Leh: News
20 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentWhy climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on 'fast unto death'
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a fast unto death in freezing temperatures in Leh, Ladakh.
31 Jan 2024
LadakhKhelo India Winter Games 2024: Snow leopard mascot unveiled
The mascot and logo for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games were officially unveiled recently.
16 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismWinter travel: Road trips in India to take this season
Traversing through trails capped with snow makes for a thrilling travel experience unique to the peak of winter.
19 Aug 2023
Indian ArmyLadakh: 9 Army personnel killed as truck falls into gorge
At least nine Indian Army personnel, including an officer and eight soldiers, were reportedly killed in Ladakh on Saturday evening.
23 Jan 2023
LadakhLadakh: Sonam Wangchuk to launch hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards
Ladakh-based engineer and innovator Sonam Wangchuk—whose life inspired the character of Phunshuk Wangdu in the Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots—urged PM Narendra Modi to ensure environmental protection from unchecked industrial and commercial expansion in Ladakh.
08 Sep 2022
Ladakh5 things you should get from your trip to Leh-Ladakh
When you travel to an idyllic destination like Leh or Ladakh, it's hard to return empty-handed.
01 Jul 2022
XPune woman cycles 430 km to set new world record
You may have dreamt of riding your motorbike from Manali to Leh, but this woman from Pune wanted to enjoy the ride on her cycle.
01 Jun 2022
Travel And TourismNubra Valley: Your guide to traveling to this wonderland
Also known as Dumra, Nubra Valley is located in the Leh district and is popularly known for its beautiful monasteries, fragrant orchards, and Bactrian camels.
20 May 2022
LadakhYour guide to traveling to Alchi
The village of Alchi is about 70 km from Leh, in the union territory of Ladakh.
07 Jan 2022
Ladakh5 things to do in Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley, also known as Dumra, is a subdivision in the Leh district.
23 Aug 2021
LadakhLadakh gets its first roving cinema
Ladakh got its first roving cinema on Sunday with a private company installing an inflatable theater in the union territory.
18 Aug 2021
DelhiExcise officials seize 250 liquor bottles smuggled into Leh
Excise officers have seized over 250 bottles of liquor that were allegedly smuggled into Leh from Delhi on an Air India charter flight and arrested three people, including a contractual employee of the national carrier, officials said on Wednesday.
22 Oct 2020
IndiaTwitter shows Leh in China, India issues warning to CEO
The Indian government has written a strongly-worded letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after the micro-blogging website showed Leh as a part of China.
03 Jul 2020
IndiaWeeks after Galwan Valley episode, PM Narendra Modi visits Leh
Sending a strong message that India stands with its soldiers defending its borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid a visit to Leh to review the situation.
26 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirCold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at -17.1 Celsius
The cold wave sweeping Kashmir intensified today as the mercury stayed several degree below the freezing point, resulting in frozen water bodies and water supply lines in several residential areas.
14 Nov 2018
Travel And TourismNow, travel from Delhi to Leh in just 20 hours
Thanks to the highly ambitious and strategically-significant Northern Railways project of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line, Delhiites will now be able to travel directly to Leh-Ladakh in nearly 20 hours, compared to the current duration of 40 hours.
26 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirSena slams BJP-PDP breakup; says BJP starting 'election politics' again
The Shiv Sena today slammed the BJP over the BJP-PDP break-up in Jammu and Kashmir and accused the BJP of again starting "election politics" in J&K.
22 Sep 2017
IndiaAdding to the Army's woes, Army canteens face stock crunch
In the past two months, due to a procurement system change, Army's Canteen Stores Department (CSD) has been facing a severe stock crunch, affecting customers.
