Siachen Glacier

No Airspace Violation, Says Air Force After Pak Media Reports On Siachen

India News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday May 24, 2017

The Indian Air Force today denied any air space violation over the Siachen glacier after reports in the Pakistan media that the country's air chief flew a jet near the region. "There is no reported airspace violation," Air Force sources said.

Air Force To Replace 'Cheetah' Helicopters At Siachen Glacier

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 16, 2016

Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic unit 'Siachen Pioneers', which is a lifeline for thousands of soldiers posted in the arduous and world's highest battlefield, wants to replace ageing Cheetah choppers with the Cheetals that come equipped with modern engine.

Siachen Trip Cleared For Smriti Irani, Will Spend Rakhi With Soldiers

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Veer Arjun Singh | Thursday August 11, 2016

Union minister Smriti Irani will travel next week to visit soldiers on the unforgiving Siachen Glacier, the highest battleground in the world.

As Temperature Goes Up, So Does The Risk For Soldiers At Siachen

India News | Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Wednesday July 20, 2016

Soldiers of the Armed Forces at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, are having to remap their posts. The rapid change in temperatures is causing avalanches in safe areas of the glacier where more soldiers have died from the extreme weather than in battle.

Army Performs Yoga Aasanas At Siachen

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 22, 2016

Amid sub-zero temperature, the Army on Tuesday celebrated International Yoga Day at the Siachen Glacier, situated at the height of over 20,000 feet.

41 Soldiers Killed In Siachen Since 2013: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 29, 2016

Forty-one soldiers have lost their lives in Siachen Glacier since 2013, the government said today.

Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag Visits Siachen Glacier

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 1, 2016

Chief of the Army Staff General Dalbir Singh Suhag has visited Siachen Glacier to review the situation at the highest battlefield in the world, where 10 army soldiers died in an avalanche in February.

In 200 Feet-Deep Siachen Crevasse, An Army Rescue Falls Short

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday March 2, 2016

The army today recovered the body of a porter who died after slipping into a 200-feet-deep crevasse in Jammu and Kashmir's Siachen Glacier.

2 More Siachen Martyrs From Karnataka Laid To Rest With State Honours

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 16, 2016

Hundreds of people paid homage to two more Siachen glacier avalanche martyrs from Karnataka as they were laid to rest with state honours in Mysuru and Hassan districts today.

Hundreds Bid Emotional Farewell To Siachen Bravehearts In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 16, 2016

Hundreds of people today bid emotional farewell to Siachen bravehearts G Ganesan and S Kumar, whose last rites were performed with full state honours at Chokkathevanpatti in Madurai and Kumanan Kuzhu in Theni districts respectively.

Was Aware Of Possible Avalanche Risk In Siachen: Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 15, 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said his ministry was aware of the possible risk of an avalanche at the Siachen glacier but not of the exact spot where the snow slide struck killing ten soldiers earlier this month.

Army Pays Tribute To Siachen Martyrs As Bodies Arrive In Delhi

India News | Agencies | Monday February 15, 2016

The mortal remains of all nine soldiers killed in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier have reached Delhi today. PM Modi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, senior army officials and other dignitaries will pay homage to the bravehearts at the Delhi Airport.

Bodies Of 9 Soldiers Killed In Siachen Avalanche Flown To Base Camp

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 13, 2016

The bodies of nine soldiers, who died in an avalanche on Siachen glacier, were today brought down to the Siachen base camp.

Need To Maintain Presence In Siachen, Says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 12, 2016

Noting that casualties have tapered off the world's highest battlefield over the years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today ruled out dislodging troops from Siachen Glacier citing its strategic significance.

Siachen Miracle Rescue: Soldier Chose Conflict Areas Over Peace Postings

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2016

Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who is in a critical condition after miraculously surviving six days buried under snow on the Siachen glacier in Jammu and Kashmir, chose difficult areas over "peace" postings and fought for 10 years in conflict areas.

Mumbai Dabbawalas Pray For Soldier Who Survived Siachen Avalanche

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2016

Mumbai Dabbawalas today prayed for army man Hanumanthappa Koppad, who was miraculously found alive after remaining under a huge mass of snow for six days at Siachen Glacier.

Hanamanthappa 'Highly-Motivated', Served In 'Difficult, Challenging' Areas

People | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2016

Army man Hanamanthappa Koppad, who survived for six days buried under tonnes of snow in the Siachen Glacier, is a highly-motivated soldier and has served in difficult and challenging areas for most of his 13 years in the army.

President Pranab Mukherjee Applauds Indomitable Spirit Of Siachen Braveheart

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee today applauded the indomitable spirit of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad who survived last week's avalanche on Siachen Glacier.

Bodies Of Remaining 8 Soldiers Recovered From Siachen

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2016

Bodies of all the eight remaining soldiers were today recovered from the huge mass of ice on Siachen Glacier, seven days after they got buried under an avalanche that hit their high altitude military post.

Siachen Soldier's Rescue: Family Reaches Delhi, Says 'Rebirth For Us'

India News | Wednesday February 10, 2016

The relatives of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who was rescued from under 25 feet of snow in Siachen last night, reached Delhi late on Tuesday evening. The soldier, who is comatose, is undergoing treatment in the Army's Research and Referral hospital in Delhi.

PM Modi Visits Soldier Who Miraculously Survived Siachen Avalanche

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today went to Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi to see Lance Naik Hanamanthappa who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried under huge mass of snow for six days at Siachen Glacier.

After Siachen Miracle Rescue, Soldier Now In Coma. India Holds Its Breath

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday February 9, 2016

For six days, army soldier Hanamanthappa was buried under 25 feet of snow at the Siachen Glacier, in temperatures close to minus 40 degrees.

After 6 Days, Soldier Caught In Siachen Avalanche Found Alive: Army Commander

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal (with inputs from PTI) | Tuesday February 9, 2016

An army jawan who was buried under snow following an avalanche in the Siachen glacier has been found alive, news agency Press Trust of India has reported. For six days, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa was buried under 25 feet of snow in temperatures that hovered above minus 40 degrees Celsius.

Siachen Avalanche: Body Of 1 Of The 10 Soldiers Recovered

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 8, 2016

Army today recovered the body of one of the 10 soldiers who died in an avalanche in Siachen Glacier six days ago and efforts to locate the remains of the others continue, defence spokesman said in Srinagar.

Decision To Deploy Troops In Siachen Based On Security: Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 7, 2016

Terming the death of 10 soldiers in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier "painful", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the decision to deploy troops in the world's highest battlefield was based on security needs, despite the hostile conditions there.

Manohar Parrikar Rules Out Withdrawing Troops From Siachen

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday February 7, 2016

Terming the recent death of 10 soldiers in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier "painful", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today that withdrawing troops from the world's highest battlefield could not be a solution.

Siachen Avalanche: Vice-President, Army Chief Express Grief Over Soldiers' Death

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 5, 2016

Vice-President Hamid Ansari has expressed grief over the death of 10 army personnel in an avalanche on Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir.

My Helicopter Crashed In Siachen Snow. How I Was Rescued.

Opinion | Group Captain Sundeep Mehta | Saturday February 6, 2016

This narration is to bring perspective to survival and rescue efforts at elevations near 20,000 Feet Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) after Wednesday's avalanche in which the precious lives of ten soldiers was lost.

I've Rescued Jawans At Siachen. You Never Forget It.

Opinion | Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur VM (retd.) | Friday February 5, 2016

Rest in peace braves! The nation can never - NEVER - repay your debt.

10 Armymen Trapped In Avalanche In Siachen Feared Dead

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 4, 2016

All the 10 Army personnel trapped under a mass of snow after a massive avalanche struck their high-altitude military post yesterday in Siachen Glacier were today feared dead.