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KIWG focus: Born for battle, how HAWS has become India's winter sports med
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
The medals glittered in the thin mountain sun, but when athletes were asked where the real gold was forged, they didn't point to the podium. They pointed uphill toward the snowbound ridges of Gulmarg and the disciplined, relentless world of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), according
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How to Pack the Right Footwear for the Annapurna Circuit Trek
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 23: Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the traditional, maximum diverse, and lovely teahouse treks inside the Annapurna location. It'ss universally reputed trek offers an exciting experience with unique insights into the natural and cultural background of Nepal. Bec
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Scientists discover reason high altitude protects against diabetes: Study
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood.
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How Army paints Gulmarg in olive during Khelo India Winter Games
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
From the high-altitude rinks of Leh to the powder-white slopes of Gulmarg, one constant has defined the modern era of the Khelo India Winter Games - the quiet, disciplined dominance of the Indian Army.
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Ladakh Marathon 2026 registrations open as iconic Himalayan endurance test
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Widely regarded as one of the most demanding endurance events in the world, registrations for all six races of the Ladakh Marathon opened on Thursday through the official website. The line-up includes the curated Silk Route Ultra (122km) and the Khardung La Challenger (72km), both of which a
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CRPF sets up 43 high-altitude bases in J-K post Baisaran terror attack
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
In a major security push across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) in hilly terrains located at altitudes of nearly 6,000 feet and above, significantly strengthening counter-terror deployment
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Sunmeister Energy: Engineering Reliable Power and Energy Solutions for Ind
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5: At Swayambhu Farm in Odisha, a farmer checks his hybrid solar cold storage unit, fully electric, steady at 4°C through the entire monsoon season. His mangoes will reach market in perfect condition. Eight hundred kilometres north, at 16,000 feet in hi
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J-K: Fresh snowfall hits Bhaderwah; authorities issue advisory
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the situation, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal said, "An advisory has been issued by the authorities. We request that all Bhaderwah residents stay in their homes unless it's an emergency and avoid driving unless necessary, as roads are slippery due
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Lifeline in snow: Indian Army rescues 29 stranded tourists in North Sikkim
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The tranquil, snow-laden landscapes of North Sikkim turned perilous last week when a group of 29 tourists found themselves stranded amid extreme weather conditions. What began as a breathtaking journey through the high-altitude stretch between Shivmandir and Zero Point rapidly escalated i
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Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi honours animal warriors for exceptional service
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Zanskari Ponies, an indigenous and endangered breed, have steadfastly supported troops in the icy heights of Siachen Glacier and forward areas.
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Uttarakhand: Disaster management warns of avalanche risk for next 48 hours
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Wednesday confirmed that although widespread rainfall and moderate snowfall have covered the state, no major damage has been reported so far.
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Sarthal Valley to host grand Winter Snow Festival on February 8
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The District Administration and the Tourism Department on Wednesday announced that a grand Winter Snow Festival will be organized at the Sarthal tourist destination in February. The festival is part of a broader initiative to establish the high-altitude Sarthal Valley as a sought-after wi
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