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Three Leh groups, including the influential Ladakh Buddhist Association, announce a boycott of Panchayat and Municipal polls, objecting to winter elections and alleged delimitation irregularities, as Kargil calls a shutdown

Chief Secretary defends decision to hold elections in winter, asks people to participate ahd show the Centre that they want democracy

Kargil groups call for bandh tomorrow, accuse the administration of forcing its decisions on the people of the Union Territory.

Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi's air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days. DW has more.

At 13,629 feet, it marks highest-altitude landing worldwide, demonstrates India’s strategic airlift capability

The activist said he was being continuously witch-hunted and defamed for “raising his voice for the youth of the nation and the well being of border areas like Ladakh and Arunachal”

Wangchuk had been raising the issue over the past week, citing protests by several women organisations, including the Ladakh Buddhist Association Women Wing, Anjuman-e-Imamia Women Wing, Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam Women Wing and the Christian Community Women…

The administration says the policy was rolled back in August following public feedback, with only one liquor shop currently operational across Ladakh; it accuses Wangchuk of spreading misinformation over the sale of liquor in the Union Territory.

The bright orange berry found in Ladakh’s Nubra Valley is known for its nutritional properties. Here’s what to know before adding it to your diet.

The Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance on Friday made public documents pertaining to their recent meetings with the Union Home Ministry, which also include the minutes of the critical meeting held on May 22 this year.

At Khushwant Singh Lit Fest, educationist questions curbs on protests, backs Ladakh's demand for elected representation

The Kargil Democratic Alliance says the draft fails to address Ladakh’s demands for statehood, legislative powers and constitutional safeguards, alleging it contradicts agreements reached with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to Ladakh leaders, this marks a significant departure from the understanding recorded following negotiations on May 22, whose minutes were finalised and signed by representatives of the MHA and Ladakh on July 3.

Move to dissolve hill council in Kargil amid statehood demand evokes mixed responses. KDA chairman Sajjad Kargili questions rationale, former Chushul councillor Konchok Stanzin says it will “bring governance closer to residents of remote areas”

Move follows creation of six new districts under reorganisation. The State Election Commission of Ladakh has also announced panchayat elections on November 21.

Comes a month after the Ladakh administration announced it was withdrawing 20 such cases. A total of 30 of 87 cases withdrawn so far

Wangchuk said he reached Delhi in anticipation of the talks but was informed that the talks are not being held. "On one hand China is building pressure. They don't even recognise Ladakh and (say) Ladakh is a part of China," Wangchuk said

In Ladakh, Himalayan wolves are increasingly breeding with feral dogs, giving rise to a new animal known as khipshang that could injure humans and outcompete other carnivores

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“Last time when these relics came to Leh, very few could pay their respects due to the lack of connectivity. Today, after 75 years, people from Ladakh, Kargil and even followers of other religions will be able to draw spiritual inspiration from them,” he…