News Topic:Leh District

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mild earthquakes jolt Baramulla and Leh districts in J-K and Ladakh

J&K and Ladakh Union Territories were mildly jolted on Friday after two separate earthquakes hit Baramulla district and Leh district.

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.

LS Polls: Congress nowhere in picture in Ladakh

Ladakh Lok Sabha is likely to be won by the Independent candidate from Kargil Hanifa Jan, this is what political observers feel keeping the ground perception in account.

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Congress kicks off Padyatra in Jammu demanding restoration of J&K Statehood

The Congress launched a five-day padyatra in Jammu under its "Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq" campaign, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Former Baramulla DDC Chairperson Safina Baig likely to join NC

Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC).

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