As Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh's first visit outside the national capital would be to the Siachen Glacier -- the world's highest battlefield - to review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen

As Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh`s first visit outside the national capital would be to the Siachen Glacier-- the world`s highest battlefield - to review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

Siachen to be Rajnath Singh's first visit as Defence Minister

'Siachen Warriors' Brigade of Fire and Fury Corps on Saturday celebrated the 35th Siachen Day with traditional solemnity and reverence. Every year, the day honours all the Siachen Warriors who served their motherland while successfully thwarting evil designs of the enemy, over the years.

35th Siachen Day: Nation remembers heroes, operation 'Meghdoot'

Made from the northern bank of Shaksgam valley, the new road will give directed access to Line of control area near Siachen to the Chinese army

China constructing 36 Km road for direct access to LoC near Siachen: Report

The number of deaths in 2015 was 11 while it was 20 and five in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

163 Armymen have died in Siachen in last 10 years due to harsh weather: Government

WION evening news brief, March 21, 2018

Pakistan's Mirage fighter jets flew close to the Siachen glacier today

Pakistan jets fly close to Siachen, media says all PAF forward bases activated

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