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Who is Laura Dahlmeier, the German biathlete who died after mountaineering accident in Pakistan?Laura Dahlmeier, the celebrated German biathlete and double Olympic champion, tragically died in a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in...30 Jul, 2025, 08.37 PM IST- 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
- Tourists can visit Siachen, Galwan to get first-hand experience of battlefields: Army chiefThe Indian Army will open Siachen Glacier, Kargil, and Galwan Valley to tourists, offering a firsthand experience of these battlefields. Th...27 Nov, 2024, 08.24 PM IST
- Indian Army celebrates 40 years of 'Operation Meghdoot' on Siachen GlacierThe Indian Army celebrates 40 years since 'Operation Meghdoot' began, securing the Siachen Glacier. Technological advancements include VSAT...13 Apr, 2024, 02.04 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
- To counter China, Army to mark ‘unheld areas’ with expeditions, studies“China’s blatantly expansionist policy to grab territory needs to be effectively countered. While the Army rebalances with additional force...01 Mar, 2021, 04.26 PM IST
- J&K glaciers melting at 'significant' rate, study findsThe study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was carried over the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh region, including areas across the ...08 Sep, 2020, 01.12 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
- 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: StudyIn 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 navigate26 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
- Come face-to-face with Snow Leopards, Ibex and Yaks in LadakhThe fauna of Ladakh has similar topography as that of Central Asia generally, and especially those of the Tibetan Plateau.27 Nov, 2014, 06.40 AM IST
- Why India lost out to Nepal, Pakistan, China in mountain adventureLack of 8,000-m-plus peaks and red tape are some of the reasons why mountaineers are giving India the go-by. But plans are afoot to make In...22 Apr, 2012, 02.49 AM IST
- Ladakh calling: Beat the soaring mercury levelsWith 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
- 100 restricted peaks in Ladakh to be thrown open for touristsLadakh may soon become a trekkers' paradise with the Defence Ministry giving its nod for throwing open over 100 peaks in restricted areas f...04 Jan, 2010, 01.51 PM IST
- How about Siachen to beat the heat?India and Pakistan give peace and tourism a chance through proposed 'peace parks' on the Siachen glacier.12 Jun, 2007, 01.30 AM IST
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