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They can't stop China from entering Ladakh, but won't let me in Kargil: Omar Abdullah
•National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has claimed that authorities in Union Territory of Ladakh tried to dissuade him from visiting Kargil.
Diwali 2022: PM Modi meets Indian Army officer after 2 decades in Kargil
Fp Staff •Major Amit had met Prime Minister Modi when he was the chief minister of Gujarat way back in 2001. At that time, Major Amit was a student at a Sainik school in Gujarat's Balachadi. They met again after 22 years, but this time in Kargil
WATCH: PM Modi celebrates Diwali 2022 with Indian Army at Kargil
Fp Staff •Since becoming the Prime Minister eight years ago, Narendra Modi has celebrated every Diwali with soldiers of the Indian Army. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kargil early in the morning to celebrate Diwali
India has never considered war first option but last resort, we believe in peace: PM Modi
•"There has not been a single war with Pakistan when Kargil has not flown the victory flag," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said and added that Diwali symbolised the "celebration of the end of terror"
PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with jawans in Kargil
•"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Kargil, where he will celebrate Diwali with our brave soldiers," the PMO said
Watch: Rajnath Singh flies in LCH, new 'Prachand' addition to IAF arsenal
Fp Staff •The induction of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) into the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to strengthen India's air and border security. The IAF and the Indian Army were waiting for the 'Prachand' for a long time
Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF
Fp Staff •The LCH helicopters have been purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 3387 crores. Of these, 10 helicopters are for the Indian Air Force (IAF) while 5 are for the Indian Army
Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF
Fp Staff •The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for use in the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army
LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?
Fp Staff •The need for a helicopter like the LCH was felt by the IAF and Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999. At that time the enemy was in a better position as the Pakistan Army was sitting at a superior height
Ladakh: Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolts Kargil
•The earthquake was located 10 kilometers below the ground and no life or property loss was reported after