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Indian soldiers deployed in the world's highest battlefield Siachen glacier are getting personal kit worth around Rs one lakh for protection against extreme cold conditions

Army recovers snow-stuck helicopter from Siachen Glacier, sets new record The chopper was stuck at 18,000 feet and recovering it from there is a world record of sorts because India is one of the very few countries in the world who operate helicopters at such high altitudes The Indian Army...

Isro to provide healing touch to Siachen soldiers NEW DELHI: In an effort to provide emergency medical treatment to security forces deployed in remote areas like Siachen Glacier, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has recently signed an agreement with the defence ministry for setting up...

ISRO telemedicine nodes for soldiers in high-altitude areas In a major effort to improve emergency medical support to soldiers posted in high-altitude areas, especially Siachen, the Integrated Defence Staff of the Defence Ministry and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a...

BRO constructs bridge to Siachen under Project HIMANK LEH: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) today threw open a vital 35-meter bridge in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir that will ease vehicular movement to the base camp of Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield. "The BRO has...

Army jawan posted in Kargil and Siachen to get indigenous equipment soon New Delhi: Very soon Army personal deployed above 12000 feet from the sea level will be provided with Indigenous equipment which so far has been imported. Army posts in Siachen, Kargil and many more such places are above...

Soldiers At High Altitudes Can Now Feel Warm, Combat Frostbites Soldiers sometimes have to be at high altitude with sub-zero temperatures for prolonged periods of time. To keep warm, they use a variety of strategies. This could include warm clothing, using heat packs, or electric blankets...