Olympic heroine dies young: Laura Dahlmeier passes away in Pakistan - what happened to her?Laura Dahlmeier death: Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier tragically died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. The biathlete was climbin...
30 Jul, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen tomorrow, celebrate Holi with military personnelRajnath Singh to celebrate Holi at Siachen, battling frostbite and avalanches at 20,000 ft. The highest militarised zone faces -60°C temper...
23 Mar, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Bachendri Pal to lead all women team aged above 50 in Himalayan expeditionOrganised by the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the FIT India banner,...
07 Mar, 2021, 09.16 PM IST
Why Ladakh road built last year has been a thorn in China's fleshThe Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi Road, which connects Leh to the strategic Karakoram pass, is strategically important. A threat to this roa...
20 May, 2020, 11.38 PM IST
Snowfall may be key to why some Himalayan glaciers aren’t meltingGlobal warming is shrinking glaciers across the world, whether in the Alps or the Himalayas. Except in one spot: the Karokaram mountain ran...
21 Feb, 2020, 04.30 AM IST
Four Army personnel, two porters killed in avalanche in Siachen glacierThe team was on a patrol when the avalanche hit them around 3 pm. The sources said a search and rescue operation has been launched to locat...
19 Nov, 2019, 01.33 PM IST
In a first motorcycle expedition comprising of Indian Army personnel reached Karakoram PassThe ‘Himalayan Heights Motorcycle Expedition’ was flagged off from Karu, Leh on April 7, traversed the challenging terrain of Eastern Ladak...
18 Apr, 2019, 10.28 AM IST
Karakoram & conflicts: American mountaineer Steve Swenson, recalls making his way through a volatile landscapeAmerican mountaineer Steve Swenson, who climbed Everest and K2 and made the first ascent of Saser Kangri II, recalls making his way through...
02 Mar, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- Karakoram glaciers growing in spite of climate change: Study
In winter, the vortex affects the temperature over the whole 2,000 kilometre mountain range, but in the summer the vortex contracts and has...
08 Aug, 2017, 04.52 PM IST
Five most dangerous roads in the worldHere are some of the most dangerous roads in the world. They are set in stunning landscapes but are among the most difficult to navigate
26 Jun, 2016, 04.06 AM IST
Misty mountain ranges of the Himalayas and Karakoram are hot tourist destinations this summer!Make sure you ride during daylight and rest during the nights.Stop by at the monasteries, ancient trade routes, quaint eateries to take a q...
09 Apr, 2015, 05.54 AM IST
Chinese incursion 19km, but 750 sq km at stake for Indiafresh imagery from Indian spy drones has shown that the PLA has already started using trucks to replenish supplies for over 30 soldiers sta...
02 May, 2013, 10.47 AM IST
- Ladakh calling: Beat the soaring mercury levels
With altitudes ranging from about 9,000-ft (2750m) at Kargil to 25,000-ft at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram, Ladakh is a high altitude deser...
12 Apr, 2012, 07.14 AM IST
- China, Pak ink pact to build two highways in PoK
China, Pak ink pact to build two highways in PoK.
09 Jul, 2010, 10.32 PM IST
- Chinese rail link to Pak matter of concern: India
Concerned over link, India is making preparations to counter such a move.
07 Jul, 2010, 02.34 PM IST
- Construction by Chinese army across Karakoram: J&K report
The Chinese army has done some construction activities along the international border across Karakoram ranges in Ladakh sector for the firs...
14 Sep, 2009, 01.34 AM IST
- Chinese taking land by inches and not yards;const in Karakoram
Chinese army has done some construction activities along the international border across Karakoram ranges in Ladakh sector for the first ti...
13 Sep, 2009, 10.13 PM IST