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Holi at 14,300 ft: ITBP troops celebrate festival near Pangong Lake, dance with border villagers in viral video

March 05, 2026 11:04 am

The video shared online shows jawans dancing, smearing gulal on one another, and celebrating enthusiastically despite the biting cold at the remote Himalayan outpost.

Tourists left ‘speechless’ as rare red fox appears near Pangong Tso; IFS officer flags conservation concern

December 27, 2025 1:07 pm

Identified by its sharp ears and bushy tail, the animal was confirmed to be a Himalayan red fox, as tourists wisely stopped others from feeding it, citing wildlife safety rules.

As Shivaji statue is unveiled near Ladakh lake by Maratha Light Infantry, local leaders raise concerns

January 01, 2025 7:39 am

Political activist Sajjad Kargilli also criticised the move, questioning the statue’s cultural significance to Ladakh.

Avoid planning stays in Pangong Lake area without prior booking: Ladakh admin to tourists

June 18, 2022 3:28 pm

To avoid inconvenience, the advisory asked the visitors to book a taxi/conveyance in advance through registered travel agents and tour operators.

Explained: What China aims to achieve by building a second, bigger bridge on Pangong Tso

May 25, 2022 7:13 am

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that China is building a second bridge on the Pangong Tso lake. Where are the bridges located, and how will they help China? How has India responded? What is the current situation in the standoff?

MEA: Two bridges built by China in Pangong area occupied illegally

May 21, 2022 7:16 am

The government “keeps a constant watch on all developments that have a bearing on India's security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

We monitor such developments: MEA on reports of China building 2nd bridge in Pangong Tso region

May 19, 2022 7:56 pm

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India had various rounds of conversations with the Chinese side at the diplomatic and military levels and will continue to remain engaged.

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Explained: Strategic significance of bridge China is building on Pangong Tso

January 24, 2022 8:12 am

China is building a bridge, about 400 m long and 8 m wide, close to the friction points on the north bank of the Pangong Tso, and the Chushul sub-sector on the south bank. Why is this area important, and how will the bridge help China?

East of LAC, China builds new bridge on Pangong Tso

January 04, 2022 7:08 am

Since the military standoff began in May 2020, India and China have not only worked to improve existing infrastructure, but have also built several new roads, bridges, landing strips along the entire frontier.