The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of Ladakh's apex civil society groups on Friday formally signed the minutes of their May 22 meeting, unanimously agreeing to establish a Union Territory-level elected body with executive, legislative and financial powers along with constitutional safeguards under Article 371.
The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was on Sunday accorded a grand welcome when he reached Leh for his summer sojourn. He was flown to Leh from New Delhi in an Army aircraft.
A large number of devotees, spiritual leaders and dignitaries gathered on the banks of the Sindhu River in Leh on Tuesday as the 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra and the first-ever Sindhu Kumbh commenced with traditional rituals, cultural performances and a renewed message of national unity and environmental stewardship.
Saxena expressed satisfaction that the reservoir, initially scheduled for completion within 90 days, had been completed in just 60 days, reflecting the dedication, sincerity, and hard work of engineers, field staff, and local communities.
Leh is gearing up to welcome the Dalai Lama later this month, with district authorities reviewing elaborate security, traffic, medical and logistical arrangements ahead of his June 28 arrival.
The visit is expected to provide a significant boost to judicial infrastructure in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
A mild tremor was felt in Leh early Friday morning after a shallow earthquake struck the region. Officials said the quake was minor, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday launched the Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Plantation at Spituk Pharka, an initiative aimed at restoring the ecological integrity of the Indus riverbanks and creating green buffers in the fragile desert landscape of Leh–Ladakh.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was given a rousing reception on his return to Leh on Sunday after being released from the Jodhpur Central Jail following the revocation of his detention under the National Security Act. He was accompanied by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo.
Senior officials, representatives of political and religious organisations and a large number of citizens gathered at the airport to welcome Saxena.
