Solemn function at Kargil War Memorial on July 26; LG to pay tribute to Kargil War martyrs

 Port Blair, July 24: A solemn function has been organized on 26th July 2019 at "Kargil War Memorial" maintained by Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas along with other parts of the country to develop a sense of patriotism and sacrifice among the trainees and students.

The occasion brings alive the theme of the 20th Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas- 'Remember, Rejoice and Renew'. We 'remember' our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we 'rejoice' by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we 'renew' our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.

On this occasion, a tribute to the Kargil War Martyrs will be paid by Admiral D.K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency along with Member of Parliament and senior officers of the A & N Administration, PRI members, students and teachers at the Kargil War Martyrs Memorial in the premises of TGCE on 26th July 2019 at 0930 hrs.