Leh: News
'Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched': Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has said he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.
Leh Apex Body withdraws from talks with Centre
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has decided to boycott upcoming talks with the central government.
Congress slams Centre over killing of ex-serviceman in Ladakh protests
The Congress party has slammed the central government for its handling of recent protests in Ladakh, which resulted in the death of an ex-serviceman.
Internet suspended in Leh after activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested
Internet services have been suspended in Leh following the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday.
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested after statehood protest kills 4
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested by the Leh Police, two days after the central government blamed him for inciting a mob with provocative statements.
Complete shutdown in Kargil after protest in Leh kills 4
Life came to a standstill in Kargil on Thursday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) called for a complete shutdown.
4 dead, curfew imposed as Ladakh's statehood protests turn hostile
As many as four people died and 70 others were injured when protests in Leh, Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion turned violent on Wednesday.
Baba Ramdev reminds Farah Khan of Salman, here's why
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited Baba Ramdev's ashram in Haridwar for her cooking vlog.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' shoot halts after 100+ crew members get hospitalized
The shooting of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has been halted in Leh, Ladakh, after over 100 crew members were rushed to a hospital due to food poisoning.
Boulder hits Army vehicle in Ladakh, kills lieutenant colonel, soldier
A massive boulder fell on an Indian Army vehicle in Leh, Ladakh.
India's first green hydrogen fueling station launched in this city
Amara Raja Infra has announced the successful completion of India's first green hydrogen fueling station.
Sonam Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Ladakh Bhavan
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and around 20 other protesters were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday.
'Stopped from meeting Sonam Wangchuk': Atishi
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that she was stopped outside the Bawana Police Station and was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk when she was heading to meet the climate activist demanding autonomy for Ladakh.
ED seizes ₹1cr in crypto scam raids across north India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated ₹1 crore in cash and several incriminating documents, during raids against a fraudulent cryptocurrency firm.
All about world's highest tunnel Shikun La that Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project on Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday.
Why 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.
Khelo India Winter Games 2024: Snow leopard mascot unveiled
The mascot and logo for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games were officially unveiled recently.
Winter 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.
Ladakh: 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.
Ladakh: 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.
5 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.
Pune 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.
Nubra 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.
Your guide to traveling to Alchi
The village of Alchi is about 70 km from Leh, in the union territory of Ladakh.
5 things to do in Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley, also known as Dumra, is a subdivision in the Leh district.
Ladakh 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.
Excise 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.
Twitter 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.
Weeks 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.
Cold 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.
Now, 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.
Sena 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.
Adding 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.