Kargil

Town in Indian-administered Ladakh, Kashmir region

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Kargil or Kargyil is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the joint capital of Ladakh, an Indian-administered union territory. It is also the headquarters of the Kargil district. It is the second-largest city in Ladakh after Leh. Kargil is located 204 kilometres (127 mi) east of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres (145 mi) to the west of Leh. It is on the bank of the Suru River near its confluence with the Wakha Rong river, the latter providing the most accessible route to Leh.

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The Kargil Chronicles \| Remembering the Heroes at Dras Memorial \| 25 Years of Kargil War \| Watch Today's Kargil Chronicles spotlight the Dras War Memorial near Kargil, Ladakh. This memorial honors soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War. Located 5 km from Kargil's center on the Srinagar-Leh.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:18Published 1 week ago

Kargil Chronicles: Day 3 of Epic Motorcycle Expedition Honouring Fallen Kargil Heroes \|Oneindia News Join us for Day 3 of the epic motorcycle expedition, paying homage to the fallen heroes of Kargil. Experience the unyielding tribute on Kargil Diwas as riders embark on a poignant journey through the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:55Published 2 weeks ago

Riding with Pride: Commemorating 25 Years of Kargil Victory with a Special Bike Rally \| Kargil Diwas In a heartfelt tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army, a commemorative bike rally was organised from the Old Kargil Memorial to Randhawa Top (Point 13620) on 02 July 2024. This.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published 2 weeks ago

Kargil Chronicles: Day 2 Of Motorcycle Expedition That Pays Tribute to Kargil Heroes \| Kargil Diwas The 25th anniversary of the Kargil War is commemorated by a motorcycle expedition undertaken by 12 coursemates of Captain Vikram Batra, alumni of the Indian Military Academy's 101 Regular Course... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published 2 weeks ago

Kargil Chronicles: Day 1 Of Motorcycle Expedition That Pays Tribute to Kargil Heroes \| Kargil Diwas The 25th anniversary of the Kargil War is commemorated by a motorcycle expedition undertaken by 12 coursemates of Captain Vikram Batra, alumni of the Indian Military Academy's 101 Regular Course... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Maj Aaruni Kant Sinha: The Braveheart Who Secured A Winter-Vacated Post Ahead Of The Enemy Major Aaruni Kant Sinha, a member of the 101 Kargil batch, displayed extraordinary bravery during the Kargil conflict by securing a strategically important winter-vacated post ahead of the enemy... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:47Published 3 weeks ago

Kargil Chronicles: Col. Vikram Iyengar (Retd.) Reveals Pain and Pride of Kargil’s One O One Regulars "Kargil Chronicles: Col. Vikram Iyengar (Retd.) Reveals Pain and Pride of Kargil’s One O One Regulars" offers a deeply moving and insightful exploration of the experiences faced by the brave soldiers.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:16Published 3 weeks ago

The Kargil Chronicles: Capt Vikram Batra’s Brother Vishal Batra Commemorates 25 Years Of Kargil Remembering Captain Vikram Batra- A Family's Tribute! Vishal Batra narrates his twin Captain Vikram Batra's ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War. The 25th anniversary of the Kargil War is.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:18Published on June 15, 2024

The Kargil Chronicles: Major Rajesh Arora Reflects on His Mission and Connection with Vikram Batra On the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, retired Captain Rajesh Arora, a frontline soldier during the conflict, shared his experiences. He provided insights into the war, including details about the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:53Published on June 13, 2024

The Kargil Chronicles: A Motorcycle Expedition To Pay Tribute to Kargil War Heroes \| Kargil Diwas The 25th anniversary of the Kargil War is commemorated by a motorcycle expedition undertaken by 12 coursemates of Captain Vikram Batra, alumni of the Indian Military Academy's 101 Regular Course... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:24Published on June 12, 2024

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Rajnath Singh pays homage to Kargil heroes at Dras war memorial Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to soldiers who died in the Kargil War of 1999. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute in a tweet. Kargil Vijay.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 26, 2023

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