Srinagar, Aug 20: A houseboat caught fire on the Jhelum river near Abdullah bridge in Srinagar earlier on Wednesday morning. An official said that while the vessel sustained damage, there was no loss of life reported in the incident. The houseboat, owned by MD Yousuf, caught fire at approximately 04:00 hrs. Local residents and authorities…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
NEW DELHI: WhatsApp has launched a new ‘safety overview’, which will alert a user when…
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first…
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning on August…
New Delhi, Jul 20: A report of the parliamentary committee set up to scrutinise the…
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was to celebrate Holi with the armed forces personnel in Siachen, the world's highest battleground, on Sunday, will mark the festival of colours in Leh instead, his office…
Srinagar, Mar 20: The Centre should pay heed to the demand for the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami said on Wednesday. “Today, there is a…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday voiced support for the demand of full statehood for Ladakh, asserting that the government should leave its stubbornness and listen to the voice of the people.…
New Delhi, Mar 11: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended his support to engineer-and-innovator-turned-educational reformist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 21-day protest fast against the Centre, pushing for his demands that include…
JAMMU, Mar 9: The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted over 700 stranded passengers between the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Saturday, an official said. While 514 passengers were airlifted from…
JAMMU, Feb 26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted as many as 260 stranded passengers between the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Monday, an official said. With this, a total…
LEH, Feb 25: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology. As per the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:48…
LEH: The "World's Highest Frozen Lake Marathon," held in conjunction with the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon, saw a successful second edition. With assistance from the Indian Army's 14 Corps and the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration, the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh organised the marathon. There were 120 racers in two categories—the 21-kilometer and the 10-kilometer run—representing seven different nations. The event's chief guest, Ravinder Kumar, the administrative secretary of youth services and sports at UT Ladakh, was joined by Konchok Stanzin, councillor for the Chushul Constituency.The run's primary goals were to raise awareness of the Himalayan glaciers' rapid melting and to encourage winter travel to destinations like Changthang. Along with hosting the runners, many residents of the Pangong areas of Maan, Merak, Spangmik, and Phobrang took part in the event. On this day, they also presented a variety of cultural performances. According to the statement, the run was held at an elevation of 14,273 feet amid intense snowfall, with temperatures as low as -15. This officially gives us the confidence to name this as one of the world's hardest marathons. [caption id="attachment_11420" align="alignnone" width="300"] World’s Highest Pangong ‘Frozen Lake’ Marathon conducted[/caption]
Leh, Feb 14: In Ladakh, nine unexploded shells were discovered and were demolished in a controlled explosion, an official reported on Wednesday. According to an official spokesman, Councillor Sonam Thardos informed the Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) about the shells found in Chulitse Kulum in Kharu. He added that once the SDM brought up the issue with the Army's Trishul Division, its engineers made sure the shells were quickly disposed of in front of the local police. Officials stated that army specialists deliberately detonated the shells. [caption id="attachment_10955" align="alignnone" width="300"] 9 Unexploded Shells Found In Ladakh[/caption]
KARGIL: Following the recent snowfall, the Zojila Pass was once again open to cars. The District Administration, the Ladakh Police, the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Project Vijayak and Beacon personnel, and the Union Territory Administration were all thanked for their well-coordinated efforts. The CEC expressed its gratitude to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for their unwavering commitment in working under challenging weather circumstances to clear the path for the reopening of this important pass. Despite the difficulties, 160 passengers have already crossed the Zojila axis in 10 vehicles from the Kargil-Sonamarg route and 27 vehicles from the Srinagar-Kargil route. In addition, the Kargil District Administration sent ten cars to Srinagar to pick up people, including students. [caption id="attachment_10851" align="alignnone" width="300"] BRO opens Zojila Pass for vehicular traffic[/caption]
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