News Topic:Leh District
Ladakh
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.
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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.
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Ladakh
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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Ladakh
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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J&K
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.
J&K
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.
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Ladakh
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.
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Politics
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.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.