Rajnath Singh meets Indian Army soldiers in Siachen: ‘It is the capital of…’
8 months ago

Rajnath Singh meets Indian Army soldiers in Siachen: ‘It is the capital of…’

Hindustan Times  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the troops at Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh on Monday, April 22, interacting with the armed forces personnel stationed there. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the armed forces personnel while visiting Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. While Delhi is our national capital, Mumbai is our economic capital, and Bengaluru is our technological capital, Siachen is the capital of valour and courage.” In a video shared by news agency ANI, Singh stood alongside army personnel, chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” In another clip, he engaged with each army member, inquiring about their name, designation, and place of origin. Looking forward to interact with our courageous Armed Forces Personnel deployed there.” The Siachen Glacier is situated in the eastern Karakoram range within the Himalayas.

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In battle fatigues, President Murmu hails service of soldiers guarding Siachen
2 months, 4 weeks ago

In battle fatigues, President Murmu hails service of soldiers guarding Siachen

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday became the first Indian woman president, and the third ever, to visit the Siachen base camp where she addressed the army’s forward deployed soldiers and hailed their bravery, commitment and dedication while serving on and defending the world’s coldest and highest battle ground. The presidential visit assumes significance as it comes in the 40th year …

President Murmu visits Siachen base camp, tells soldiers all citizens salute their bravery
2 months, 4 weeks ago

President Murmu visits Siachen base camp, tells soldiers all citizens salute their bravery

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday visited the Siachen base camp and told soldiers posted at the world's highest battlefield that all citizens salute their bravery. Addressing the troops, she said in difficult situations like heavy snowfall and minus 50 degrees temperature, they present extraordinary examples of sacrifice and tolerance in protecting the motherland. The Memorial, she said, is a symbol …

Rajnath Singh lauds ‘iron-clad’ will of troops in Siachen
8 months ago

Rajnath Singh lauds ‘iron-clad’ will of troops in Siachen

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, and carried out a first-hand assessment of the security situation while also interacting with soldiers deployed at the post. ‘Capital of courage, grit and determination’ The defence minister said just as Delhi was India’s national capital, Mumbai the financial capital and Bengaluru is the technology capital; Siachen is …

On Siachen visit, Rajnath Singh carries out security review, meets troops
8 months ago

On Siachen visit, Rajnath Singh carries out security review, meets troops

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Defence ministerRajnath Singh on Monday visited the Siachen glacier and carried out a security review of the world’s coldest and highest battleground, amid the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign. Siachen: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande during a visit at Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh on Monday The minister, accompanied by army …

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness
8 months ago

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness

Deccan Chronicle  

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 …

Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen today to interact with soldiers
8 months ago

Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen today to interact with soldiers

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen on Monday to interact with the soldiers deployed on the glacier, the world’s highest and coldest battleground, amid the ongoing national election campaign. He then spent Holi with soldiers in Leh, where he called Ladakh India’s “capital of valour and bravery.” His description of the Union territory drew attention to the Indian Army’s …

Rajnath Singh visits world’s highest battlefield Siachen, lauds 'iron-clad' will of Army soldiers
8 months ago

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

India TV News  

Image Source : X/@rajnathsingh 1/10 Rajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation. Image Source : X/@rajnathsingh 2/10 The Defence Minister was accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar and General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps Lieutenant General …

'Siachen is capital of valour and courage', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
8 months ago

'Siachen is capital of valour and courage', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is currently on a visit to Siachen, held talks with the armed forces personnel deployed in the region. Along with the one-on-one interaction, the Defence Minister also shared some'sweet moments' with the personnel deployed at the Kumar post of the Siachen Glacier. He said, "I congratulate you for the way you protect the country at …

India remembers Siachen ops on 40th anniversary
8 months, 1 week ago

India remembers Siachen ops on 40th anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India commemorates 40 years since the launch of Operation Meghdoot, a critical mission to secure the strategic heights of the Siachen glacier, acknowledged as the highest battlefield in the world. “The Indian Army's control over the Siachen glacier has not only been a story of unparalleled valour and determination but also an incredible journey of technological advancements and …

Indian Army completes 40 years of presence in world's highest battlefield, the Siachen glacier
8 months, 1 week ago

Indian Army completes 40 years of presence in world's highest battlefield, the Siachen glacier

Hindustan Times  

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 …

Indian Army marks four decades of presence in Siachen glacier
8 months, 1 week ago

Indian Army marks four decades of presence in Siachen glacier

The Hindu  

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 April 13. As the Indian Army marks the 40th year of its presence on the strategically-significant Siachen glacier, the …

Meet Captain Shiva Chouhan: First woman officer deployed in Siachen
1 year, 9 months ago

Meet Captain Shiva Chouhan: First woman officer deployed in Siachen

Hindustan Times  

Breaking the glass ceiling, Captain Shiva Chouhan of Fire and Fury Corps became the first woman officer to to be operationally deployed in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. Captain Shiva Chouhan who hails from Rajasthan, is a Bengal Sapper Officer. Before her deployment, Chouhan was put through a rigorous one-month training including endurance training, ice wall climbing, avalanche and crevasse …

The Indian soldier who vanished on a glacier 38 years ago
2 years ago

The Indian soldier who vanished on a glacier 38 years ago

Al Jazeera  

The widow of a soldier whose body was found on Siachen Glacier this summer always hoped he would ‘come home someday’. Devi recounted how, on May 29, 1984, Harbola’s 18-man patrol unit was “struck by an avalanche in the darkness of the night”. ‘Operation Meghdoot’ Harbola had been posted to the Siachen Glacier as part of “Operation Meghdoot”, launched by …

22 Army Personnel Lost Lives Serving in High-Altitude Areas from 2017-19: Govt in Lok Sabha
4 years, 3 months ago

22 Army Personnel Lost Lives Serving in High-Altitude Areas from 2017-19: Govt in Lok Sabha

News 18  

Twenty-two Army personnel were killed between 2017 and 2019 while serving in high-altitude areas like the Siachen Glacier, according to details provided by the government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said six Army men were killed in 2017 followed by eight each in 2018 and 2019. He was replying to a written …

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