The government on Monday moved a draft resolution in the Rajya Sabha to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution that allows special status to Jammu and Kashmir. It introduced a new Presidential order called The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. “All the provisions of the Constitution” shall apply in relation to the state … Read more
Amid growing Chinese activity in border areas of Ladakh, the Centre has planned to strengthen its communication network at all strategic locations in far-flung areas of the arid region by installing 125 mobile towers, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The decision has been taken to ensure mobile connectivity “in 361 … Read more
Despite tough geographical terrain and hostile weather conditions in the snow-bound and inaccessible remote areas, Ladakh on Monday kept up the trend of a high turnout by recording an overall impressive poll percentage of 71.10. Women folk set an example in the remote Ladakh region again on Monday when they manned 49 polling stations in … Read more
In a major decision, the Jammu and Kashmir administration recently created a separate division for Ladakh, which was part of the Kashmir division till now. With this, the state gets a third division, after Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Here are some interesting fact about Ladakh division an arid region of Jammu & Kashmir: The new division with administrative … Read more
With the commissioning of Srinagar-Drass-Kargil-Khaltsi-Leh Transmission Line by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, two main projects of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Ladakh region will start generating power up to their full capacity for the first time. Here is how it will benefit us: The project will help provide additional 60 Mega … Read more
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) claims to be carving out the world’s first motorable glaciated road in the Ladakh region. “The road is being constructed under the ‘Project Himank’ of the organisation. It will pass through world’s highest glaciers in eastern Ladakh,” a BRO statement said. “Being constructed at an altitude of over 17,800 feet, … Read more
Recently a Ladakhi girl has started wooing India with her melodious voice. She is participating in Love Me India, on AND TV contest for children. Here is what you should know about this young talent: Stanzin Edzes, from Ladakh, is just 11 years old and studies in class 6, but she has already won millions … Read more
Two Indians Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk are among the winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as the Asian version of the Nobel Prize. Sonam Wangchuck one of two Indians who has been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award this year was born in Uleytokpo, near Alchi of Leh district, Jammu and Kashmir in … Read more
Receding glaciers and prolonged dry spell have impacted the agricultural productivity in the arid Ladakh region as several villages in the cold desert have been facing drought-like situation which, in turn, have affected the standing crops to a considerable level. If the agriculture department officials in Ladakh are to be believed, the prevailing water crisis … Read more
Mr. Norphel is a retired civil engineer from Ladakh. He is popularly known as ‘Ice Man of Ladakh’ as his innovative method of water conservation by creating artificial glaciers has helped many villages in this cold and dry desert. Years back, on a harsh winter morning in Ladakh in the northernmost Himalayas in India, a … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is exploring all possibilities to invite private sectors to extract world-class granite and limestone found in Kargil district of the mountainous Ladakh region. As per documents tabled on the floor of the Assembly, the Department of Geology and Mining by way of G-4 level geological investigation, has explored and established … Read more
By Kiki Mathawan As a second part of my series on the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its complex geography / history. I wont get into the history of Kashmir Valley as it is usually well known. Please note that what I write below is from an Indian POV of the history of the region. … Read more
Winters are tough! Who would want to leave the warmth of one’s blanket and room! Well… there are some for whom, winters are the right time to trek. You read it right…TREK! And that too over a frozen river. The Chadar Trek or the Zanskar Gorge is a winter trail in the Zanskar region of … Read more
In one month, two contestants from J&K have made it to the popular show Kaun Banega Crorepati. How much we all wanted the character of Amir Khan in 3 idiots to be real? Many people had idea how he was playing while others appreciated the character. Yes, the character is 100% real and the portrayal … Read more
Chinese Army may try to carry out intrusions similar to the one that took place in the north bank of Pangong lake in Ladakh, according to report published in indiatoday.intoday.in. The news report have also stated that clashes are likely to take place in the Himachal, Sikkim and Arunachal sectors. Lipulekh Pass and Barahoti in … Read more