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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.

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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 :

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

The Times of India

Leh, Kargil bodies extend support to Wangchuk’s 10-day fast

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which bring together politico-religious groups from the Union Territory of Ladakh, on Tuesday extended their support to the 10-day protest fast by Sonam Wangchuk, an award-winning educationist, for the granting of Sixth Schedule status to the region.

The Hindu

Leh airport closed after IAF plane stuck on runway

Leh is an important defence airport, which is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Due to the high altitude of its location, civilian flights operate only in the daytime, from morning till afternoon.

The Hindu

India's rich art, culture and heritage has left lasting impression on the G20 delegates from across the world: Anurag Thakur

LEH: The Y20 pre-summit concluded successfully on Friday in Leh. The pre-summit was organised from April 26 to 28. Addressing a press conference, union minister for youth affairs and sports (MYAS), Anurag Thakur said that G20 under India's presidency has set new milestones. He said that the discussions and deliberations…

The Times of India

Rains lash Kashmir Valley; fresh snowfall in Gulmarg

The officials said there are reports of snowfall in other areas in the upper reaches of the valley, including at Zojilla Pass on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, forcing its closure for traffic.

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Srinagar-Leh highway reopens in record 68 days this year!

In a latest development, Srinagar-Leh national highway has been reopened for vehicular traffic on Thursday after it was closed in January due to heavy snowfall. As per the officials, the route opened in record time this year, in just 68 days.

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Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude hits Ladakh's Leh

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale struck the Leh district of Ladakh on Monday, as per the National Center of Seismology (NCS). Read further On Dynamite News:

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Saurabh Shukla recalls drinking Rs 30,000 rum with Ranbir Kapoor during 'Shamshera'

Saurabh Shukla, who has worked with Ranbir Kapoor in films like 'Barfi!' and 'Jagga Jasoos', collaborated with him in 'Shamshera' too. The senior actor recently shared an interesting anecdote about his time with Ranbir Kapoor in Leh.

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Why India’s Ladakh region is now fighting for full statehood

Three years after Ladakh was separated from Indian-administered Kashmir, residents say they want more safeguards.

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Ladakh’s Buddhists and Muslims unite to challenge BJP’s politics

The Indian government’s abrogation of article 370 of the constitution – ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and dividing the state into two separate union territories – in 2019 has set an unexpected chain of events in motion in the Himalayan region of Ladakh.

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As Hanle in Ladakh is poised to have India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, prospects for stargazing and astro tourism shine bright

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Salman Khan flaunts long hair as he shoots for his upcoming film in Ladakh

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, on Friday, dropped a picture on his social media in which he flaunts his long hair as shoots for his upcoming project in Leh Ladakh. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Killing people for their faith bad, Sunni-Shia killings in Afghanistan sad: Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama visited the Jokhang Temple, Jamia Masjid, Shia Mosque and Moravian Church as part of an interfaith pilgrimage in Leh, Ladakh

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Kolkata: Oncologist, 5 others ride 3,800 km to spread awareness on cancer

KOLKATA: A group of six bikers from Kolkata, including an onco-surgeon, travelled all the way to Leh and Ladakh to spread the message of cancer prevention and awareness. They distributed leaflets among the people they met while riding through the mountains. The aim of the group — belonging to varied…

The Times of India

Pune cyclist Preeti creates record, paddles 480km Leh-Manali stretch in 55 hours and 13 minutes

LEH: Pune's Preeti Maske, a mother of two children, created an ultra cycling world record by becoming the first woman to cycle solo from Leh to Manali in 55 hours and 13 minutes.

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Pune cyclist Preeti creates record, paddles 430km Leh-Manali stretch in 55 hours and 13 minutes

LEH: Pune's Preeti Maske, a mother of two children, created an ultra cycling world record by becoming the first woman to cycle solo from Leh to Manali in 55 hours and 13 minutes.

The Times of India

Chandigarh welcomes Chess Olympiad Torch in style

CHANDIGARH: The first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay reached Chandigarh on Thursday after starting off from picturesque Leh and crossing over the mighty Himalayas with halts at Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamsala and Shimla.

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