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Umling La: The World's Highest Motorable Road and What Altitude Does to Your Body

What Umling La Actually IsThe Border Roads Organisation opened Umling La to civilian vehicles in 2021, connecting the remote Demchok sector of Ladakh at 19,024 feet above sea level. That puts it above Everest Base Camp at 17,600 feet and above the Siachen base at roughly 12,000 feet. The air…

From losing father at 11 to Siachen: The story of Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman army officer deployed at the world's highest battlefield

From losing father at 11 to Siachen: The story of Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman army officer deployed at the world's highest battlefield

Captain Shiva Chauhan made history as the first woman Army officer deployed on Siachen Glacier. She achieved this after rigorous training and demonstrating exceptional endurance in challenging environments. Her posting at Kumar Post marked a significant milestone for women in the Indian Army. Chauhan's journey began with a childhood dream…

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'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US orders

'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US orders

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused the previous Congress government of compromising India's sovereignty. He alleges that under the guise of a civil nuclear agreement, the government surrendered Sir Creek and Siachen to Pakistan. These claims are made in relation to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts. Official records present a…

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"Siachen is India's capital of valour and bravery": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Siachen base camp and called it India's capital of valour and bravery. Rajnath Singh also interacted with the Armed Forces personnel deployed at Kumar post of Siachen Glacier in Ladakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Rajnath visits Siachen glacier, Base Camp and Kumar post

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews military preparedness at Siachen, world's highest battlefield, with Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande.

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, says Ladakh India's 'capital of bravery'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with Army jawans in Leh, lauding their courage and dedication.

Army chief visits Siachen base camp, forward posts

Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande visited Siachen Base Camp and forward posts on Nov. 1, 2023. He reviewed operational preparedness and was briefed on the glacier's extreme conditions.

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Emoluments governed by terms of service: Army on grant to next of kin of Agniveer killed in Siachen

Emoluments governed by terms of service: Army on grant to next of kin of Agniveer killed in Siachen

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”.

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman killed in line of duty on Siachen

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman killed in line of duty on Siachen

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman killed in line of duty at Siachen, first since the Agnipath scheme. Family to receive ₹48L insurance, ₹44L ex-gratia, 30% salary, ₹13L balance pay and ₹8L from Armed Forces Battle Casualty Fund.

One Army officer died, three soldiers injured in fire accident in Siachen glacier

One Army officer died, three soldiers injured in fire accident in Siachen glacier

One Army officer died while three soldiers sustained injuries in a fire accident in the Siachen glacier on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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