Ladakh

Ladakh groups drop statehood demand, seek elected legislature and Chief Minister

LAB and KDA have dropped Ladakh’s statehood demand and now seek an elected legislature, Chief Minister and control over police and law and order.

Ladakh governance model under Article 371, Chief Secretary says

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said a new governance model under Article 371 is proposed, with direct elections and powers beyond the Sixth Schedule.

Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks

The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.

Ladakh establishes 7 Autonomous Hill Development Councils

Ladakh has constituted seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for its seven districts, with elections to be held in due course under the 1997 Act.

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.

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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein

Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.

Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline

A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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