LEH — The statehood for Ladakh movement descended into violence, arson and street clashes here on Wednesday, leaving *four people dead and at least 80 injured, including 40 police personnel*, officials said. As the sun set on what is arguably the worst day of violence since 1989 in the cold desert region, climate activist Sonam […]
NEW DELHI — Leh, Gulmarg, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh will host the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) between January 23 and February 25, 2025. As per the dates announced on Wednesday, the Union Territory of Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025 while […]
LEH — In March this year, Leh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and monasteries, made headlines as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures seeking autonomy for Ladakh. Thousands joined the Ramon Magsaysay Award winner whose life inspired actor Aamir Khan’s character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots”. After ending his […]
LEH (KIMS) — Ahead of Sonam Wangchuk’s planned ‘Pashmina March’ inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, scheduled on April 7, the authorities have reduced mobile data services to 2G in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory. According to an order, “In response to security concerns in Ladakh, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh-IPS, the Additional Director General […]
LEH (KIMS) — In wake of Sonam Wangchuk’s planned ‘Pashmina March’ inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, scheduled on April 7, the administration in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory imposed Section 144 on Friday. This measure aims to restrict processions, rallies, and marches. Last month Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day hunger strike and announced […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on the Richter Scale hit the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at around 1:10 am at a depth of 5 km. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) in a post on X said, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.7, […]