News Topic:Leh District

JKBOSE declares Leh district, other 444 schools of J-K, Ladakh as hard zones

Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has declared the Leh district of Ladakh and 444 other schools as hard zones.

Congress defeats BJP in Leh by-poll, takes potshots at Azad

The Congress on Saturday retained Temisgam seat in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Srinagar-Leh highway thrown open for light motor vehicles

After remaining closed for over two months, 434 km strategic Srinagar-Leh highway was thrown open for light motor vehicles on Friday.

Kargil, Leh join hands, demand constitutional safeguard for Ladakh

After the deadlock for a year, the leadership of twin districts of Ladakh has chalked a four-point demand before the Government of India.

Accident: Kashmiri truck driver dies in Leh

A truck met with an accident in the mountainous pass of Leh, resulting into the death of the driver and injuries to the conductor.

Full disengagement has begun at Pangong Lake: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed the Upper House of Parliament that a complete disengagement has begun at Pangong Lake in Leh.

Army sets up largest solar project at high altitude in Leh

JAMMU — The Army on Friday said that the largest solar project at a high altitude in the entire Leh–Ladakh UT has been established...

LAHDC Polls: Over 65 percent voting recorded

LEH — Sixty five percent votes were polled on Thursday for the 6th general election of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh,...

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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag

Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.