Everything you need to know about Ladakh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Ladakh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Itanagar, May 2 (ANI): The Indian Army's 1st Arunachal Scouts battalion, two years after its formation, has taken charge of providing security to the unmanned, inhospitable and porous international border in the land-locked Himalayan state.
Kargil, May 1 (ANI): Its summer season and all of us are busy planning the destination that will give us some respite from the sweltering heat of the metropolitans. As the trend goes - what better than the snow covered hills and the gorgeous vistas of the beautiful Ladakh valley that offers warm hospitality at its best? Families, friends, honeymooners go there in great numbers, enjoy the scenic beauty, shop and come back: but there is more to this "been there, done that" experience.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India lost 26 of its soldiers manning the world's highest battlefield in Siachen glacier in the last one year, parliament was informed Monday.
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian government has downplayed reports about a proposed construction of an observatory by China in Aksai Chin, a remote part of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region it occupied after the 1962 war.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Monday downplayed reports that China has dared India again by trying to legitimise its control over Aksai Chin in Ladakh, saying the place is quite far from the Siachin Glacier.
Jammu, April 6 (IANS) Ahead of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to New Delhi, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and main opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said Friday there was lack of progress on cross Line of Control (LOC) trade and travel.
Leh (Ladakh), April 5 (IANS) At 73, Ama Sonam Dolma is a successful entrepreneur. She grows the seeds of exotic vegetables and herbs which we buy at a handsome price to spice our pasta, soups and salads. The only difference: the seeds of her broccoli, lettuce, bok choy and leek are very much Indian unlike the European varieties in the market.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Ashvin Kumar's feature film "The Forest", which was earlier sceheduled for April 13 release, will now hit the screens May 4.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Seven more Tibetan activists were arrested Friday outside the hotel where Chinese President Hu Jintao was staying, prompting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha to call for a "more humane" police force.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday directed the Delhi Police not to harass people from the Northeast and Ladakh because of their facial similarity with Tibetans who have been protesting the visit of China President Hu Jintao.
Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora said Monday that a peaceful 2011 has been the year of making history in terms of arrival of record number of tourists and pilgrims while 'European nations see the atmosphere conducive for withdrawing negative advisory issued earlier.'
Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora Monday said 2011 had been a historical year for the state in terms of arrival of record number of tourists and pilgrims.
Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) As fresh snowfall lashed the Ladakh region, the minimum temperature dropped to minus 3.8 degrees Celsius in Kargil town Monday, making it the coldest in Jammu and Kashmir.
Leh, Mar 3 (ANI): The findings of the report of the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs that India is not a safe place for a girl child created ripples across the country, and shocked many Indians, but not in Ladakh.
Leh, Mar 3 (ANI): The findings of the report of the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs that India is not a safe place for a girl child created ripples across the country, and shocked many Indians, but not in Ladakh.
Leh, Feb 19. (ANI): The arid land of Ladakh truly reflects the age old beliefs of Buddhism evident through the mesmerising colourful prayer flags fluttering over the vast expanse of otherwise bland snow desert. It is a land of rich culture, traditional knowledge and natural wonders. The strength of locals to tolerate the geographical and climatic extremities often leaves the visitors flabbergasted. Ladakhis are the proud possessors of a hypnotising heritage.
Leh, Feb 19. (ANI): The arid land of Ladakh truly reflects the age old beliefs of Buddhism evident through the mesmerising colourful prayer flags fluttering over the vast expanse of otherwise bland snow desert. It is a land of rich culture, traditional knowledge and natural wonders. The strength of locals to tolerate the geographical and climatic extremities often leaves the visitors flabbergasted. Ladakhis are the proud possessors of a hypnotising heritage.
Leh, February 5 (ANI): The night of August 5, 2010 bestowed nation-wide fame on the sleepy town of Leh and its neighboring villages when it woke its residents to the cruel devastation of a cloudburst that engulfed several lives and rendered many injured, homeless and missing. The cold desert was ravaged by a vast river of rock and mud ripping apart houses and razing shops and structures to the ground.
Leh, February 5 (ANI): The night of August 5, 2010 bestowed nation-wide fame on the sleepy town of Leh and its neighboring villages when it woke its residents to the cruel devastation of a cloudburst that engulfed several lives and rendered many injured, homeless and missing. The cold desert was ravaged by a vast river of rock and mud ripping apart houses and razing shops and structures to the ground.
Zemithang, Jan 5 (ANI): Seven Black Necked Cranes (BNCs) have been spotted in Zemithang Valley in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh much to the delight of the local denizens.
Badayun, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday once again hit out at the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh, saying his party would revive the fortunes of the state and usher in development aiming at prosperity of the common man.
Nevada (US), Nov 29 (ANI): Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was the "Guest of Honour" at the inauguration of six-day exhibition of paintings and drawings by three well known national artists in Jaipur (Rajasthan) on November 25 evening.
London, Sep 23 (ANI): Mirwaiz Omer Farooq, Chairman of one faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference was in Geneva to address a seminar on Kashmir arranged by proakistan Kashmiris during the UN Human Rights 18th Session.
Srinagar, Sep.13 (ANI): The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has stressed on the need to promote adventure sports as that would provide the much needed impetus to tourism in the state.
Rajouri, July 8 (ANI): Former chief minister and patron of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, has called for the opening of trade routes to connect Jammu and Kashmir with rest of the world.Addressing a rally here on Thursday, Sayeed said: "Opening of all traditional routes through Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh would help the state in harnessing its inherent potential as a business centre as it was before 1947."
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), June 26 (ANI): Having failed to control traffic chaos at the Rohtang Pass, the Himachal Pradesh administration has banned the movement of vehicles in the region, which do not bear Himachal Pradesh registration numbers.
Srinagar, June 23 (ANI): German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek, who arrived here on a two-day visit, said Germany is keen to revise travel advisory to encourage its citizens to visit the Kashmir Valley.
Srinagar, June 23 (ANI): German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek, who arrived here on a two-day visit, said Germany is keen to revise travel advisory to encourage its citizens to visit the Kashmir Valley.
Srinagar, June 3 (ANI): Kashmir separatist leader Sajjad Gani Lone has called for greater dialogue between the people and the government to resolve all differences.
Dharamsala , Feb 17 (ANI) : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has said that he has nothing to comment on 17th Karmapa Lama, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, obtaining a clean chit from the Central government agencies vis-à-vis the seizure of huge amount of foreign currency from his monastery.
Dharamsala, Feb 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to takeover the Gyuto Tantrik Monastery of the Karmapa Lama in Dharamsala and has declared it as unnamed land.
Shimla, Feb 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Saturday said that no clean chit has been given to the Karmapa Lama, Ugyen Trinley Dorje, in a financial irregularities case.
Jammu, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has assured Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) leaders that they will kept on board on any roadmap for the Valley that may be worked out as per recommendations of the central government-appointed interlocutors.
Karachi, Nov 27 (ANI): US President Barack Obama cannot award the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council to India, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN Abdullah Hussain Haroon has said.
Ladakh, Nov 10 (ANI): The interlocutors appointed by the Central Government to seek out various shades of opinion in Jammu and Kashmir during their visit here on Wednesday expressed joy at the notable development work carried out by the authorities, which otherwise would have remained neglected.
Kolkata, Aug.10 (ANI): Solar storm, termed as 'Solar Tsunami' by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) can disturb the Earth's magnetic field and can interfere with satellites, Debi Prasad Duari, an astrophysicist and Director (Research and Academics) of Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, said on Monday.
Ladakh, July 29 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama visited an old Buddhist monastery in Ladakh's Nubra valley of Jammu and Kashmir in the course of his nine-day visit to the region.
Ladakh, July 18(ANI): Raising the benchmarks in white water rafting, an expedition team of adventure enthusiasts, including an eight-year-old boy, have successfully rafted in the River Zanskar, which flows through Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.
Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 21 (ANI): Lamayuru Monastery in Ladakh, which is believed to be the oldest in the region, provides an insight into Buddhist culture through its ancient paintings and murals.
Kullu, March 4 (ANI): People from different parts of Himachal Pradesh thronged Kullu in Chachogi District to participate in a unique fair in which both-the Gods and demons-are worshipped.
Swankha (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 21(ANI): Expressing displeasure and serious concern over repeated cease-fire violations on the International border and Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Pakistan to shun its hostility and develop cordial relations with India.
Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not for the bifurcation of Tamil Nadu.
Onboard Air India One, Dec.8 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed the rise of China and the complexities surrounding ties with Beijing.
London, October 28 (ANI): A retired Indian engineer has claimed to have "built" 12 new glaciers, in an effort to stop global warming melting away the Himalayan glaciers.
Srinagar,Oct.16 (ANI): An Indian solider has reported missing for the past three months.
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Indian film industry might have found a place in world cinema, but for people living in Ladakh, the country's distant Himalayan district, Bollywood no longer holds sway.
Srinagar, Oct 2 (ANI): A gaming zone, a heritage museum and special vegetarian food, add to the charm of the famous Zabarwan Park situated on the banks of the famous Dal Lake.
Srinagar, Sep.27 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government is promoting adventure sports in a big way, a step which will lend fillip to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry of the State.ashmir, which is known for its natural pristine beauty world over, is all set to host a series of adventure sporting events.
Jaipur, Sep 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor reassured on Wednesday that the country's border with China is secure.
Chennai, Sep 20 (ANI): The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal on Sunday criticised the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government for not taking any action despite the recent reports about Chinese incursions.
Sonamarg, Aug 27 (ANI): Hordes of foreign tourists especially from Taiwan have arrived at the famous tourist destination Sonamarg in Kashmir valley to spend their holidays.
Ladakh, Aug. 11 (ANI): A biogas plant in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region will serve as a cheap and a new renewable source of energy once it is dedicated to the people in the region.
London: Dr Nazir Gilani is among a few Kashmiris who regularly write on Kashmir and human rights abuse. He, at times, comes out with new phrases, which provide a new dimension to debates. In response to my article, 'Another own goal', he made an interesting remark: "India is not an occupier in Kashmir. She is there as the consequence of a provisional agreement with the Government of Kashmir.
Film: 'Thoranai'; Director: Saba; Cast: Vishal, Shriya, Kishore, Prakash Raj; Music Director: Mani Sharma; Cinematographer: Priyan; Rating: *
Jammu, May 23 (IANS) The 10-member council of ministers in Jammu and Kashmir will be expanded in the second week of June, official sources said Saturday.
Srinagar, May 19 (IANS) National Conference (NC) rebel Ghulam Hassan Khan, who contested and won the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat as an independent, Tuesday denied having rejoined the party.
Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his party was ready to lend 'unconditional support' to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre.
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) The independent MP from Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir joined the National Conference (NC) Monday bringing the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) tally to 263 in the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) The independent MP from Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir joined the National Conference Monday bringing the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) tally to 263 in the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the National Conference (NC) would provide "unconditional support" to the UPA Government.
Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the National Conference (NC) would provide "unconditional support" to the UPA Government.
Cannes, May 18 (IANS) French director Jan Kounen, whose latest film will be screened on the closing night of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, is headed to India for his next project that may star Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in the main leads.
Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) Hassan Khan, an independent candidate, was declared winner from Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh constituency.
Jammu, May 8 (IANS) Global warming coupled with 'unplanned tourist activities' are threatening the existence of high altitude Himalayan wetlands, particularly those in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, says an environment expert.
Rajouri, Nov 21 (IANS) The heavy turnout of voters in the first round of balloting in Jammu and Kashmir will set the trend for the rest of the staggered polls, says former chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed.
Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) Even as Chandrayaan-1, India's first unmanned spacecraft to the moon, enters the lunar orbit Saturday, one Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist says the moon is well on its way to becoming the best international space station.
London, Oct. 13 (ANI): What a change? What a U turn? Those who were until recently selling General Musharaf's four point agenda on Kashmir leading to division of the State of Jammu and Kashmir have made another somersault and have brought out a new 'commodity' wrapped skilfully in cover of right of self determination.
Jammu, Sep 27 (IANS) Aiming to push back the memories of the fall of its government in July, the Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir is putting together its strategy for the elections due in November and plans to stress on its development work when it was in power.
Jammu, Sep 27 (IANS) Aiming to push back the memories of the fall of its government in July, the Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir is putting together its strategy for the elections due in November and plans to stress on its development work when it was in power.
Shimla, July 4 (ANI): Hundreds of delegates from the entire Himalayan region assembled here to express solidarity with the Tibetan exiles to mark the 94th anniversary of 'Simla Agreement of 1914'.
The issue of Sikkim is being raised again as the Chinese troops belonging to People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly entered with a
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee kicks off his four-day official visit to China on Wednesday to lay discussion on number
Speaking at a function of Jammu University to bestow on him an honorary degree, Prime minister said he believed that Jammu and Kashmir can become one day the symbol of India-Pakistan co-operation rather than conflict. Rejecting any
The first ever joint army exercise between India and China and with it a new chapter in the joint relations will be initiated between the countries, which were engaged in one of the deadliest wars in 1962. A total of 100 Indian troops will
