News Topic:Kargil

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.

J-K to solarize government buildings, create over 10k jobs

The Administrative Council (AC) of Jammu & Kashmir has approved notable initiatives to enhance the UT’s infrastructure and educational framework.

PM Modi, President Murmu honour Kargil martyrs, vow to crush militancy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu commemorated the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War by paying tribute to the martyrs.

DM imposes drone ban in Kargil ahead of VVIP visit for Kargil Vijay Diwas

District Magistrate Shrikant Balasaheb Suse has imposed a ban on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) within the Drass sub-division and Kargil tehsil.

Tank accident near LAC claims five soldiers’ lives in Leh

Five soldiers were killed after their tank was swept away due to a sudden increase in the water level in Shyok River during a military training activity in Eastern Ladakh.

Ladakh witnesses first parliamentary polls as UT, records 67% voting

Ladakh witnessed its first parliamentary election as a Union Territory on Monday, May 20, marking a significant milestone since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

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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.