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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.