China says disengagement of troops going on ‘smoothly’ in eastern Ladakh
BEIJING: China has said that the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh by the Chinese and Indian armies is going on “smoothly” following a recent agreement between the two nations. On October 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the LAC in eastern Ladakh […]
Sonam Wangchuk Breaks Fast, Ladakh Talks to Restart on December 3
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday ended his fast along with others, after the home ministry assured them that the talks on Ladakh’s demands will be resumed in December. Join Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Prashant Lokhande met the activists, who were sitting on an indefinite fast at Delhi’s Ladakh Bhawan since […]
Ladakh Receives Season’s First Snowfall
LEH, Oct 10: The Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday night received season’s first snowfall, giving the mountains of the cold desert a whitish look. The snowfall, as per the former weather man Sonam Lotus occurred at many places of Ladakh including the villages adjacent to the Leh city. The forecast, however, says the weather […]
Sonam Wangchuk Released, Prohibitory Order Withdrawn: Delhi Police To HC
NEW DELHI, Oct 3: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates have been released from detention. The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn. Mehta made the […]
Situation Stable But Not Normal: Army Chief On Eastern Ladakh Standoff
NEW DELHI, Oct 1: The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh is stable but sensitive and not normal, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday on the dragging military standoff between China and India in the region. Though a “positive signalling” is coming out from the diplomatic […]
Centre to create 5 new districts in Ladakh, says home minister Amit Shah
Amit Shah attributed the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh. The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh, said Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday. In a post on X, Shah said the creation of new districts […]
EAM Jaishankar, His Chinese Counterpart Wang Hold Talks In Astana; Focus On Early Resolution Of Eastern Ladakh Row
Astana, July 4: India and China on Thursday vowed to redouble efforts to resolve the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh at the earliest and “stabilise and rebuild” ties even as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during a meeting that the Line of Actual Control must be respected. In […]
JCO Among 5 Soldiers Killed In Accident Near LAC In Leh
Srinagar: A Junior Commissioned Officer was among five soldiers killed when a tank met with an accident, close to LAC near Mandir Morh, in Leh district of Kargil. Official sources said that the incident took place around 3 am and bodies of all soldiers have been recovered. Further investigation into this incident has been initiated. […]
High Court Announces Summer Vacations From June 10
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will observe summer vacations from June 10 to June 29, 2024, as per an order issued by Registrar General Shahzad Azeem. The period from June 10 to June 15, 2024, will be a “No Work Period” for the court. AGENCIES
Remote Ladakh Destination Gets Spectacular Aurora Treat
HANLE (Ladakh), May 11: As intense solar storms hit Earth atmosphere recently, a usually remote region of Hanle was witness to breathtaking shows of the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky. Painting the night skies with vibrant colours, the spectacular display by the aurora borealis and aurora australis was also witnessed in various parts […]