Sarhad Shauryathon – a grand event to honour the Kargil heroes held at Drass

Kargil, June 22, 2025 – Sarhad Shauryathon, a race to honour the valour and sacrifice of Kargil heroes, was held today at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass, drawing a large number of participants from across Ladakh and the rest of the country.

The event was graced by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC-Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon who lauded the initiative and expressed deep gratitude to the armed forces for their sacrifices and congratulated the organisers for the...

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Indian Army Launches Special Outreach Drive Ahead of 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Honors Fallen Hero’s Family in Remote Zanskar Village

Kargil, June 2025 — In the run-up to the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army has launched a special outreach drive under the banner of the Forever in Operational Division to honor the bravehearts of the Kargil War and connect with their families.

As part of this heartfelt initiative, Havildar Haider Ali of the 508 Army Service Corps Battalion undertook a challenging journey to visit the family of the late Havildar Chhering Tashi of the elite LADAKH SCOUTS. Covering a grueling three-d...

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Mohan Danappa’s Remarkable 5-Hour Marathon in Kargil to Promote Army Enrollment

Kargil: Dr. Mohan Kumar Danappa, a distinguished Central Government Advocate at the High Court of Karnataka in Bangalore, orchestrated a unique marathon in Kargil, commemorating the nation’s 77th Independence Day and the 24th Kargil Victory Day on August 15. On the occasion, a remarkable initiative dubbed “Salaam Soldiers” unfolded.

This initiative paid tribute to the valiant soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil War and in the struggle for freedom. The event saw the youth...

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EC Tashi holds meeting with Deputy GOC at Kumbathang Kargil regarding setting up of war memorial museum

Kargil, April 20, 2023: Executive Councilor Tourism/RD and Zanskar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi today called on Brigd Upinder Singh Anand Deputy GOC 8 Mountain Division at Kumbathang to sort out several pending issues with Army regarding setting up of war memorial museum within the premises of Army and land allotment to Army at Stongdey Kumik Zanskar.

EC Tashi briefed the Dy GOC and other army officers about the proposal for the construction of war memorial museum at Kumbathang approved unde...

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Motor Cycle to Commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021

Srinagar CNS, July 19 : A Motorcycle Expedition comprising 15 riders was flagged off 19th Jul 2021 by Lieutenant General PGK Menon, General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, from Leh.

The expedition will be crossing the formidable Chang La and Khardung La passes route at altitudes over 18000 feet covering a total distance of approx 1000 km in its journey from Leh to Daulat Beg Oldie and will culminate at Drass.

The terrain and weather route being extremely challenging, the participants ...

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