A gradual rise in temperature and receding glaciers during summer have turned out to be a challenge for people of the cold desert in Ladakh. […]
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Sgr-Leh highway opens for one way traffic
One-way traffic resumes on highway connecting Ladakh with Kashmir after 6 days Traffic on the highway, connecting the Ladakh region with Kashmir valley was restored […]
Proud moment for Ladakh: Two locals attend UN conference
Two persons from the Ladakh region, representing India at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 21 or CMP 11) in Paris, have brought […]
Army seeks 7,300 kanal to set up firing range in Leh
The Army in cold desert of Leh, bordering China, has sought lease of over 7,300 kanals of land for setting up a new firing range. […]
Govt watches on as social boycott of Zanskar Muslims enters 4th year
Demanding an end to their three-year-old social boycott by the majority Buddhist community in Zanskar, the Muslims in the region on Saturday said the state […]
Srinagar-Leh highway closed, 400 vehicles stranded
The 434-km Srinagar-Leh highway—connecting Ladakh region with Kashmir Valley—was closed for traffic on Thursday evening after fresh snowfall in Zojilla area, officials said. Riyaz Ahmad, […]
Kargil BJP pitches for opening Kargil-Skardu road to allow divided families meet
Welcoming Deputy Chief Minister’s statement regarding opening of LoC routes, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its youth organisation Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morhca (BJYM) today appreciated […]
Rs 21,000 cr in Ladakh’s kitty from PM’s package
Emphasis to be on better road connectivity, power supply in arid region The Ladakh region has been allocated nearly Rs 21,000 crore for various projects […]
Leh council to seek Rs350 cr for rebuilding flood-hit infra
The newly-constituted Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, in consultation with the district administration has decided to submit a detailed proposal of Rs 350 […]
Srinagar-Leh highway open till November 23
The Sonamarg-Zojila stretch of the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway will remain open till November 23 to clear all stranded vehicles. The road, which is the only […]