Tag: Ladakh
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Dragon ignored
There is valid reason to commend the Border Roads Organisation for constructing the world’s highest motorable road in the cold desert of Ladakh. For apart from braving adverse conditions in weather and terrain, the project also involved making light of repeated criticism and some hostile moves by the Chinese military ~ the 54-km road to …
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November 6, 2017 -
On the smiling mountains
It was a cloudy day, as I flew over the Himalayas, but the first sight of the mountains always elicits gasps of awe. And suddenly, the snow-capped peaks gave way to barren mountains, with isolated patches of green, and one was over Leh. Excitement growing, I bounded out of the aircraft, collected my luggage, and …
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October 29, 2017 -
Indian Air Force rescues US citizen stranded in Leh
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out an operation to locate and rescue an American citizen, who had been stranded in Zhingchan are, 75 km from Leh, since 6 September. US national Margaret Allen Stone was rescued on Tuesday. The IAF was requested by the US Embassy through Ministry of Defence to help in locating and …
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September 27, 2017 -
Army helicopter crashes in eastern Ladakh, all crew members safe
An advance light helicopter of the Army on Tuesday crashed in eastern Ladakh sector in Jammu and Kashmir, an officer said. All crew members are safe, the army officer told PTI. The Dhruv helicopter flying in eastern Ladakh sector crashed this afternoon, he said, adding that further details are awaited.
September 5, 2017 -
In a rocky otherworldly landscape
After long last and much planning, I finally embarked on a trip to LehLadakh earlier this year. The Duronto Express took me to New Delhi, from where a one and half hour flight brought one to the paradise that is Leh. The La Tso Hotel in the city was to be my address for the …
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August 27, 2017 -
Capture the world of beauty
It’s a beautiful world, and it is impossible to describe some of the most picturesque places in the world. And though it may not be possible to visit every beautiful place on this planet in one’s lifetime, the camera can capture a place or a moment and the several emotions within any like nothing else …
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August 19, 2017 -
President Kovind to visit Ladakh on Monday
In his maiden domestic tour after taking office, President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Ladakh on Monday where he will present the President’s Colours to battalions of the Ladakh Scouts, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. Sources said President Kovind will be in Ladakh for a day on August 21, and will also go …
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August 18, 2017 -
Ladakhi tribe no longer vegan
The little-known Brokpa tribals of Ladakh, who claim to have been vegans for some 2,200 years of their existence, are slowly opting for an alternative diet including dairy products, eggs and meat — thanks to climate change. Climate change has made summer and winter warmer and seen the advent of pests, leading to a significant …
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August 16, 2017 -
China mum on its incursion attempt in Ladakh
China on Wednesday said it was not aware of a skirmish between its troops and Indian soldiers in Ladakh region and stated that its border troops always patrol on the Chinese side along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing also asked New Delhi to abide by the (LAC), a day after troops of both sides reportedly …
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August 16, 2017 -
US wants India, China to hold direct talks
The US on Wednesday said it wants India and China to sit down and have a direct dialogue to resolve their issues. The US’ remarks came a day after Indian border guards foiled an attempt by Chinese soldiers to enter Indian territory along the banks of famous Pangong lake in Ladakh. The latest skirmish comes …
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August 16, 2017 -
‘No bridge being built by China in Ladakh’
Government sources on Sunday denied reports of China building a bridge in Ladakh. Earlier a report said on Sunday China was building a bridge in the no man’s land in Ladakh. “The report that China is building a bridge in Ladakh is wrong,” a government source said. The source also denied any fresh aggression from …
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August 14, 2017 -
Jammu and Ladakh regions refuse to join Kashmiri narrative on Article 35A
While the Kashmir centric political parties and separatists have joined hands to raise their voice against “attempts” to abrogate the Article 35A of the Constitution of India, the Jammu and Ladakh regions have refused to join the Kashmiri narrative and are in favour of complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of the country …
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August 8, 2017 -
Suresh Prabhu lays stone for world’s highest rail link survey at Leh
Another historic moment was scripted in the chapter of Ladakh on Tuesday with laying of foundation stone for final location survey work of the world's highest rail link between Bilaspur-Manali-Leh by Union railway minister Suresh Prabhu at Leh. The 498-km-long line will be the highest rail track in the world at an altitude of 3,300 …
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June 27, 2017 -
Walking the frozen blanket
My first step on to the sheet of ice, found me helplessly slipping. I was lying flat on my back, my arms outstretched and a beautiful blue sky above.This was how the famous frozen sheet, the "Chadar", on the river Zanskar in Ladakh, welcomed me. I was here to trek over the frozen river ~ …
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April 13, 2017 -
71 tourists stranded in Ladakh due to avalanche rescued: Army
Army has rescued 71 tourists, including 21 women and children, stranded in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir due to an avalanche between Chang La Pass and Tangtse village. "Indian Army troops deployed in eastern Ladakh responded to help civilians trapped at the Chang La Pass due to an avalanche that struck between Chang La …
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March 28, 2017 -
Army officer Rambo Singh lays down life in Ladakh
Major L Rambo Singh of the Indian Army on Friday laid down his life while performing operational duties in extreme harsh climate and rough mountainous terrain of Eastern Ladakh and upholding the finest traditions of the Indian Army. A spokesman of the Northern Command said the officer died while leading a convoy of vehicles carrying operational stores …
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March 10, 2017 -
Night temperatures rise across Kashmir, Ladakh
There was huge improvement in the night temperature across Kashmir division, including Ladakh region, even as some places in the Valley received rains overnight. The Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast scattered to widespread rainfall or snow over five days from Friday. The minimum temperature at most places in Kashmir settled above the freezing point on …
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February 17, 2017