Ladakh
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Ladakh LG VK Saxena inaugurates world's highest twin flower fields to mark PM Modi's 76th birthday
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 17, 2026, 04:36 PM ISTLadakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated twin flower fields in Leh at an altitude of 10,600 feet, described as the world's highest. Spread across 40 acres, the fields feature over 25 lakh Lilium and Gladiolus flowers and aim to promote commercial floriculture.
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Ladakh's Tso Kar Lake to be revived with 320 million litres of untapped glacier water daily
India | Sep 14, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTLadakh has launched an ambitious project to revive the shrinking Tso Kar Lake by diverting up to 320 million litres of untapped glacier water from the Rupsho Kharnak stream every day. The initiative will also create three new freshwater wetlands.
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Sonam Wangchuk warns of fresh agitation from September 19-24 over Ladakh issues
India | Sep 10, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk has warned that he would be forced to launch a fresh agitation from September 19 to 24 if the Centre fails to provide any assurance over issues related to Ladakh. However, he remains hopeful of receiving an assurance within a week.
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India backs UN world map resolution, but warns against 'inaccurate' depiction of J-K, Ladakh
India | Sep 06, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTIndia had voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting the world map to promote a more accurate representation of continental landmasses.
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LG VK Saxena's initiative saves 90 million litres of glacier water daily, boosts Ladakh farming
India | Sep 02, 2026, 05:18 PM ISTLadakh has begun utilising nearly 90 million litres of glacier water daily from Stok village Nallah after an initiative led by LG VK Saxena. The water is being diverted into the Igoo-Phey and Chuchot canals, supporting irrigation across 13 villages and more than 1,500 acres of farmland.
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Centre decides to set up bench of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, announces Amit Shah
India | Aug 20, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said the move will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to.
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Ladakh struck by 4.3 magnitude earthquake; second quake within hours
India | Aug 13, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTWhile the first earthquake hit Ladakh around 6.05 am on Thursday, the second quake jolted the union territory around 9.54 am. No damage has been reported so far.
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Speed News: Sonam Wangchuk Hails Vande Bharat Journey, Seeks Action on Ladakh Promises
Originals | Jul 30, 2026, 07:03 PM ISTSonam Wangchuk praises Vande Bharat journey, reminds Centre of Ladakh promises. Kharge says anti-paper leak bill introduced only to protect govt. position. Over 30 killed as PoJK protests intensify; internet suspended. Watch all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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India's first geothermal wells commissioned in Ladakh's Puga Valley, LG Saxena hails historic feat
India | Jul 17, 2026, 09:48 PM ISTAfter the commission of the two geothermal wells in Ladakh's Puga Valley, LG VK Saxena hailed the achievement and said this project will catalyze the Union Territory's holistic development.
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Bikers, SUV driver fined Rs 1.7 lakh over illegal off-roading in Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 14, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTThe Ladakh administration has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1.70 lakh on a group of bikers, and an SUV driver over illegal off-roading near sensitive ecological areas. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has also appealed to the tourists to respect the natural beauty of the region.
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Ladakh to set up autonomous hill development councils in all seven districts: Chief Secretary
India | Jul 13, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTBriefing the media about Monday's decision in Leh, Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has pointed out that Panchayati Raj institutions will continue in the Union Territory, alongside the hill councils.
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Ladakh LG Saxena unveils 100-day report card, highlights push for water security, green development
India | Jul 12, 2026, 10:30 PM ISTCalling Ladakh 'the crown of India', Saxena said the administration would continue to pursue development while preserving the region's fragile ecology, unique cultural heritage and aspirations of its people.
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100 ex-servicemen deployed in Ladakh's Environment Protection Force to protect fragile ecology
India | Jul 04, 2026, 04:33 PM ISTThe 100 ex-servicemen have been deployed into the Environment Protection Force to safeguard the fragile ecology of Ladakh. These ex-servicemen have also been authorised to issue on-the-spot challans for any such violation within their designated areas.
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Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastic and littering; violators to face heavy penalties
India | Jun 19, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTLadakh 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTZojila 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 | Jun 03, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTLadakh 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, 09:46 AM ISTSonam 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, 01:05 PM ISTCheetah 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, 11:49 PM ISTUnion 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.