The country is celebrating the 18th Anniversary of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' today. On the occasion, top state dignitaries including Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and Chiefs of Services will lay floral tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.'<br/>'<br/>At Drass War memorial, in Jammu and Kashmir the celebrations were started on Monday during which various programs have been arranged.<br/><br/><br/>Last Sunday Kargil Prakram Rally has been organized at India Gate ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas to recall the valor of the brave soldiers and their sacrifices which got country back the Kargil heights. <br/>'<br/>On this day in 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been captured by Pakistani army supported intruders. <br/><br/>The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days that ended on 26th July. 527 soldiers from Indian Armed Forces sacrificed their lives during the war to retook command of the heights. <br/>'''''<br/>