Siachen

In a first, troops get 4G, 5G access across in Galwan, Siachen

April 19, 2025 9:38 pm

The Army described the move as “a transformative stride towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities” across the remote and high-altitude areas of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern Ladakh, Western Ladakh, and the Siachen Glacier.

Galwan to Siachen to Doklam: New locations in ‘battle tourism’ map

January 15, 2025 7:58 am

Official sources said the other selected sites include: Dras, Kargil, Siachen base camp (Ladakh); Longewala (Rajasthan); Bum La and Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh).

Remembering Operation Meghdoot: How Indian Army took Siachen, forty years ago

April 14, 2024 11:36 am

We recall the Indian Army’s planning behind the operation, which took the Pakistanis by surprise and denied them access to the Siachen Glacier, as well as the key heights and passes surrounding it.

Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in fire in Siachen

July 19, 2023 10:19 pm

The injured have been safely air evacuated for further treatment, and their condition is stated to be stable, officials added.

From Siachen to Sudan, women Army officers prove no mission is impossible

March 08, 2023 5:42 pm

A unique set of challenges comes in for officers operating in conflict zones outside the country, such as in UN Missions.

A topper, she never doubted herself: kin of first woman Army officer at Siachen

January 05, 2023 7:07 am

Captain Chauhan, 25, an officer of the Bengal Sapper who was commissioned into the engineering regiment in 2021, was deployed at the Kumar post at an altitude of around 15,600 ft in Siachen on Monday for a period of three months after undergoing rigorous training.

Meet Capt Shiva Chauhan, the first woman officer to get deployed at Siachen Glacier's Kumar post

January 04, 2023 7:42 am

Located in the Karakoram range in the Himalayas, Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet is known as the highest militarised zone in the world. 

Soldier's remains found in Siachen after 38 years

August 16, 2022 7:05 am

The remains will be handed over to Lance Naik Chandrashekhar's family in Uttarakhand soon, he added. The family of Lance Naik Chandrashekhar, which included his wife and two daughters bade him a beaveheart's farewell, Lt Colonel Abhinav said.

International Yoga Day: Soldiers practice asanas at height of 18k feet in Siachen

June 21, 2022 3:57 pm

Led by Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, the troops held yoga sessions at all forward locations and in Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh.

If Siachen is back on Indo-Pak agenda, it is good news

January 15, 2022 10:05 pm

🔴 Shyam Saran writes: The glacial region is a most inhospitable theatre and the extraordinary human and material costs it imposes on our troops would justify a review

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen after taking charge as Defence Minister

June 05, 2019 7:46 am

Rajnath Singh was briefed about the security situation in the region along the borders with Pakistan, and the operations being conducted by the Army, along with the support of air effort by the Indian Air Force.

Last rites of Siachen bravehearts underway in native towns

February 16, 2016 5:45 am

Mysore(Karnataka)/ Vellore(Tamil Nadu), Feb 16 (ANI): The last rites of Sepoy Mahesha PN, who was buried under the February 3 Siachen avalanche, will be held today at his native town Mysore in Karnataka. A sharp-shooter, Mahesha of the 19th Battalion of Madras Regiment served for 11 years in the Indian army. Last rites of another braveheart from the same battalion, Havildar Elumalai M, a Non commissioned Officer (NCO) of the same battalion are to be held today at Vellore in Tamil Nadu. The bodies of nine fallen soldiers of Madras regiment, who were buried alive under the glacier, were earlier flown to the national capital on Monday.

A Pilot Recalls One Of The Biggest Rescues At Siachen In 2013

February 15, 2016 12:41 pm

Wreath laying ceremony of Siachen bravehearts in Delhi

February 15, 2016 7:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of the nine soldiers, who lost their lives in the Siachen Glacier avalanche on February 3, was held in the national capital on Monday. The mortal remains of the martyrs arrived in New Delhi on Monday as they were held up in Siachen for 12 days accounting to the poor weather conditions.

Last rites of Hanamanthappa performed with full state honours

February 12, 2016 9:26 am

Dharwad, Feb 12 (ANI): Last rites of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who passed away on Thursday morning, were performed with full state honours, including a 21-gun salute, in his hometown Dharwad of Karnataka on Friday. Hanamanthappa was rescued alive from under 35 feet of snow six days after his post in Siachen was hit by a glacier.

Lance Naik's condition worsened despite all measures: R.R. Hospital

February 11, 2016 2:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The Research and Referral Hospital of the Indian Army on Thursday said Lance Naik Hanamanthapa's neuro functions and heart functions worsened despite all precautions, eventually leading to his death. R.R. Hospital Director Lt. Gen. Duhan said when they received Lance Naik Hanamthappa in an intubated state on February 9, his body temperature was normal but his blood pressure was very low. Lt. Gen Duhan further said that all these cells, which had already become fragile and consisted of toxin because of working in very cold environment without glucose and oxygen, had produced a lot amount of toxins. Four days after he was found alive in Siachen, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa died in the hospital on Thursday morning.

Villagers mourn Siachen braveheart’s death

February 11, 2016 10:17 am

Dharwad (Karnataka), Feb 11 (ANI): The family of Siachen lone survivor Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was in deep shock after hearing the news of his death. His father broke down after he heard the news. His neighbours were seen trying to comfort him. Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who survived for six days after being buried under a 25-feet avalanche, died at the RR Army Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday, leaving the nation in deep shock. Expressing grief over the tragic death, one of the villagers said the entire village was praying for him to come back, but nothing is big in front of god’s desire.

Soldiers train for avalanche rescue at high altitude in Gulmarg

February 10, 2016 3:53 pm

Gulmarg, Feb 10 (ANI): After nine Indian Army soldiers died in the Siachen glacier avalanche on February 3, High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) trainers held training rescue sessions for soldiers at high altitudes near Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg region. Major Varun Khujuria, instructor at HAWS, stated the soldiers deployed on the high altitudes are given proper training for handling natural calamities. He added that only HAWS carries out rescue operations throughout the Himalayas. Ajpal Singh, a trainee, said that it's a nine-week basic course, which trains the soldiers to survive on higher altitudes. Proper knowledge of skiing equipments is also given to the soldiers.

Lance Naik’s family excited to see him

February 09, 2016 8:21 am

Dharwad, Feb 09 (ANI): The family members of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who was on Monday miraculously found alive after an avalanche in the Siachen glacier, said they were very glad and waiting anxiously to see him. Lance Naik’s father said they are very happy and waiting to see him. His nephew, who had lost all hopes, said it was blessings of the entire villagers that Naik fought with the extremely difficult conditions and was found alive. Hanamanthappa, who is on ventilator, arrived at the Palam airbase from where he was shifted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital.