Kargil

After 19 years, Kargil martyr’s son joins his father's battalion

On June 12, 1999, four officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 17 jawans died during the ongoing Kargil war. Among those dead, was Bachan Singh, a Lance naik in the 2nd Battalion of Rajputana Rifles. Singh was killed at Tololing, in Kargil. 

Jun 11, 2018, 15:23 PM IST

Nights continue to be cold in Jammu and Kashmir, Kargil coldest at minus 15.5 degrees

Cold wave condition continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as clear overnight sky pushed minimum temperatures further down but helped maximum temperatures get warmer.

Feb 04, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Intense cold wave continues in Kashmir, temperature below freezing point

The intense cold wave continued in Kashmir today with mercury staying several degrees below the freezing point, though the dry spell in the region may end in the next couple of days.

Jan 27, 2018, 12:22 PM IST

UDAN-II: Helicopter services included for 1st time; Kargil among 90 new air routes

Subsequently, airfare on these routes for one hour journey of 500 km on a fixed-wing aircraft flight or for a 30 minute journey on a helicopter would be capped at Rs 2,500.

Jan 25, 2018, 18:11 PM IST

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir, Kargil at minus 17 degree Celsius

The cold wave intensified in Kashmir with the mercury staying several degrees below the freezing point in most parts of the Valley as a Met department forecast said dry weather was likely to continue this week.

Jan 25, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

UDAN-II: Helicopter services included for 1st time; Kargil among 90 new air routes

Eleven fixed-wing operators have been granted rights for 67 routes and four helicopter operators have been awarded 23 routes.

Jan 25, 2018, 10:29 AM IST

Severe cold grips Jammu and Kashmir, Kargil at minus 23.6

Intense cold wave continued in the valley on Wednesday as Kargil in Ladakh region recorded bone-chilling night temperature at minus 23.6, lowest so far in Jammu and Kashmir this season.

Jan 10, 2018, 10:19 AM IST

Jammu records lowest temperature, Kargil freezes at minus 20

Jammu on Thursday recorded the coldest night of the season at 2.7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensified further in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 04, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Cabinet approves Zojila tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Leh

CCEA on Wednesday cleared the Rs 6,808.69 crore strategic Zojila tunnel project to provide all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Leh.

Jan 03, 2018, 23:18 PM IST

News at a glance: December 30, 2017

Dec 30, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Cold conditions intensify in Jammu and Kashmir, night temperatures below freezing point

The cold wave conditions in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday intensified as night temperatures dropped several notches below the freezing point.

Dec 28, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Cold wave intensifies in Jammu and Kashmir; Ladakh, Kargil, Leh record minus temperatures

A severe cold wave continues in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday with Ladakh region remaining frozen and Kargil and Leh recording minus 15.4 and minus 11.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Dec 26, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Kargil remains coldest in country, mercury dips to -3 deg C in TN's Ooty

In Rajasthan, Mount Abu was the coldest place, recording a low of 1.4 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) report said.

Dec 24, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Kargil coldest in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 15.1 degrees Celsius, cold wave intensifies

An ongoing cold wave is likely to intensify in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as the night temperatures dropped several notches below the freezing point, according to the weather office.

Dec 23, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Severe cold wave in J&K, Kargil freezes at minus 14.5

In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 7.7, Mata Vaishno Devi base camp town of Katra 9.5, Batote 5.1, Bannihal minus 0.2, Bhaderwah 0.9 and Udhampur 4.9 degrees Celsius.

Dec 18, 2017, 11:56 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir shivers as Kargil freezes at -11.2 °C

The Met has forecast cold, dry weather till Monday adding that the existing cold wave conditions in Jammu and Kashmir were likely to continue during this period. 

Dec 16, 2017, 11:14 AM IST

Kargil records lowest temperature in J&K

At minus 10.4, Kargil town in the Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest temperature on Monday. While the Mata Vaishno Devi base camp town of Katra recorded the highest minimum temperature at 9.5 degrees Celsius.

Nov 27, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: India pays tribute to martyred soldiers

India salutes martyrs of Kargil Nation is remembering the martyrs of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today.

Jul 26, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Bollywood movies based on 1999 India-Pakistan Kargil War

The Indo- Pak war of 1999, also known as the Kargil war is an unforgettable event that has been inked in history forever. Today, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we recall the courageous act of our brave soldiers and their immeasurable contribution to our country.

Jul 26, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers bravery of armed forces

July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.

 

Jul 26, 2017, 08:54 AM IST