Leh, June 28 (IANS) Acting tough against visitors doing illegal off-roading in the highly fragile environment of Ladakh’s Pangong and other protected wildlife areas, authorities on Sunday imposed over Rs 2 lakh fine on tourists found indulging in such acts.Seen as the first action of its kind in the Ladakh region, the administration has imposed a total penalty of Rs 2 lakh on four tourists for illegally driving their vehicles through Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife areas, as part of …
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Leh, June 23 (IANS) A complete shutdown was observed in Ladakh on Tuesday on the call given by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to protest the “delay” by the Centre in fulfilling the demands of the UT’s people.The shutdown affected normal life in both Leh and Kargil districts.Markets, business establishments and commercial activities remained closed in several areas as people extended support to the shutdown call.However, transport services largely remained oper…
Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday ordered a ban on the sale and use of single‑use plastic and directed a crackdown on littering in J&K. In a major environmental initiative, the Lieutenant Governor announced a strict ban on single‑use plastics across J&K, along with a comprehensive crackdown on littering and violations related to plastic.He said the measure was essential to safeguard Ladakh’s fragile ecology and pristine landscapes, whi…
Srinagar, June 3 (IANS) Two political rivals in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling National Conference (NC) are now ironically talking to each other through social media rather than engaging in any serious brainstorming to forge political unity.The debate was set in motion by former J&K Chief Minister and PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti by first writing a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking an appointment to discuss political un…
Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena said on Tuesday that he met Sonam Wangchuk, climate activist and one of the representatives of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and during the meeting the L-G cautioned Wangchuk not to vitiate the dialogue process between the Centre and the Union Territory. L-G Saxena said, “Had a candid exchange with Sonam Wangchuk and Gitanjali Angmo in the backdrop of the constructive dialogue in the Union Home Ministry. We agreed that an air of p…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Following a meeting with the Centre, renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on Saturday, emphasised that decisions over the finances of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh will now be taken by the elected representatives and no longer by the Lieutenant Governor.His reaction comes after the Central government and the representatives of Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) reached an understanding in principle which will give the UT an elected chie…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Centre has proposed a fresh framework aimed at granting Ladakh greater legislative, financial and administrative authority within the existing Union Territory structure, according to a joint statement issued by civil society representatives after a key meeting with Union government officials. A delegation comprising members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) met officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, along with Ladakh Chief Secret…
Srinagar, May 23 (IANS) Central government and the representatives of Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an understanding in principle which will give the UT an elected chief minister with powers on bureaucracy, a legislative body and protections under Article 371. World-renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was also part of the discussions.In what is seen as a path-breaking understanding aimed at political empowerment and safeguards for Ladakh, the Centr…
Ladakh, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit the Union Territory of Ladakh on a two-day tour starting Thursday, during which he will pay his respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 1. Ahead of the visit, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) also announced that a meeting of the Sub-Committee will be held on May 22 for discussions with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The previous round of t…
Srinagar, April 27 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor (L-G), V.K. Saxena on Monday announced creation of five new districts in Ladakh, raising the number of districts in the Union Territory to seven from the original two.Officials said that the LG of Ladakh has announced the creation of five new districts, Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass, increasing the total districts from two, i.e. Leh and Kargil, to seven.This move aims to decentralise administration, boost development in remote border ar…