Ladakh

Indian and Chinese soldiers jointly celebrate New Year in Bumla along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Jan 1, 2019.

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

Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury during a tribute ceremony to pay homage to martyrs who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack

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

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

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