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.
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.
ITBP team returns from Mount Abi Gamin peak to a grand welcomeJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Having conquered 24,130-feet Mount Abi Gamin peak on the Sino-Indian border, the mountaineering and skiing team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) returned to the national capital on Thursday and was accorded a warm reception. The team skied down the peak, despite heavy snow accumulation and high velocity blizzards.
Nepal's Oli in Delhi to meet Indian leadershipJune 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - CPN (UML) leader K.P Sharma Oli has arrived here to meet with leaders of the UPA Government. Prior to his departure from Kathmandu, Oli had a meeting with Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala and Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa on Saturday.
Team India does nation proud on Mt EverestMay 21st, 2009 KATHMANDU - In May 1959, six years after Mt Everest had been first climbed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, India sent its first expedition to Mt Everest. But the Indian Army team led by Brigadier Gyan Singh was defeated 'by the fury of elemental forces'.
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.
'Indian polls may be behind Nepal's army chief sacking drama'April 22nd, 2009 KATHMANDU - As Nepal's first Maoist government faces the possibility of collapse following its determination to fire the chief of the army, a media report Wednesday said that the ongoing Indian elections could be a reason for the high drama. '(Prime Minister) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda feels that after the elections in India, there is a danger of (the new Indian government) intensifying efforts to topple the government in Nepal,' the Ghatana R Bichar weekly said.
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.
Lt Col Kapil Dev readies for combatFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - 'I am feeling a complete Indian now,' said former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, as he underwent physical and arms training here Friday after joining the Territorial Army five months ago. 'It is emotional to wear this uniform.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
Kapil Dev to get his battle readiness checkedFebruary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.
IAF to become first to climb highest peaks in seven continentsJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to climb 'Seven Summits', the highest peaks in the seven continents, and become the first air force in the world to achieve the feat. Living up to its motto of 'touching the sky with glory', the expedition team of the IAF, led-by Wing Commander R.C.
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