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A file photo of Indian Army personnel at Siachen Glacier. (Photo: PTI)

A salute to the bravery and endurance of our soldiers

The story culminates in the Battalion accomplishing its task in the capture and occupation of the Saltoro Ridge line on...

6 Oct 2017 1:20 AM IST

Army carries out Swachh Bharat drive at world's highest battlefield,...

It is a logistics challenge to move all types of waste out of the glacier so that these do not become environmental...

20 Sept 2017 2:23 PM IST

The Indian Army had moved a proposal for opening up Siachen to tourists with a focus to showcase the working conditions of troops serving in the sector, and the government gave its nod, according to sources. (Photo: ANI)

World's highest battlefield Siachen now open to tourists: Rajnath...

The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone.

21 Oct 2019 7:24 PM IST

On Thursday, the Met department issued an avalanche warning for nine districts of Kashmir Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil, Kulgam, Kupwara and Leh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 soldiers, 2 porters dead after being trapped in avalanche in Siachen

The avalanche took place at 3 pm in the northern glacier at an altitude of 19,000 feet.

19 Nov 2019 9:32 AM IST

Home minister Rajnath Singh

Siachen to be Rajnath Singh's first visit as Defence Minister

Rajnath will review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

2 Jun 2019 12:32 PM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane writes in the visitors register after paying homage at the war memorial during his visit to the army base camp in Siachen. (Photo: PTI)

Nation proud of soldiers posted in Siachen: Army Chief

General Naravane said it has always been his intention to visit Siachen.

10 Jan 2020 1:59 AM IST

Captain Shiva Chouhan. (Photo: Twitter)

AA Edit | Siachen: Breaking barriers

In going to duty at an altitude of 4,765 metres at the Kumar Post in the Himalayas, Shiva has struck a resounding blow...

5 Jan 2023 12:15 AM IST

Capt. Chouhan who hails from Rajasthan is a Bengal Sapper Officer and was commissioned into the Engineer Regiment in May 2021. (Photo:DC)

Captain Shiva is 1st Army woman officer to serve in Siachen

Bengal Sapper officer inducted to Siachen post on January 2

4 Jan 2023 7:27 AM IST

Pakistans former President Gen. Pervez Musharrafs popularity dropped and the attack by the security forces on Lal Masjid conservative seminary in Islamabad in July 2007 further increased his unpopularity. (File Photo: AP)

Syed Ata Hasnain | How Siachen obsession got better of Musharraf

The Siachen phenomenon is hardly known to the public in Indian

13 Feb 2023 2:15 AM IST

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat with soldiers at Siachen base camp on Monday.

Ahead of Republic Day, Army Chief goes to Siachen

Gen. Bipin Rawat later interacted with officers and men at the Leh Garrison.

24 Jan 2017 4:18 AM IST

Siachen turned into a web series

Director Shlok Sharma, of Haraamkhor fame, said, As an Indian, I've always read and heard about the hardships our army...

18 Jan 2017 12:14 AM IST

An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet practices touchdowns on the Agra-Lucknow highway in Unnao on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Reports claim Pak flew jets near Siachen; India denies air space...

Reports also stated PAF jet fighters conducted drills near Siachen to demonstrate their expertise and readiness for war...

24 May 2017 1:25 PM IST