Ladakh
- India
National security paramount, not against defence projects in Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi: Statehood and constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution will not impact defence and national security-related projects in Ladakh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Tuesday. Wangchuk said…
- India
Troops standing firm, says Rajnath amid continuing India-China face off
New Delhi: With the India-China military face-off continuing in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Indian troops are standing “firm” and the ongoing talks between the two sides for…
- India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day-long hunger strike in Ladakh
Leh: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday evening ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.…
- India
Fulfil promises made to people of Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk to PM Modi
Leh: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is leading a hunger strike here to demand statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, on Tuesday made a fresh…
- Kashmir
Justice Mohd Yusuf Wani sworn in as judge in J&K, Ladakh HC
Srinagar: The Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh administered the oath of office to Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani as Additional Judge of…
- India
Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with army personnel in Leh
Leh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, March 24, celebrated Holi with Army jawans in Leh and lauded them for protecting the country from enemies while braving extreme weather conditions. Singh was…
- Opinions
Ladakh is facing crucial security situation
Ladakh Buddhists who have always been at the core of Indian nationhood and celebrated conferment of the Union Territory status to their region four years ago with unrestrained jubilation are on streets…
- India
Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude strikes Leh, Ladakh: NCS
Leh: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Leh, Ladakh, on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. According to the NCS, tremors were felt…
- Hyderabad
CCMB researchers discover diverse genetic roots of Ladakh population
Hyderabad: CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, looked into genetic and cultural history of Ladakh and found that Changpa and Monpa ethnic groups share similar ancestry, while Brokpa people are different. Previous…
- India
Gadkari approves Rs 1170 crore outlay for roads in Ladakh
New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned an allocation of Rs 1170.16 crore for 29 road projects for the Union territory of Ladakh, encompassing a state highway, major…
- Kashmir
Dense fog wraps Kashmir as intense temperatures sweep valley
Srinagar: Dense morning fog affected life adversely in the valley as intense cold swept across the region on Friday. Pedestrians, motorists and even water boats moved at snail’s pace in Kashmir Friday…
- India
4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh
Srinagar: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale occurred in Ladakh region on Tuesday. Data from the National Center For Seismology said that an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale…