Kargil Diwas: The Nation remembers

Date: Monday, 27 July, 2009, 6:15 PM
Dear Chander,
Here, are the links of the media coverage of the PM at the India Gate, paying tribute to the honoured dead and heroes of Kargil, the first time the UPA Government has done so, after taking power on 2004.
The Hindu Online, July 26, 2009– India remembers valiant Kargil Heroes on victory anniversary
TOI Online, July 26, 2009 – 10 Years of Kargil: PM pays Tribute to Martyrs
Indian Express Online, July 26, 2009 – PM pays tribute to Kargil Martyrs

The credit for this goes to the campaign carried out by IESM for the proper observance of this day across the entire nation, both by the people and the powers that be. The excellent articles written by Lt Gen Vijai Oberoi, Maj Gen Surjit Singh and others have, indeed, made the government to observe the Kargil Diwas in a fitting manner.

The IESM has this additional feather in its cap and has done all of us Veterans, the Defence Forces and the Nation, proud. Well done and keep up the good work. God Bless you all.
Regards and best wishes
Captain Christopher LN D'Silva, Indian Navy (Retd)

Karnataka remembers its martyrs
BANGALORE: The State government on Monday announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the family members of 15 soldiers from the State, who lost their lives in the Kargil war 10 years ago. Besides, the government will give Rs 1 lakh to all those soldiers from the State who were seriously injured in the war.

Free education
Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, while moving a resolution in the Legislative Assembly and paying tribute to the Kargil war heroes, said the government has decided to provide free education to children of martyrs and government
jobs to one of its family members.

Of the Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh will be given in the name of martyr’s wife and children and the remaining Rs 2 lakh will be given in the name of martyrs’ parents, on the occasion of Independence Day, Yeddyurappa added.
Source: Deccan Herald