Avalanches

Four killed in avalanche in France

The havoc of a big avalanche was seen in France. Where there is news of 4 skiers death and 9 people injured in Avalanche. The incident was caught on camera

Apr 10, 2023, 13:44 PM IST

Indian Army rescues 14 civilians stranded due to twin avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir

The avalanches, triggered by snow on Tuesday morning, had blocked the Tangdhar-Chowkibal highway.

Jan 18, 2022, 14:18 PM IST

Multiple avalanches hit Jammu and Kashmir, four soldiers killed in Machil sector, 1 missing

At least four soldiers were killed as multiple avalanches hit Jammu and Kashmir in the last 48 hours. Due to heavy snowfall, avalanches hit Bandipora district's Gurez, Rampura and Kupwara district's Machil in North Kashmir areas.

Jan 14, 2020, 13:30 PM IST

DRDO develops special boots for Siachen Jawans under 'Make In India' initiative

India’s Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO is coming up with a special kind of boots for the soldiers deployed at Siachen. The DRDO has made special snow boots for the jawans to enable them brave temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius. The boots are specially designed to boost the 'Make In India' initiative. The testing of the shoes was initiated by Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). Watch this video for more information.

Jan 07, 2019, 21:30 PM IST

Living near mountains? This is what you should do when an avalanche hits

Understanding avalanches is important if you live near mountains or in avalanche-prone areas like Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

Multiple avalanches hit army post in J&K's Batalik Sector, three soldiers missing

Snowfall triggers multiple avalanches burrying Army Post in Batalik Sector, 2 soldiers out of 5 rescued; rescue ops for 3 in progress

Apr 06, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Maharashtra CM pays tributes to three soldiers killed in avalanches

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condoled the death of three soldiers from the State in avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 28, 2017, 14:24 PM IST