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Kargil hill council polls: legal wrangle between Ladakh govt. and National Conference far from over

The administration of the Union Territory and the National Conference were in a legal battle over the party symbol. The administration had refused to grant the symbol of a ‘plough’ to the NC on the grounds that the election authority of Ladakh was not a Commission and had no such…

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Manipur Government against drug cartels, not Kukis: CM Biren Singh

CM Singh: Gov't not against Kukis, fight is against those trying to disturb peace. Warned those who threaten integrity of Manipur. Condemned resolution of European Parliament, not aware of ground reality. Gratitude to soldiers who fought in Kargil conflict. Gov't committed to drive out illegal migrants, rejected demand of separate…

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"Nation will never forget supreme sacrifice of jawans": Army Chief on Kargil Vijay Divas

Paying rich tributes to the valour of the Indian armed forces on the 24th Kargil Vijay Divas, Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Wednesday said the jawans, who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 conflict with Pakistan, will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the people.…

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"India will cross Line of Control if....": Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said while the jawans of the Indian Army did not step across the Line of Control (LoC) during the Kargil conflict in 1999, they could have ventured inside enemy territory if they so wanted. Read further on Dynamite News:

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If need arises, will cross LoC: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Kargil

Rajnath Singh said “We can go to any extreme to maintain the honour and dignity of the country... if that includes crossing the LoC, we are ready to do that.”

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Kargil Vijay Diwas | Congress says valour of martyrs will inspire generations

The Congress said Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of the amazing valour and determination of the brave sons of the country.

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PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay tributes to fallen soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26 paid tributes to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war.

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Preparations underway at Kargil War Memorial ahead of 24th Vijay Diwas

Preparations underway for 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Tourists Vishal & Mamata Tyagi feel proud of soldiers' sacrifices. Rifleman informs of significance of place.

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Army organises 'Vijay Diwas' arms exhibition in Kargil ahead of 24th anniversary of 'Operation Vijay'

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian army organised a 'Vijay Diwas Shastra Pradarshan' in Kargil on July 15 and 16. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Leh, Kargil bodies extend support to Wangchuk’s 10-day fast

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which bring together politico-religious groups from the Union Territory of Ladakh, on Tuesday extended their support to the 10-day protest fast by Sonam Wangchuk, an award-winning educationist, for the granting of Sixth Schedule status to the region.

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Ladakh’s Buddhists and Muslims unite to challenge BJP’s politics

The Indian government’s abrogation of article 370 of the constitution – ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and dividing the state into two separate union territories – in 2019 has set an unexpected chain of events in motion in the Himalayan region of Ladakh.

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'Privileged To Celebrate Diwali With Our Brave Jawans', Says PM Modi In Kargil

The Prime Minister has been celebrating the festival with soldiers for several years now. Read on for details:

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Ladakh: PM Modi Lands In Kargil To Celebrate Diwali With Soldiers

Continuing with his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Kargil. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Kargil war | Point 5140 named as ‘Gun Hill’

“The Regiment of Artillery, with lethal and accurate firepower, was able to have a telling effect on the enemy troops and their defences, including Point 5140, which was the key factor in the early completion of operations in the 1999 Kargil war,” a defece spokesperson said.

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War heroes remembered on Kargil Vijay Divas

Govt. officials, police personnel, ex-servicemen, army personnel and others pay floral tributes at Kargil Memorial in Dharwad

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Army pays tribute to Kargil hero

Underwater portrait of Captain Vikram Batra installed

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Kargil Vijay Diwas a symbol of country's pride: PM Modi

July 26 is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of extraordinary valour of armed forces: President Droupadi Murmu

The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory

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Had close shave with death 4 times: Letter from Kargil hero Captain Manoj Pandey

LUCKNOW: On at least four occasions, Captain Manoj Pandey had a close shave with death during Operation Vijay in Kargil, before he succumbed to enemy bullets while protecting our mother land. The martyr shared those stories in a letter written to his close pal Pawan Kumar Mishra a couple of…

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Buddhist rally in Ladakh for building monastery called off

Administration intervened to stop peace march by monk

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War Film 'Shershaah' Steals Show as Bollywood's Oscars Return

War movie "Shershaah" marched off with Best Picture and Best Director as Bollywood's Oscars returned for the first time since the pandemic began with an all-singing, all-dancing awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. "Shershaah", depicting Indian war hero Vikram Batra, who was killed in the 1999 Kargil conflict with…

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BJP withdraws support to NC-led Kargil hill council

But the NC sounds confident that it has the numbers to complete the term

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On International Women's Day, army officers share views on gender equality

Maj Ankita Chaudhary said, "I always wanted to join Army, when I was a kid when Kargil war happened and my school was on Bikaner Jaipur highway and I used to see army convoy going every day. I also saw people of Rajasthan were considerate towards Army persons. Read full…

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