Tag: Leh
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Ladakh’s Buddhist institute to go global
The institute is already running a five-year collaborative research programme on “community mental health and climate change” with the University of Rochester, USA.
February 24, 2020 -
CAG slams Defence Ministry for delays in procuring high-altitude clothing, equipment for troops
There was a critical shortage of snow goggles ranging from 62 per cent to 98 per cent.
February 4, 2020 -
Indian Army organises ice hockey in Leh
Organised as a Sadbhavana initiative, the popular event, which is an open championship for men and women, saw enthusiastic participation from 13 men’s teams and 4 women teams.
January 28, 2020 -
Ladakh UT wants early reopening of Zojila, Rohtang passes
Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Umang Narula, in a meeting convened by the Defense Secretary to discuss the issues of the early opening of Zojila and Rohtang passes stressed the need to improve the connectivity of the newly created UT with the rest of the country.
January 28, 2020 -
Harsh winter, heavy snowfall have recharged Ice Stupas in Ladakh
These artificial glaciers provide abundant water during summers in the Phayang and adjoining areas of Ladakh where the temperature was hovering around -20 degrees Celsius.
January 22, 2020 -
At minus 4 Srinagar records coldest night of season, Drass at minus 26, Leh minus 16
Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan'- the 40-day harshest period of winter when the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably.
December 25, 2019 -
Mathur asks DIHAR to construct polycarbonate greenhouses in Ladakh
During his visit to the Leh based DIHAR of the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Mathur stressed on the need for the commercialization process of white kernels apricot by local entrepreneurs and solar energy power plant to cater to power, water, and heating needs at the household level in scattered habitations.
December 9, 2019 -
Chilly winds bring temperature down to single digit in Delhi; Leh at -14 degrees Celsius
Scattered rain and thundershowers in and around Delhi last week, brought down the minimum temperature paving the way for winter chill to set in.
December 3, 2019 -
Paradise on Earth
Leh and Ladakh are exquisitely beautiful and include several monasteries, stupas and indigenous markets that draw myriad visitors from across the world.
November 24, 2019 -
A ‘mobile’ motivation for single women
“I am single. I learnt cycling two years back. Now I am driving a bike in the toughest of areas. I want to tell people that single women can survive alone,” Tabassum told The Statesman.
November 11, 2019 -
BJP’s new office in Leh at height of more than 11,000 feet
The BJP Member of Parliament, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, was also present at the inaugration ceremony.
November 7, 2019 -
Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh depicted in new map of India
According to the notice, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will constitute all districts of the former state except Kargil and Leh, which will form the Union Territory of Ladakh.
November 2, 2019 -
Jammu and Kashmir to be formally split into two Union Territories today
The state has been split into two union territories (UTs), Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
October 31, 2019 -
380 police personnel of Ladakhi-origin to be transferred from J-K to Ladakh
The police personnel, from the rank of constable to inspector, will also get the pay and perks available to their counterparts in other UTs like Chandigarh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
October 20, 2019 -
‘3 idiots’ fame Sonam Wangchuk seeks preservation of Ladakhi culture
Sonam Wangchuk, popularly known as Phunsuk Wangdu from the movie '3 idiots' met Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel in Leh.
September 7, 2019 -
To celebrate Kargil war success, Army team set to create national record in white water rafting
A spokesman of the Army said that the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather and an enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war is being celebrated with events covering a myriad spectrum.
July 13, 2019 -
Governor Malik nominates Kishtwar’s ADC as local guardian of orphaned Adeeba
Adeeba's father Akhtar Hussain, mother Ruksana Begum and her two brothers were among the 35 passengers on board the ill-fated mini-bus that plunged into a deep gorge in the Kishtwar district.
July 4, 2019