Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan given provincial status by Pakistan; India objects
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the granting of provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan. The decision came amid the ongoing protests against the government of...
Ahead of crucial meeting on 6th Schedule, divide grows between Leh and Kargil
The Kashmir based People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration whose main purpose is to restore Article 370, received a warm welcome in Kargil on Friday. It...
A year after Ladakh became a UT, 26 councilors of LAHDC take oath
A year after Ladakh became a Union Territory, the newly elected 26 councilors to the 6th General Council took oath on the foundation day of...
Ladakh has lost more than what it gained this year in tourism sector
Tourism plays a vital role in the economy of Ladakh. Recently, the newly formed UT’s economy has been continuously declining and it is working hard...
Spice Jet to operate cargo flight to Ladakh from November
In order to discuss measures aimed to provide cargo facilities during winter months in the UT Ladakh and other related issues, Commissioner Secretary Civil Aviation,...
After its victory in LAHDC polls, will BJP include Ladakh in sixth schedule?
With 15 out of 26 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) triumphed in elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh. The election...
The rise of new generation politicians in Ladakh who hold the future
When in other parts of the nation, politics is synonyms with deceit, corruption and almost every negative word of the dictionary then the politics of...
Statue of Maitreya Buddha in Kargil, a reminder of rich heritage
Kargil was once known as Purig and was a major attraction for tourists and wanderers as it is now. The region was also a part...
65.07 percent voter turnout in LAHDC Leh elections
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) polls witnessed polling of 65.07 percent on Thursday. Large number of men and women came to vote in the...
India pondering over China’s proposal to de-escalate tensions in Ladakh
India is mulling over China’s proposal to de-escalate from the Line of Actual Control (LAC). As of now, armies of both the nations are at...
Prohibitory orders issued in Ladakh ahead of LAHDC polls
Day before the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) polls Additional District Magistrate Leh, Sonam Chosjor has issued an order under Section 144 Criminal Procedure...
Earthquakes in Ladakh: Fault lines are active and moving north
A recent study has claimed that a tectonic fault line which moves from the region of Ladak to the Indus river is active, unlike previously...
No land allotted to non-local in Industrial Estate in Ladakh, claims govt
In response to a news story about allotment of land in the Industrial area of Phyang to non-locals by SICOP, posted in the WhatsApp group...
The roller-coaster ride of India-China relations that ended in Ladakh standoff
World’s two most populous and two of the most powerful nations, India and China are at odds since decades. Both of the nations claim area...
To woo 89,000 voters in LAHDC Leh polls, BJP deputes top union ministers
With the announcement of the LAHDC elections, all the major parties have started their campaigns in Ladakh to make a remarkable win in the elections....
First blasting of strategic Zojila Tunnel done, work to start soon
October 15 will be remembered as a historic day for J&K and Ladakh as a crucial Zojila tunnel connecting both the UTs witnessed first blasting....
Ladakh to have Engineering College
Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired a virtual meeting of officers for starting up of an engineering college in Kargil district of Ladakh. Commissioner/ Secretary Higher...
China deploys boats in Pangong lake, provides heavy duty equipment to troops in Ladakh
The face-off between Indian and Chinese army which started five months back is showing no sign of subsiding. Both the armies are now preparing themselves...
Climate change may impact J&K and Ladakh severely in coming years
The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have gained popularity because of its climate. The climate of both the Union Territories is greatly...
After string of earthquakes in Ladakh, response system reviewed
Amid a string of mild to moderate intensity earthquakes felt in Ladakh region over the last few days, Divisional Commissioner Ladakh Saugat Biswas stressed on...