Search Results for: Kargil war

"Expedition Borderlands" to unravel cultural ties between border towns of India, Pakistan

The "unforgettable" journey helped the two of them to try and understand the people who have so much in common yet are so divided.

Sep 3, 2022

CUET Phase 4: Exam got cancelled in 13 centres affecting nearly 8693 candidates

The Fourth phase of CUET was cancelled at 13 centres due to some technical reasons, affecting nearly 8693 candidates out of 1,45,885

Aug 18, 2022

Lal Singh Chaddha Movie Review: A glance at India's history woven through a simple narration

The film moves swiftly through landmark events in India's recent history, from the end of the Emergency to India's historic 1983 World Cup victory, Operation Blue Star and Indira Gandhi's assassination, Mandal Commission, Ram Rath Yatra, 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, and the Kargil War.

Aug 11, 2022

Laal Singh Chaddha Review: What's Good, What's Bad; Here's What Audience Say About Aamir Khan-starrer

Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor's multilingual film Laal Singh Chaddha opens to mixed reviews from the audience.

Aug 11, 2022

Terrorist killed in Kashmir gunfight identified as member of Lashkar-e-Taiba [details]

The terrorist, who was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in the Binner area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district, has been identified as a local member of the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said on Sunday.

Jul 31, 2022

Befitting tributes to martyrs: "Point 5140" at Drass Kargil christened as "Gun Hill" [details]

During Kargil War Param Vir Charka (PVC) awardee martyr Captain Vikram Batra launched a daredevil assault on the enemy, personally killing four intruders in a hand-to-hand fight. After heavy fighting, "Point 5140" was finally captured on 20th June 1999.

Jul 30, 2022

BJP kickstarts Kashmir to Kargil Tiranga bike rally; over 100 bikers participate [details]

Activists of the BJYM, the youth wing of the party, and workers from all parts of the country are participating in the rally. The bike rally is headed by BJYM national president Tejasvi Surya.

Jul 26, 2022

India well-equipped to give befitting reply to all enemies: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India is "well equipped" to give befitting reply to "anyone who casts an evil eye on us".

Jul 24, 2022

Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani to arrive in J&K on 2-day visit; video goes viral [details]

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani will arrive in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday on a two-day visit.

Jul 24, 2022

Two women officers leading Delhi to Drass cycling expedition [details]

Cyclists will cover 1600 km in 24 days, culminating at Kargil War Memorial in Drass on July 26 to give befitting tributes to martyr soldiers

Jul 2, 2022

Guinness record holder Sufiya takes on Siachen to Kargil run

Guinness world record holder Sufiya takes on Siachen to Kargil run; to salute sacrifices of Indian Army

Indian Ultrarunner Sufiya Sufi 'Runner' is no stranger to challenges. After entering the Guinness Book of World Records for the third time earlier this year, Sufiya is now set for her next challenge -- a run from Siachen Base to Kargil War Memorial.

Jun 28, 2022

At 18,000 feet high, Indian Army soldiers brave sub-zero temperatures to perform Yoga asanas in Siachen [photos]

Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi performs Yoga on the border in Eastern Ladakh. He exhorts the troops to practice yoga to further expand their horizons of physical/ mental capacities.

Jun 21, 2022

Maitreya Buddha statue, 8.5m tall, in Kargil to be developed as tourist destination [details]

Situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway, the statue is carved on a large boulder on the side of the road.

Jun 19, 2022

Parvez Musharraf not on ventilator: Ex-PAK PM's "recovery not possible," says family [details]

Former Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf is not on ventilator. His family has shared an important update on the retired Pakistani general's health.

Jun 10, 2022

Seven soldiers killed, 19 injured after bus falls into river in Ladakh; PM Modi expresses condolences [details]

The ill-fated bus carrying 26 soldiers fell into the river Shyok river in Ladakh. Vehicle was moving from Transit Camp in Partapur to Sub Sector Hanif.

May 27, 2022

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