Ladakh

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.

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.

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Nearly 2000 kg of rotten meat seized in Budgam in two days; FIR registered

Around two tonnes of rotten meat were seized and destroyed at Budgam Railway Station in two days; police registered an FIR and are probing how it was transported.

India stun Pakistan in last-ball thriller to clinch U19 Asia Cup

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling last-ball finish to lift the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 title at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

BJP’s claims of peace in J-K exposed by militant attacks: Tariq Karra

JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday questioned the Centre's claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir following recent attacks on security personnel.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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Devsar MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah accuses BJP of attempting to divide the National Conference, claiming no NC MLA has switched sides.

Main accused arrested in murder case of septuagenarian woman in Pulwama’s Parigam

Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Parigam village of Pulwama district, after a meticulous investigation.

Nearly 2000 kg of rotten meat seized in Budgam in two days; FIR registered

Around two tonnes of rotten meat were seized and destroyed at Budgam Railway Station in two days; police registered an FIR and are probing how it was transported.