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Ladakh sanctuary revamp hits security hurdle; review onLadakh's plans to redraw sanctuary boundaries face national security and local development challenges. A new committee will define core wil...
Europe’s first total solar eclipse in nearly 30 years is coming: Why skywatchers from the US are planning trips for the rare August 12, 2026 celestial eventSolar Eclipse 2026 in US: Europe will witness a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. This celestial event is Europe's first since 1...
Compelled to fast again, may even die but won't step back: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh protestClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled dialogue with the Ce...
Himachal Pradesh: Pre-monsoon flushing begins at Larji Hydel DamPre-monsoon flushing operations at the 126 MW Larji Hydel power station commenced Sunday, aiming to clear accumulated silt. Officials antic...
Ladakh fines Rs 2 L penalty on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected areasLadakh authorities have levied a Rs 2 lakh fine on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lak...
Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to massive landslide in Poonch district; BRO restores NH-144 after 5-hour haltThe BRO teams confirmed that after a 5-hour operation, the road was cleared and opened for general traffic, allowing the stranded vehicles ...
Indian Army plans largest-ever K9 Vajra acquisition with order for 300 additional guns; check its featuresThe Indian Army plans to acquire 300 more K9 Vajra self-propelled guns. This significant order will boost the Regiment of Artillery. The K9...
India's light tank Zorawar may face delays of up to 2 years as Army demands enhanced protectionIndia's new light battle tank, Project Zorawar, faces a two-year induction delay. Developers are enhancing protection levels, a move that a...
Centre deploys CoBRA battalions in Manipur as new DGP takes charge amid tensionsManipur welcomes new DGP Mukesh Singh. Two CRPF CoBRA battalions are deployed to the state. Tensions remain high following the ambush on Ma...
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
Ladakh's Karakoram, Changthang reserves set for new boundaryLadakh is embarking on a groundbreaking revision of the boundaries for its cherished Changthang and Karakoram sanctuaries. This pivotal pro...
Sonam Wangchuk, 120 others detained by Delhi Police amid protests for Ladakh’s sixth schedule rightsAround 120 protesters, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, were detained by Delhi Police at the city’s border while marching for con...
Will go on 28-day fast from August 15 if government doesn't initiate talks: Sonam WangchukClimate activist Soman Wangchuk threatened a 28-day fast from August 15 if Ladakh authorities are not invited for talks on statehood and co...
Congress seeks answers from home minister on Indian graziers being stopped by Chinese troopsThe Congress party criticized the government after a video clip surfaced showing Indian shepherds confronting Chinese soldiers in eastern L...
Ladakh scraps permit system for domestic tourists, green fee staysThe good news is that they can do so from the comfort of their hotels using the online portal, officials told TOI. All visitors also need t...
After the UT tag, Ladakh residents seek constitutional safeguardsPeople in the newly-formed Union Territory of Ladakh are demanding constitutional safeguards and strengthening of the already existing Hill...
Centre relaxes norms for foreign tourists visiting LadakhExpressing satisfaction over the development, the Chief Minister emphasised the resolve of her government to boost tourism infrastructure i...
As Centre eases permit conditions, visiting Leh-Ladakh won’t be an uphill climb for foreign touristsSome of Ladakh’s most spectacular spots such as Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley are no longer out of bounds to single foreign travellers.
- 100 restricted peaks in Ladakh to be thrown open for tourists
Ladakh may soon become a trekkers' paradise with the Defence Ministry giving its nod for throwing open over 100 peaks in restricted areas f...