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Siachen survivor Hanumanthappa used to walk 6 kms every day for school, wears never say die attitude - 5 interesting facts

Indian Army brave soldier Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad who miraculously survived under 35 feet of ice and snow at the avalanche-hit army post in Siachen glacier continues to be critical on Wednesday. He has been kept on a ventilator in the ICU at the Delhi's Army Research and Referral Hospital. 

Feb 10, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Standing united with Army - UP woman, retd CISF man offer kidney to save Hanumanthappa

A billion and more prayers....life for Hanumanthappa.

Feb 10, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

150 soldiers, 2 canines - Bravehearts who rescued Lance Naik Koppad from Siachen Glacier

Dogged determination of over 150 soldiers helped by two canines, besides earth penetrating radars and special ice cutting equipment helped rescue Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad.

Feb 09, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

Know how your body adapts to cold weather

In order to help you understand better, experts explain in three major defense mechanisms on how the body battles the cold.

Feb 09, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Bodies of nine soldiers recovered in Siachen, says Indian Army

The Army on Tuesday said the bodies of nine soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, who were buried alive under an avalanche on the Siachen glacier have been recovered.

Feb 09, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

PM Modi arrives in Delhi's RR Hospital to visit soldier rescued in Siachen

Soldier Hanuman Thapa stuck under the thick sheet of snow of Siachen avalanche rescued alive. Now is taken to Delhi for treatment.

Feb 09, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

We knew 'Pawan Putra' Hanumanthappa will come out alive, says brave soldier's family

It's being called the 'miracle on Siachen', Lance Naik Hanumanthappa beat all odds to emerge alive from 25 feet below snow. But for his family and others in his village, their Hanumanthappa had to do it!

Feb 09, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

Miracle or Army's tough training: How Hanumanthappa defied death under 26 feet of snow for 6 days

According to the experts and Army veterans who have served at the Siachen , the world's highest battlefield, it is almost impossible for any human being to survive under such conditions even for 15 minutes. 

Feb 09, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

How Lance Naik Hanumanthappa survived 6 days below 25 feet of snow in Siachen

Here's a look at what Hanumanthappa might have done to keep breathing till help arrived.

Feb 09, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Siachen survivor Lance Naik Hanumanthappa brought to Delhi, Army chief Dabir Singh visits RR hospital

Call it a nature's miracle or his will power to live, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad of Indian Army was pulled out alive by rescue teams in Siachen on Monday night. 

Feb 09, 2016, 08:31 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar rules out withdrawing troops from Siachen

Terming the recent death of 10 soldiers in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier "painful", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday that withdrawing troops from the world's highest battlefield could not be a solution.

Feb 07, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Siachen: All 10 missing soldiers hit by avalanche confirmed dead

At least 10 Indian Army personnel have reportedly gone missing following an avalanche in northern glacier of Siachen in Jammu & Kashmir's Ladakh region on Wednesday morning.

Feb 05, 2016, 11:34 AM IST

Pakistan offers help to trace missing Indian Army personnel; India declines

Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Ranbir Singh Thursday declined his Pakistani counterpart's offer for help in rescuing Indian soldiers buried under snow after an avalanche hit their post in Siachen Glacier, saying necessary resources have already been put in place.

Feb 04, 2016, 19:17 PM IST

Siachen avalanche: Chances of finding 10 missing soldiers very remote, says Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry said on Thursday that the chances of finding any survivors who went missing after an avalanche hit their post in Siachen were very remote.

Feb 04, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

Pakistan proposes foreign secretary-level talks with India, wants Islamabad to be venue

Is it the beginning of thaw in India-Pakistan ties? Sartaj Aziz, foreign affairs adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Wednesday proposed January 16 for talks between the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India.

Dec 23, 2015, 16:16 PM IST

Parrikar hits out at Nawaz Sharif, says India doesn't need advice about troops in Siachen

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday hits back at Pakistan over its suggestion that the Siachen Glacier should be demilitarised.

Oct 04, 2015, 20:13 PM IST

Morning Super Fast Headlines

-Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif said that India should remove its army from Kashmir and Siachen.
-India in reply to Pakistan said first Pakistan should remove terrorism from their country.

Oct 01, 2015, 10:03 AM IST

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir at UN, proposes 4-point peace formula

Raking up Kashmir, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the non-resolution of the issue reflected failure of the UN and proposed a 4-point "peace initiative" which includes demilitarisation of Kashmir and unconditional withdrawal of forces from Siachen.

Oct 01, 2015, 00:18 AM IST

Three key roads in Ladakh to be constructed soon: Rajnath

Three key roads in Ladakh which give access to security forces to several strategic locations, including Siachen, will soon be constructed with Home Minister Rajnath Singh ordering expeditious completion of the work.

Sep 23, 2015, 19:48 PM IST