Ladakh

Ladakh groups launch Leh to Delhi foot march despite creation of new districts

Led by Sonam Wangchuk, protesters push for statehood and constitutional rights as Centre announces five new districts in Ladakh.

Sep 2, 2024

Move to placate agitating groups: MHA announces creation of five districts in Ladakh

After announcing the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs instructed the UT administration to set up a committee to evaluate various aspects of creating new administrative units.

Aug 26, 2024

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024

Kharge condoles death of five Army soldiers in Ladakh

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday extended his condolences following the tragic death of five Indian Army soldiers during a tank exercise in Ladakh.

Jun 29, 2024

Anlay Pho of Ladakh is one of world's highest polling stations

Situated at a height of 15,000 ft Anlay Pho polling station is set for 84 voters of 32 nomadic families of Ladakh. It is also one of the tented Polling Stations in the Ladakh Parliamentary constituency.

May 15, 2024

Namgyal's absence raises eyebrows as BJP nominee files papers for Ladakh seat

BJP has deputed Union Minister Kiran Rijiju and the party's national general secretary Tarun Chugh to placate Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is sulking after being dropped for Lok Sabha elections.

May 1, 2024

Within hours after "revolt", Namgyal calls himself loyal BJP Karyakarta; what changed?

After being denied a party mandate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal revolted against the party and strongly opposed the decision of the BJP leadership to drop him.

Apr 28, 2024

Ladakh Apex Body announces protest march to China border

Ladakh Apex Body (LAB), the key organisation of protesters in the Union Territory (UT), has again announced that its leaders will conduct a march to the China border to draw attention to their demands.

Apr 13, 2024

Centre's meeting with agitating Ladakhi groups ended in a deadlock

The Union Government is ready to provide necessary constitutional safeguards without accepting the demand for statehood and the sixth schedule.

Mar 5, 2024

Centre invites agitating Ladakhi groups for fourth rounds of talks on March 4 [details]

Ahead of the fourth round of the talks, the Ladakh administration announced the establishment of a recruitment board, which was one of the key demands of agitating groups.

Feb 28, 2024

Agitating Ladakhi groups find optimism in meaningful talks with Centre's panel

After Saturday's meeting with the High-Power Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the agitating groups of Ladakh are hopeful that their concerns will be addressed by the Centre.

Feb 25, 2024

First-ever scientific census finds 718 Snow Leopards in India; 477 in Ladakh alone [details]

The cold desert of Ladakh tops with 477 snow leopards, followed by Uttarakhand 124, Himachal Pradesh 51, Arunachal Pradesh 36, Sikkim 21, and Jammu and Kashmir 9.

Jan 30, 2024

Snowless Ladakh: Authorities Using Fans To Create Ice Surface For Hockey Rink In Cold Desert [details]

Experts describe the prevailing climatic situation in Ladakh as grim for the region that will have a long-term adverse impact on the residents of the cold desert.

Jan 18, 2024

Ladakhi groups are not optimistic about Centre's immediate response to their demands [Here's Why]

To break the deadlock, the High Powered Committee-headed by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, held talks with agitating groups of Ladakh on December 4

Dec 6, 2023

Agitating Ladakhi groups to hold dialogue with Centre on Dec 4 [details]

Some groups in Leh and Kargil are spearheading the agitation in Ladakh in support of their four major demands including full-fledged statehood for Ladakh, and implementation of the Sixth Schedule.

Nov 25, 2023

Kargil Council elections become prestigious for NC, Congress [here's why]

Despite announcing a nationwide alliance against the BJP, Rahul Gandhi campaigned for only Congress and Omar Abdullah sought votes for National Conference nominees.

Oct 2, 2023

I.N.D.I.A's constituents fighting against each other in Kargil Council elections [details]

Candidates of two constituents of I.N.D.I.A-the National Conference and Congress are locked into a "friendly contest" on 50 percent of the total 26 seats of LAHDC Kargil elections.

Sep 28, 2023

'Bharat Jodo' is deeply rooted in every Indian, no power can suppress this voice: Rahul

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a visit to Ladakh, visited the local market of Leh along with army veterans and said that Bharat Jodo' is deeply rooted in every Indian's heart and mind no power can suppress this voice, brimming with affection and camaraderie.

Aug 22, 2023

India-China Border Talks: Agreement reached not to build new posts along Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh

Mutually agreeing that no new posts are constructed in close proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and identifying specific limits of patrolling, were some of the issues discussed in the Major General-level talks held between India and China at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) and Chushul, as per media sources.