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-30 Degrees, Low Oxygen Levels: How Army Survives In Himalayas During Winter
The weather in the remote snow-capped Himalayas has deteriorated significantly these days. Temperatures in Ladakh, Kargil, Galwan, North Sikkim, the Shamshabari Range, and the Greater Himalayan region have plummeted to several degrees below zero.
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40 Years After Army Went To Siachen Glacier, How It Maintains Status Quo
The induction of heavy-lift helicopters and logistic drones, deployment of all-terrain vehicles and laying of an extensive network of tracks are among a host of measures that have enhanced India's combat prowess in Siachen.
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Remains Of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman To Be Brought To His Residence Today
Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator, lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier on Sunday.
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Siachen Glacier: World's Highest Battlefield Gets Mobile Connectivity Boost
Siachen Glacier is known as the highest-altitude battle site in the world and is situated near the Indo-Pak Line of Control. It is the largest glacier in India and the second largest in the world. It is the highest battleground on earth.
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Army Officer Dead, 3 Soldiers Injured In Fire Incident At Siachen Glacier
An army officer has died and three other soldiers injured in a fire incident at Siachen glacier in the early hours of the morning today, officials said.
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First Woman Officer Posted At Siachen Hopes To Inspire Girls To Join Army
Captain Shiva Chauhan, who became the first women officer to be posted at the world's highest battlefield in Siachen glacier, on Monday expressed hope that more girls will join India Army after her accomplishment.
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Watch: Siachen Warriors Celebrate Independence Day At World's Highest Battlefield
As India celebrated its 76th Independence Day, the Indian Army troops celebrated the day at the world's highest battlefield at the Siachen glacier.
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Electrification Of 19 Siachen Villages To Help Ladakh's Carbon-Neutral Target
As many as 19 villages in Siachen have been electrified with supply from the Chamshen micro-hydel project (MHP), a development that will help Ladakh inch closer towards achieving the carbon-neutrality target, officials said on Friday.
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Minus 57 Degree Celsius In Siachen, Troops Face Avalanches
Well-rehearsed drills to escape from natural disasters have saved the lives of over 200 Indian Army troops in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, where temperatures fall to as low as minus 57 degree Celsius.
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Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane To Visit Siachen Glacier On January 9
In his first visit after taking over as Army Chief, General MM Naravane is likely to visit the world's highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, next week.
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2 Army Personnel Die As Avalanche Hits Southern Siachen Glacier
Two soldiers died after an avalanche hit an army patrol in Siachen glacier today.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Condoles Deaths Of Army Personnel, Porters On Siachen Glacier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today condoled the deaths of army personnel and porters in an avalanche on the Siachen Glacier.
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"Salute Their Courage": Rajnath Singh After Six Die In Siachen Avalanche
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today condoled the death of soldiers and porters who died in an avalanche in the Siachen Glacier on Monday, and said that he was deeply pained by the incident.
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"Siachen Now Open For Tourism," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
A part of the Siachen Glacier, often referred to as the world's highest battlefield, is now open for tourists to visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
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Army Removes 130 Tonnes Of Solid Waste From Siachen Glacier
The Army has removed 130 tonnes of solid waste from the Siachen glacier as part of a mega drive to protect the eco-system of the world's most dangerous battlefield.
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-30 Degrees, Low Oxygen Levels: How Army Survives In Himalayas During Winter
The weather in the remote snow-capped Himalayas has deteriorated significantly these days. Temperatures in Ladakh, Kargil, Galwan, North Sikkim, the Shamshabari Range, and the Greater Himalayan region have plummeted to several degrees below zero.
-
40 Years After Army Went To Siachen Glacier, How It Maintains Status Quo
The induction of heavy-lift helicopters and logistic drones, deployment of all-terrain vehicles and laying of an extensive network of tracks are among a host of measures that have enhanced India's combat prowess in Siachen.
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Remains Of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman To Be Brought To His Residence Today
Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator, lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier on Sunday.
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Siachen Glacier: World's Highest Battlefield Gets Mobile Connectivity Boost
Siachen Glacier is known as the highest-altitude battle site in the world and is situated near the Indo-Pak Line of Control. It is the largest glacier in India and the second largest in the world. It is the highest battleground on earth.
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Army Officer Dead, 3 Soldiers Injured In Fire Incident At Siachen Glacier
An army officer has died and three other soldiers injured in a fire incident at Siachen glacier in the early hours of the morning today, officials said.
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First Woman Officer Posted At Siachen Hopes To Inspire Girls To Join Army
Captain Shiva Chauhan, who became the first women officer to be posted at the world's highest battlefield in Siachen glacier, on Monday expressed hope that more girls will join India Army after her accomplishment.
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Watch: Siachen Warriors Celebrate Independence Day At World's Highest Battlefield
As India celebrated its 76th Independence Day, the Indian Army troops celebrated the day at the world's highest battlefield at the Siachen glacier.
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Electrification Of 19 Siachen Villages To Help Ladakh's Carbon-Neutral Target
As many as 19 villages in Siachen have been electrified with supply from the Chamshen micro-hydel project (MHP), a development that will help Ladakh inch closer towards achieving the carbon-neutrality target, officials said on Friday.
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Minus 57 Degree Celsius In Siachen, Troops Face Avalanches
Well-rehearsed drills to escape from natural disasters have saved the lives of over 200 Indian Army troops in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, where temperatures fall to as low as minus 57 degree Celsius.
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Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane To Visit Siachen Glacier On January 9
In his first visit after taking over as Army Chief, General MM Naravane is likely to visit the world's highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, next week.
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2 Army Personnel Die As Avalanche Hits Southern Siachen Glacier
Two soldiers died after an avalanche hit an army patrol in Siachen glacier today.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Condoles Deaths Of Army Personnel, Porters On Siachen Glacier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today condoled the deaths of army personnel and porters in an avalanche on the Siachen Glacier.
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"Salute Their Courage": Rajnath Singh After Six Die In Siachen Avalanche
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today condoled the death of soldiers and porters who died in an avalanche in the Siachen Glacier on Monday, and said that he was deeply pained by the incident.
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"Siachen Now Open For Tourism," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
A part of the Siachen Glacier, often referred to as the world's highest battlefield, is now open for tourists to visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
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Army Removes 130 Tonnes Of Solid Waste From Siachen Glacier
The Army has removed 130 tonnes of solid waste from the Siachen glacier as part of a mega drive to protect the eco-system of the world's most dangerous battlefield.
