Siachen

PM applauds as Capt Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman officer at Siachen

The Prime Minister tweeted in reply to a post by Fire and Fury Sappers corps: "This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti"

PM Modi lauds deployment of first woman Army officer at Siachen

"This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti," the Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by Fire and Fury Sappers

Woman Army officer deployed at Kumar Post in Siachen Glacier for first time

Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Corps of Engineers has been posted at a frontline post in Siachen Glacier, in first such operational deployment of an woman Army officer at the world's highest battlefield. The officer was posted at the Kumar post, located at an altitude of around 15,600 feet in Siachen, on Monday for a three-month stint after she underwent rigorous training, Army officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Capt Chauhan and said he was happy to see more women joining the armed forces and take every challenge in stride. "Excellent news! I am extremely happy to see more women joining the Armed Forces and take every challenge in stride. It is an encouraging sign. My best wishes to Capt Shiva Chauhan," he tweeted. The Army said Capt Chouhan became the first woman officer to get operationally deployed at the world's highest battlefield. The Siachen glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range is known as the highest ...

Indian Army finds mortal remains of missing soldier after 38 years

The Northern Command of the Indian Army on Monday said that they have recovered the mortal remains of a soldier who went missing during an Army operation in Siachen in 1984.

Startups partner with IITs to develop cutting-edge niche products

Incubation cells at the premier engineering institutes are helping more and more startups develop innovative product

Indian Army to place emergency orders for extreme cold weather tents on LAC

The Chinese have already started putting up special winter tents at the Line of Actual Control.

At war with the virus

The military should supplement its arsenal with dual-use assets that would create capabilities for handling situations like Covid

Little outdated: Army Chief on CAG criticising poor clothing of troops

The Army is very well prepared today, the Chief asserted.

Army Chief Naravane to pay first visit to areas under northern army command

During his two-day visit to the areas under Northern Command, Naravane will also visit the Kashmir Valley

India won't vacate Siachen glaciers: Parrikar

The Defence Minister said so far 915 people have lost their lives in the last 32 years in Siachen.

Avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen; four soldiers, two porters killed

The Army launched a massive search and rescue operation to bring back the trapped soldiers

Body of soldier recovered from Siachen avalanche

The mortal remains of the soldiers are being evacuated from the area of the avalanche.

Soldiers serving in Siachen could soon get India-made clothing, equipment

The Siachen Glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds

Siachen is disputed territory, India can't open it for tourism: Pakistan

On October 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian government had decided to open the entire area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post for tourism purposes

Siachen avalanche: Army Chief apprises Rajnath Singh of ground situation

A group of eight persons, including six Army personnel, were struck by the avalanche at an altitude of 19,000 ft at around 3 pm on Monday

Tourists can visit Siachen, see how Army works in tough place: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh inaugurates the Colonel Chewang Rinchin Bridge on Shyok River, located about 45 km from India's border with China.

Siachen area, world's highest battlefield, now open to tourists: Rajnath

The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world

41 soldiers killed in Siachen since 2013: Govt

Siachen records more deaths of troops 4 months than last 3 years

Since 2013, 41 soldiers martyred on Siachen glacier: Govt

In 2015, 9 soldiers died on the Glacier, while until February 18, 2016, 14 soldiers have lost their lives

Will ensure soldiers in difficult terrain are properly compensated: Parrikar

Saluting the brave soldiers, Parrikar added that the government would ensure giving proper compensation to all those working in difficult terrains