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  Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastic and littering; violators to face heavy penalties

  India | June 19, 2026 17:16 IST

  Ladakh has enforced a stringent ban on identified single-use plastic items and littering in public places, with fines of up to Rs 10,000 for violations. Authorities will use CCTV footage, inspections and electronic evidence to enforce the rules.

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  Nitin Gadkari witnesses Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at an altitude of 11,578 feet

  Business | June 09, 2026 12:10 IST

  The tunnel, 9.5 metres wide, 7.57 metres high, and 13.153 km long, is a horseshoe-shaped tunnel built at an elevation of around 11,578 feet above sea level.

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  Zojila Tunnel: All about Himalayan engineering marvel connecting Kashmir to Ladakh

  India | June 09, 2026 10:43 IST

  Zojila Tunnel aims to end this annual disruption by ensuring that people, goods and essential supplies can move throughout the year without depending on weather conditions.

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  LG VK Saxena lays foundation stone for Ladakh's first model border village: All you need to know

  India | June 03, 2026 23:53 IST

  Ladakh LG VK Saxena has laid the foundation stone for the first Model Border Village at Chumur near the India-China border. The project under the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' aims to boost infrastructure, tourism, livelihoods and self-reliance in frontier regions.

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  Ladakh LG Saxena cautions Sonam Wangchuk against 'misleading and provocative narrative'

  India | May 27, 2026 9:46 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali Angmo called on Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday, following what Saxena described as a constructive dialogue held recently in the Union Home Ministry.

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  Army Cheetah helicopter crashes in Ladakh, senior officer among three injured

  India | May 23, 2026 13:05 IST

  Cheetah helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste region near Leh, three Indian Army officers narrowly escape death.

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  Amit Shah announces major Ladakh dairy expansion; 50k-litre per day plant to be set up in Leh

  India | May 01, 2026 23:49 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to upgrade Ladakh's dairy sector, including a 50,000 litre-per-day plant in Leh and new breeding centres in Leh and Kargil.

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  Ladakh gets five new districts as LG Saxena approves proposal | Check names

  India | April 27, 2026 23:44 IST

  The decision had earlier received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs in August 2024 under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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  Seven killed, several injured after avalanche buries vehicles at Zojila Pass in Ladakh | VIDEO

  India | March 27, 2026 20:44 IST

  Several vehicles were buried under a thick layer of snow on the Zojila Pass after an avalanche occurred in the Union territory of Ladakh, leaving seven people dead.

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  Govt frees climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, revokes NSA detention to boost Ladakh dialogue

  India | March 14, 2026 12:35 IST

  The Ministry underscored its resolve to cultivate peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh, paving the way for meaningful stakeholder dialogue. Officials noted that freeing Wangchuk advances this aim, balancing local demands with security needs.

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  Kavinder Gupta resigns as Ladakh LG, named Himachal Pradesh Governor in major shake‑up

  India | March 05, 2026 23:30 IST

  CV Ananda Bose has also stepped down from his role as the Governor of West Bengal, ending his tenure nearly two years before it was due to conclude. His resignation comes just weeks ahead of the state’s 2026 Assembly elections.

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  Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude strikes Leh, Ladakh; authorities on alert

  India | January 19, 2026 12:33 IST

  The epicentre was located in Leh at a depth of 171 km. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation.

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  Home Ministry orders transfer of 49 senior officers, including 31 IAS and 18 IPS officials

  India | January 04, 2026 19:12 IST

  The Home Ministry, which is responsible for appointing administrative officers in Union Territories, issued the transfer orders as part of its routine administrative process.

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  Chinese citizen held in Srinagar over visa violation visited Ladakh without permission, phone seized

  Jammu and Kashmir | December 09, 2025 11:16 IST

  Upon arrival in India, the accused obtained an Indian SIM card from an open market, which raised further suspicion. His browsing history showed searches related to CRPF deployment and the abrogation of Article 370

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  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infrastructure projects in Ladakh

  India | December 07, 2025 12:36 IST

  The projects include 28 roads, 93 bridges, and 4 major infrastructure facilities spread across seven states and two Union Territories, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram.

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  'Ladakh has changed, its people haven't: Farhan reflects on journey from Lakshya to 120 Bahadur

  Entertainment | November 08, 2025 22:40 IST

  Actor-director Farhan Akhtar appeared in the latest episode of India TV's Aap Ki Adalat and responded to a host of queries from Rajat Sharma. He also spoke about his experience in Ladakh.

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  Leh Violence: No relief for Sonam Wangchuk as SC defers hearing for October 14; Centre served notice

  India | October 06, 2025 12:13 IST

  Wangchuk was arrested on September 26 for allegedly provoking the youth, which led to a violent protest in Leh.

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  Leh protest: Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court, seeks early release of climate activist

  India | October 03, 2025 9:24 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk arrest case: Gitanjali has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, stating that Wangchuk's arrest is illegal and that he should be released immediately.

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  Ladakh Administration orders magisterial inquiry into Leh violence; Wangchuk's wife slams Centre

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 02, 2025 16:18 IST

  Authorities have also appealed to anyone with relevant information or evidence about the incident to come forward. Individuals can submit their statements or proof voluntarily to the inquiry officer between October 4 and 18.

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  Government reacts after LAB announces no talks with Centre till normalcy restored in Ladakh

  India | September 29, 2025 20:43 IST

  Violent protests took place in Leh during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body on September 24. Four people died during the protests between the protesters and security personnel, while many were injured.