News Topic:Leh District
Politics
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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Ladakh
Ladakh authorities reduce mobile internet speed amid security concerns
Authorities in Ladakh have taken preemptive measures in response to the prevailing security situation by opting to decrease the mobile internet speed to 2G.
Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk vows to intensify struggle for Ladakh’s full statehood
Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who recently concluded a 21-day fast in Leh, has pledged to escalate the movement for Ladakh's full statehood.
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Ladakh
Leh witnesses shutdown amid inconclusive parleys for special status
The call for a bandh resonated strongly in Leh as various religious organizations rallied for the cause of Ladakh's special status.
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Sports
ICC men’s cricket world cup trophy reaches Leh
As part of the country-wide journey, the International Cricket Council (ICC) men's cricket world cup trophy on Saturday reached Leh district in cold desert Ladakh.
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Mehbooba accuses LG admin of settling outsiders in J-K
Mehbooba Mufti accused the UT administration of bringing people from outside under the garb of land for landless to change the region’s demography.
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Ladakh
Highest herbal garden in India flourishes at 15,000 feet in Leh
A herbal garden has come up at an altitude of close to 15,000 feet above sea level in mountainous ranges at Phobrang village in Leh.
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Ladakh
Massive protest in favour of rape victim in Leh
People from all walks of life held a protest rally in Leh Division of Ladakh, demanding fast-track justice for a minor rape victim.
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Kashmir University tightens spending rules for academic events
University of Kashmir directs departments to keep seminar and conference spending within sanctioned budgets and seek prior approval for additional expenditure.
J&K pesticide use flagged as farmers urged to adopt safer agriculture
A Jammu conference highlighted reported high pesticide use in J&K and urged farmers to adopt natural farming, crop diversification and safer practices.
Centre set to hike salaries of J&K SPOs: Sunil Sharma
Sunil Sharma says a J&K proposal for an SPO salary hike is with the MHA, while efforts are on to increase VDG salaries and clear pending payments.
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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.