Siachen Glacier

Siachen Hero, Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar (Retired), Dies At 87

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Thursday December 31, 2020

Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar (Retired), who contributed significantly to the security of our country by paving the way for India's move into the Siachen Glacier, died on Thursday - the last day of the year 2020.

Minus 57 Degree Celsius In Siachen, Troops Face Avalanches

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 14, 2020

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.

Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane To Visit Siachen Glacier On January 9

India News | ANI | Friday January 3, 2020

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.

2 Army Personnel Die As Avalanche Hits Southern Siachen Glacier

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Saturday November 30, 2019

Two soldiers died after an avalanche hit an army patrol in Siachen glacier today.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Condoles Deaths Of Army Personnel, Porters On Siachen Glacier

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today condoled the deaths of army personnel and porters in an avalanche on the Siachen Glacier.

"Salute Their Courage": Rajnath Singh After Six Die In Siachen Avalanche

India News | ANI | Tuesday November 19, 2019

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.

4 Soldiers, 2 Porters Dead After Avalanche Hits Army Patrol In Siachen

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday November 19, 2019

Four soldiers died after being trapped in snow for hours after an avalanche hit Army positions in northern Siachen Glacier on Monday. Two porters also died in the accident. The soldiers were a part of a patrolling group of eight; they died due to extreme hypothermia, defence officials said.

"Siachen Now Open For Tourism," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Monday October 21, 2019

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.

Army Removes 130 Tonnes Of Solid Waste From Siachen Glacier

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 24, 2019

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.

In -60 Degrees Siachen, Eggs Don't Break With Hammer: See Soldiers' Demo

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Sunday June 9, 2019

In a cold, desolate place blasted by icy winds, three men try to defrost frozen eatables - juice boxes, eggs and vegetables - as hard as ice. They smash them with hammers multiple times while talking of the challenges of surviving in a hostile terrain. This is no scene from a survival drama film, but a video showing the tremendous difficulties that...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Bonds With Soldiers At Siachen Over Jalebi

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Monday June 3, 2019

Rajnath Singh today flew to Siachen Glacier - the world's highest battlefield - in his first visit outside the national capital as Defence Minister. He tweeted photos of his meeting with the soldiers at the high-altitude base where all of them, in heavy clothing to protect from frost bite, are seen having jalebis.

Rajnath Singh To Visit Siachen Tomorrow, His First As Defence Minister

India News | ANI | Sunday June 2, 2019

As Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh's first visit outside the national capital would be to the Siachen Glacier -- the world's highest battlefield - to review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

Army Soldiers Posted At Siachen Cast Their Votes

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 11, 2019

Army personnel posted at the world's highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, cast their votes as service voters on Thursday.

Livid Over Procurement Delay, George Fernandes Once Sent 2 Officials To Siachen

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 29, 2019

George Fernandes, as defence minister, once sent two senior bureaucrats of his ministry to Siachen glacier when he came to know that they had held back a file on purchase of snow bikes for soldiers deployed at the world's highest battle field.

Army Recovers Helicopter Stuck In Snow At 18,000 Feet At Siachen Glacier

India News | ANI | Tuesday December 25, 2018

The Indian Army has successfully recovered a helicopter which was stuck in snow at an altitude of 18,000 feet at Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir, creating a world record of sorts. The helicopter was brought to the Siachen base camp with the help of infantry troops deployed there.