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Indian Army unveils selfie point at Hombotingla Pass ahead of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a new selfie point was unveiled at Hombotingla Pass in Ladakh. This initiative by the Indian Army and Kargil's Tourism Department honors the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. The site offers stunning views of Kargil Town and the Batalik Sector, aiming to promote tourism and patriotism. With the hashtag #KVDRajatJayanti, the selfie point invites visitors to capture moments of reverence for our soldiers' bravery. The inauguration ceremony was attended by veterans, students, leaders, and religious members, highlighting the courage displayed during the Kargil war.
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BRO re-opens Manali-Sarchu road
The road remains closed for over 160-180 days in a year during the winters
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'Alpine girl' from Bengaluru treks to 50 high-altitude lakes in Kashmir
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Union Territory of Ladakh gets its own meteorological centre
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PM Modi takes a swipe at China, says age of expansionism over
"The bravery that you and your compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India's strength," said PM Modi while addressing the soldiers here.
PM Narendra Modi in Ladakh, accompanied by CDS Bipin Rawat and Army chief
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PM's visit to Ladakh to boost morale of 'valorous soldiers': Amit Shah
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Rs 45,000 crore Ladakh solar plant faces site pain
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