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#ArmyDay: Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa Koppad honoured with Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who died after he was miraculously rescued alive from beneath tonnes of snow following an avalanche that hit his post in Siachen Glacier, was on Sunday awarded the Sena Medal.

Jan 15, 2017, 12:02 PM IST

Karnataka announces Rs 25 lakh relief for Hanumanthappa's family

Lance Naik Hanumanthappa spent six days buried alive under the snow after an avalanche came crashing down on his military post.

Feb 11, 2016, 23:06 PM IST

Union Finance Ministry puts Hanumanthappa's photo on its twitter handle

As a mark of respect to the brave soldier who died on Thursday, Union Finance Ministry made a picture of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad as its cover photo on its twitter handle.

Feb 11, 2016, 22:14 PM IST

Last rites of Hanumanthappa to be performed with full state honours

The last rites of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who passed away on Thursday after battling for life since his miraculous survival in Siachen, will be held at his native village in Dharwad district tomorrow with full state honours.

Feb 11, 2016, 21:55 PM IST

Siachen ​braveheart loses battle for life; India pays homage to Lance Naik Hanumanthappa, PM Modi 'devastated'

Leaving a billion hearts saddened Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad lost the battle with death on Thursday.

Feb 11, 2016, 17:53 PM IST