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SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

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Mehbooba Mufti claims she has been put under house arrest, L-G refutes

Article 370 verdict: Jammu and Kashmir remains under a tight security cover ahead of the final verdict on the Centre’s move to dilute Article 370, ending the seven decades of special status, and split the erstwhile State into two Union Territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh in 2019.

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Ladakh introduced new technology to cultivate vegetables in harsh conditions: MHA informs Rajya Sabha

Ladakh introduces "Ladakh Green House" tech to cultivate veg. in controlled conditions throughout year. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai shared that 1,875 units of greenhouses have been constructed at ₹43.78 crore to grow veg.

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In meet with Home Ministry officials, Ladakh leaders raise several demands

Civil society leaders from Ladakh raised several issues at the first structured meeting, at least since 2020, with officials from the Union Home Ministry

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Ladakh

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Ladakh on December 2. The tremors were felt in the region at 8.25 a.m., according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The epicentre was located at a latitude of 35.44 and a longitude of 77.36, with a depth of…

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Centre agrees to examine measures to ensure ‘constitutional safeguards’ for Ladakh

The key detail is mentioned in an order issued by the MHA on Thursday to re-constitute a high powered committee (HPC) for the UT of Ladakh.

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IIA astronomers photograph Comet P12/Pons-Brooks

IIA astronomers used HCT in Hanle, Ladakh to photograph Comet P12/Pons-Brooks. It has attracted attention due to its outbursts of gas & dust, and will become brighter in the coming months. It may even become a naked eye comet. It will pass closest to the Sun in April 2024 &…

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Union Home Ministry invites civil society leaders from Leh and Kargil for talks

This time, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have chosen seven members each from their respective regions to present their demands before the Centre.

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Eka’s just launched flagship store in Delhi resembles an art gallery with sculptures, antiques and garments in shades of the earth

Eka launches its flagship store in Delhi’s Lodhi Market with a collection inspired by Ladakh

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J&K High Court grants bail to editor Fahad Shah in terror conspiracy case

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed several charges including that of terror conspiracy against an editor of a news portal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ladakh natives not enthused by plans to deregulate land

Ladakh's UT admin. has framed a public industrial land allotment policy to draw investments, but it is opposed by several groups. 70% of land is reserved for Micro & Small enterprises & 30% for Medium & Large investors.

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Northern Army Commander reviews operational and security preparedness along the LAC

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Ladakh to review operational and security preparedness along the LAC. He lauded troops for their tenacity and dedication in challenging terrain and harsh weather. He praised Indian Army, ITBP and GREF for their efforts in maintaining highest standards of operational effectiveness.

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Ladakh’s Sindhu River exists in spiritual consciousness of all Indians: President Murmu

The President said the people of this region were known for bravery and their faith in Buddha.

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President Murmu attends 4th Ladakh UT Foundation Day in Leh

The President attended the fourth Ladakh Union Territory Foundation Day at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra in Leh.

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Ladakh, J&K foundation day celebrated at Raj Bhavan in A.P.

Raj Bhavan officials organised foundation day celebrations of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, under 'Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat' programme. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said it aims to foster strong relationship and mutual understanding between different States and UTs. Students from VIT University and Ladakh performed traditional songs and dances. Governor…

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Are driving holidays India’s next big travel trend?

A pit stop at Ladakh’s Pangong Tso or a plate of picadillo in Havana? More Indians are now taking driving holidays to experience luxury automobiles, regional cuisines and the joys of slow travel

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Police Commemoration Day Observed at T.N. Police Headquarters in Chennai

On Oct 21, Police Commemoration Day, DGP & HoPF Shankar Jiwal, senior police officers, defence heads & retired officers paid tributes to police personnel who died in line of duty. A gun salute & two-minute silence were observed. Jiwal recalled the 1959 incident & said they remember & express gratitude…

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NC, Cong. to rotate CEC post in Kargil hill council; Dr. Akhoon’s name proposed for first term

The National Conference and Congress agreed to rotate the post of the Chief Executive Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil

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MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed India's ambassador to UN in Geneva

It is learnt that around four senior diplomats, including joint secretary (G20) Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur and high commissioner to Mauritius K. Nandini Singla are being considered for the post of MEA spokesperson.

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A message from Ladakh

The recent elections to one of the twin hill councils of Leh and Kargil, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K), only brought to the fore a political barcode that needs closer scrutiny for clarity.

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India, China agree to maintain momentum of ‘dialogue and negotiations’

The 20th round of corps commander-level India-China talks at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side failed to make any headway to end the stand-off along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

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Local sentiments: On the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election

The larger message sent by the voters in Kargil is that the final status of Ladakh remains an emotive issue

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Kargil results make BJP’s bid for Ladakh parliament seat an uphill task in 2024

BJP's poor performance in LAHDC-K elections weakens its grip in Ladakh, making it an uphill task to retain Lok Sabha seat in 2024. BJP won two seats with narrow margins, posed stiff fight in Padum constituency. Despite senior BJP leaders campaigning, party faces backlash from Buddhist population for failing to…

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Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 22 of 26 seats; BJP wins two

NC-Congress alliance sweeps LAHDC-K polls, wins 19 of 26 seats; BJP wins two. NC-Congress fielded candidates against each other in "friendly contests". BJP increased tally by one seat compared to 2018.

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