LEH — Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday approved the appointment of deputy commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) for the five newly-created districts in Ladakh, a day after their formation, officials said. The appointments were made for Changthang, Nubra, Zanskar, Sham, and Drass to ensure the immediate commencement of administrative work and […]
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LG Saxena announces creation of five new districts in Ladakh
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, calling it a historic decision aimed at strengthening governance and fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people. In a post on X, Saxena said he had approved the notification for the formation […]
It’s win-win, Centre has extended hand for meaningful dialogue: Sonam Wangchuk on his release
NEW DELHI — In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his detention under NSA a “win-win” development and said the Centre has extended its hand to build trust for a meaningful dialogue with the people of Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along […]
Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur jail after Centre revokes NSA detention
JODHPUR — Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur central jail on Saturday after the Union government decided to revoke his detention with immediate effect. Wangchuk was detained on September 26 last year under the National Security Act (NSA) pursuant to an order issued by the Leh district magistrate. He has already undergone nearly […]
Centre revokes detention of Sonam Wangchuk under National Security Act
NEW DELHI — The Centre has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act, an official statement said on Saturday. Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its […]
‘His health is not good’: SC asks Centre to review Sonam Wangchuk’s detention
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk considering his health condition. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that Wangchuk’s health report was not good and asked Additional Solicitor […]
Ladakh sub-junior Kho-Kho team creates history, wins opening match on national debut
KURUKSHETRA, Anayat Ali (KIMS) — The Ladakh sub-junior Kho-Kho team created history by making its maiden appearance at the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho-Kho Championship 2025, currently underway from January 31 to February 4 at Kurukshetra in Haryana. In their debut match at the national level, Team Ladakh registered a convincing victory against Meghalaya, marking an […]
Kargil players power Ladakh to glory at Khelo India Winter Games
KARGIL, Anayat Ali (KIMS) — The Union Territory of Ladakh achieved a proud milestone at the recently concluded Khelo India Winter Games (Ice Hockey), with the Men’s Ice Hockey Team winning the Bronze Medal and the Women’s Ice Hockey Team securing the Silver Medal at the national level. The achievement holds special significance as both […]
Day not far when Ladakh will become part of united J&K: Javed Rana
JAMMU — The day is not far when Ladakh will once again become a part of a united Jammu and Kashmir, as there is no other alternative for the Centre, J-K minister Javed Rana said on Tuesday. Rana, who holds the Jal Shakti, forest, ecology and environment, and Tribal Affairs portfolios, was responding to a […]
Ladakh LG inaugurates office of Directorate of Census Operations in Leh
LEH — Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the office of the Directorate of Census Operations in Leh, marking the beginning of preparations for the exercise in the Union Territory in 2027. The Union Cabinet on December 12 last year approved an outlay of Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census of […]






