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India, China start disengagement of troops from critical stand off point Gogra-Hot Springs in Ladakh

Sep 09, 2022, at 02:06 am

New Delhi: India and China have started withdrawing troops from Gogra-Hot Springs in Ladakh following a consensus reached in the 16th round of military talks, the two countries said in a joint statement this evening.

Indian Army rescues Israeli in Ladakh

Aug 31, 2022, at 09:25 pm

Srinagar: The Indian army rescued an ailing Israeli national who was suffering from low oxygen and high altitude sickness in Ladakh region on Wednesday.

Israeli national rescued by IAF in Ladakh

Aug 20, 2022, at 10:06 pm

Srinagar/UNI: An Israeli national on Friday was rescued by the Indian Air Force braving odds in Ladakh, Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Emron Musavi said Saturday.

Eastern Ladakh: India-China fresh talks begin

Jul 18, 2022, at 04:04 am

New Delhi: The 16th round of talks between the senior military commanders of India and China has started on the Indian side at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday to resolve remaining areas of friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

'China a meaningful autonomy to preserve Tibetan Buddhist culture': Dalai Lama ahead of month-long Ladakh stay

Jul 15, 2022, at 05:14 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is visiting Ladakh, the first since Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union Territories in August 2019.

India, China to hold military talks at an early date: MEA

Jul 08, 2022, at 02:12 am

New Delhi/UNI: India and China are looking forward to the next round of senior commanders' meetings "at an early date" but the date has not been decided as yet.

Defence Ministry approves 26 BRO cafes in Kashmir, Ladakh

Jun 23, 2022, at 07:02 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Twenty-six locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been chosen by the Defence Ministry for the setting up of multi-utility wayside amenities or BRO cafes, media reports said.

Seven Indian soldiers die as their vehicle drops into Shyok river in Ladakh's Turtuk sector

May 27, 2022, at 10:51 pm

Turtuk: At least seven Indian soldiers died when their vehicle fell in the Shyok river in Ladakh's Turtuk sector on Friday, media reports said.

Chinese cyberattack on power grid near Ladakh; hackers failed, says minister: Report

Apr 07, 2022, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The government has said Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks on India's electricity distribution centres were not successful after private intelligence firm Recorded Future reported repeated intrusions in the past eight months, media reports said.

India, China talk on disengagement in Ladakh for 12 hours

Mar 12, 2022, at 05:51 pm

New Delhi: India and China discussed disengagement in remaining friction areas of eastern Ladakh for over 12 hours on Friday, a top defence official told UNI on Saturday.

India bans 54 Chinese apps over national security threat

Feb 14, 2022, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the hostile relationship between the two Asian giants, India on Monday banned 54 more Chinese applications or apps that allegedly pose threats to the country's national security, media reports said.

Courts to go virtual in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

Jan 14, 2022, at 01:24 am

Srinagar/UNI: Amid alarming surge in Covid-19 and Omicron Variant cases, the Chief Justice of High Courts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have directed that the hearing and filing of cases in the Union Territories and other subordinate courts and tribunals shall be conducted through virtual mode.

Highest level of operational preparedness being maintained at northern border: Army Chief Naravane

Jan 12, 2022, at 10:21 pm

New Delhi/UNI: There have been 'positive developments' along both the northern and western border since last January, Army Chief General MM Naravane said on Wednesday, adding that the Army continues to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness at the northern border.

Zojila Pass kept open by BRO for first time in January: Army

Jan 06, 2022, at 01:27 am

Srinagar/UNI: Zojila Pass that connects Kashmir with Ladakh was kept open by Border Road Organization (BRO) for the first time in January, the Indian Army said on Wednesday.

Night curfew imposed in Ladakh UT after a case of Omicron variant found

Dec 26, 2021, at 11:18 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Night curfew has been imposed in the twin districts of Kargil and Leh in Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh after a case of Omicron Variant was reported here on Sunday.

Standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh still persists: IAF Chief

Dec 18, 2021, at 10:33 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Chief of Air Staff Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Saturday said that the standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh is still continuing and it is ready to enhance the presence of troops if need arises.

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.

India keeping close vigil on Chinese ship deployment, says Navy chief R Hari Kumar

Dec 03, 2021, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday said India is maintaining a close vigil on Chinese asset deployments in the Indian Ocean region, and that during the peak of tension at the India-China border naval assets were kept battle-ready.

Constitution Day observed across J&K, Ladakh

Nov 29, 2021, at 05:04 am

Jammu/IBNS: The 72nd ‘Constitution Day’ was celebrated Friday in the High Court (HC) of J&K and Ladakh, all district courts, and the J&K Judicial Academy.

'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.

Ram Nath Kovind to visit Ladakh tomorrow to celebrate Dusshera with jawans

Oct 14, 2021, at 12:12 am

New Delhi: President of India Ram Nath Kovind will visit Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir on Oct 14 and 15 to celebrate Dusshera with jawans. 

India-China border talks fail: PLA runs tank drills on Indian border

Oct 13, 2021, at 04:52 am

The Chinese army put tank regiments through their paces near the Indian border days after talks between the two nations failed, media reports said.

India-China meeting on disengagement in Ladakh remains inconclusive; both sides agree to maintain 'stability'

Oct 11, 2021, at 05:03 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The 13th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China could not bring any further resolutions for disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army said, even as the two sides agreed to maintain 'stability' on ground.

India rejects China's fresh allegations, hits out at Beijing for 'provocative behaviour' to alter status quo

Oct 01, 2021, at 05:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday rejected fresh allegations by China as the latter blamed New Delhi for the border disturbances in Eastern Ladakh over a long period of time.

Asia's longest tunnel in J&K coming up ahead of schedule

Sep 30, 2021, at 11:21 pm

Sonamarg/IBNS: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the Zojila tunnel project, to be Asia's longest tunnel, is a challenging task for the construction company on Tuesday.

Sufficient water in J&K, efficient water governance needed: Prof Shakeel Romshoo

Sep 21, 2021, at 05:28 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir will have no water problem till 2060 but we need to work on making water governance efficient, said Prof Shakeel Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University of Science and Technology.

All Kashmiri Hindus are not Kashmiri Pandits: High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Sep 16, 2021, at 05:26 am

Srinagar: High Court of J&K and Ladakh Tuesday ruled that all Kashmiri Hindus are not Kashmir Pandits.

India and China to hold 12th round of military talks on Ladakh row tomorrow: Report

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian and Chinese commanders will meet for the 12th round of military talks in the Ladakh sector on Saturday in connection with border tensions that started nearly 14 months ago.

Aamir Khan wraps up Kargil shoot for 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Jul 30, 2021, at 05:00 am

Kargil/IBNS: Bollywood superstar, director and producer Aamir Khan on Tuesday wrapped up shooting for his upcoming film 'Laal Singh Chaddha’, which was underway at mountainous Kargil district of Ladakh for the last one month.