memorial days observed in their honour. It is only their families who miss their presence and revere their sacrifice.
Dance festival promotes national integration in KargilJuly 23rd, 2009 KARGIL - A colourful dance festival, featuring artists from all parts of the country, was recently organised here by the Indian Army to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kargil war and to acknowledge the help and cooperation of the people of Kargil. Artists from all over the country came together to perform and spread the message of unity and integration.
10 years on, UPA government to commemorate Kargil victoryJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - This July 26, a central minister will take part in commemorations of India's victory in the Kargil conflict after a gap of five years. Defence Minister A.K.
Army celebrates 10th anniversary of recapture of Tiger HillsJuly 5th, 2009 DRASS - Ten years back on this day the Indian Army captured the mighty Tiger Hills in a tough battle with Pakistani Army regulars, which gave clear turning to the "Operation Vijay". Today, the Indian Army is looking back to this formidable 5,062 metre high mountain with pride and honour.
Homage paid to martyrs at Chandigarh war memorialJanuary 29th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Civilians joined senior defence officials at the war memorial here Friday to offer homage to martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. Punjab Governor and Union Territory Administrator S.F.
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