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International Yoga Day 2023: Army Forms `Bharatmala` From Siachen To KanyakumariThe Indian Army formed a `Bharatmala` by conducting Yoga all along the border areas of the nation from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to mark International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023.Zee News - Published | |
Watch: Stunning aerobatics by made-in-India combat helicopter 'Prachand' at Aero India 2023The HAL-built Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' performed exciting acrobatics during Aero India 2023; it is the only assault helicopter capable of flying at high altitudes like Siachen glacier.DNA - Published | |
Bihar native begins journey from Kanyakumari to Siachen in wheelchair to implement accessibility for differently-ablednewKerala.com - Published | |
How Captain Shiva Chouhan and Indian troops train in icy heights of SiachennewKerala.com - Published | |
PM Modi applauds as Capt Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman officer to be deployed at highest battlefield of SiachennewKerala.com - Published | |
Illustrates the spirit of India's Nari Shakti: PM Modi on deployment of first woman Army officer at SiachenPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the deployment of the first woman army officer at Siachen, saying this highlights the spirit of India's "Nari Shakti" (women power).Captain Shiva..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Captain Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman Army officer to be deployed at Siachen Glacier, underwent rigorous trainingThe team of Sappers led by Captain Chouhan will be responsible for numerous combat engineering tasks.Zee News - Published | |
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen GlacierAfter becoming fighter pilots and serving on frontline warships, women officers continue to shatter even more glass ceilings in the armed forces. Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first-ever woman..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •newKerala.com | |
Meet Captain Shiva Chauhan, first woman to be deployed at world's most dangerous battlefieldWho is Captain Shiva Chauhan? The Indian government spends around Rs 5 crore every day on the soldiers deployed at Siachen.DNA - Published | |
Captain Shiva Chauhan creates history, becomes 1st woman officer to be operationally deployed at Siachen glacierThe Siachen Glacier is the highest battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since 1984, details below.Zee News - Published | |
Lt Gen Ajai Kumar takes over charge of Southern CommandAn alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, the general officer was commissioned into 7/11 Gorkha Rifles (GR) in December 1984. Lieutenant General Ajai..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Army pays tribute to soldier who died on Siachen GlaciernewKerala.com - Published | |
Indian Air Force gets its first home-made light combat helicopterIndia’s first indigenous light combat helicopter, capable of offensive operations in high-altitude areas like Siachen Glacier and eastern Ladakh, was inducted into the IAF on Monday. Defence minister..IndiaTimes - Published | DNA Special: Indian Army activates satellite-based internet service on Siachen Glacier, world's highest battlefieldBharat Broadband Network Limited is a government undertaking that is providing internet connectivity to the Indian Army in Siachen.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
IAF to kick off induction of indigenous light combat helicopter next monthThe IAF will induct the first indigenous light combat helicopter (LCH), which is capable of offensive operations in the Siachen Glacier-Saltoro Ridge region and eastern Ladakh, at its Jodhpur airbase..IndiaTimes - Published | 38 years on, Siachen soldier laid to rest, kin get closureOn 29 May, 1984, 28-year-old Harbola, along with 17 others in his battalion, perished due to an avalanche during a military operation called ‘Operation Meghdoot’. Authorities were able to recover..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Operation Meghdoot': The fateful mission during which Lance Naik Chandrashekhar went missing 38 years agoLance Naik Chandrashekhar, who made the supreme sacrifice for the country, had been missing since May 29, 1984 in Siachen.DNA - Published | Indian Army hoist Tricolour at world's highest battlefield at Siachen GlaciernewKerala.com - Published |
38 years on, remains of Siachen soldier foundIndiaTimes - Published | Soldier's mortal remains found 38 years after he went missing in SiachenOperation Meghdoot in 1984 remains one of the Indian Army's most crucial military acts to this day, ensuring possession of the Siachen Glacier and comDNA - Published |
Agnipath scheme: Rs 1 crore for Agniveers in case of martyrdom, Rs 44 lakh in case of disability during serviceLt Gen Anil Puri said the Agniveers will be given the same allowance and facilities in Siachen or other areas which are given to a regular soldiers.DNA - Published | Gujarat girl’s innovation to keep soldiers warm at SiachenImagine going for a patrol in -10 to -45 degrees celsius temperature with special gear that weighs about 10 kg – ranging from special headgear to jacket, thermal wear and boots.IndiaTimes - Published |
Everyday is a story: Army officers recall their time at Siachen GlacierIndian Express - Published | On CDS’s staff: Brigadier in line for a promotion, Lt Col who had served in SiachenIndian Express - Published |
BRO to collect toll from civilian traffic on 4 key Ladakh routesFor the first time, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) plans to collect toll from civilian traffic plying on the roads it builds, especially in the Himalayan states bordering China and Pakistan. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Army throws open Siachen Base Camp for touristsIndiaTimes - Published |
Army opens Siachen Base Camp for tourists 24 months after Rajnath's promiseIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi lauds team of differently-abled people for hoisting flag at SiachennewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Indian army veterans create world record, largest team with disabilities scales Siachen GlaciernewKerala.com - Published | Op Blue Freedom- Specially abled persons team creates world record by reaching to Siachen‘Team Claw’ a team of Special Forces Veterans of Indian Armed Forces, created a World Record having the largest team of people with disabilities to scale the world’s highest battlefield Siachen..IndiaTimes - Published |
Team of 8 specially-abled people creates world record, reaches Kumar Post at 15,632 feet on Siachen glaciernewKerala.com - Published | Expedition of people with disabilities to Siachen Glacier flagged offnewKerala.com - Published |
Largest group of people with disabilities to reach world's highest battlefield SiachennewKerala.com - Published | Swarnim Vijay Flame reaches Siachen Glacier to commemorate 50 years of victorynewKerala.com - Published |
June 26, the day India captured Quaid Post in Siachen 34 years agonewKerala.com - Published | Siachen avalanche: Another soldier dies during treatmentIndian Express - Published |
'Bikramjeet's dream project was film on Siachen,' reveals Madhur BhandarkarnewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News •DNA | |
