Dinesh Manhotra

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Ladakh Pashmina

Ladakh's Changthang community's Pashmina from Changra goats reaches the national capital through Lakmé Fashion Week

Ladakh's world-renowned Pashmina, produced from the fine fibre of Changra goats reared by the Changthang community, has reached the national capital through a dedicated stall at Lakmé Fashion Week in New Delhi. The showcase highlights the region's rich handicraft heritage, traditional weaving, embroidery and contemporary designs while promoting local artisans, women entrepreneurs and self-help groups. 14 hours ago
Hurricane Harvey

People take e-challans lightly in J&K; only Rs 1.23 crore recovered against Rs 30.70 crore in fines

The Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) generated over 2.79 lakh e-challans worth Rs 30.70 crore in fines in Jammu and Srinagar between January and July 2026, but recovered only Rs 1.23 crore. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed traffic management measures, stressing stronger enforcement, improved parking management, road safety audits and better identification of accident-prone locations. 18 hours ago
Ladakh

Ladakh's administrative map redrawn; Sankoo becomes eighth district of Union Territory.

Ladakh has created Sankoo as its eighth district by reorganising parts of Kargil, fulfilling a long-standing demand for decentralised governance in Suru Valley. The administration has also constituted the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council for Sankoo, redrawn tehsil boundaries across five districts and delegated additional administrative powers to the SDM of Durbuk to improve public service delivery. 1 day ago
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IAS officer accused of abusing female JKAS officer Beenish Wani; J&K Govt orders inquiry

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a 15-day inquiry into allegations that IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abused JKAS officer Beenish Wani during a virtual official meeting. The incident sparked political criticism, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calling for accountability and JKAS officers demanding an impartial investigation. 1 day ago
Cherring Dorjey

Ladakh talks end without consensus; next round scheduled for October 22

The fifth round of talks between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended without consensus. Both sides agreed to resume discussions on October 22 after exchanging draft proposals. The Ladakhi groups reiterated their demands for a legislature and constitutional safeguards, while BJP leader Tashi Gyalson expressed optimism about reaching an agreement in the next round. 1 day ago
Prime Minister

PM Modi highlights Ladakh's rapid development since becoming a UT in 2019, inaugurates Rs 3350 crore projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Ladakh's infrastructure growth since it became a Union Territory in 2019 while inaugurating and dedicating five major projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore. He underscored improvements in road connectivity, drinking water, healthcare, tourism and power infrastructure, including the new Leh airport terminal and the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road. 2 days ago
Omar Abdullah

J&K Aims to Become the First Himalayan Territory with a Mountain Development Policy

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, emphasising the need to balance environmental protection, economic growth and livelihoods. He called for practical recommendations to address climate change, glacier retreat, water scarcity, landslides and the environmental impact of tourism, while promoting sustainable infrastructure, agriculture and horticulture. 5 days ago
Mata Vaishno Devi

Navratri Begins with Religious Fervour; Devotees Throng Vaishno Devi Shrine

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival. 6 days ago
CJP demands immediate release of Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das after airport detention

'Undeclared Emergency': Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Padyatra if CJP Leaders Not Released

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk has criticised the arrest of three CJP leaders in Delhi, describing the situation as an "undeclared emergency". He warned that he would consider an indefinite fast or a padyatra if the leaders were not released by the following day. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would skip the CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar due to preparations for the approaching winter in Ladakh. 7 days ago
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