Showing posts with label kargil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kargil. Show all posts
The Defence Minister will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow to review the security situation in the forward areas. He will also chair a meeting of Unified Headquarters in Srinagar and meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Interacting with reporters after the function to pay homage to the martyrs of defence forces on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas in New Delhi this morning, Mr.A.K.Antony said that during his two day visit beginning tomorrow, he will meet jawans and officers and see the situation in the forward areas. He will be accompanied by the Army Chief and Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma.
In reply to a query on demands by the armed forces for a War Memorial in the national capital, Defence Minister said, things are progressing in a comfortable manner on the issue.
In reply to a query on demands by the armed forces for a War Memorial in the national capital, Defence Minister said, things are progressing in a comfortable manner on the issue.
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The Army today began the two-day celebrations of the 13th anniversary of its victory in the 1999 Kargil war in Drass in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lt General KT Parnaik, GoC Northern Command and Flag Foundation of India chairman and member of Parliament Naveen Jindal hoisted the tri-colour.
Speaking on the occasion, Gen Parnaik remembered the valiant job done by the Indian Army during the epic battle. Jindal said all Indian should get inspiration from the tri-colour.
Over 150 kms from Srinagar, Indian and Pakistan forces battled each other in rough terrain and extreme conditions in 1999.
Relatives of slain army officers and soldiers attended the function. AIR Leh correspondent reports that the two-day commemoration will also include a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial, a polo match, a soldiers' meet, a memorial service, a band display and 'Beating the Retreat'.
Lt General KT Parnaik, GoC Northern Command and Flag Foundation of India chairman and member of Parliament Naveen Jindal hoisted the tri-colour.
Speaking on the occasion, Gen Parnaik remembered the valiant job done by the Indian Army during the epic battle. Jindal said all Indian should get inspiration from the tri-colour.
Over 150 kms from Srinagar, Indian and Pakistan forces battled each other in rough terrain and extreme conditions in 1999.
Relatives of slain army officers and soldiers attended the function. AIR Leh correspondent reports that the two-day commemoration will also include a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial, a polo match, a soldiers' meet, a memorial service, a band display and 'Beating the Retreat'.
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