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Statehood for Ladakh | Kargil Democratic Alliance begins three-day hunger strike in Kargil

A three-day hunger strike by the Kargil Democratic Alliance in support of their four-point demands, including Statehood and Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, has commenced

The Hindu

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, says Ladakh India's 'capital of bravery'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with Army jawans in Leh, lauding their courage and dedication.

The Hindu

Border roads organisation commences opening of Leh-Manali National Highway

The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced snow clearance works to restore access to the Ladakh Region from the Manali side on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?

Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.

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Hundreds of locals rally in Ladakh for Statehood as talks with Centre breakdown

Ladakh witnessed a shutdown and a protest rally calling for granting of Statehood to the newly-created Union Territory

The Hindu

Proposed ‘fast unto death’ protest to depend on outcome of talks with government: Ladakh’s Sonam Wangchuk

Leh Sonam Wangchuk reviews "fast unto death" protest, awaiting outcome of talks with Centre over Ladakh's demands.

The Hindu

Ladakh leaders call off hunger strike as MHA agrees to discuss Statehood, constitutional safeguards

Ladakh civil society groups call off hunger strike after Centre agrees to discuss Statehood and tribal status demands.

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Ladakh protesters seek Statehood and constitutional safeguards

Ladakh Statehood: Thousands gather in Leh, Ladakh for a complete shutdown, demanding constitutional safeguards, cultural protection, and Statehood.

The Hindu

Four tourists from Kerala who died in J&K remembered as hardworking youth by their village in Palakkad

The four—Sudesh, Anil, Rahul and Vignesh—were part of a 13-member tourist group from the Nedungode area in Chittur here. The car they were in lost control at a turn near the Zojila Pass, on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, and fell into a ravine.

The Hindu

In meet with Home Ministry officials, Ladakh leaders raise several demands

Civil society leaders from Ladakh raised several issues at the first structured meeting, at least since 2020, with officials from the Union Home Ministry

The Hindu

Union Home Ministry invites civil society leaders from Leh and Kargil for talks

This time, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have chosen seven members each from their respective regions to present their demands before the Centre.

The Hindu

IGNCA promoting interdisciplinary study of Indian rock art

Indian rock art, from Stone Age cave paintings to Ajanta and Ellora murals, is being studied as a separate discipline. The Culture Ministry is setting up a rock art centre in Nagpur, a heritage park in Leh, a gallery in Raipur, and a certificate course at IGNCA. MoUs with ASI…

The Hindu

President Murmu attends 4th Ladakh UT Foundation Day in Leh

The President attended the fourth Ladakh Union Territory Foundation Day at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra in Leh.

The Hindu

A message from Ladakh

The recent elections to one of the twin hill councils of Leh and Kargil, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K), only brought to the fore a political barcode that needs closer scrutiny for clarity.

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BJP expels senior leader after his son, Buddhist girl went ‘missing’ in Ladakh

A senior officer-bearer of the BJP has been accused of ‘love jihad’ and expelled after his son married a local Buddhist girl in Ladakh, triggering massive protests from local Buddhists in Leh for the past two months.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi's Ladakh trip is continuation of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', says Congress

Congress party has said Rahul Gandhi’s Ladakh Yatra is a continuation of the Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu

Union Ministers compliment Rahul Gandhi for Ladakh trip. Here’s why

As Rahul Gandhi posted pictures on social media of his motorcycle ride in Ladakh, Union Minister Kiren Rijijucomplimented him for promoting the excellent roads built in the Himalayan region under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi rides motorcycle from Leh to Pangong Lake

Rahul Gandhi rides motorcycle from Leh to Pangong Lake in Ladakh on eve of father's birth anniversary. Visiting Kargil next week. En route, meeting commoners, youth, watching football match. Visit to Kargil significant as LAHDC elections on Sep 10. NC, Cong announce pre-poll alliance.

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Rahul Gandhi arrives in Leh on two-day visit; Rousing welcome by Party functionaries

Rahul Gandhi arrived at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to a resounding welcome by the congress leaders and workers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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First batch of Agniveers graduate from Sikh and Ladakh Regimental centres, 61 Calavry

The first batches of 520 Agniveers graduated from the Sikh Regimental Centre, Ramgarh in Jharkhand, 141 Agniveers graduated from Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh and 40 Agniveers from 61 Cavalry in Jaipur in ceremonial parades at the respective centres.

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Exploring climate, culture, community; ‘sā Ladakh’ unveils Asia’s highest altitude land art exhibition

Asia’s highest-ever contemporary land art group exhibition, titled “sā” was launched — at an astounding altitude of 3600m — on August 1 in Leh, Ladakh, focussing on the intersection of climate, culture and community in high altitude environments. Read further on Dynamite News :

The Hindu

Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

The Times of India

Ice Hockey in India: The past & the present

The scenic views anywhere you travel within Ladakh immediately catch your attention. You mention Ladakh, and what comes to mind is snow-tipped mountains, captivating landscapes and monasteries. But what took Timesofindia.com to this beautiful part of India was something else, and that's ice hockey.

The Hindu

Navy Chief leads outreach programme in Ladakh

Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar hosted a major outreach programme ‘Julley Ladakh’ (Hello Ladakh) in Leh over two days, July 6 and 7, which the Navy said was aimed to “enhance greater participation of the youth from Ladakh

The Times of India

Special Report: India's first all-weather ice hockey rink - Dream project in Ladakh being turned into reality

LEH (Ladakh): Iron, and tons of it lying everywhere. The whirring sound of machines cutting through firm metal cut through the serenity of beautiful Leh. The activity of men at work was like a Monday at the office. About 200 metres away, at the NDS Memorial Sports Ground, local kids…

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