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Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army launch search operations in Bhale
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As the rest of the nation prepares for New Year celebrations, the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are braving bone-chilling temperatures in the high-altitude region of Bhalesa. To ensure a peaceful start to 2026, troops are navigating frozen forests and hidden mountain caves
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President Murmu honours Seven Summits Achiever Vishwanath Karthikey with P
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu presented the national honour on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, which commemorates the martyrdom of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
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New IOC fuel storage facility in Ladakh strengthens energy security in hig
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said the newly inaugurated bulk petroleum storage facility in Ladakh, developed with the support of the Indian Army, will play a critical role in strengthening fuel security and logistics in high-altitude and forward areas.
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Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails Uttarakhand for winter tourism, adventure spor
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on Sunday, expressed his special affection for Uttarakhand and highlighted the immense potential of winter tourism, adventure sports, and wedding destinations in the state, according to an official release.
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Indian Army supports community-led adventure tourism in North Sikkim
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Army provides support to the local community of Yumthang Valley by providing specialised high-altitude adventure equipment to strengthen community-led tourism initiatives in the region.
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Ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano disrupts major international
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash drifting toward India, disrupting flights and prompting advisories. Airlines, including Air India and Akasa Air, cancelled and rerouted services, while authorities said the high-altitude plume posed minimal pollution or ashfall risk over Indian c
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Indian Army's Trishakti Corps begins AMAR combat training at high altitude
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to PRO Defence, this training was conducted in sub-zero temperatures, rarefied air, and rugged terrain. This training aims to prepare soldiers to respond effectively, even when conventional weapons are not immediately available.
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LG Kavinder Gupta reviews progress of eco-smart new airport terminal at Le
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the visit, the LG expressed satisfaction with the "significant progress achieved" and praised the project team for using cutting-edge green features, including a first-of-its-kind geothermal temperature regulation system, extensive solar integration, and eco-sensitive architectural
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97% of Special Clothing, Mountaineering Equipment indigenised: Indian Army
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major milestone towards self-reliance, the Indian Army has indigenised 55 out of the total 57 Special Clothing and Mountaineering Equipment (SCME) for troops in Super High Altitude Areas, Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI), IHQ of MoD (Army) said.
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Exercise 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar' showcases India's growing military syner
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a remarkable demonstration of joint operational capability, the Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps has launched Exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar in the high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Himalayas.
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All-women high altitude trekking expedition flagged in Eastern Himalayas
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a landmark initiative promoting women's empowerment and adventure sports, the first-ever All-Women High Altitude Trekking Expedition in the Eastern Himalayas was flagged off by Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army.
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Nepali security forces rescue over 1,500 tourists from Himalayas post heav
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepali security forces have rescued over 1,500 stranded tourists from the high-altitude areas of Manang following heavy snowfall and adverse weather.
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