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Ladakh sees massive turnout for Lord Buddha’s relics: Rijiju
Union Minister hails PM Modi’s support for region
Leh: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that thousands of people from across Ladakh are visiting Leh to pay obeisance to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, terming it a rare and…
Kargil CEC Calls New Districts ‘Discriminatory’, Says Villages Shifted Out, Questions Criteria
Kargil: Chief Executive Councillor of Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, on Saturday termed the recent creation of new districts in Ladakh as “discriminatory,” alleging that Kargil has been unfairly treated in the reorganization process.
Akhoon…
Only peace, compassion can resolve unrest: Amit Shah in Ladakh
Says region exemplifies Buddhist culture, relics’ return after decades enables wider access, deepens spiritual connection across communities
Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the return of sacred relics of Gautama Buddha…
Amit Shah lands in Leh for 2-day visit, to attend Buddha relics expo
Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday arrived in Leh on a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to attend a series of official and ceremonial engagements, officials said.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News…
Ahead of HM’s visit, Ladakh gets 5 new districts
Jammu: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Ladakh, the administration of the Union Territory on Monday created five new districts, taking the total number of districts in the UT to seven.
In a post on X, LG of Ladakh,Vinai…
Zojila Avalanche: Three Drivers Rescued, Vehicles Retrieved as Highway Remains Closed
Drass: Three drivers trapped after a snow avalanche struck Zojila Pass along the Srinagar–Leh highway have been rescued safely, while damaged vehicles have been retrieved and placed back on the road, officials said on Sunday.
The rescue…
Aadhaar Records Updated for Ladakh Residents, ‘Jammu & Kashmir’ Replaced
Ladakh: Aadhaar records of residents in Ladakh have been updated to replace “Jammu & Kashmir” with “Ladakh” in the ‘state’ field, following intervention by authorities to address discrepancies after the 2019 reorganization.
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Wangchuk pins hopes on next round of talks, says Ladakh awaits “new dawn”
Leh: Engineer-activist Sonam Wangchuk has said the next round of ongoing talks with the government will be crucial in determining whether Ladakh sees a “new dawn,” signaling cautious optimism amid continuing dialogue over the region’s…
Zojila Avalanche Toll Rises to 7 as Two More Bodies Recovered in Predawn Rescue Operation
Zojila: The death toll in the Zojila avalanche has risen to seven after rescue teams recovered two more bodies during predawn hours on Saturday, officials said.
The fresh recoveries come a day after an avalanche struck the Zojila axis,…
Govt approves Rs 1,196 crore tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway to reduce closures
Leh: The Centre has approved a Rs 1,196.22 crore tunnel project across Fotu La Pass in Ladakh to ensure safer, all-weather connectivity along the Srinagar–Leh highway, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on…