Kargil
Coverage of Kargil in the Nexus archive.
- 'Hero of Kargil': Military top brass pays tribute to Karnal Sher Khan on 27th martyrdom anniversary
Pakistan's military leadership paid tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan on the 27th anniversary of his martyrdom in the 1999 Kargil conflict. Khan was honored for his 'unmatched courage' and 'supreme sacrifice,' with commemorations held in Swabi and at his mausoleum. Tributes highlighted his role in defending Pakistan's sovereignty and inspiring future generations.
- Uddhav Thackeray seeks disqualification of rebel MPs, says defections part of bigger conspiracy
Uddhav Thackeray stated that Shiv Sena (UBT) loyalists submitted a formal request to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to present their case against rebel MPs. He noted that party MP Arvind Sawant ended an official visit to Kargil after the Speaker advanced the hearing date.
- Zojila tunnel is a gamechanger for national security, integration: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari terms the Zojila tunnel, the world's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at 11,578 feet altitude, as a gamechanger for national security and integration. The final blasting of the tunnel was overseen from the Kargil side.
- What is Zojila Tunnel? All you need to know about the all weather tunnel in Ladakh
The 13.14 km Zojila Tunnel spans the Himalayas at 11,578 feet altitude, linking the Kashmir Valley to Kargil in Ladakh. It is an all-weather tunnel designed to improve connectivity in the region.
- Strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough
The Zojila Tunnel, a 13.14 km strategic all-weather tunnel connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh's Kargil, is set for final breakthrough on June 9, overseen by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The tunnel cuts through the Himalayas at 11,578 feet.