Ladakh
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China developing new fighter aircraft base in Shakche near Ladakh as India watches closely
India | Jul 19, 2021, 09:35 PM ISTAmid the ongoing military standoff with India, China is developing an airbase for fighter aircraft operations close to the Eastern Ladakh area in Shakche town in the Xinjiang province, government sources told news agency ANI.
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Common High Court of J-K, Ladakh changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'
India | Jul 17, 2021, 08:06 AM ISTConsidered views on the proposal were sought from the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh and the Chief Justice of the High Court.
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Covid: 4 new cases in Ladakh, active cases 113
India | Jul 15, 2021, 06:28 PM ISTLadakh recorded four new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking the infection tally to 20,241, officials said.
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China building permanent concrete camps close to Sikkim's Naku La and Eastern Ladakh: Report
India | Jul 15, 2021, 02:45 PM ISTThe Chinese Army is building permanent concrete structures near the Line of Actual Control, which will allow its troops access the disputed areas with India in a very short time.
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Rahul Gandhi quotes 'fake news' to attack Modi government
News | Jul 14, 2021, 01:48 PM ISTIndian Army said that there has been no attempt by the Indian or the Chinese side to occupy the areas in eastern Ladakh from where they disengaged in February and both sides are engaged in talks to resolve the remaining issues in the region.
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Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt quoting 'fake news', BJP hits back
India | Jul 14, 2021, 01:54 PM ISTRahul Gandhi cited a media report on Indo-China border row to accuse the BJP government of weakening the country.
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China's non observance of border agreements 'disturbed' foundation of bilateral ties: Jaishankar
India | Jul 09, 2021, 09:06 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that China has not observed agreements on the border issue which has 'disturbed' the foundation of the bilateral ties.
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Mercury breaches 30-degree mark in Himachal, Ladakh as heatwave sweeps through north India
India | Jul 02, 2021, 08:07 AM ISTA number of places in the Himalayan region are experiencing high temperatures with the mercury in Thoise in Ladakh's Nubra Valley and Solan hill station in Himachal Pradesh.
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UP: Twitter India chief named in FIR over incorrect map of India
India | Jun 29, 2021, 11:53 AM ISTTwitter India MD Manish Maheshwari has been booked by the police in UP's Bulandshahr over the display of an incorrect map of India on the company's website.
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After backlash, Twitter removes distorted map of India from its website
India | Jun 29, 2021, 12:01 AM ISTAfter a strong backlash, microblogging platform Twitter on Monday removed from its website a wrong map of India that showed Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as a separate country.
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Special News | India always ready to give befitting reply if provoked: Rajnath Singh
News | Jun 28, 2021, 04:27 PM ISTIn a clear message to China from eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India will never forget the sacrifice of the 'Galwan bravehearts' and asserted that the country's armed forces are capable of giving a befitting reply to every challenge.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets elected representatives of LAHDC in Leh
News | Jun 27, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met and interacted with the army veterans and elected representatives of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh and government officials on June 27.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh
News | Jun 27, 2021, 09:20 AM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by the Army chief, will begin a two-day visit to Ladakh from Sunday to carry out a comprehensive review of India's operational readiness amid a stalemate with China on the next stage of disengagement at several friction points in eastern Ladakh
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China's amassing of troops and attempt to alter status quo responsible for eastern Ladakh row: India
India | Jun 25, 2021, 07:47 AM ISTIndia's strong comments on the border row came a day after China said its military deployment in the region is a normal defence arrangement aimed at "preventing and responding" to "encroachment and threat" on Chinese territory by "relevant country".
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Issue is whether China will live up to commitments: Jaishankar on Ladakh
India | Jun 23, 2021, 08:50 AM ISTAfter having successfully disengaging in the Pangong lake area earlier this year, India and China have held military talks for disengagement from remaining friction points including Gogra heights, Hot Springs and Depsang Plains.
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#TravelTuesday: Milind Soman misses momos, butter tea, long treks of Ladakh, wishes to visit again
Celebrities | Jun 22, 2021, 05:00 PM ISTMilind Soman is known for his love for fitness and travel. On Tuesday, Milind shared a throwback picture from his trip to Ladakh. In his #TravelTuesday post, he revealed that how much he enjoys going to Ladakh and would love to visit the place again.
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All-round development of people of J&K Modi govt's top priority: Amit Shah
India | Jun 18, 2021, 09:30 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed various development projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir and said all-round development and welfare of the people of the union territory is the top priority of the Modi government.
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Socialism weds Mamata Banerjee in presence of Communism, Leninism
News | Jun 14, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTAfter the wedding announcement of a peculiarly named couple drew the attention of many on social media, Socialism tied knot with Mamata Banerjee on June 13 in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Their wedding ceremony took place at Panaimarathupatti in the presence of state CPI State Secretary R Mutharasan. Socialism is the son of Salem Communist Party of India's (CPI) district secretary, A Mohan. He has two brothers named Communism and Leninism.
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90 young soldiers join Ladakh scouts regiment
India | Jun 13, 2021, 12:06 AM ISTAs many as 90 well-trained recruits joined the Ladakh Scouts regiment as young soldiers on Saturday.
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Ladakh reserves govt jobs for locals, recruitment notification released
Jobs | Jun 09, 2021, 01:36 PM ISTThe notification by DIPR, Kargil informed, "No person shall be qualified for appointment to the service unless the person is a Resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Provided that this rule shall not apply to persons alloted service in Union Territory of Ladakh unless provisions of Section 89(2) of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, or such Rules as may be prescribed by the Administration".