Nov 18, 2024, at 03:45 am
New Delhi: The government is exploring options for constructing a 7-8 km twin-tube tunnel through the Kela Pass, a proposal made by the Ladakh Union Territory administration, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI).
Five Indian soldiers die during tank exercise close to China border in Leh
Jun 29, 2024, at 08:13 pm
At least five Indian soldiers died of drowning after their tank was swept away during a river-crossing exercise in the Leh region close to the China border on Saturday, the country's army confirmed.
Five soldiers killed as tank swept away during river-crossing exercise near LAC in Leh
Jun 29, 2024, at 06:12 pm
Leh/IBNS: Five Indian soldiers died of drowning after their tank was swept away during the river-crossing exercise in Leh near China border in the early hours of Saturday, media reports said.
Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk withdraws protest march to LAC citing possibility of violence
Apr 07, 2024, at 04:56 am
Leh: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called off the "Pashmina March" from Leh to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Sunday, citing “risk of potential violence” as the reason.
Why BJP leaders are thanking Rahul Gandhi for his Ladakh trip
Aug 20, 2023, at 08:31 am
Leh (Ladakh): As Congress posted a video of Rahul Gandhi’s bike ride in Ladakh, BJP minister Kiren Rijiju lost no time in thanking the party for showcasing the excellent roads built by the NDA government in the far-flung Himalayan region.
'Amusing': Gadkari on Rahul Gandhi's 'RSS people in ministries' claim
Aug 20, 2023, at 05:30 am
New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claims the RSS-BJP have strategically placed their own members within critical segments of India’s institutional framework.
India- China Corps Commander Level Meeting held, officials discuss resolution of relevant issues
Jul 19, 2022, at 08:27 pm
Leh: The 16th round India- China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on Sunday when the two sides continued discussions for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in a constructive and forward looking manner.
Leh’s solar waste management highlighted in NITI Aayog, CSE report
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:21 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Leh has found mention for its solar powered waste management system in a joint report published by the NITI Aayog and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
CCIK flays plan to process raw pashmina outside Kashmir
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:55 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir (CCIK) expressed concern over the tie up of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and Khadi Institutions from Varanasi and Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing raw Pashmina wool.
'Inhuman behavior': Ladakh BJP MP slams pilgrims for dumping waste in Indus river
Nov 24, 2021, at 05:12 am
Leh/IBNS: BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has condemned the behaviour of the Sindhu Pushkar festival pilgrims, who left a trail of garbage in and around the river Indus in Ladakh.
Devusinh Chauhan takes stock Zojila tunnel in Kashmir
Sep 19, 2021, at 02:41 am
Sonamarg/IBNS : Union Minister of State (MoS) for Communications Devusinh Chauhan Friday visited the under-construction Zojila tunnel and took stock of the work and progress on the project.
Defence ministry gives nod to BRO for construction of all-weather tunnel connecting Manali to Leh
May 19, 2021, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Ministry has green lighted the construction of a 4.25 km tunnel under 5,091m high Shinkun LA pass and given the go-ahead to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for building the all-weather axis which will link Manali to Leh, ensuring connectivity for Indian Army formations in Ladakh sector, said a Hindustan Times report.
Twitter submitted apology for showing Leh as part of China: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi
Nov 19, 2020, at 04:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Microblogging site Twitter has submitted a written apology to a parliamentary panel for hurting the sentiments of people of India by geotagging Leh as a part of China, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.
Twitter's defence on geotagging Leh in China 'inadequate': Parliament panel
Oct 29, 2020, at 01:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The parliamentary Joint Committee examining the Personal Data Protection Bill has said Twitter's explanation on showing Ladakh as a part of China is inadequate, amounting to criminal offence, said media reports.
Oct 23, 2020, at 01:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Thursday told social media giant Twitter Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were "integral and inalienable parts of India governed by the Constitution of India" after location settings showed Leh as part of China, reported the media.
EVM used for first time to conduct Leh Autonomous Hills Development Council polls
Oct 22, 2020, at 10:16 pm
Leh: The polling for the Leh Autonomous Hills Development Council (LAHDC) election is being held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the first time on Thursday.
PM Modi to inaugurate Atal tunnel by September end: Jai Ram Thakur
Aug 31, 2020, at 12:35 am
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the 9.02 kilometre long Atal tunnel by the end of next month.
Jul 17, 2020, at 08:43 pm
Ladakh/UNI: In a clear message to China from Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday assured the nation that not an inch of Indian territory could be touched by any power in the world.
Not an inch of Indian territory could be touched by any power: Rajnath Singh in Ladakh
Jul 17, 2020, at 08:16 pm
Ladakh/UNI: Stating that India honours peace and harmony in the region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday assured the nation that not an inch of Indian territory could be touched by any power in the world.
Amit Shah hails PM Modi for surprise visit to Leh
Jul 03, 2020, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Leh amid border tension with China and said it would boost the morale of the jawans.
'Era of expansionism gone': PM Modi's strong message to China from Leh
Jul 03, 2020, at 03:03 pm
Leh/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the era of territorial expansion has gone, sending out a strong message to China from Leh weeks after a deadly clash between the Indian and Chinese soldiers at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh.
PM Modi visits Leh to review situation weeks after India-China faceoff at Galwan Valley
Jul 03, 2020, at 11:10 am
Leh/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a surprise visit to Leh to take stock of the situation weeks after a deadly clash between the Indian and Chinese soldiers at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh.
Galwan Valley clash: Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Leh to review situationÂ
Jul 03, 2020, at 10:18 am
New Delhi: Weeks after a violent standoff between Indian and Chinese Army personnel at the Galwan Valley left 20 Indian soldiers killed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reached Leh to review the situation.
Last batch of 310 pilgrims stranded in Iran reach LehÂ
May 17, 2020, at 05:55 pm
Leh/UNI: The last batch of 310 pilgrims, who were stranded in Iran amid lockdown to curtail spread of COVID-19, arrived in Leh in a special flight on Sunday.
Nine labourers from Rajasthan killed in Leh road accident
Jun 09, 2019, at 09:59 am
Leh, Jun 9 (UNI) Nine people hailing from Rajasthan were killed in a road accident in this district of Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, official sources said on Sunday.
Kashmir: Civilian traffic resumes on national highway
Apr 25, 2019, at 10:24 am
Srinagar, Apr 25 (UNI): Civilian traffic was on Thursday resumed on the national highway, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, after remaining suspended on Wednesday due to ban imposed by the authorities to allow free and safe movement of security force convoy.
Surgical strike reflected new policy needed to tackle terrorism: Narendra Modi
Feb 03, 2019, at 07:28 pm
Srinagar, Feb 3 (IBNS): Interacting with students in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the surgical strike conducted by the Indian Army across the Line of Control during his tenure reflected the new policy needed to tackle the issue of terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Jammu, Srinagar and Leh tomorrow
Feb 02, 2019, at 03:34 pm
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu, Srinagar and Leh on Feb 3.
President of India Ram Nath Kovind visits Leh
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions and the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre.
President of India to Visit Leh on Aug 21
Aug 20, 2017, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Jammu & Kashmir (Leh) on Aug 21.