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Heavy rainfall triggers flash floods in Ladakh, damage to property and infrastructure

July 22, 2023 Editor

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Union Territory of Ladakh, causing debris to flow into the main market area and throwing life out of gear. However, there are no reports of any loss of life, PTI reported quoting officials saying on Saturday. The cloudburst hit the Gangles area of the Union territory late Friday night and left several parts of Leh town inundated, they said, adding the debris entered many buildings in the low-lying areas, causing some damage to them. The report quoting police said that rescue and rehabilitation…

Thai Monks’ 32-Day ‘Padyatra’ for World Peace Concludes in Ladakh

July 17, 2023 Editor

A 32-day ‘padyara’ (foot march) for world peace, organised by Buddhist monks of Thailand, culminated here with local people turning up in good numbers and hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a global peace-maker. Representatives of Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) also participated in the final leg of the march that began from the NDS Stadium and concluded at the Shanti Stupa here, located at an altitude of 11,841 feet above the sea level. The peace walk was a congregation of nearly 2,500 people including Buddhist monks from countries like Thailand,…

Ladakh prepares for Dalai Lama’s visit: Security heightened

July 7, 2023 Editor

The administration of Ladakh is on its toes ahead of the scheduled visit of Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama on July 10. This comes even as tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern region of Ladakh have not de-escalated. Security arrangements have been beefed up near the residence of Dalai Lama in Choglamsar and other areas of Leh district. Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse recently conducted an onsite visit to Jivetsal area to assess the preparedness and review the arrangements for the…

Ladakh Tourist Trade Body threatens Non-Cooperation Movement over outside Investment

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Editor

Against the backdrop of ongoing struggle for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh region under Sixth Schedule, various trade, tourism and religious groups have warned to launch a “non-cooperation movement” after July 15 against non-local business tycoons and industrialists willing to make big investments in the Union Territory. Under the banner of the Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance (LTTA), these groups have also cautioned the “outsiders” to cease funding projects in Ladakh and it would not allow any project to be executed in partnership or constructed by an “outsider” (a non-resident of Ladakh…

Three Ladakh Villages Near LoC Cut Off by Flash Floods

June 26, 2023 Editor

Connectivity to three strategic villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan was snapped due to flash floods on Saturday, prompting the Army to swing into action to restore the damaged roads. The road connectivity to the three villages — Turtuk, Tyakshi and Thang — in Nubra Valley region is expected to be restored by Monday. An Army spokesperson said soldiers began work to restore the roads for locals and tourists. The region witnessed unusual flash floods due to the melting of glaciers on higher mountains. Turtuk, which…

Statehood must be on MHA Agenda for further talks: Ladakh Leaders Firm Stand

June 20, 2023 Editor

Ladakh leaders met a panel of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to discuss their four-point agenda, including statehood and special status for the Union Territory under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Delhi on Monday. The discussion was organised to set the agenda for the high-powered committee (HPC) meeting, scheduled to be held in the coming weeks. The six-member delegation of Ladakh said it wouldn’t take part in the upcoming meeting if the agenda doesn’t include statehood and Sixth Schedule. The other two demands are related to separate…

LG calls to Ban Rental Bikes from Manali amidst ongoing tussle in Ladakh

May 26, 2023 Editor

Amid the tussle between rental bike operators from Leh and those from Manali, a high-level meeting was held by senior officials with the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Ladakh in which the demand to ban rental bikes from Himachal was raised. Ladakh shares its boundary with parts of Himachal Pradesh. Tourists coming from different states often hire bikes from Manali to reach Leh. However, the rental bike operators here have often claimed that it impacts their business. The issue turned hostile recently when residents of Leh vandalised 15 bikes and a…

Ladakh plans to introduce oxygen parlours for Tourists

April 10, 2023 Editor

The Ladakh administration is set to establish oxygen parlours in different parts of the cold desert to deal with high-altitude sickness that affects hundreds of tourists visiting the UT every year. Director of Health Dr Motup Dorjey said to deal with any high-altitude medical emergency, the department would establish oxygen parlours at the Khardung La top, Gya village on the Leh-Manali highway, Tsoltak, Zangla and Abran health and wellness centres in Zanskar. “Oxygen parlours will also be set up at three new tourist routes opened by the Tourism Department, which…

Statehood: Ladakh groups protest at Jantar Mantar

February 16, 2023 Editor

A major protest was organised in New Delhi on Wednesday as thousands of people from Ladakh gathered at Jantar Mantar to raise slogans, demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards for jobs and land in the region. Ladakh political leaders, social activists, students and women from different social circles were among the protesters. The Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, which have been at the forefront of the agitation, had called for the demonstration. Apart from statehood, they have been demanding Sixth Schedule under the Constitution for the UT, job…

‘Being Part Of Kashmir Was Better’ Ladakhi leaders opted out of GoI’s high powered meet

January 9, 2023 Editor

Ladakhi leaders, having opted out of the Centre’s high powered committee, say they were better off in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir than under the Union Territory administration. Days after the Union home ministry formed a committee, headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, to end resentment in the region, the leadership spearheading protests in Ladakh has refused to be part of the panel. The Apex Body of Ladakh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have unanimously decided that it will not be part of the any…