LADAKH NEWS
Election Commission trims electoral rolls by 10.2% across 12 states, UTs
The Election Commission has significantly cleaned up voter lists. Over 60 lakh deceased voters were removed from nine states and three Union territories. This exercise reduced the voter base by 10.2 percent. Final rolls for Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are now published. Further revisions are planned for other states and Union territories.
Kargil war hero Sonam Wangchuk dies; defence minister, Army pay rich tributes
Army veteran Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient for his bravery in the 1999 Kargil war, has passed away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian Army paid tribute to him as a proud son of Ladakh. His heroic actions during Operation Vijay inspired many. Colonel Wangchuk's life exemplified courage, sacrifice, and national integration.
Mirwaiz says coercive policy of authorities cannot build viable peace in Kashmir
Mirwaiz said that the reports of cases, chargesheets and arrests of Kashmiris by "multiple agencies operating here - SIA , CIK , cyber cell, ACB , NIA, on one ground or another and frequent extra judicial dismissals of Kashmiri government employees with no recourse to judicial remedy is also pursued."
Avalanche at Zojila Pass kills 7, injures 5
A devastating snow avalanche struck the Zojilla Pass on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the zero point area connecting the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh. Seven individuals from Kargil lost their lives in the tragedy. Five others sustained injuries. Two people remain missing following the avalanche.
Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits Leh, Ladakh
An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale shook Leh, Ladakh on Friday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The National Centre for Seismology reported the event. Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon occurring at various depths within the Earth's crust. This seismic activity was recorded on March 27, 2026.
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Dhurandhar 2: 232 minutes, 5 languages, one global release; Here’s everything you need to know
Dhurandhar 2: Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set to make waves with an epic 232-minute tale, rated 'A', hitting theatres on March 19, 2026, which fortuitously aligns with the celebrations of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr. With advance ticket sales already surpassing Rs 100 crore, this highly-anticipated sequel promises an entertaining experience for its audiences.
Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal governor, says post belongs to no political party
Himachal new governor: Gupta said he would strive to carry forward the initiatives started by previous governors and would seek the cooperation of the chief minister and the state government to complete them on priority.
India, China should view each other as partners, not rivals: Foreign Minister Wang Yi
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said India and China should view each other as partners rather than rivals and as an opportunity instead of a threat, calling for stronger cooperation between the two neighbours. Speaking on the sidelines of China’s National People’s Congress, he said ties have improved following recent meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.
Arjun Meghwal signals imminent call on Jammu & Kashmir statehood
Union Minister Arjun Meghwal has indicated that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be restored soon. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the statement, expressing hope that the wait will not be prolonged. The Union Home Minister had previously assured the Lok Sabha of this restoration.
First high powered committee meeting on Ladakh after September clashes remains inconclusive
Ladakh clashes: During the two-and-a-half-hour meeting chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, a first after last year's clashes, both groups demanded that jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk be freed and 70 other detainees be released unconditionally.
School assembly news headlines Feb 4: Top national, international, sports, business update and thought of the day
India and the US finalized a significant trade deal, boosting the rupee and leading to discussions on oil procurement and tariff adjustments. Meanwhile, national headlines include political developments, a tragic incident involving a Bengaluru CEO, and aviation safety concerns. Internationally, Russia's assault on Ukraine continues, and Pakistan faces challenges with defense deals and internal security.
Ladakh Earthquake: Leh-Ladakh struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, NCS says
Ladakh Earthquake Today: A major 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolted India's Leh-Ladakh region on Monday at 11:51 am IST.
Ladakh LG approves 16 key defence, other projects with strict eco-compliance mandate
Chairing the 14th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife here, the Lt Governor stressed full compliance with directives issued by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment to ensure that construction or operational activities do not disturb local biodiversity.
Restrictions reimposed in Leh ahead of apex body's silent march against September 24 violence
Restrictions have been reimposed in Leh district of Ladakh. This follows a call for protests by the Leh Apex Body. The demonstrations aim to express solidarity with victims of recent violence and protest the delay in releasing detained youth. The district administration cited apprehensions of public peace disturbance and law and order issues.
Ladakh violence: Heavy security blanket, 50 detained, curfew imposed after intense clashes
Leh faced violence after protests for statehood turned chaotic. Police imposed a curfew and detained many people. The unrest followed clashes during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body. Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike amidst the turmoil. Authorities have restricted gatherings in Kargil and other towns. The government has promised constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Ladakh Protests: Why the peaceful land of cold desert is burning and what led to the violence
Violence erupted in Ladakh during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule extension, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk halted his hunger strike as a curfew was imposed in Leh. The Centre alleges that provocative statements fueled the unrest, while assuring commitment to Ladakh's aspirations through constitutional safeguards and ongoing talks with Ladakhi groups.
MHA promises 95 percent reservation in jobs for Ladakh, next meeting on January 15
The representatives from Ladakh have achieved 95% job reservation for locals after a successful meeting with Union minister Nityanand Rai. They will meet again on January 15 to discuss demands for statehood and the sixth schedule. Recruitment for gazetted posts will begin immediately, while decisions on other posts will be announced within three months.
Ladakh gets five new districts
Ladakh News: The Ministry of Home Affairs established five new districts in the union territory Ladakh, as announced by Union Minister Amit Shah. The districts, named Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang, are intended to improve public service delivery and governance. This initiative is part of the government's commitment to developing Ladakh.
Ladakh groups welcome Centre’s decision to create five new districts, urge caution
ABL said the decision won't impact its foot march from Leh to New Delhi to press for statehood, implementation of sixth schedule of Constitution, separate public service commission and two Lok Sabha seats for Ladakh. The march is scheduled to start from September 1 and volunteers, led by ABL members and award-winning climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, will reach Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, it said.
Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh between July-August this year
This would be among the first public visit of the Dalai Lama, after the Covid19 pandemic hit the country in January 2020, as all this while he remained indoors at his residence at Dharamshala of Himachal Pradesh.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Ladakh
There have been no reports of any loss of life or damage to any property so far due to the tremors, the officials said. They said its epicenter was at a latitude of 34.49 degrees north and longitude of 78.43 degrees east at a depth of 18 km.
Ladakh: Unnerving silence as China dithers on military talks, troops hold positions
While there had been sporadic incidents of warning firing in the air on the north and southern banks of Pangong lake prior to the talks, officials said that no aggressive manoeuvre has taken place over the past week though soldiers remain dug in.
Indian troops take vantage positions along LAC in Ladakh
With trust levels at an all-time low, India is not taking any chances along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, with troops moving to vantage positions all along the border to detect and deter ingress moves by China.
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