Against the backdrop of a major debacle of the party in the recently held civic elections in the Ladakh region, the BJP on Friday sprang […]
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Cancer rates spiral in Ladakh due to UV rays, Sedentary lifestyle
The rough terrain, the snow-capped peaks, the winding roads and monasteries – the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir is the abode of nature’s raw […]
Leh school to raze ‘Rancho wall’ inspired by 3 Idiots, and ban entry of tourists
The local Druk Padma Karpo School, which shot to fame after it featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer “3 Idiots”, has decided to raze the ‘Rancho […]
Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Leh
A cloudburst on Wednesday night wreaked a havoc in several villages of Leh district of the Ladakh region. According to reports, the cloudburst caused extensive […]
Five year long social boycott between Muslims and Buddhists ended in Zanskar
A five year long social boycott between Muslims and Buddhists at Padum Zanskar ended after Buddhist spiritual leader Dali Lama visited the area. The social […]
Governor NN Vohra meets Dalai Lama in Leh
Governor NN Vohra, who visited Leh on Tuesday, called on His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the latter’s residence at Jive-tsal Choglamsar. They both interacted […]
J&K Govt will lease land to Indian Army for firing range in Kargil
The Jammu and Kashmir government has begun process to lease out 71,238 acres land to the army for field firing and artillery practice in Kargil […]
Ladakh in festive mood ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Festive mood has gripped the Ladakh region ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Leh on Saturday. The Prime Minister is scheduled to join […]
Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone of Zojila tunnel on May 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Asia’s longest bi-directional Zojila tunnel, connecting Kashmir’s Sonamarg with the Gumri area in Kargil district, […]
President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Siachen base camp today
President Ram Nath Kovind will visit the Siachen base camp, world’s highest battlefield, on Thursday and interact with soldiers. President Kovind, who is also the […]