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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).
Military Digest | 40 years of Operation Meghdoot: The unsung foot soldier who marched to top but has no gallantry award
April 15, 2024 8:01 am
Lt Col NS Salaria led the column of soldiers from the snout of the Siachen Glacier at 12,000 feet to Sia La Pass at 22,000 feet and linked up with the troops dropped by helicopters.
Capt Fatima becomes first woman medical officer to be deployed on operational post on Siachen Glacier
December 12, 2023 8:34 pm
The Fire and Fury Corps said that she was inducted to a post at an altitude of 15,200 feet 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.
Everyday is a story: Army officers recall their time at Siachen Glacier
January 15, 2022 10:43 am
At the highest battlefield in the world, the enemy is not so much an entity holding rifles and guns; it is nature, the isolation, your mind and your body.
Two Punjab soldiers die in avalanche at Siachen Glacier
April 27, 2021 12:03 am
Sepoy Prabhjit Singh and Sepoy Amardeep Singh of 21 Punjab were caught in the avalanche in Sub Sector Hanif in Southern Glacier area.
2 Armymen killed in avalanche in Southern Siachen Glacier
December 01, 2019 1:53 am
Officials said that despite best efforts by the medical teams, two Army personnel succumbed. They were identified as Naib Subedar Tsewang Gialshan and Rifleman Padma Norgais, both residents of Leh.
Avalanche hits Army patrol at Siachen Glacier, two killed
November 30, 2019 6:32 pm
An Avalanche Rescue Team (ART) was immediately rushed to the spot. The rescue team managed to locate and pull out all members of the patrol.
Avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen, six killed
November 19, 2019 8:34 am
All eight personnel were pulled out of the avalanche debris, and seven persons who were critically injured, were taken by helicopters to the nearest Military Hospital, the Srinagar-based defence spokesperson said.
Siachen Glacier now open to tourists — how far, what facilities
October 26, 2019 7:33 pm
This week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Siachen Glacier will be open for tourists, between the base camp and Kumar logistics base. A look at what has been allowed so far, and what will change now.
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Siachen avalanche: Hanamanthappa and the other nine soldiers who died
February 11, 2016 2:16 pm
The Siachen avalanche has now claimed 10 lives with the death of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa on February 10
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Retd. CISF constable offers his kidney to save Hanumanthappa
February 10, 2016 1:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) head constable Prem Swaroop on Wednesday has offered to donate his kidney to save the life of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who is battling for his life after being trapped under snow for six days at Siachen glacier. Swaroop said he heard in the news that Hanamanthappa's kidney has failed and so he had come to offer his kidney to him. He added that he is ready to donate any part of his body for him.
Nation prays for Lance Naik Hanamanthappa's recovery
February 10, 2016 11:41 am
Mumbai, Feb 10 (ANI): The iconic dabbawala's from Mumbai and youth Congress members from Bhopal on Wednesday prayed for the well-being of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who is battling for his life after being trapped under snow for six days at the highest battle field Siachen glacier. One of the youth Congress member said that they are praying for quick recovery of the brave Indian soldier.
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