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Srinagar: Prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday said that India was respected for its nationalistic border population unlike China and Pakistan, and labelling people of Ladakh as "anti-national" was a "self-goal" that needed introspection. Wangchuk addressed a huge gathering at Gandhi Park in Kargil, where Kargil Democratic Alliance organised a welcome programme for him after his release from jail. The members of Apex Body Leh, KDA members, Lok Sabha MP from Ladakh and LAHDC (Karg ...Read More >
Kargil, Oct 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised the need to foster a scientific temper among students to build a progressive and innovative Ladakh. He said that nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young minds is essential for creating a modern society capable of meeting future challenges through knowledge, research, and innovation. The Lt Governor was speaking after inaugurating the 52nd Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (R ...Read More >
Kargil, Oct 23: The Kargil Jan Hit camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully on Thursday at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the chief guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from September 10 to October 16, 2025. The programme witness ...Read More >
Srinagar: The dialogue process between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh have resumed, with the next sub-committee meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 22. Three members each from Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, along with the Lok Sabha member from Ladakh and a lawyer, will participate in the meeting. Relations between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh witnessed a thaw following the Ministry of Home Affairs' announcement of a judicial probe, led by a ...Read More >
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: Union home ministry has invited representatives of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) for talks in New Delhi on Oct 22, weeks after both Ladakhi groups withdrew from dialogue following the Sept 24 police firing that left four dead and over 70 wounded during violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union territory.Ladakhi functionaries welcomed the outreach and confirmed joint participation. "Both LAB and KDA will participate ...Read More >
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently held in Jodhpur Central Jail, demands an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people during the Leh protests, stating he will remain incarcerated until this demand is met. Detained under NSA following violent clashes over Ladakh's statehood and 6th Schedule demands, he reaffirmed his commitment to the cause and urged peaceful, non-violent struggle. Activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, whose term is set to expire on November 2, is likely to be postponed due to recent unrest in the Leh district and the approaching harsh winter in Ladakh. Given the tense atmosphere and logistical challenges, sources indicate the polls may now be pushed to March or April next year. Although curfew has been gradually eased and the situation is slowly returning to normal, tension still lingers in Leh over the Se ...Read More >
Ladakh Protest: The District Magistrate, Leh, has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Ladakh violence that erupted on September 24, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of four people during security forces' action. Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Mukul Beniwal has been designated as the Inquiry Officer to ascertain the detailed facts and circumstances of the incident. An order issued by the DM said that the inquiry will ascertain the detailed facts and circumstances leading to the serious l ...Read More >
Kavinder Gupta was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh just two months ago In an interview to The Indian Express, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has defended the recent police action in Leh that left four people dead, saying the situation could have spiraled out of control without it. "If police had not taken the decision to open fire that day, the entire Ladakh would have been burnt down. The unity and integrity of the country cannot be compromised. But I assure you, none of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (PTI) The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future. The statement by the Union Home Ministry came after the LAB announced that it will stay away from talks with the Centre till normalcy is restored and a conducive atmosphere is created in Ladakh. The outfit said it would ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (PTI) The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future. The statement by the Union Home Ministry came after LAB announced that it will stay away from talks with the Centre till normalcy is restored and a conducive atmosphere is created in Ladakh. The LAB said it would rethin ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 27 (ANI): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday strongly condemned the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk following the recent protests in Ladakh's Leh that took a violent turn, demanding that the renowned activist be released immediately. Labeling his arrest as "a direct attack on democracy," he asserted that Wangchuk is the voice of Ladakh, not a criminal. "Truth can never be imprisoned. Sonam Wangchuk's arrest is a direct a ...Read More >
Srinagar: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday by Leh Police under the National Security Act (NSA), officials said. The arrest comes days after at least four people were killed and more than 90 others injured after security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Leh. The agitation, spearheaded by Wangchuk along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has centred on two key demands: full statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of t ...Read More >
The LG said Ladakh's transformation reflects its focus on renewable energy adoption, paperless governance, and modern administrative reforms, making it a model for other states and Union territories. |Representative Image: Wikimedia Commons The Union Territory of Ladakh is witnessing unprecedented growth with focus on modern governance, renewable energy and people-centric development, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Sunday. Addressing the Lead Impact Conclave here, he said education ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ladakh Marathon capped its record-breaking 12th edition with thrilling finishes in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the 11.2 km Run on Sunday. In the Full Marathon, spanning 42 kilometres, Jammu & Kashmir's Hans Raj crossed the line first in 2:47:41, while Ladakh's own Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women's field with a time of 3:13:00 - a run that also placed her sixth overall among men and women. The 42 km race, which began and ended ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Ladakh Marathon capped its record-breaking 12th edition with thrilling finishes in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the 11.2 km Run on Sunday. In the Full Marathon, spanning 42 kilometres, Jammu & Kashmir Hans Raj crossed the line first in 2:47:41, while Ladakh own Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women field with a time of 3:13:00, a run that also placed her sixth overall among men and women, as per a release from Ladakh marathon. Th ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
Kargil, July 18: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh on Friday. He was administered the oath by the Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K & Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli. CEC LAHDC Kargil, CEC LAHDC Leh, Member of Parliament Ladakh, Chief Secretary Ladakh, all Administrative Secretaries and other dignitaries attended the ceremony held at Raj Niwas Ladakh. The President of India had on Monday app ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 12: The Government today ordered transfer, posting and adjustment of IAS officers. Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma, awaiting orders of posting in the General Administration Department has been posted as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Tourism Department. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsAp ...Read More >
Leh, July 12: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh today amidst tight security. He flew in from Himachal Pradesh aboard an Indian Air Force aircraft, landing at the Technical Airport in Leh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Upon arrival, His Holiness was warmly received by a gathering of top religious, social, and political leaders of Ladakh. From the airport to Jivetsal in Choglamsar, thousands of people from all walks of life lined both sides of the road, holding kha ...Read More >
Bhopal: Nabha, the eight-year-old Namibian cheetah in the Kuno national park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday succumbed to injuries that she had sustained while hunting. She had been under treatment for a week for her injuries, KNP field director Uttam Kumar Sharma told this newspaper. "Nabha got badly injured a week back probably during a hunting attempt inside her soft release boma (large enclosure). She had fractures in both ulna (bone in the foreleg) and fibula (smaller of the two outer ...Read More >
Kargil, July 12: The 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh on Saturday, beginning a month-long visit to Ladakh. The Tibetan spiritual leader was given a warm welcome upon his arrival. He was received at the airport by representatives of the Union Territory administration, including Director General of Police Ladakh Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal; Secretary, Transport, Bhupesh Choudhary; and Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha. Chief Executive Councilor of LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Member of Parlia ...Read More >
Leh: The political landscape of Ladakh is experiencing tremors as two senior leaders, Thupstan Chhewang and Nawang Rigzin Jora, stepped down from key positions in the Leh Apex Body ahead of a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The sudden and unexpected resignations have triggered speculation of alleged "internal discord" and raised serious doubts about the cohesion of Ladakh's representation during upcoming negotiations with the Centre regarding constitutional safeguards a ...Read More >
Leh, Ladakh: A top official of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council welcomed the decision of the Ladakh administration to grant a special relaxation in the upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted posts in Ladakh. The Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson has also extended heartfelt congratulations to the youth and aspirants of Ladakh. Issued by the General Administration Department vide Order No. 280-LA(GAD) of 2025 dated 30.06.2025, the move comes as a ...Read More >
Leh: To promote scientific curiosity and astro-tourism in Ladakh, the first Ladakh Astro Festival started today in Leh. It is organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The day-long programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scientists, local authorities and students. A key highlight of the event was a public talk titled 'Moon - an enigma, and India's lunar missions', delivered by Dr. V Girish, Deputy Director ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday announced new reservation and domicile policies for Ladakh, reserving 85% jobs for locals and one-third of the total number of seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils for women. Both Kargil Democratic Alliance (KBL) and Apex Body Leh (ABL), which are fighting for implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in the Union Territory (UT), statehood, a separate public service commission and two Lok Sabha seats for Ladakh, welcomed the not ...Read More >
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