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Karim's, Nathu's, and others open in Leh: Fresh flavours at 11,500 ft

The effort that has been put into the look and feel of the place indicates that Karim's is fully invested in Leh

Ladakh rolls out EV policy with subsidies to encourage buyers: Report

The Union Territory of Ladakh has announced a new electric vehicle policy with subsidies to encourage the citizens to procure e-vehicles in order to create a carbon-neutral future, an official spokesman said on Saturday. Ladakh's Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy aims to transform the UT into a torch bearer in terms of the adoption of electric vehicles in the country and envisions to encourage and cultivate an EV ecosystem, the spokesman said. He said the policy entails a capital subsidy of 10 per cent on two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. To encourage sustainable and eco-friendly public transport, public buses will be given a capital subsidy of 25 per cent under the policy, the spokesman said. With a view to encouraging this shift to electric vehicles, he said the administration has offered an early bird subsidy for the first year of the policy. During the first year, the percentage of the subsidy for each type of vehicle would be double of the norma

Dalai Lama honoured with Ladakh's highest civilian award dPal rNgam Duston

The 87-year-old spiritual leader, who is on a visit to the union territory since July 15, appreciated the gesture and stressed maintaining communal harmony in the region.

Chinese fighter jets continue efforts to provoke India at LAC in Ladakh

Chinese fighter jets are continuing efforts to provoke the Indian forces stationed in eastern Ladakh as they are flying close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on multiple occasions

Ladakh row: India, China fail in resolving remaining issues during talks

India and China failed to make any breakthrough in resolving outstanding issues on the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at the 16th round of military talks on Sunday

LAC row: India, China agree to work out mutually acceptable resolution soon

A joint statement by two sides said it was reaffirmed that resolution of pending issues would help in restoration of peace and tranquility along LAC in region and enable progress in bilateral relation

Eastern Ladakh row: India, China to hold 16th round of military talks

The last round of talks between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) took place on March 11

India's military no match for China's AI-backed war machines, opines expert

If India and China were to fight a war in the near future, China could take Arunachal and Ladakh with minimum loss of life, says military expert Pravin Sawhney

Dalai Lama begins Ladakh visit; govt functionary terms it 'religious' tour

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday began his month-long visit to Ladakh and said India-China border disputes should be resolved through "talks and peaceful means"

Ladakh visit religious: Govt functionary on Dalai Lama's visit to UT

The Dalai Lama will reach the Union Territory, bordering China, on Friday and is scheduled to stay there for about a month

Need to 'scrupulously' follow existing agreements: India on Ladakh row

India on Thursday once again pressed China for "scrupulously" following the existing agreements on the management of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), 3 days ahead of the 16th round of military talks

LAC row: India, China may hold 16th round of military talks on July 17

India and China are likely to hold the 16th round of high-level military talks on July 17 to resolve the issues in remaining friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh

Some defence infra being set up by China near Ladakh alarming: US commander

When asked about his assessment of the India-China border standoff in Ladakh, US Army's Pacific Commanding General Charles A. Flynn told reporters, 'I believe that the activity level is eye-opening'

Reliance Jio expands 4G services in Ladakh region near Pangong lake

The telecom operator became the first network to provide 4G mobile connectivity in and around the Pangong area, a popular tourist destination, officials said

Looking forward to next round of talks with China on Ladakh row, says MEA

India on Thursday said it is looking forward to the next round of military talks with China at an early date for the resolution of the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh.

Eastern Ladakh row: India, China agree to hold next round of talks soon

India and China on Tuesday agreed to hold meetings at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy

Eastern Ladakh row: India, China agree to hold next round of talks soon

India and China on Tuesday agreed to hold the next round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh

7 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into river in Tuktuk sector in Ladakh

Seven soldiers were killed and several others injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok river in Ladakh on Friday, Army officials said. The accident took place in the Tuktuk sector at around 9 am at a place which is around 25 kilometres from Thoise in the Nubra region of Leh district, they said. A party of 26 soldiers was moving in the vehicle from Partapur transit camp to a forward location in sub-sector Hanif, the officials said. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the river, resulting in injuries to all of them, they said. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to field hospital in Partapur, the officials said. "Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casual

Modi mourns deaths of soldiers in Ladakh accident, offers families help

7 Army soldiers were killed and 19 others injured in the Tuktuk sector of Ladakh on Friday when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into Shyok river, Army officials said

Army chief visits forward areas in eastern Ladakh, reviews preparedness

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande visited some of the most difficult and inhospitable forward locations in eastern Ladakh and reviewed India's overall military preparedness during his three-day tour of the region amid the lingering border row with China, officials said on Saturday. They said the Chief of Army Staff interacted with the troops in multiple locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the high-altitude region and took stock of the ground situation. Gen Pande concluded his three-day visit to Ladakh on Saturday. The Army chief, accompanied by senior commanders, visited some of the most difficult and inhospitable forward locations in eastern Ladakh to have first-hand knowledge about the prevailing situation, the officials said. "General Manoj Pande #COAS visited forward areas in #Ladakh to review the operational preparedness. #COAS interacted with the troops & complimented them for their steadfastness & high morale," the Army tweeted. On Thursday, senior commanders ..