40 Years of Operation Meghdoot: A legacy of valour on world’s highest battlefield

File photo of the Indian Army chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane (6L), along with other officers and soldiers at the Siachen Glacier.New Delhi: The Indian Army marked the 40th anniversary of Operation Meghdoot, on Saturday, April 13. This operation...

Captain Geetika Koul becomes first woman medical officer in Indian Army to be posted in Siachen Glacier

Captain Geetika Koul (centre-front) flashing a V sign along with other soldiers at the Siachen base camp. (Photo: Indian Army)New Delhi: Captain Geetika Koul from the Snow Leopard Brigade has become the second woman officer and the first woman doctor...

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits forward posts in Siachen

New Delhi: Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on paid his maiden visit to forward posts in Siachen sector after assuming the charge of the Chief of Army Staff.The Army Chief was accompanied by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, Chief of Staff, HQ Northern C...

World's highest battlefield Siachen open for tourists

Ladakh: In a momentous decision, India on Monday opened to tourists, Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield where Indian and Pakistani armies are deployed in eyeball to eyeball position for the past three decades.   Defence Minis...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen Glacier, interacts with soldiers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield in Ladakh region, and interacted with soldiers. Official sources said Mr Singh, on a maiden visit to state after assuming the charge as Defence Min...

Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen Glacier tomorrow to review security situation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen Glacier on Monday to review the security situation and operational preparedness of the armed forces at the world’s highest battlefield. It will be his first visit outside the national capital after...