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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

ITBP on alert, conducting patrols along China border: Home Ministry

ITBP conducted 2,899 patrols along the China border between April and December 2022 to ensure security and remain vigilant. 47 new border outposts and 12 staging camps are being built in Arunachal Pradesh, while 25 strategic roads have been built and 32 are under construction.

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Kargil migrant voters flood back as discontent is palpable

Kargil's migrant population of over 6,000 students and professionals returned to vote in record numbers (78%) in the LAHDC-K polls, 8% higher than 2018. Families like Muzaffar Ali's from Kaksar village, with 23 eligible members, and Muhammad Hamza, a tour operator in New Delhi, rushed back to cast their votes.…

The Hindu

In first polls post-370, Kargil hill council elections sees over 78% turnout

The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8 and the new council will be in place before October 11

The Hindu

Kargil sees first post-370 polls; big stakes for BJP, Congress, NC

BJP, NC, Congress face test in Ladakh's LAHDC-K polls. BJP hopes to increase its tally from one seat won in 2018, while NC seeks to restore its regional status. Congress, part of India Alliance, aims to reinvigorate its cadre. KDA fights for statehood & constitutional protection for land & jobs.

The Hindu

BJP highlights post-2019 development to win votes in Kargil council polls

BJP focuses on dev. projects in Ladakh after 2019 abrogation of Art. 370 & readjustment as UT. Election team gives final push to campaign. BJP's main poll plank is dev. work undertaken by Centre since 2019. BJP leaders seek votes for promoting dev. People of Kargil to vote en masse…

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Vote in upcoming Kargil polls to convey your verdict on August 5, 2019: Omar Abdullah

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections are scheduled for October 4, 2023. The elections will see a fight between the BJP and the NC-Congress combine for a 30-member council, with 26 seats filled through voting while four members are nominated.

The Times of India

Controversy erupts as MotoGP broadcasts distorted map of India ahead of debut race

NEW DELHI: A huge controversy marred the eagerly awaited debut of MotoGP in India when a distorted map of the country, excluding Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, was displayed during a live stream of the prestigious motorcycle racing event on Friday.

The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul MLA raises boundary dispute with Ladakh in state Assembly

SHIMLA: The issue of border dispute between Himachal Pradesh and Leh-Ladakh echoed in the monsoon session of state assembly on Thursday.

The Hindu

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu

Indian troops defending every inch of border with China, says Ladakh Lieutenant Governor

Indian troops defend every inch of border with China; no land taken over. Infrastructure development in Ladakh (roads, helipads, airfields, tunnels, bridges) to catch up with China in 4-5 yrs. China has nefarious policy to contain, threaten, coerce India. Rahul Gandhi's remarks that China has taken away land false; no…

The Hindu

Explained | What is the battle over the ‘plough’ symbol in Ladakh?

SC reprimands Ladakh admin for delaying NC's 'plough' symbol for LAHDC-K polls. Dismissing appeal, SC sets aside earlier polling date and orders ₹1 lakh costs. New date Oct 4. NC accused admin of bias, BJP may not want regional force to revive politics in favour of reunification of J&K.

The Hindu

Foundation stone laid for airfield within striking distance of LAC in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually lays foundation stone for Nyoma airfield in Ladakh, inaugurates Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal. Inaugurates 90 projects worth ₹2,900 crore across 11 States/UTs. Nyoma airfield to boost air infrastructure, Nechiphu tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang. BRO completes projects in record time, civil-military fusion needed…

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