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RNV Suratkal to help Army men’s family members during Kargil Vijay Diwas on Jul 26

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Mangaluru: To commemorate Indian Army’s success over Pakistan in Kargil war, the Rashtrabhakta Nagarika Vedike (RNV), Suratkal is organising ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ in a different manner on July 26 by providing financial aid to the families of the soldiers and create awareness about military forces.

Vedike President Sathyajith Suratkal told reporters here on Wednesday, July 24 that the programme will be organised at the ‘Karnataka Seva Vrunda Vedike’ in Suratkal. “A total of Rs 3.5 lakh will be distributed to the family members of 12 retired soldiers and martyrs like Ekanath Shetty, Ramappa Naik, Gopalakrishna Gowda, Lokanna, Kishore Shetty Kukkatte, Stanley Johnson, Rathnakar Kotian, Nagappa D, Shivaram Sullia, Girish Salian, Achuta Kudwa and Uday V Srian. It is our duty to respect the retired soldiers and extend our helping hand towards the family members of martyrs. The intention of the programme is to help those who sacrifice for our country and inspire others.”

Sathyajith Suratkal also informed that the vedike had organised a quiz competition on ‘Parama Veeraru’ for the school and college students recently, in which over 500 students from different educational institutions had participated. The winners will be felicitated with cash prize during the same programme, he informed.

SPYS to distribute saplings

Shri Patanjali Yoga Shikshana Samithi (SPYS), Mangaluru unit is also organising Kargil Vijay Divas programme at the war memorial in Kadri Hills on July 26. On the occasion, the members will disburse saplings to the public. SPYS Convener Raveesh informed that sapling distribution will be held from 6.30 AM to 7 PM.

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