Ladakh

Three-day hunger strike begins in Kargil for statehood, Sixth Schedule

A three-day hunger strike began in Kargil on Saturday morning in support of four key demands including statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.

Army convoy hit by boulder near Galwan Valley, Lt Colonel, Lance Dafadar killed

In a tragic incident in the high-altitude region of eastern Ladakh, two Indian Army personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel, lost their lives.

President empowers Ladakh LG to appoint Group ‘A’ civil service officers in UT

The President of India empowered the Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Ladakh to make appointments to all Group ‘A’ posts of the general civil services within the territory.

Ban imposed on flying of drones, UAVs in Leh

The district administration of Leh has imposed a blanket ban on the flying of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across the region.

Ladakh’s apricots gain global recognition as orchards flourish at foothills of Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill is more than the jackboots and camouflage; its foothills produce some of the best quality apricots in the world.

World’s highest fighter airfield comes up in Ladakh

At the commanding altitude of 13,700 feet, the world’s highest fighter airfield has come up in Ladakh where 95% of work on the 2.7-km runway has been completed.

MHA approves creation of five new districts in Ladakh

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the creation of five new districts within the Ladakh Union Territory.

7 dead, 20 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Ladakh

At least seven persons died and 20 others were injured after a bus met with an accident and plunged into a 200-metre-deep gorge at Durbuk area of Leh.

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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods

Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.

Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.

Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K

Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.

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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.

When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material

A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.

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Srinagar Police claimed to have solved a blind murder case within six hours of the recovery of an unidentified body, arresting a mother-son duo allegedly involved in the crime.

LG inaugurates INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar.

Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods

Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.