Ladakh

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.

Jul 27, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Srinagar; accorded with guard of honour [details]

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Drass on Monday to pay tributes to Kargil martyrs on 22nd 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

Jul 25, 2021

Experts worry as cold-desert Kargil 'burns' at 37.3-degree temperature [details]

Climate change is the only reason for rising temperature in hilly areas and environmentalists are worried.

Jul 18, 2021

J&K HC rechristened as "High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh" [details]

Lieutenant Governors of both UTs convey their agreement to the proposed change in the name of J&K HC, which will now be referred to as the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Jul 18, 2021

Differences wide open between Leh and Kargil over Article 370 [details]

During meeting with MoS Home, KDA demands restoration of Art 370, 35-A; Leh's Apex Body opposes this demand

Jul 1, 2021

After all-party meeting with J&K leaders, Centre invites Ladakh delegation for talks [Details]

Centre invites 15-member delegation of Kargil to hold meeting MoS Home on July 1

Jun 26, 2021

On eve of PM's meeting with J&K leaders, Ladakhis demand UT with legislature [Details]

Panel to initiate efforts to bring Leh, Kargil on the same page to jointly raise demand for Union Government

Jun 23, 2021

Ladakh eases COVID restrictions; only 17 new cases in last 24 hours, recovery rate reaches 94% [details]

The District Administration Leh has amended the previous roster prepared regarding commercial activities, allowing essential services to remain during the day for a few hours.

Jun 14, 2021

World Environment Day: Ladakh initiates another big step to achieve carbon neutrality [Details]

Ladakh has the potential to produce 30 GW renewal energy; efforts to tap all resources

Jun 5, 2021

Ladakh gives free tablets with educational material to govt school students [details]

Instead of depending upon online classes, 12,300 students of class 6th to 12th, will learn from preloaded class lecturers, e-books through different apps.

Jun 4, 2021