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Army to start clearing snow from Hemkunt Sahib route from April 20
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A team of the Army will conduct a special operation to clear the snow-clogged route leading to Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Monday.
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'Operation Meghdoot': Indian forces mark 40 years of control in Siachen gl
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the famous 'Operation Meghdoot' which was carried out by the Indian forces to gain control of the Siachen glacier by thwarting Pakistan's efforts to capture it.
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On 40th anniversary of Op Meghdoot, Army lists new initiatives in world's
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On this day in 1984, the Indian Army secured Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline, thus launching 'Operation MEGHDOOT'. Since then, it has been a saga of courage and fortitude in the face of a belligerent enemy, arduous terrain, and challenging climate conditions.
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Gilgit-Baltistan faces landslides due to destruction of local ecosystem
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the accounts of the residents, the flooding, which started on Saturday at midnight, continues and has damaged many critical water supply lines.
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Record level increase in greenhouse gas, surface temp, ocean heat in 2023:
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Over 90 per cent of the oceans experienced heatwave conditions at some point during 2023, while glaciers suffered the largest loss of ice since 1950, according to a UN weather agency's report.
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Indian Army aviation gets major boost with 25 new ALH Dhruv choppers, new
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"The Defence Ministry today signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for acquiring 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters for the Indian Army. The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility) is designed for Search & Rescue, Troop Transportation, Internal Cargo, Recce/ Casualty Evacuation etc. It has
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Researchers create method to detect landslides and whether they pose tsuna
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers have developed a method for remotely detecting massive landslides within minutes of their occurrence and determining whether they are near open water and pose a tsunami hazard.
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Kargil rejoices as timely snowfall breaks winter dry spell for farmers
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Accumulating between 1 inch and 2 feet, the snow provides a crucial boost to the local irrigation system, which is dependent on springs and glacier water.
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Defence Ministry lists promotion of Nari Shakti, self reliance and border
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
2023 was a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence as giant strides were made towards realising the vision of the Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India, an official press release from the Ministry of Defence informed
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Captain Fatima Wasim becomes first woman medical officer to be deployed to
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Captain Fatima Wasim of the Siachen Warriors became the first woman medical officer to be deployed to an operational post on the Siachen Glacier.
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"The roof of the world is melting": ADB launches initiative to safeguard
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to ADB, this move comes as the region faces accelerated warming, with projections indicating that 75 per cent of glaciers in Bhutan and Nepal could melt by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 3°C.
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Melting glaciers endanger mountain villages in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The vulnerable villages in Pakistan's mountainous north are facing a threat to their future due to melting glaciers caused by global warming, Reuters reported.
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