Ladakh

Srinagar: A day after detention of environmentalist and educationist, Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), the administration of Union Territory Ladakh has constituted an advisory board for all detention laws including the…

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti Thursday expressed concern over the prevailing situation in Ladakh, saying the protests reflected growing uneasiness among…

Srinagar: National Conference Patron Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday urged the Government of India to engage in meaningful dialogue with the people of Ladakh, warning that neglecting their long-standing demands could deepen unrest in the…

Kargil: Life came to a grinding halt in Kargil on Thursday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) gave a call for a complete shutdown, a day after four civilians were killed and more than seventy others were injured during violent…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the people of J&K feel deeply betrayed over the Centre’s failure to restore statehood, despite repeated assurances. Omar Abdullah drew a comparison with…

Leh: The ongoing agitation in Ladakh demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule entered its 14th day on Wednesday, with tensions flaring in Leh after two women protesters fell ill and had to be hospitalised. The…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has witnessed a negative variation of 19 percent in power availability and 7.5 percent in power requirement in the previous month during peak hours. According to the official documents showing the…

Ladakh: Three soldiers of the Mahar Regiment were killed after an avalanche hit their base camp at the Siachen glacier in Ladakh on Tuesday, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the soldiers were…

New Delhi: The Government of India is undertaking several projects to enhance satellite-based communication and remote sensing in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These efforts aim to improve telecommunication, disaster management and…

Leh: In a move that could significantly reshape the administrative landscape of Ladakh, the Union Territory is set to witness the creation of five new districts, three in Leh and two in Kargil. The proposal, backed by political…