Ladakh

'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

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