Ladakh

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.

Aug 22, 2023

"Beti Bachao" a resounding success: Ladakh records highest sex ratio at birth in India [details]

As per the latest available report of the Health Management of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, an improving trend of 15 points at the national level from 918 to 933.

Aug 11, 2023

Ladakh's regional connectivity to be reshaped very soon [Here's How]

A survey of 498 kilometers Bilaspur-Manali-Leh new line project is completed to connect Ladakh with the rail network through Himachal Pradesh. DPR prepared to connect Ladakh with the rail network.

Jul 27, 2023

Ladakh administration issues advisory after stray dogs kill septuagenarian woman in Zanskar [details]

Dog bite cases are on the rise in the Union Territory of Ladakh, authorities fail to spell out measures to save the general public from the stray dogs

Mar 27, 2023

Meet Capt. Shiva Chauhan; first woman Army Officer deployed at world's highest battlefield [details]

Ladakh-based Fire and Fury Corps of the Army shared information about the deployment of the first woman officer at Siachen.

Jan 3, 2023

Indian soldiers successfully thwarted transgression by Chinese troops in Tawang sector: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday told Parliament that Indian troops successfully thwarted an attempt by Chinese soldiers to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on December 9 in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector.

Dec 13, 2022

Chinese transgressions continue, Centre mute spectator: Mallikarjun Kharge

Leader of opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the Centre of being a mute spectator on the Chinese transgressions.

Dec 13, 2022

Ladakhis restart agitation for statehood, constitutional safeguards [details]

After observing a strike on Wednesday, leaders of Ladakh announced to release of a calendar for the year-long agitational programmes to intensify their stir

Nov 3, 2022

LTC facility extended by 2 years for central employees who visit these areas

The Centre has extended by more two years, the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facility available to its employees who visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Northeast.

Oct 12, 2022

Jammu-Srinagar Highway stretching 36-km turns into virtual "death trap"; road condition deplorable [details]

Three female students of Jammu University including two talented national-level players lost their lives in an accident on the highway on Monday evening.

Sep 22, 2022

Israeli national trapped in Ladakh's high altitude rescued; Indian Army turns saviour [details]

Trapped in snow, an Israeli national was suffering from high altitude sickness, including vomiting and low oxygen saturation.

Aug 31, 2022

Maitreya Buddha statue, 8.5m tall, in Kargil to be developed as tourist destination [details]

Situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway, the statue is carved on a large boulder on the side of the road.

Jun 19, 2022

Ladakh creates history; 1.5 lakh saplings planted in Chushul village [details]

With the mass plantation drive, Ladakh sets a nationwide example in campaigning for the cause of environmental protection, and preservation.

Jun 7, 2022