Udhampur, July 28 -- Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated with patriotic fervour at the historic Shaheedi Smarak near the Town Hall in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, where ex-servicemen, prominent local citizens, NCC cadets and students from educational institutions across the district gathered to pay tribute to the martyrs.

The commemorative ceremony saw participants honouring the sacrifices of soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

Speaking on the occasion, Renu Sharma, Principal of Sant Ishwariya Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, extended greetings on Kargil Diwas and urged the youth to put the nation first.

"I extend special wishes to everyone on this Kargil Diwas... I want to convey a message to the youth: work for th...