Ladakh

Kargil, Leh leaders join forces in hunger strike for statehood; Sonam Wangchuk participates

On the second day of a three-day hunger strike in Kargil, prominent Buddhist leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined hands with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), presenting a rare united front for Ladakh's constitutional and political rights.

Aug 11, 2025

Ladakh, India's solar capital, fails to generate single unit of solar energy in last five years

Despite being dubbed the "solar capital" of India and having an estimated solar power potential of 13 GW, Ladakh has failed to generate even a single unit of solar energy over the past five years.

Jul 24, 2025

"Wheels of Valour" all-women bike expedition reaches Leh; pays tribute to Kargil martyrs, Operation Sindoor

The all-women motorbike expedition 'Wheels of Valour', also known as Shakti Yatra, led by social activist Preeti Choudhary, reached Leh on Tuesday as part of its tribute journey from Jammu to Kargil.

Jul 22, 2025

India's upgraded Akash missile nails targets in Himalayan skies with precision at 4,500m

In a major boost to India's air defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully tested the upgraded Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh, destroying two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at high altitude.

Jul 17, 2025

First-ever April Shutdown of Schools in Ladakh as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Daily Life

In an unprecedented move, all government and private schools in the Kargil and Leh districts of Ladakh have been closed from April 21 to 23 due to heavy snowfall and worsening weather conditions.

Apr 20, 2025

BRO Reopens Zojila Pass in Record Time; Overcomes Extreme Weather Challenges

The Border Roads Organisation has once again demonstrated its dedication and efficiency by reopening the Zojila Pass in a record 32 days after its closure due to heavy snowfall.

Apr 1, 2025

Omar Abdullah flags security gaps in Jammu amid rising terror attacks

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has acknowledged that the redeployment of Army troops to Ladakh after the 2020 Chinese incursion in Galwan Valley created security vulnerabilities in Jammu, leading to a rise in terror incidents over the past four years.

Mar 30, 2025

J&K to transfer Rs 2,504.46 crore liabilities to Ladakh post-bifurcation

Following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the J&K administration is set to transfer financial liabilities amounting to Rs 2,504.46 crore to the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Mar 13, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Leh and Gulmarg to Host

The Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is set to make a grand return in 2025, with Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh playing host. The games are scheduled to take place between January 23 and February 25, 2025. Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, while Jammu & Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25.

Dec 11, 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Wangchuk, along with his supporters, marched to Delhi from Leh demanding the resumption of stalled dialogue between agitating groups of Ladakh and the Union Government.

Oct 13, 2024

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk set free, Delhi Police tell HC

The Centre on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained on September 30 night at the city's Singhu border for violating prohibitory orders, has been released by the Delhi Police.

Oct 3, 2024

India's defense self-reliance gets boost with HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 [details]

Indian Army and FICCI host HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2, showcasing indigenous drone solutions for high-altitude military operations. Boosting self-reliance and tech advancement.

Sep 18, 2024

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