India celebrates 18th anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.

The 18th anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ has celebrated across the country on July 26, 2017 to commemorates India’s emphatic victory against Pakistan and honours the war heroes. On the occasion, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and three Chiefs of Services laid floral tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate. On this day in 1999, the ..

Topics: Awards • Government of India • Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry • Kargil • Kargil Vijay Diwas • Kargil War • Ladakh • Military • Military history of India • Param Vir Chakra • Vijay Diwas

July 26: Kargil war 13th anniversary, Nation remembers martyrs

Nation remembered its martyrs on 13th anniversary of Kargil war which officially came to an end on July 26, 1999. Defence Minister A K Antony paid homage to martyrs of Kargil war at Amar JawanJyoti, India Gate in the national capital .

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

Topics: Dras War Memorial • In India • In Pakistan • India • Jammu and Kashmir • Kargil • Kargil War • Kashmir Conflict • States and union territories of India • Vijay Diwas