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Leh, Apr 11 Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena arrived in Kargil on Saturday on his first visit to the district and urged council members to work together to achieve the common goal of positioning the Union Territory as the most sought-after tourist destination.He also assured the members...

Kargil, Apr 5 Activist Sonam Wangchuk defended the demand for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh on Sunday, and said he would not back out from joining talks with the government if the need arises.Addressing a press conference, Wangchuk, who was released on March 14...

On April 5, Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, was warmly welcomed in Kargil. He called for unity across Ladakh and the country, reiterating the demand for democratic and constitutional rights for the Union Territory.This was Sonam Wangchuk's first visit to Kargil after his release on March...

New Delhi, March 30 Observing that the judicial infrastructure in Kargil holds deeper significance, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the establishment of a district court in the town reassures citizens that the constitution does not recede with the mountains and justice remains accessible...

New Delhi, March 19 A high-level delegation from the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Mohd Jaffer Akhoon and Member of Parliament Mohammad Haneefa Jan, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Thursday.The delegation...

The Union Territory of Ladakh is currently experiencing snowfall accompanied by persistent cloudy weather, significantly impacting daily life, transportation, and tourism across the region. According to local meteorological observations, several parts of Ladakh, including Leh, Kargil, and...

Srinagar, March 16: Hundreds of people participated in a rally in the Leh town of the Ladakh union territory on Monday, as Kargil town observed a shutdown in response to a call by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to support their demands for statehood and the...

Leh, March 16 Two days after the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, rallies were held in Leh and Kargil towns on Monday in response to a call by protesting groups to pressure the Centre to resume talks on their demands for statehood and extending the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.Kargil and...

Leh, March 16 Hundreds of people participated in a rally in Leh town under tight security, while Kargil observed a shutdown on Monday in response to a call by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to support their demands for statehood and the extension of the Sixth...

Leh, March 14 Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central government's revocation of the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, terming it a positive step for the region. Saxena stated that there is "no room for agitation" and...

Jammu, March 3 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Tuesday that India's progress depends on the performance of its districts, asserting that holistic development and grassroots governance are key to building a stronger nation.Addressing a national conference in Jammu on good...

In Srinagar, at least 14 people, including six security personnel, were injured during protests that erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by a joint US-Israeli attack, officials said.Authorities imposed restrictions on movement...

Mumbai, March 2 – General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reviewed operational logistics, training architecture, and administrative preparedness during a visit to the Headquarters of the Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa Area in Mumbai, an official said.During the briefing, "the...

Srinagar, March 2 – Authorities imposed restrictions across the Kashmir Valley on Monday to maintain law and order, following an order that all educational institutions should remain closed for two days.These restrictions were put in place to prevent miscreants and anti-national elements from...

Srinagar/Lucknow, March 1 Shia mourners took to the streets in various parts of India on Sunday to express outrage and grief over the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the hands of a US-Israeli strike.Khamenei was killed in a strike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint...

Leh, March 1 Hundreds of mourners, mostly from the Shia Muslim community, took to the streets across Ladakh on Sunday to protest the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli military strike.Wearing predominantly black and carrying portraits of the...

New Delhi, March 1 The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) of the Centre, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir government, will organize a day-long national governance conference on March 3 in Jammu, an official statement said.The event aims to showcase...

Srinagar, February 28 – As reports of Israeli bombings in Iran surfaced on Saturday, Kashmiris have expressed grave concern for the safety of local students and others still stranded in the country.Both former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah and the current Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had...

Leh/Jammu, February 19 Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, extended greetings to the people, particularly those in Leh and Kargil, on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan.Expressing happiness over the start of the fasting month, he said, "May this blessed month strengthen...

Jammu, February 15 Reaffirming the administration's commitment to student welfare, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday emphasized the crucial role of educated youth in shaping the Union territory's future.Addressing the 27th annual day ceremony of the Jammu chapter of All Ladakh...