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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…

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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

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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.

The Times of India

Pashmina to get distinct Varanasi identity

VARANASI: From the Himalayan highlands of Leh-Ladakh to the banks of river Ganga in Varanasi, the heritage handicraft of Pashmina is all set to get a brand-new identity.

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