Tag: Ladakh
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NC leader Devender Singh Rana bats for regional autonomy in J-K
The concept of regional autonomy essentially aims at assuaging political, economic, developmental and psychological aspirations of the three regions of the state, he said, adding this will also be a counter to the machinations of dividing Jammu and Kashmir on regional and communal lines.
May 20, 2019 -
Vote in the Valley
The future of the Kashmir Valley, the state of J&K and that of the Indian democratic traditions make it imperative to protect, harness and even mainstream legitimate matters of local concern. Efforts must be made to engage with all local forces and political parties that do not have a separatist agenda or are willing to forego separatist agendas within the confines of the liberal contours of the Indian Constitution.
May 17, 2019 -
Postal ballots of jawans: Army orders probe into charges of malpractice in Ladakh
The Ladakh constituency has around 4000 votes of armed forces, and BJP candidate Thuptsan Chhewang had won the seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections with a thin margin of 36 postal votes.
May 11, 2019 -
BJP tried to bribe media to get favourable coverage, allege media persons in Leh
Ladakhi media persons, Morupt Stanzin, Tsewang Rigzin, Rinchen Angmo, Tashi Lundup, Stanzin Desal, Tsewang Paldan and Stanstrung Dorjay have filed a jointly signed complaint before the Station House Officer of Leh.
May 5, 2019 -
2 polling stations for 7 voters each set up in Ladakh
The highest polling station, Anlay Pho in the Changthang area, has been set up in the Leh district at an altitude of 15,000 feet.
April 30, 2019 -
Genuine gallantry
What tends to be overlooked, taken for granted, is the virtually constant battle to keep open that critical section of National Highway 1-A on which troops, military stores, food, fuel, etc are supplied from Srinagar.
April 30, 2019 -
Buddhist stupas in Ladakh to be restored
Stupas in Ladakh are religious structures venerated by Buddhists, and many of them said to have house corporal remains of high Lamas or mark an important place associated with the religion.
April 15, 2019 -
Mehbooba appreciates Kashmir-centric part of Congress’ manifesto
In the 53-page Congress manifesto, almost two pages have been devoted to Kashmir in which the party has proposed to reduce the presence of the Army and para-military forces in the valley and review of the Armed Forces Special Powers ACT (AFSPA).
April 2, 2019 -
Army constructs Maitri Bridge on Indus river to link villages in Leh
The 260 feet Maitri Bridge, the longest cable suspension bridge over the Indus river, has been built by Combat Engineers using innovative engineering methods in a record time of 40 days
April 1, 2019 -
School reopens after 4 years in Ladakh’s remote village
The village heads expressed happiness and excitement over the re-opening of the school and thanked the DC for visiting their village and inaugurating the school.
March 23, 2019 -
Northern Army Commander visits LoC in Ladakh
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh interacted with troops deployed on the Line of Control and complimented them for the high standard of professionalism displayed by them, despite the terrain and weather challenges.
March 16, 2019 -
Ladakh: Cutting across party, religious lines, residents intensify protest demanding UT status
Holding placards reading “Free Ladakh from Kashmir” and “One Voice, One Demand UT with legislature”, a large number of people were led by LBA president Tsewang Thinles.
March 14, 2019 -
Jamaat-e-Islami ban: Shutdown in Kashmir but no response in Jammu and Ladakh
The Kashmir-centric political parties and trade bodies were describing this as tampering with the Article 35A.
March 5, 2019 -
Killing of CRPF jawans will be avenged, says Amit Shah
He said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and nobody can snatch it from us.
February 24, 2019 -
Faced with relentless protests in Kargil, Governor constitutes committee
An official spokesperson said that the Governor has taken note of the sentiments of the people of Kargil following the decision to create a new administrative division of Ladakh which has been a long-standing demand.
February 12, 2019 -
Divisional status for Ladakh: Celebrations in Leh, angry protests in Kargil
People in Kargil were already displeased over the decision of the governor to grant the first ever cluster university for Leh, and now setting up the office of the divisional commissioner and inspector general of police there has further upset them.
February 11, 2019 -
Separate division for Ladakh granted as BJP tries to prevent erosion of base
The Ladakh region, which was so far under the administrative control of Kashmir’s divisional commissioner, will now have its own separate divisional commissioner and inspector general of police.
February 8, 2019