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Year on, Punjab govt yet to start ex gratia scheme for ‘physical casualty’ cases in armed forces

Soldiers’ deaths due to natural causes, illness, accident, suicide, or murder due to family disputes, whether in operational or non-operational areas, are classified as ‘physical casualties.’

Officials familiar with the matter said that a meeting was scheduled to be held under the chairmanship of the chief minister on Wednesday, but it got postponed

cities

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByNavneet Sharma, Chandigarh

A vibrant tribute to Kargil war heroes on 25th Vijay Diwas

Apeejay School, Noida organised a ceremony on the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

The event was graced by Col VN Thapar and Tripta Thapar, parents of Captain Vijyant Thapar.

htcity

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 02:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A journey and a tribute

17 Mahindra SUVs. 10,000 kms. On the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, a convoy of vehicles paid tribute to the armed forces

The Mahindra SUVs had driven from Tezpur in the east, Tanot in the West, and Kochi in the South.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 04:54 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Fallen soldiers remembered across state

Soldiers honored on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary with motorcycle expeditions, wreath-laying ceremonies, and tribute events across Punjab.

A family member shows affection to a photo of a fallen soldier during an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas in Jalandhar on Friday. (PTI)

cities

Updated on Jul 27, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Kargil Vijay Diwas | Read all about the Kargil War!

The 25th year of the Kargil Vijay Diwas has triggered book lovers in Lucknow to get a deeper insight into the valour with which our soldiers fought the war

Books and comics depicting the Indian Armed Forces or the Kargil War are in demand at book stores in Lucknow(Photo: HT)

htcity

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:37 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena, S Farah Rizvi

5 poignant books that explore war through humour, satire and honest empathy

On the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, explore 5 pervasive books that delve into the intricacies of war through humour, satire and honest empathy

5 poignant books that explore the intricacies of war

htcity

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:08 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Evening briefing: Naidu unveils white paper on Andhra finances and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu released a white paper on the state of finances to 'expose' fiscal mismanagement under his predecessor YS Jaganmohan Reddy. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jul 26, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cong's ‘petty politics’ jab at PM Modi over Kargil Vijay Diwas address

The response came after PM Modi targeted the Opposition for its criticism of the Agnipath scheme and accused them of attempting to weaken the Army.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during a press conference in New Delhi on July 23.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 04:49 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kargil Vijay Diwas: How Mohanlal shot for Kurukshetra in Dras despite low oxygen

Filmmaker Ravi reveals how Mohanlal shot for Malayalam film Kurukshetra in Dras and Kargil.

htcity

Published on Jul 26, 2024 03:26 PM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Kargil Vijay Diwas Special: Directors root for biopics on these unsung heroes

To mark Kargil Vijay Diwas, we talk to directors on which Kargil War unsung hero they would like to make a biopic on.

htcity

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:55 PM IST

ByNavya Kharbanda

Afternoon briefing: PM Modi reacts to Oppn's criticism of 'Agnipath'; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, (PTI Photo) (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 01:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kargil war hero's last letter to parents: ‘By the time you get...’ | Full text

The 22-year-old Captain Vijayant Thapar lost his life in the Kargil war on June 12, 1999, while leading his platoon to capture an enemy bunker.

A photo of Captain Vijayant Thapar, a Kargil war martyr and his father retired Colonel VN Thapar (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kargil hero's brother on Vijay Diwas: Even thinking about Anuj Bhai was painful

Mahavir Chakra Captain Anuj Nayyar's brother Karan recalls how he stood up to bullies, eventually becoming a soldier who wouldn't let anyone touch his country

Karan Nayyar wrote a book, Tiger Of Drass that helped him open up to his brother's memories

htcity

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:25 PM IST

ByNeha Sharma

PM Modi slams Oppn over ‘Agnipath’ scheme: 'Trying to mislead' | Top quotes

PM Modi slammed the Opposition over their criticism of the Agnipath scheme on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a program to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial, in Dras, Friday, July 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi says ‘Pak uses proxy war to stay…’, warns terrorists

PM Narendra paid homage to the Kargil war heroes at Kargil War Memorial in Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in 1999.

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 03:07 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

PM Narendra Modi to visit Kargil War Memorial today

PM Modi also announced that work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project to improve all weather connectivity to Leh.

12-year-old Arav Bhardwaj cycled from Delhi to Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

This 12-year-old is cycling from Kargil War Memorial for Kargil Vijay Diwas

Arav and his father Dr Atul Bhardwaj will cycle for 13 days from Kargil War Memorial to Delhi's National War Memorial to pay respects to Kargil's fallen heroes

(From left to right) MS Bhardwaj, Arav Bhardwaj and Dr Atul Bhardwaj at Drass Police Station in Ladakh

htcity

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 03:45 PM IST

ByAbigail banerji

Kargil Vijay Diwas: I can still feel him running to me, says war hero's brother

Each time Vijender Thapar heads out for a run, he feels the powerful presence of his brother, Kargil hero Vijyant Thapar, jogging along, inspiring him.

Vijender Thapar remembers his brother Captain Vijyant Thapar on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

htcity

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 01:08 PM IST

ByNeha Sharma

Ex-army officer runs 160 km to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary

india news

Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:07 AM IST

PTI |

25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Stories from Sarsawa, only AFS in U.P. that saw action

Sarsawa Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh saw key action during Kargil War. Families of airmen recall sacrifices on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.

An old picture of Flt Lt S Muhilan, with his wife Bina and son Dhruv (Sourced)

cities

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 10:20 PM IST

BySreya Deb, Lucknow

PM Modi to visit Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh for 25th Vijay Diwas on July 26

PM Modi will attend 25th anniversary Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 in Ladakh, and will visit the Kargil War Memorial.

PM Modi in Ladakh on Kargil Vijay Diwas last year (ANI)(ANI)

india news

Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:51 AM IST

PTI |

Aerial display in Bathinda commemorates Kargil victory

The event was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, Bhisiana, by Air Marshal PK Vohra, Western Air Command.

An air show in progress at the Air Force Station, Bhisiana, in Bathinda district. (HT photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Faridkot

Two Bengaluru college students pedal 3,200 km to pay homage to Kargil martyrs

Two college students from Bengaluru cycled 3,200 km in 60 days to pay homage to the martyrs at the war memorial in Ladakh on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Two NCC cadets who cycled over 3000 kms from Bengaluru to Kargil to pay homage to martyrs.(PTI)

cities

Published on Aug 02, 2023 11:38 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

'Yeh dil mange more' still echoes in, says Capt Vikram Batra's brother

Capt Vikram Batra's battle cry 'yeh dil mange more' still echoing from peaks of Kargil, says brother Vishal

Captain Vikram Batra during the 1999 Kargil conflict.

india news

Updated on Jul 27, 2023 02:48 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

If provoked, India ready to cross LoC: Rajnath at Kargil memorial

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh says people should be psychologically ready for direct participation in future wars along with soldiers

Defence minister Rajnath Singh interacts with the war Heroes, Veer Naris and the families of Bravehearts at Kargil War Memorial on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, in Drass, Ladakh on Wednesday. (PTI)

cities

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 11:01 PM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Kargil Vijay Diwas: CM Yogi, Lucknow mayor pay tribute to martyrs, felicitate their families

The CM and the mayor saluted all the Veergatis at the event, recognising their ultimate sacrifices for the security of the country.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Lucknow mayor Sushma Kharakwal paid tribute to the fallen martyrs of the Kargil War at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika here on Wednesday. (Deepak Gupta)

cities

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 08:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Proud to have sung for our jawans, say musicians

On Kargil Vijay Diwas today, musicians share the euphoria they felt when they performed at events dedicated to the Kargil warriors

Shibani Kashyap and Kailash Kher share glimpses from their performances at Kargil.

entertainment

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 11:39 AM IST

BySoumya Vajpayee

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Here's how you can donate to India's bravehearts

Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated on July 26 every year to observe India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.

File photo of 155mm Bofors howitzers blasting away Pakistani bunkers in Drass sector during 1999 Kargil war.

india news

Published on Jul 26, 2023 11:26 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

#KargilVijayDiwas: ‘Wanted to visit the place where bhaiya laid down his life for the country’

24 years later, Manmohan Pandey, the youngest brother of Param Vir Chakra recipient Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, visits Kargil to pay tribute to his brother on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Param Vir Chakra Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, Manmohan Pandey in Dras and Ajay Devgn played Captain Pandey in LOC: Kargil (2003)

cities

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 11:04 AM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to ‘bravehearts of India’

A two-day event to mark 24th Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and martyrdom of 559 soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War began in Ladakh's Dras on Tuesday.

Candles lit at Kargil War Memorial in memory of the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War in Drass. (Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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Soldiers’ deaths due to natural causes, illness, accident, suicide, or murder due to family disputes, whether in operational or non-operational areas, are classified as ‘physical casualties.’

Apeejay School, Noida organised a ceremony on the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

17 Mahindra SUVs. 10,000 kms. On the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, a convoy of vehicles paid tribute to the armed forces

Soldiers honored on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary with motorcycle expeditions, wreath-laying ceremonies, and tribute events across Punjab.

The 25th year of the Kargil Vijay Diwas has triggered book lovers in Lucknow to get a deeper insight into the valour with which our soldiers fought the war

On the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, explore 5 pervasive books that delve into the intricacies of war through humour, satire and honest empathy

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

The response came after PM Modi targeted the Opposition for its criticism of the Agnipath scheme and accused them of attempting to weaken the Army.

Filmmaker Ravi reveals how Mohanlal shot for Malayalam film Kurukshetra in Dras and Kargil.

To mark Kargil Vijay Diwas, we talk to directors on which Kargil War unsung hero they would like to make a biopic on.

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

The 22-year-old Captain Vijayant Thapar lost his life in the Kargil war on June 12, 1999, while leading his platoon to capture an enemy bunker.

Mahavir Chakra Captain Anuj Nayyar's brother Karan recalls how he stood up to bullies, eventually becoming a soldier who wouldn't let anyone touch his country

PM Modi slammed the Opposition over their criticism of the Agnipath scheme on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh.

PM Narendra paid homage to the Kargil war heroes at Kargil War Memorial in Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in 1999.

PM Modi also announced that work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project to improve all weather connectivity to Leh.

Arav and his father Dr Atul Bhardwaj will cycle for 13 days from Kargil War Memorial to Delhi's National War Memorial to pay respects to Kargil's fallen heroes

Each time Vijender Thapar heads out for a run, he feels the powerful presence of his brother, Kargil hero Vijyant Thapar, jogging along, inspiring him.

Ex-army officer runs 160 km to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary

Sarsawa Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh saw key action during Kargil War. Families of airmen recall sacrifices on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.

PM Modi will attend 25th anniversary Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 in Ladakh, and will visit the Kargil War Memorial.

The event was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, Bhisiana, by Air Marshal PK Vohra, Western Air Command.

Two college students from Bengaluru cycled 3,200 km in 60 days to pay homage to the martyrs at the war memorial in Ladakh on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Capt Vikram Batra's battle cry 'yeh dil mange more' still echoing from peaks of Kargil, says brother Vishal

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh says people should be psychologically ready for direct participation in future wars along with soldiers

The CM and the mayor saluted all the Veergatis at the event, recognising their ultimate sacrifices for the security of the country.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas today, musicians share the euphoria they felt when they performed at events dedicated to the Kargil warriors

Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated on July 26 every year to observe India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.

24 years later, Manmohan Pandey, the youngest brother of Param Vir Chakra recipient Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, visits Kargil to pay tribute to his brother on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

A two-day event to mark 24th Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and martyrdom of 559 soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War began in Ladakh's Dras on Tuesday.

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