Search For "siachen"
Rajnath Singh to interact with Indian armed forces in Siachen tomorrow
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Siachen tomorrow and interacting with the armed forces there on Monday.
Read More
'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.
Read More
Due to 'inclement weather' in Siachen, Rajnath to celebrate Holi with forc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Raksha Mantri Karyalaye informed through a post on its official X handle that owing to the prevailing weather conditions in the world's highest battleground, Singh will celebrate Holi with the armed forces in Leh.
Read More
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
Read More
Defence Ministry lists promotion of Nari Shakti, self reliance and border
Updated : 2 years, 2 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
Read More
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.
Read More
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Ladakh on October 31
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
President Droupadi Mumru is to embark on a two-day visit to Ladakh on October 31, an official statement from the President's Secretariat read.
Read More
Agniveer Akshay Laxman's last rites performed at Maharashtra's Buldhana
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The last rites of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman were performed after his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district on Monday.
Read More
Mortal remains of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman to be brought to his resid
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
People have started to gather at the residence of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman in Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district.
Read More
Emoluments governed by terms of service: Army clears air on grant to next
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Expressing support for the bereaved family of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, the Indian Army on Sunday sought to clear the air on compensation to the next of kin, saying that the same is " governed by the relevant terms & conditions of service of the soldier".
Read More
Kins of Agniveers losing lives in line of duty to get over Rs 1 crore: Gov
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The next of kin of Agniveers, laying down their lives in the line of duty, will receive over Rs 1 crore from the government, sources said on Sunday.
Read More
Indian Army pays tribute to first Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, who lost
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator who lost his life in the service of duty amid the tracherous terrians of Siachen glacier.
Read More