The Nilgiris : "Various programs to observe the 20th Kargil anniversary will be held at the Wellington Cantonment Board from July 23 to 26. On July 23, a procession will be organised from Black Bridge", said Pooja P. Palicha, Member Secretary of Wellington Cantonment here on Friday.
The Nilgiris : "Various programs to observe the 20th Kargil anniversary will be held at the Wellington Cantonment Board from July 23 to 26. On July 23, a procession will be organised from Black Bridge", said Pooja P. Palicha, Member Secretary of Wellington Cantonment here on Friday.
Every year July 26 is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate the victory. This year, the 20th anniversary celebration would be spread over three days from July 25 to July 27. The 20th anniversary of victory in Operation Vijay is being celebrated with the theme 'Remember, Rejoice and Renew'.
Pooja P. Palicha added that an elocution competition and tree planting events will also be organised for students in Cantonment school to commemorate the occasion.
"A Marathon will be organised for all age groups on July 25 at 7 am. In the junior category students aged between 11-15 will run for 3 km. And in the senior category, participants aged between 16-25 will run 4 km and super seniors above 25 will run 5 km category The winners will be awarded Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 3000 respectively", said Pooja P. Palicha.
She said those who wish to participate in the marathon can register themselves online at www.cbewellington.in and also in person at the Wellington Cantonment office.
On July 26, on the Kargil Anniversary, dance and music programs will be held at the Cantonment school grounds. Public can also take part.
Every year July 26 is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate the victory. This year, the 20th anniversary celebration would be spread over three days from July 25 to July 27. The 20th anniversary of victory in Operation Vijay is being celebrated with the theme 'Remember, Rejoice and Renew'.
Pooja P. Palicha added that an elocution competition and tree planting events will also be organised for students in Cantonment school to commemorate the occasion.
"A Marathon will be organised for all age groups on July 25 at 7 am. In the junior category students aged between 11-15 will run for 3 km. And in the senior category, participants aged between 16-25 will run 4 km and super seniors above 25 will run 5 km category The winners will be awarded Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 3000 respectively", said Pooja P. Palicha.
She said those who wish to participate in the marathon can register themselves online at www.cbewellington.in and also in person at the Wellington Cantonment office.
On July 26, on the Kargil Anniversary, dance and music programs will be held at the Cantonment school grounds. Public can also take part.