Ladakh

Why Leh and Kargil bodies are opposing proposal to privatise power in Ladakh

April 30, 2026 1:13 pm

Reasons cited by Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance include employment, fear of rising bills, and national security.

From Piprahwa to the peaks: The sacred journey of the Buddha’s relics

April 30, 2026 7:59 am

The first-ever domestic exposition of these holy remains in Ladakh marks a landmark victory for heritage reparations and the revival of ancient monastic ties.

Why creation of new Ladakh districts deepens faultlines, sparks backlash

April 30, 2026 2:28 am

L-G says five new districts would “usher in a new era of inclusive development”; Kargil Democratic Alliance terms it a “calculated attempt” to divide Ladakh along communal and regional lines

Colonel Wangchuk’s life demonstrates that identity and national service are not competing categories

April 20, 2026 7:02 am

The image of Wangchuk’s final journey captures something essential about the idea of India. It reminds us that the nation is held together not just by institutions and policies, but by bonds of trust forged in moments of shared sacrifice.

'Hanging between trust and mistrust’: Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to resume talks with Ladakh groups

April 14, 2026 5:27 am

Talks between Centre and 2 Ladakh groups — Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance — remain at impasse since violence broke out in Leh in September last year

Ladakh secures distinct Aadhaar identity, UIDAI removes J&K tag

April 12, 2026 5:09 am

According to a press release, the UT administration took up the matter with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to ensure that Ladakh’s distinct regional identity is accurately represented in Aadhaar.

The ‘Lion of Ladakh’ falls: Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, the Kargil hero awarded with Maha Vir Chakra, passes away

April 11, 2026 4:13 am

During the Kargil War, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, then a Major, led Ladakh Scouts troops across Chorbat La on May 30, 1999, on a successful mission without artillery support.

‘Major relief’: Ladakh L-G approves renewal of expired land deeds

April 08, 2026 12:43 am

Move comes at a time when similar demand stirred political debate in J-K following introduction of Private Member’s Bill by NC leader Tanvir Sadiq seeking to extend leases there

With Piprahwa relics, Leh’s Buddhist history comes home

April 06, 2026 11:56 pm

If India is serious about Buddhist diplomacy, then Ladakh must be seen not merely as a border to defend, but as a heritage zone to recover, preserve, and present.

Why has there been a consistent demand to include Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule?

April 02, 2026 12:01 pm

Given that over 90 per cent of Ladakh’s population belongs to the Scheduled Tribes, there has been a consistent demand to include the region under the Sixth Schedule. But what does the experience of regions governed under the Sixth Schedule indicate in addressing underlying socio-political and administrative issues? See infographics for key insights.

Mumbai Marathon Has An Early Morning Start

June 22, 2020 6:28 pm