Ladakh
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IAF's IL-76MD, aircraft that can carry tanks, makes historic landing at 13,629 ft near China border
India | Nov 07, 2026, 06:14 PM ISTIndian Air Force’s IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft made a historic landing at Nyoma airfield in eastern Ladakh at 13,629 feet, marking the highest-altitude landing ever by an aircraft of this type worldwide.
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Ladakh adminstration sends notice to Sonam Wangchuk's school over 'unauthorised operations'
India | Nov 04, 2026, 05:50 PM ISTIn August 2025, the Ladakh administration cancelled the land allotted to the HIAL. The institution challenged the decision before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, where the matter is still under consideration.
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'Double standards': Ladakh association accuses Sonam Wangchuk of promoting family-owned liquor brand
India | Nov 01, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTThe All Ladakh All Ladakh Liquor and Bar Association has accused climate activist Sonam Wangchuk of adopting double standards on the liquor trade in Ladakh, alleging that members of his family are involved in producing and selling alcohol under the brand name 'Uley'.
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Kashmir, Ladakh witness snowfall: Dras, Zoji La and other high-altitude areas turn white
India | Oct 30, 2026, 09:57 AM ISTSeveral high-altitude areas of Kashmir and Ladakh have received snowfall, covering mountain passes and parts of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway. Motorists have been advised to follow traffic updates and take precautions on slippery roads.
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'False, baseless': Ladakh hits back at Sonam Wangchuk's claim of liquor outlets opening across UT
India | Oct 28, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTThe Ladakh administration has rejected Sonam Wangchuk's claims about liquor shops and bars opening across the Union Territory, calling them "false" and "baseless". It says only one liquor shop is operational in Ladakh after the rollback of the 2026-27 excise policy.
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Ladakh dissolves Kargil Hill Council, panchayat polls set for November 21
India | Oct 22, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTThe Ladakh administration has dissolved LAHDC Kargil following district reorganisation, while panchayat polls have been scheduled for November 21. The State Election Commission has announced the nomination timeline and brought the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect.
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PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, says Zojila Tunnel progresses rapidly
Business | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTConnecting Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley, the road provides an alternative connectivity corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways.
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298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road to boost military mobility, strategic infrastructure in Ladakh
Business | Oct 15, 2026, 08:39 AM ISTThe road connects Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley. The project matters because it provides an alternative corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the Srinagar–Leh and Manali–Leh highways.
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'No amount of denial can change facts': India slams China over objection to place names in Ladakh
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTIndia on October 2 formally identified 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh, including key border friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), such as Gogra and Hot Spring, on the official Indian map.
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First consignment of Ladakh-grown lilium flowers sent across India, LG VK Saxena flags off shipment
India | Sep 29, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTThe first consignment of 15,000 Ladakh-grown lilium stems has been flagged off from Leh for markets in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh, marking a new commercial floriculture initiative in the Union Territory.
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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.