Ladakh

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

At minus 40 degrees, ITBP's soldiers unfurl national flag at 15,000 feet in Ladakh; perform march-past [Watch]

Spirit of ITBP soldiers guarding the border with China is very high as they unfurl the national flag at 15,000 feet above sea level.

Jan 26, 2022

Forest cover in Himalayan states decline at 902 sq km last year, including North East: India Report

According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, the forest cover in the 140 hill districts of the country has shown a decrease of 902 sq km with all eight states of the northeast region is also showing a decline.

Jan 14, 2022

Removal of Jamyang Namgyal as Ladakh BJP chief raises eyebrows; Phunchok Stanzin gets post [details]

Amid agitation for statehood, constitutional rights for Ladakh BJP appoints Phunchok Stanzin as president of UT.

Jan 10, 2022

2021: A year of achievements for India's Hanle Observatory in Ladakh

Owing to the uniqueness of the site, several astronomical telescopes operating at optical and infrared wavebands have been installed at Hanle by several institutes in the country.

Jan 1, 2022

After successful landing trials, helicopter service to start for remotest areas of Ladakh [details]

Inhabitants of remotest areas, who usually remained cut-off from the rest of the world during winter, now have easy and round-the-year access with the nation.

Dec 28, 2021

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

Situated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, the world's highest theatre is set up in the Paldan area of the Leh district of Ladakh.

Dec 24, 2021

Ladakh observes shutdown for statehood, constitutional safeguards; hints at mass movement [details]

Apex Committee of Ladakh demands statehood, separate Lok Sabha seats for Kargil, Leh, constitutional guarantee on the lines of the 6th schedule.

Dec 13, 2021

Weighing 1,000 kg, world's largest Tricolour made of Khadi installed in Leh [details]

Symbolizing India's vastness,150 troops of the Indian Army's carried the flag to the hilltop

Oct 2, 2021

Army Chief visits Ladakh to review preparedness amid border row with China; prepared to meet any challenges [details]

After reaching Ladakh General MM Naravane visited RezangLa War Memorial in EasternLadakh and paid homage to the Bravehearts who laid down their lives for the nation.

Oct 1, 2021

Ladakh swings into action as 56 students of "3 Idiots" fame Rancho's school tested positive [details]

New containment zones identified as Leh records an unprecedented increase in COVID cases

Sep 18, 2021

Five emergency landing strips along highways proposed in J&K, Ladakh [details]

Proposal aimed at enhancing capability of IAF in two UTs which share long boundaries with Pakistan, China.

Sep 12, 2021

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

Schools for 6-8 class students in Kargil to resume from Sept 1; healing COVID situation boosts confidence

All educational institutions, including colleges and coaching centres were closed on April 18 in Ladakh after a surge in COVID cases in the UT.

Aug 30, 2021

Ladakh to open higher educational institutions from August 2; Arogya Setu use advised [details]

The academic calendar will be planned to avoid overcrowding, the congregation at all times. Classes to be scheduled in a staggered manner.

Jul 29, 2021

BJP to expand footprints in Kashmir; focuses on STs, devises new strategy to gain majority [details]

BJP's general secretary (organization) BL Santhosh reviewed the functioning of the party in Kashmir and asks workers to reach out to the masses with development agenda.

Jul 27, 2021

Lal Singh Chaddha: Aamir Khan, Kiran extremely touched by warmth, love of Kargil [details]

Aamir Khan asks filmmakers to explore huge shooting potential in Ladakh.