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Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi

The Indian Army has decided to permit tourists to visit icy heights of Siachen Glacier, Kargil and also the Galwan Valley to enable them to get first-hand experience of these inhospitable battlefields, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said on Wednesday. He asserted the dominant theme in Jammu and Kashmir has changed from "terrorism to tourism" and added the Army has facilitated this transformation. General Dwivedi was delivering a lecture on the topic, 'Role and Contribution of Indian Army in Securing India's Growth Story', under General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture Series, organised by the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies (DDSS) of the Savitribai Phule Pune University. The COAS said Jammu and Kashmir, where a new government took office last month after assembly polls, has immense potential in the tourism sector. "Transformative potential of tourism is immense and an exponential rise (in travellers visiting J&K) has been seen in recent times. ...

Defence Minister Rajnath visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and reviewed India's overall military preparedness in the region. 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. The defence minister, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, reviewed the overall security situation in the region, officials said. Singh also interacted with the soldiers deployed in Siachen. The Siachen glacier, which is at a height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range, is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds. Under its 'Operation Meghdoot' the Indian Army established its full control over the Siachen Glacier in April, 1984. The Indian Army strengthened its presence in Siachen over the last few years. In January last year, Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Army's Corps of Engineers was posted at a frontline pos

40 years since Operation Meghdoot, here is why Siachen Glacier matters

Within the Pakistani army Siachen is a military setback with the Indians dominating the glacier from the Saltoro. Pakistan insists on terming it 'the Siachen dispute'

Indian Army marks 40 years at world's highest battleground Siachen

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, the world's highest battlefield, officials said on Saturday. As the Indian Army marks the 40th year of its presence on the strategically-significant Siachen glacier, the officials said there have been extensive improvements in the operational capabilities of the force due to the enhancement of infrastructure in the region in the last few years. The Siachen glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram mountain range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds. Under its "Operation Meghdoot", the Indian Army established its full control over the glacier on April 13, 1984. "The Indian Army's control over the Siachen glacier has not only been a story of unparalleled valour and ...

Shinde announces Rs 10 lakh aid to kin of Agniveer who died in Siachen

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced an assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the family of Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate, who died in the line of duty in Siachen last week. Shinde also expressed condolences to the family over the death of Gawate, who hailed from Pimpalgaon Sarai in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, as per a statement. Situated at an altitude of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram mountain range, Siachen is known as the world's highest militarised zone, where soldiers have to battle extreme cold and strong winds. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force had condoled the death of Agniveer Gawate. "All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen and offer deepest condolences to the family," the Army's Leh-headquartered Fire and Fury Corps said on X on Sunday.

PM applauds as Capt Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman officer at Siachen

The Prime Minister tweeted in reply to a post by Fire and Fury Sappers corps: "This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti"

PM Modi lauds deployment of first woman Army officer at Siachen

"This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti," the Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by Fire and Fury Sappers

Woman Army officer deployed at Kumar Post in Siachen Glacier for first time

Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Corps of Engineers has been posted at a frontline post in Siachen Glacier, in first such operational deployment of an woman Army officer at the world's highest battlefield. The officer was posted at the Kumar post, located at an altitude of around 15,600 feet in Siachen, on Monday for a three-month stint after she underwent rigorous training, Army officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Capt Chauhan and said he was happy to see more women joining the armed forces and take every challenge in stride. "Excellent news! I am extremely happy to see more women joining the Armed Forces and take every challenge in stride. It is an encouraging sign. My best wishes to Capt Shiva Chauhan," he tweeted. The Army said Capt Chouhan became the first woman officer to get operationally deployed at the world's highest battlefield. The Siachen glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range is known as the highest ...

Indian Army finds mortal remains of missing soldier after 38 years

The Northern Command of the Indian Army on Monday said that they have recovered the mortal remains of a soldier who went missing during an Army operation in Siachen in 1984.

Startups partner with IITs to develop cutting-edge niche products

Incubation cells at the premier engineering institutes are helping more and more startups develop innovative product

Indian Army to place emergency orders for extreme cold weather tents on LAC

The Chinese have already started putting up special winter tents at the Line of Actual Control.

At war with the virus

The military should supplement its arsenal with dual-use assets that would create capabilities for handling situations like Covid

Little outdated: Army Chief on CAG criticising poor clothing of troops

The Army is very well prepared today, the Chief asserted.

Army Chief Naravane to pay first visit to areas under northern army command

During his two-day visit to the areas under Northern Command, Naravane will also visit the Kashmir Valley

India won't vacate Siachen glaciers: Parrikar

The Defence Minister said so far 915 people have lost their lives in the last 32 years in Siachen.

Avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen; four soldiers, two porters killed

The Army launched a massive search and rescue operation to bring back the trapped soldiers

Body of soldier recovered from Siachen avalanche

The mortal remains of the soldiers are being evacuated from the area of the avalanche.

Soldiers serving in Siachen could soon get India-made clothing, equipment

The Siachen Glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds

Siachen is disputed territory, India can't open it for tourism: Pakistan

On October 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian government had decided to open the entire area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post for tourism purposes

Siachen avalanche: Army Chief apprises Rajnath Singh of ground situation

A group of eight persons, including six Army personnel, were struck by the avalanche at an altitude of 19,000 ft at around 3 pm on Monday