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Five killed in Zojila avalanche, bodies retrieved, rescue continues for missing
Zojila: At least five people were killed in a snow avalanche between Zero Point and India Gate along the Zojila axis on Friday, with rescue teams continuing efforts to retrieve more bodies from under the snow, officials said.
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Snow avalanche buries vehicles at Zojila, rescue operations underway
Zojila: A snow avalanche struck near Zero Point at Zojila Pass on Friday, trapping several passenger vehicles under snow and blocking the strategic road, officials said.
Initial reports indicate that at least three to four vehicles were…
Ladakh Protesters Rally for Statehood, Sixth Schedule Protection in Kargil and Leh
Kargil/Leh: Thousands of people staged simultaneous peaceful protests in Kargil and Leh on Monday, demanding full statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, in response to a joint call by the…
Fresh Snowfall at Zojila Halts Traffic After Vehicles Allowed Towards Kargil
Ganderbal: Traffic on the Srinagar–Ladakh highway was halted again on Sunday after fresh snowfall occurred at Zojila Pass shortly after authorities had allowed vehicles to proceed from Sonamarg towards Kargil, officials said.
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Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
Leh: Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held in Leh.
According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the oath of…
Snowfall, Rain Lash Kargil as Fresh Weather System Hits Ladakh Region
Kargil: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rainfall in lower areas of Kargil district since last night has led to a sharp drop in temperature across the region, officials said on Tuesday.
Officials said several mountainous areas of…
Disease Outbreak Reported Among Dogs in Zanskar Villages, Animal Husbandry Teams Deployed for…
Kargil: A sudden outbreak of disease among dogs has been reported from certain villages of Zanskar Sub-Division in Kargil district, prompting swift intervention by the Animal Husbandry Department.
Officials said affected animals are…
Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away, J&K Assembly Pays Tribute
Kargil: Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political face from Kargil, passed away on Friday, triggering widespread grief across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir.
The demise of the…
Union Budget 2026-27: J&K allocated Rs 43290 Cr, Ladakh Rs 4879 Cr
Centre earmarks Rs 9925 Cr for J&K Police
Srinagar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 43290.29 crore for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union Budget 2026-27, which is nearly Rs 2000 crore…
State Awards Announced in Ladakh, Scientist Sonam Lotus Among Awardees
Leh: The Union Territory of Ladakh has announced the recipients of State Awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution in various fields including public service,…