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NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has started the process for procurement of a compact unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for the elite IAF special forces unit that can operate in extreme environmental conditions, and at altitudes up to 16,400 feet above mean sea level.The ministry recently issued a request for information (RFI) for procuring a…
Snow leopard (File photo) SRINAGAR: J&K Police have deployed “Snow Leopards”, a specialised unit raised after last year’s Pahalgam attack, and a similar special formation called “Markhor” to counter terrorists in higher reaches in a tactical shift to dominate snow-bound peaks and dense forests.A senior police official said the strategy was revised after terrorists increasingly…
Centauri Honey has drawn attention in recent years for its unusual origin and striking price tag. Produced in the high-altitude caves of Türkiye, it is often described as a rare natural product shaped by isolation, altitude, and carefully managed beekeeping practices. Reportedly harvested from deep within remote cave systems, this honey is limited in quantity…
Avalanche warning for high-altitude areas, teams on alert DEHRADUN: An avalanche warning was issued for the higher reaches of Uttarakhand for 24 hours starting 5pm on Saturday. Tourists, and residents have also been advised to avoid unnecessary travel.The Avalanche Warning Bulletin (AWB) issued by the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Chandigarh, flagged partially unstable snow…
