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Ladakh coronavirus update: UT records 49 fresh Covid-19 cases

49 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the number of confirmed cases in the union territory to 4,152, while 32 such patients were discharged after successful treatment

Ladakh tally rises to 4,103 with 10 new Covid cases, reports 1 more death

One more patient succumbed to coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the death toll to 58 in the Union Territory, while the infection tally reached 4,103 with 10 fresh cases, officials said on Monday.

Army gears up for winter in eastern Ladakh to maintain combat readiness

A significant number of T-90 and T-72 tanks, artillery guns and infantry combat vehicles were flown into various sensitive areas including Chushul and Demchock sectors as part of the logistics operati

All efforts would be made to promote tourism in Ladakh: L-G Mathur

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur on Sunday said his administration would do whatever possible to promote tourism in the Union Territory.

Indian Army ready to face China, - 40 degree Celsius in Eastern Ladakh

Along with the enemy across the border, the Indian Army is also working on war footing to fight the extremely harsh winters by building new shelters and prefabricated structures for the soldiers

We need to trust our armed forces to secure our interests: Jaishankar

Amid the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said it was an ongoing issue and "we need to have trust in our armed forces and their ability to secure our interests".

Donald Trump hopes India, China would be able to resolve border differences

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard

China wants India to vacate key heights before de-escalation on LAC

China is insisting that India vacates strategic heights on the south bank of Pangong Lake ahead of talks on disengagement on the LAC, top Indian Army sources said

Inauguration of 43 BRO bridges by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh postponed

The inauguration of 43 strategically important bridges built by the BRO in border areas, including seven in Ladakh has been postponed owing to state mourning

India-China agree to stop sending more troops to frontline in Ladakh

India and China agreed to stop sending more troops to the frontline, refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground and avoid taking any actions that may further complicate matters

DRDO working on cultivating vegetables under intense winters for Army

The research for the same is being done by DRDO's Defence Institute of High Altitude Research

India, China hold 6th round of military-level talks to ease border standoff

India pressed for an early and complete disengagement of Chinese troops from friction points in eastern Ladakh

Ladakh L-G to introduce e-offices to ensure efficiency, transparency

Mathur launched the five-day Information Communication Technology (ICT) training programme for mid and junior level officials of the UT administration

Ladakh row: India-China to hold Corps Commander-level talks on Monday

Even as both sides are holding another round of talks, India further bolstered its dominance in over 20 mountain heights around the friction points near the Pangong lake

Covid-19, India-China border row cast shadow on Ladakh tourism industry

As people step out of the Leh airport, Cherring Namgyal (32) waits for tourists he can ferry in his taxi to different exotic locations in Ladakh. But that's a futile wait

Ladakh coronavirus update: 73 new cases and one more death reported

The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 73 new coronavirus cases and one more death on Saturday, taking the cumulative figures to 3,708 infections and 49 fatalities, according to an official bulletin

'We're rising, you're rising': Let's stop pretending parity with China

India's subsequent under-performance since 2010, even as China has accumulated strength and influence, has increased the power imbalance between the two 'Asian giants', writes T N Ninan

No force can stop Indian troops from patrolling Ladakh border: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that no force in the world can stop Indian troops from patrolling the country's border in Ladakh region

Chinese troops fired warning shots in air at Pangong lake in Ladakh: Report

Chinese army fired "warning shots" in the air at the North Bank of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh last week to "intimidate" the Indian troops ahead of the talks between the two countries in Moscow

No infiltration reported along India-China border in past six months: MHA

No infiltration has been reported along the India-China border during the last six months, according to Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday