Siachen

Ladakh to develop Siachen Glacier and Galwan Valley as new tourist attractions, offering adventure, history, and breathtaking high-altitude landscapes.

Siachen Base Camp Opens to Tourists Without NOC; Galwan Valley to Open from June 15

In a major push for tourism in Ladakh, the Siachen Base Camp is now open to tourists without an NOC, while Galwan Valley will welcome visitors from June 15. Zojila Pass reopens early, marking the start of the 2025 travel season.

President Droupadi Murmu visits Siachen base camp; interacts with soldiers

President said that since the commencement of Operation Meghdoot in April 1984, the brave soldiers and officers of the Indian Armed Forces have ensured the security of this region.

Captain Anshuman Singh's wife collects Kirti Chakra, recalls their story: 'It was love at first sight'

Smriti Singh shared the poignant story of their relationship, which began on the first day of college. 'I don't want to be dramatic but it was love at first sight,' she said.

Rajnath visits Siachen, lauds 'iron-clad' will of Army soldiers deployed in world's highest battlefield

From Leh, the defence minister had spoken with the soldiers posted in Siachen over the phone and told them that he would soon visit the world’s highest battlefield and interact with them.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness

Rajnath Singh's visit to Siachen came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region.

Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen on Monday

In January last year, Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Army’s Corps of Engineers was posted at a frontline post in Siachen Glacier, in the first such operational deployment of a woman Army officer at key battlefield.

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Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in fire incident in Siachen

The army officials said the injured soldiers have been safely evacuated to a hospital.

Staging Siachen: Survival drama, from the world’s highest battlefield to Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre

In ‘Siachen’, a play written by Aditya Rawal and directed by Makarand Deshpande, a near-primal tale unfolds atop an unforgiving glacier.

Who is Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman officer deployed at Siachen Glacier?

Captain Shiva Chauhan will be deployed at Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield. After a rigorous one-month training at the Siachen Battle School alongside other officers of the Indian Army. Captain Chauhan will be leading the team of Sappers entrusted with the task of carrying out various combat engineering assignments. So who is she? Watch this video to find out.

IAF to formally induct indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter on Monday

The officials said IAF plans to procure more LCH in the near future. "We are already working with DRDO and HAL to integrate new weapons on the helicopter," said one of the officials.

Army jawan's body found 38 years after he went missing in Siachen

The Sainik Group Centre in Ranikhet on Sunday identified the body as that of Chandrashekhar Harbola of 19 Kumaon Regiment.

Independence Day 2022: Watch Indian flag being hoisted at highest battlefield in the world

The Siachen Glacier region often faces zero visibility and the soldiers have to carry on their duties in inhuman conditions. In the video, the Siachen Warriors are seen trudging along in a snow covered region with the Indian flag before hoisting it.

In Pics | Siachen now open for tourists: Here’s a look at the world's highest battlefield

The Centre, on October 21, announced that Siachen area, often called the world's highest battlefield, is now open to tourists

Parrikar likely to visit LoC and Siachen

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will arrive here tomorrow on a two-day visit to review security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, during which he is expected to visit the Line of Control and Siachen and meet Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Musharraf does not regret Kargil war: Exclusive Interview

Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday remained adamant about not regretting the Kargil war, and even suggesting that he did not know if Pakistan spy agency ISI was operating terror camps against India.