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Gulmarg, February 25 The Army won a total of nine medals, including eight in the Gulmarg leg, to defend their team championship title in the Khelo India Winter Games, here on Wednesday.Himachal Pradesh finished as the runner-up with four medals on the final day of the competition.The closing...

Leh/Jammu, February 25 Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced plans to position the region's famous Pashmina as a global luxury benchmark, with a focus on transforming the area from a raw fibre supplier to a center of value creation.Addressing the Pashmina Conclave 2026 in Leh on Tuesday...

Jammu, February 25 The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at the residence of the brother of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary here on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged disproportionate assets, officials said.Vijay Choudhary is an Inspector in the...

New Delhi, February 23 The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to February 26 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against his detention under the National Security Act.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale deferred the...

New Delhi, February 19 The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at the earliest, as the exercise is "expected to begin from April".Once the exercise is completed, all...

New Delhi, February 19 – Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to initiate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital on Thursday, stating that the exercise would help identify and remove illegal...

Leh/Jammu, February 19 Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited the Siachen sector on Thursday and reviewed the combat capabilities and operational preparedness of the troops.The Army commander praised the professionalism, courage, and dedication of the soldiers...

New Delhi, February 19 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 22 States and Union Territories, including the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, starting from April 2026. This follows the nearing...

New Delhi, February 19 The Election Commission on Thursday requested 22 states and Union Territories to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as early as possible, as the exercise is "expected to begin from April".Once the exercise is completed, all states...

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...

New Delhi, February 19 Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, alleged in the Supreme Court on Thursday that the four videos that formed the basis of her husband's detention were not shown to him, and only the thumbnails on a USB drive were displayed.Senior advocate Kapil...

New Delhi, February 19 In an effort to ensure vigilant citizens in border areas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) on Friday, covering 1,954 border villages in 15 states and 2 Union Territories, officials said.Designed to ensure...

New Delhi, February 19 – The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition filed by Geetanjali Angmo, the wife of Ladakhi social activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention and seeking his release.Earlier this week, the apex court questioned the Centre regarding the accuracy of the...

Leh, Feb 18 The Chief of Staff of the Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, visited the Air Movement Control Centre and Logistics Hub here on Wednesday, and also reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in eastern Ladakh, the Army said.Lt Gen Sharma was on a tour of the...

Itanagar, February 18 – The Assam Rifles launched the 13-day "Eastern Edge Expedition" on Wednesday, starting from the Pangsau Pass along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh, with the aim of culminating in Jorhat, Assam.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the "Eastern...

Leh/Jammu, February 17 The Army's Northern Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, met with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta in Leh on Tuesday, and they discussed the security situation, officials said.The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command was...

New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on Monday about the transcripts of videos submitted by it against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, and said the translations should be precise in the age of Artificial Intelligence.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale...

Srinagar, February 16 The Khelo India Winter Games, starting on February 23 and to be held in Gulmarg, Kashmir, will feature participation from over 700 athletes and officials, officials said."There has been good snowfall this winter, which is beneficial for skiing and sledging activities. The...

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...

Leh/Jammu, February 13 Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Friday said that the talks with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance were productive and constructive, and reiterated that the government remains committed to democratic consultations involving all stakeholders of the...