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Ladakh to get more than 6th schedule benefits under Modi govt: Thakur

Allaying Ladakhis' fear of losing jobs and land, Anurag Thakur asserted that the Centre would provide more than what was there in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

Ladakh coronavirus update: UT records 79 new Covid cases; 50 patients cured

The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 79 new coronavirus cases, taking the cumulative figure to 4720, an official bulletin said on Wednesday

China can't get better of us in any conflict scenario in Ladakh: IAF Chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said Chinese air power can't get the better of the capabilities of his force in any conflict scenario in eastern Ladakh

India sees China digging in for winter in eastern Ladakh: IAF Chief

India sees China digging in for the winter along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Monday

Ladakh coronavirus update: 48 test positive for Covid-19 in the UT

Forty-eight people tested positive for Covid-19 in Ladakh, taking the virus caseload in the Union Territory to 4,477, officials said on Sunday

Atal Tunnel takes Ladakh closer to round-the-year connectivity: LG Mathur

Ladakh LG R K Mathur expressed happiness on the inauguration of the Atal Tunnel and said it took the Union Territory a step closer to the round-the-year connectivity with the rest of the country

PM Modi to inaugurate strategic Atal Tunnel between Manali and Leh today

After the inauguration function, Modi will also attend public functions at Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley

Ladakh reports 43 fresh Covid-19 cases, tally now stands at 4,195

43 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the infection tally in the union territory to 4,195, while 43 more patients recovered from the disease, officials said

China says it is opposed to India's infra development at border in Ladakh

China has not recognised Ladakh Union Territory illegally set up by the Indian side, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said

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