Siachen Glacier
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Avalanche hits Siachen Glacier in Ladakh; 3 soldiers killed, rescue operations underway
India | Sep 09, 2025, 06:49 PM ISTThe incident evokes unpleasant memories of 10 soldiers getting killed in an avalanche in Siachen in February 2016.
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From Siachen to Lal Chowk: Independence Day celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh | Watch
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 15, 2025, 11:12 AM ISTJ-K and Ladakh marked the 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervor, highlighted by the first celebration under an elected government in J-K since 2017. From CM Omar Abdullah’s emotional address to Army flag hoistings at the LoC and Siachen, the region showcased unity and resilience.
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Rajnath Singh visits world’s highest battlefield Siachen, lauds 'iron-clad' will of Army soldiers
India | Apr 22, 2024, 05:30 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh today (April 22) visited Siachen and reviewed India's overall military preparedness in the region. His visit to the world's highest battlefield came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region.
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Captain Fatima Wasim makes history as first female medical officer deployed at Siachen Glacier
India | Dec 11, 2023, 10:29 AM ISTCaptain Fatima Wasim's historic role as the first female medical officer in an operational post at the Siachen Glacier is a remarkable achievement. The nation commends Captain Fatima Wasim for her groundbreaking accomplishment.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Everything you need to know about the 1999 India-Pakistan War
India | Jul 26, 2023, 07:41 AM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas: After India's victory, Pakistan refused to participate in the conflict. They continued to blame Kashmiri separatists. However, it was later found that they gave rewards to warriors who fought in the war.
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World's highest battlefield on Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet gets satellite-based internet service
India | Dec 16, 2022, 01:36 PM ISTSiachen news: Satellite-based internet service has been activated on the Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet, the World's Highest Battlefield, by the Siachen Signallers, Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps informed on Sunday.
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Swarnim Vijay Victory Flame reaches Siachen Glacier
India | Aug 03, 2021, 04:17 PM ISTThe Swarnim Vijay Mashaal reached the northernmost point of Siachen Glacier and was received by troops stationed there.
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Exclusive: Did UPA want to hand over Siachen to Pakistan? Hear what ex-Army Chief has to say
India | Jun 24, 2020, 06:13 PM ISTBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday levelled a serious allegation that UPA government under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wanted to hand over the strategic region of Siachen glacier to Pakistan. India TV spoke exclusively with then Army Chief General JJ Singh about the developments.
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Army plans to open Siachen Glacier for tourists
India | Sep 24, 2019, 08:36 PM ISTThe sources said the proposal is being considered with all earnestness since it has come directly from Army Chief General Bipin Rawat but no concrete road map has yet been laid out in this direction.
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On maiden trip to J&K, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Siachen Glacier
National | Sep 30, 2017, 11:46 PM ISTThis is Nirmala Sitharaman's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir as Defence Minister.
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No violation of Indian air space, says IAF after reports of Pak fighter jets over Siachen
India | May 24, 2017, 01:41 PM ISTPakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets made flights near Siachen Glacier this morning, Samaa TV reported. Quoting sources, the report said all of PAF's forward operating bases have been made fully operational
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Body of missing soldier recovered from Siachen avalanche
India | Mar 26, 2016, 07:54 PM ISTMortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Rai, who was buried under snow after an avalanche struck an army patrol in the Turtuk Sector on Friday, was recovered by rescue teams today (Saturday) morning
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Siachen martyrs' bodies sent to their home states from Delhi
India | Feb 15, 2016, 09:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: The bodies of nine Indian soldiers buried alive in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier on February 3 were today flown to Delhi from the frontier Ladakh region.The bodies were later flown in
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Mortal remains of 9 deceased soldiers reach Siachen base camp
India | Feb 13, 2016, 05:02 PM ISTJammu: The mortal remains of nine soldiers who died in an avalanche on Siachen glacier were today brought down to Siachen base in Ladakh sector from where they will be later taken to Leh after
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Nation mourns Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, last rites today
India | Feb 12, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTDharwad (Karnataka): The mortal remains of Siachen braveheart, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who passed away on Thursday morning after battling for life since his miraculous survival in Siachen, was brought home late night.Karnataka Chief Minister
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Unforgiving Siachen glacier: 5 spine-chilling things Indian soldiers survive at World's highest war zone
Life | Feb 11, 2016, 06:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: Etched on the stone memorial at the Indian Army base camp in Siachen are words, “Quartered in snow, silent to remain, when the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again.” Siachen, is
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Meet the two dogs which helped army rescue Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
India | Feb 11, 2016, 01:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: While the entire nation is raving about the valiant efforts of the rescue team of Indian army in tracing Lance Naik Hanumanthappa, the lone survivor in Siachen avalanche, there were some unsung heroes
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Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa condition deteriorates
India | Feb 11, 2016, 01:33 PM ISTNew Delhi: The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried in snow for six days following the avalanche in Siachen, remains critical.More than a day after the soldier
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Siachen: 150 soldiers, two canines and a mighty rescue operation
India | Feb 09, 2016, 09:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: The miraculous story of rescued soldier Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad who clung to life buried 30 feet under a massive ice and snow debris that hurtled down a mountain slope on unforgiving Siachen
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Dead body of one of ten soldiers recovered from Siachen Glacier
India | Feb 08, 2016, 07:55 PM ISTSrinagar: Army today recovered body of one of the 10 soldiers who died in an avalanche in Siachen Glacier six days back and efforts to locate the mortal remains of the rest continue, defence spokesman