Indo-Tajikistan Army team completes expedition to LehSeptember 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - To enhance the cooperation between the Indian Army and the Tajikistan Army, a mountaineering expedition was conducted to Mount Stok Kangri (20,551 ft) and Gulap Kangri (19,776 ft) in Leh region. The expedition flagged-in today by the Director General Military Intelligence, Lt.
Stranded Army expedition team evacuated from Pin Parbati passSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force team on Sunday rescued and evacuated 19 members of the Army Mountaineering Expedition team from the Pin Parbati pass in Himachal Pradesh with the help of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. According to a press release of the Indian Air Force, this is the first ever-recorded mission carried out by the ALH Dhruv helicopter at high altitudes.
Gen Kapoor flags in all-women Army team that scaled Siachen's highest peakSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor flagged in the first ever women expedition team for army corps of engineers to Indira Col, Siachen, today at Army Headquarters here. The Indian Army has achieved another milestone in the history of Indian mountaineering by undertaking an 'All Women Officers Expedition' to Siachen glacier.
Cross-LoC firing kills army soldier in Jammu and KashmirSeptember 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - A soldier was killed in firing from across the border at a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District in the wee hours on Tuesday, Army officials said. According to reports, the soldier has been identified as Lance Naik Dag Bahadur Gurung.
Indo-German Army mountaineering expedition flagged offAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lt General VK Ahluwalia, Director General Military Training flagged off a joint Indo-German mountaineering expedition to Mt Shivling (6543M) in Garhwal Himalayan Region, today. The joint team comprising of 18 personnel of Indian Army and four personnel of the German Army is being led by Major Vishal Thapa of the Indian Army, a seasoned and expert mountaineer with an impeccable mountaineering record.
Ex-soldier rides across country on his 'peace' bicycleJuly 1st, 2009 BANGALORE - When the spirit is keen, the body obliges. This ex-soldier is fighting different battles - one against his handicap and one for peace and brotherhood, as he cycles over 9,000 km across 18 states.
Gulmarg's special museum exhibits gears used in high altitude warfareMay 24th, 2009 GULMARG - A museum has been set up inside the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in Gulmarg to display old and modern warfare equipment and gears used by the Indian Army during high altitude warfare or by mountaineers during expeditions. The Kanchenjunga Museum in Gulmarg has war-related climbing and mountaineering equipment used by Indian army from 1947 till date.
Indian army team scales Nepal's Dhaulagiri peakMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian Army team has become the country's first to scale the 8,167-metre high Dhaulagiri peak in Nepal, the seventh highest in the world, an army official Monday said. Dhaulagiri is considered one of the world's toughest peaks to climb.
Indian Army ascents seventh highest peakMay 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Six members of the Indian Army team on Friday successfully summitted the seventh highest peak in the world, Mount Dhaulagiri. At 8167 meter, Mount Dhaulagiri is considered to be one of the most technical, demanding and challenging peaks.
Mountain biking expedition in SikkimMarch 26th, 2009 GANGTOK - Around 50 cyclists, including foreigners, took part in the 2nd Kanchenjunga International mountain biking expedition, which began in Sikkim recently. The mountain biking expedition, which concludes on March 30, is organized by the State Tourism Department in association with Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation Limited.
Indian army pilot creates record in Para motor flyingMarch 25th, 2009 LAKSHADWEEP - An Indian army pilot created a unique record in flying by covering two main islands of Lakshadweep on the Indian coast by a Para motor at a height of over 2000 feet. Ramvir Singh, an expert Para pilot, undertook the entire expedition which started from Agatti Island covering 12 kilometers in 24 minutes time period.
Indian Army begins environmental expedition in LakshadweepMarch 23rd, 2009 AGATTI - The Indian Army here Sunday flagged off the Bison Blue Waters Expedition aimed at educating the citizens of the island about the importance of conservation of coral reefs and other ecological concerns threatening these islands, a statement issued here said. The local population turned out in large numbers for the event which was flagged off by Major General Rajesh Singh, general officer commanding, Bison Division.
Army to undertake Blue Waters Expedition in Lakshadweep IslandsMarch 21st, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - In keeping with the rich traditions of the Indian Army, the 54 Infantry Division is undertaking a unique expedition called the "Bison Blue Waters Expedition" from Indian mainland to the Lakshadweep Islands. General Officer Commanding Bison Division, Major General Rajesh Singh will flag the expedition off on March 22 at Agatti in Lakshadweep.
Army to undertake environmental expedition to LakshadweepMarch 20th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Soldiers of the Indian Army will start a six-week programme in Lakshadweep Sunday to spread awareness about the dangers posed to the ecology of the islands. 'This is being held for providing adventure to the men of the elite Bison Division, who would also be addressing a major environmental concern, the endangered coral reefs in the area,' a statement said Friday.
Soldier absconding with Service weapons in KashmirMarch 9th, 2009 JAMMU - An Indian Army soldier Sunday deserted his unit and took away with him at least two Service weapons in a mountainous district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, Zafar Ullah, a soldier with 169 Territorial Army posted in 8 Rashtriya Rifles in Doda district, ran away with two rifles.
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