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…
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Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh beginning April 30 (Thursday). In a post on X, he described it as a “moment of profound good fortune” to partake in the first-ever international exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, which commences on May 1, coinciding with Buddha Purnima.Meanwhile, the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha (Tathagata) arrived in Leh on Wednesday for a historic public exposition, m…
Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G), V.K. Saxena, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) for the newly created five districts of the Union Territory, a press statement from the L-G’s Secretariat said. “Charges of Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police have been assigned to strengthen governance and law & order,” the statement added. “Just a day after the formation of five new districts in Ladakh…
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…
Ladakh, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, highlighted India’s successful debut at an international cheese competition in Brazil, where the country secured four medals, including a notable contribution from Ladakh.India made a historic debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 (Brazil World Cheese Awards) in São Paulo, winning four medals, including a prestigious Super Gold. Indian artisanal cheeses, praised by the Prime Minister f…
Udhampur, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, made special mention of some unique cheeses from India, like Kalari cheese from Jammu and Kashmir, often referred to as the “Mozzarella of Kashmir.” The Prime Minister also discussed “Chhurpi”, a cheese made from yak milk found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ladakh, and “Topli Nu Paneer,” also known as “Surti Cheese,” which hails from Maharashtra and Gujarat.Speaking to the news …
Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) The Srinagar-Leh highway has been closed for vehicular movement after an avalanche hit the Zojila Pass in Ladakh, officials said on Sunday.Three drivers trapped after the avalanche struck Zojila have been rescued safely, while damaged vehicles have been retrieved and placed back on the road, the officials said.The avalanche struck on Sunday near Shaitani Nallah in the Drass sector, where multiple vehicles, including two tankers moving from Sonamarg towards Kargil, were …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, praised the progress that India’s dairy sector is making on the international stage and expressed confidence that India’s taste, traditions, and quality will offer a new experience to people around the world and foster a stronger connection with India.”In our country, food traditions have never been confined merely to taste. Indian cheese is an interesting part of this tradition,” PM…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings, given the times of global tensions and conflicts, and said that these thoughts inspire people to bring peace into their lives, adopt compassion and move forward with balance. “The month of May is starting with an auspicious occasion. In a few days, we will celebrate Buddha Purnima. I extend my greetings to all countrymen in advance. Lord Gautam Buddha’s life message remains r…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Indian ice hockey team has touchdown in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia Cup. The six-team tournament is scheduled to be held from April 27 to May 3. The Indian side will be led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, with Devansh Sharma and Iftiqar Hussain as alternate captains. The squad has its strongest representation from Chandigarh and Ladakh, with players also coming in from several other states across the country. For this group, Bishkek is not just anothe…