News Topic:Leh District
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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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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Views
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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Latest news
Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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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.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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