Tag: Leh
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Indian Army soldiers briefly held up by China in Ladakh last week: Report
The Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane had on Friday visited Leh, the headquarters of 14 Corps in Ladakh to review the operational situation, a day after the Government on Thursday denied China’s claims that India is carrying out any activity in violation of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and Sikkim.
May 24, 2020 -
Chinese built dam to submerge engraved heritage rocks of Buddhism in Gilgit Baltistan
A resident of the area, Araib Ali Baig, wrote, “The art of rock carving is present in all regions of Gilgit Baltistan, mainly in the districts of Diamir, Hunza and Nagar and Baltistan”. “Speaking specifically of Baltistan, these engravings can be seen on former settlements and popular old routes along the Indus and Shyok”.
May 18, 2020 -
Fear grips Ladakh as number of COVID-19 positive cases jumps to 13
Most of the infected persons have the history of travel to Iran, which has become a hotspot of coronavirus, for pilgrimage or were their relatives and friends.
March 21, 2020 -
First Coronavirus case in Indian Army as soldier in Leh tests positive
The soldier belonging to the infantry regiment known as the Ladakh Scouts is a resident of Chuhot village in Leh and the virus is passed on to him by his father, who had already contracted the infection.
March 18, 2020 -
Coronavirus Scare: Village in Ladakh sealed as symptoms detected in more people
Two persons from the village, including the new patient’s father Mohammad Hadi, were already receiving treatment in the isolation ward of the Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital (SNMH) in Leh.
March 12, 2020 -
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