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Ladakh

Expedition takes unfamiliar route from Ladakh to Kishtwar

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A group of mountaineers have successfully completed the first-of-its-kind ‘Himalayan Traverse’ from the higher reaches of Ladakh to upper Kishtwar in the Jammu region. Though several expeditions are usually undertaken in the Himalayas of Kashmir and Ladakh, the trekkers of this traverse took an unconventional route which was not properly documented. The trekkers and officials believe that the expedition will open new vistas for serious adventurers and give a boost to adventure tourism in the state, especially in the untapped upper Kishtwar area. “This Himalayan Traverse was completed in seven…

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7-day Ladakh Festival begins

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With an aim to extend the tourism season in Ladakh, Secretary for Tourism Farooq Ahmad Shah inaugurated the Ladakh Festival in Leh today. Shah said tourists would enjoy grand celebrations during the next seven days. He said holding the Ladakh Festival in September was initially aimed at stretching the tourist season. “Now, the objective is achieved with the presence of a large number of tourists here. This success story is being replicated in other parts of the state to boost tourism,” he added. Terming J&K as the best tourist destination…

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Leh elections: BJP ties up with PDP, Congress to go it alone

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A day after the BJP announced an alliance with its coalition partner in the state government, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, the Congress today made it clear that it would go it alone in the polls. The elections to the 26 constituencies of the Leh council are scheduled for October 17. The 30-member outgoing council has 21 elected Congress members, four BJP members and one Independent member. Four members are nominated. “We will go it alone and not enter…

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Beware! China’s military games in Ladakh

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‘Intrusions by PLA troops in the Ladakh sector are more in number than elsewhere and this region is now likely to remain an area of enhanced Chinese interest,’ warns China expert Jayadeva Ranade.  The latest standoff between troops of China’s People’s Liberation Army and Indian paramilitary and military personnel in the mountainous, high-altitude area near Daulet Beg Oldi — which decades ago was a trading post along the southern portion of the Old Silk Route — invites attention to China’s intentions in the region. A flag meeting on September 15,…

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NYC Kargil demands regularization, stage protest

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National Youth Crops Union Kargil today staged protest at Gryal Khatoon Park  Byamathang against the government for “ignoring” their demand of regularization. The protesters chanting slogans in support and solidarity of National Youth Crops Union Kashmir. They displayed placards reading, “Regularize 6000 NYC’s in the State”. Talking to media, protesters said, “It is unfortunate that formal orders of regularization are not being issued despite the matter having got cabinet’s nod.” They said, “We will continue our struggle for Justice and will not stop until we get it.” Protesters said they…

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4,000 runners ready for Ladakh Marathon tomorrow

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Around 4,000 runners from across the country and 20 foreign nations have converged on the land of high passes — Ladakh — to test their endurance and physical limits during the eco-friendly Ladakh Marathon, an international-level event being held on September 13. This is the fourth edition of the Ladakh Marathon, an annual event after it was started in 2012 following the devastating flash floods that claimed 200 human lives and rendered hundreds homeless in Leh district in August 2010. The initiative was started to convey to the world that…

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Book to promote tourism in Kargil released by CEC LAHDC

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The Dream Land -a book written by noted tourism expert Mohammed Hamza was released by Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil, yesterday. The book release ceremony was held at Auditorium Hall Kargil, where among others, Executive Councilor Aga Syed Abass Rizvi, Councilor Ghulam Rasool Nagvi, Assistant Director Tourism Syed Mohammad Taha , Author and Poet Sadiq Ali Sadiq , Shina Poet Ahmed Jawan and Raza Amjad Budgami were present . The book provides information about tourist destinations and cultures existing in Kargil district of Ladakh region. During the book release ceremony,…

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Two new blocks of SNM hospital Leh commissioned

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Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh Rigzin Spalbar today inaugurated two new blocks of SNM Hospital, Leh in presence of former Minister and MLA, Leh Nawang Rigzin Jora and Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh. The new blocks have been constructed by PWD at a cost of around Rs 32 crore. Speaking on the occasion Spalbar highlighted the achievements in health sector quoting significant decrease in child mortality rate and death rate in the district. He appreciated the doctors, medical and paramedical staff for improving the health standards…

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Ladakh gets funds under Pashmina Promotion Plan

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In response to Rajya Sabha MP & J&K Prabhari Avinash Rai Khanna’s proposal regarding setting up of Pashmina Processing unit in Ladakh in the state, Union Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra has conveyed the details regarding the subject on behalf of Govt. of India. In the reply, it has been officially conveyed that the Prime Minister had, during his visit to Ladakh, announced “Pashmina Promotion Plan” for the benefit and development of the poor and nomadic Scheduled Tribe community of this region. The Textile Ministry has…

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Leh, reviews security situation in J&K

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir including defence preparedness along Ladakh borders and cross border infiltration. The Minister, who was accompanied by the chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh, arrived in Leh as part of his two-day visit to Ladakh region of the state. The Defence Minister held a high-level meeting of top commanders of the state and reviewed the security situation, cross-border infiltration and border security setup, defence officials said. “The General officer Corps 14 Corps briefed the Defence Minister…

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