Not just Leh, Ladakh could get two new airports soon; Thoise may start flights by December and Kargil laterLadakh is working to expand commercial air connectivity beyond Leh, with Thoise targeting flights by December and Kargil being assessed for...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Bioinformatics project bags first place in Anveshana, research initiative that won Modi’s praiseAnveshana 2026, a student research initiative, concluded with 20 projects presented by students. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this progr...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Leh old town to get heritage makeover to enhance infrastructure & visitor experienceLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has greenlit a Rs 7.62 crore project to upgrade and beautify Leh's Old Town. This initiative aims to preserve ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Restrictions imposed in Leh, peaceful march held in KargilAuthorities disallowed peaceful protest marches in Leh, imposing strict restrictions and deploying forces, while a similar silent march pro...
19 Oct, 2025, 11.48 AM IST
Silent march foiled in Leh, held peacefully in Kargil; leaders welcome judicial probeAuthorities in Leh thwarted a planned silent march by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, imposing strict security and suspen...
18 Oct, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk released by Delhi policeLadakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has been released from detention by Delhi Police after being held along with 120 others for marching to dema...
02 Oct, 2024, 08.05 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Sixth schedule, employment key issues in LadakhAfter the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh, which shares its border with both Pakistan and China, was carved out as a Union Territory with...
21 May, 2024, 02.35 PM IST
Govt plans to turn Leh into war zone, border march was cancelled for the sake of peace: Sonam WangchukSonam Wangchuk, accused the administration of transforming Leh into a conflict zone to provoke protesters. In light of this, the proposed P...
08 Apr, 2024, 01.08 PM IST
Leh Apex Body withdraws its Pashmina March on April 7 to 'avoid confrontation with law-enforcement agencies'The Leh Apex Body withdrew Sonam Wangchuk's proposed 'Pashmina March' to avoid confrontation with law enforcement agencies after imposing s...
08 Apr, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Ladakh Statehood: Wangchuk says govt has something to hide if they stop peaceful marchThe Ladakh administration imposed prohibitory orders on rallies and reduced internet speed, hindering the Apex Body's planned 'border march...
06 Apr, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Rally, strike in Kargil seek sixth schedule, statehood for LadakhKargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), a grouping of political, religious and social organisations, which had called for the protest march, anno...
21 Mar, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
KDA call for strike, protests in Kargil on March 20, express solidarity with Sonam WangchukThe KDA has also extended support to innovator Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a fast in Leh for 12 days now, pressing for the same demands. The ...
18 Mar, 2024, 06.50 AM IST
MHA invites Ladakh bodies for discussionThe invite from the MHA came a day ahead of the bandh call - Kargil and Leh Chalo march - on February 3, called by the Apex Body Leh (ABL) ...
05 Feb, 2024, 06.50 PM IST
Ladakh gets largest solar project at Leh Indian Air Force stationThe project namely 'Provision of Solar Photo Voltaic Powerplant 1.5 MW' has been completed within 12 months well before the completion dead...
26 Nov, 2020, 05.09 PM IST
Second batch of 225 Iran returnees reaches Ladakh after undergoing quarantine in RajasthanThe returnees, 208 hailing from Kargil and 17 from Leh, were airlifted from Jodhpur to Leh and were subjected to screening by a medical tea...
22 Apr, 2020, 03.39 PM IST
New terminal to be built at Leh airport for Rs 200 croreLeh airport handled little over four lakh passengers in the last financial year ended March 2106. During the same period, there were 3,434 ...
21 Jul, 2016, 11.01 PM IST
- Bandh over steep airfares brings Leh to grinding halt
The bandh was supported by various political parties and religious groups. Shops remained closed and market places wore a deserted look.
23 Mar, 2013, 03.23 PM IST