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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh on Wednesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake, with an epicenter at Latitude 36.10 North and Longitude 74.81 East, occurred at a depth of 150 kilometers at...

Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) is earning Rs 1.23 lakh daily from the Delhi-Leh bus service, skipping night halts at Keylong. The 33-hour journey is economical and time-saving, boosting tourism in Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

'Gaurav Padak' was presented to the proud parents whose wards have joined the regiment as Agniveers, the spokesperson said, adding that it was indeed a proud moment for the kin of the recruits, who had arrived from far flung areas to witness the gra...

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A SpiceJet aircraft enroute to Leh suffered a glitch on Sunday morning and returned to the national capital, according to a source. The source told PTI that the plane, carrying around 135 people, landed safely at the Delhi airport.

Over 67% polling in Ladakh for the lone Lok Sabha seat, with 71.45% turnout in Kargil and 62.50% in Leh. Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra and Sonam Wangchuk cast their votes, emphasizing the importance of free and fair voting.

During scrutiny, nominations of two covering candidates and an Independent were rejected for Ladakh constituency, leaving five candidates in fray. The constituency, largest in India, will have polls on May 20.

While the BJP has fielded Tashi Gyalson, chief executive councilor-cum-chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Leh), from the seat after dropping sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Congress has nominated Tsering Namgyal as i...

After the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh, which shares its border with both Pakistan and China, was carved out as a Union Territory without legislature. While Leh welcomed the move initially, people in Kargil were unhappy about the split. However...

In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Ladakh, the sole constituency in the newly formed Union Territory, gears up for a significant electoral battle. Following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, Ladakh separated from Jammu and Kashmir. This const...

The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Ladakh features a three-way battle between the BJP, Congress, and an independent candidate. BJP's Tashi Gyalson, also the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's chief executive councillor, faces Congress' Tse...

General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, conducted a thorough assessment of security along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. He received a detailed briefing on combat readiness at the Fire and Fury Corps headquarters in Leh. The COA...

Sonam Wangchuk, accused the administration of transforming Leh into a conflict zone to provoke protesters. In light of this, the proposed Pashmina March scheduled for April 7 has been called off.

Ladakh's administration imposed section 144 in Leh ahead of Sonam Wangchuk's proposed 'Pashmina March', citing concerns about peace and tranquillity. Wangchuk called the decision "unfortunate" and feared it could be a ploy to incite peaceful protest...

The Ladakh administration imposed prohibitory orders on rallies and reduced internet speed, hindering the Apex Body's planned 'border march' demanding Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. The District Magistrate imposed restrictions citi...

'Pashmina March' is organised to protest the alleged Chinese incursions into grazing areas of Ladakh and flag the "ground realities" in the ecologically fragile region. ​

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has established connectivity on the 298-km Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh, creating a third axis to the region alongside the Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh routes. Utilizing the frozen Zanskar river in January, th...

Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer turned educational reformist called off his hunger strike today in Leh, Ladakh. The hunger strike was for the statehood of Ladakh and the protection of the fragile Himalayan ecology.Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strik...

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with army troops in Leh. He was earlier supposed to go to Siachen, however, his plans were changed due to harsh weather conditions at the world's highest battleground.Defence Minister Rajnath ...