Ladakh continues to remain the coldest region in the country, with temperatures in Leh plunging to minus 10.8 degrees Celsius.

No respite from cold wave as sub-zero temperatures grip J&K, Ladakh

A severe cold wave has intensified across North India, with Ladakh recording the country's lowest at Kargil (-11.2°C) and Leh (-10.6°C), while Jammu & Kashmir saw sharp mercury drops like Gulmarg (-6.5°C). 

Mercury Plunges Below Zero in J&K, Ladakh as North India Freezes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he will be in Leh, Ladakh, today to inaugurate a series of major infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Shyok Tunnel Inauguration: Defence Minister To Inaugurate Connectivity Projects in Ladakh

India inaugurates the upgraded Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh, the world’s highest fighter-capable airfield at 13,700 ft. A strategic boost near the China border.

India opens Nyoma Airbase, the world’s highest fighter-capable airfield at 13,700 feet, a strategic edge at LAC

Dras sits along the Srinagar–Leh highway, around 60 kilometres from Kargil, at an altitude of roughly 3,300 metres above sea level. The town lies in a narrow valley surrounded by towering peaks, which trap cold air and create conditions that rival the most frigid regions on Earth.

Not Siberia, not Alaska! The world’s second coldest place is in India

Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Thursday witnessed 'Exercise AstraShakti' in the icy heights of the high-altitude areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said.

The AstraShakti exercise is currently underway as a validation of long-range precision artillery firepower, swarm drones, counter-unmanned aerial surveillance systems, commando operations, and synergy with the ITBP in the icy expanse and high-altitude areas of Ladakh.


Astra Shakti: Indian Air Force To Launch Exercise in Northeast Region

Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Thursday witnessed 'Exercise AstraShakti' in the icy heights of the high-altitude areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said.

The AstraShakti exercise is currently underway as a validation of long-range precision artillery firepower, swarm drones, counter-unmanned aerial surveillance systems, commando operations, and synergy with the ITBP in the icy expanse and high-altitude areas of Ladakh.

Astra Shakti: Indian Army Showcases Next-Generation Warfare, Precision Weapons 

Astra Shakti: Indian army showcases next-generation warfare, precision weapons 

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the Ladakh sector on Diwali. Leh (Ladakh): On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal and Chief of the Air Staff AP Singh visited the Ladakh sector and interacted with Indian Air Force and Indian Army personnel deployed in the region on Monday.


Air Chief Marshal A P Singh Visits Ladakh, Greets Troops on Diwali

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk, has sent an emotional appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging them to understand the situation in Ladakh. In her letter, Angmo highlighted her husband’s peaceful activism on issues like climate change and the rights of Ladakh’s tribal communities, demanding his “unconditional release” after his arrest under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) following protests in the region.

Ladakh Statehood Protests: Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Moves Supreme Court

The Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the recent violence in Leh that led to the deaths of four men. Mukul Beniwal (IAS) has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer to investigate the circumstances around the incident and police action. The inquiry hearings will take place from October 4 to October 18, with the report due within four weeks. Authorities urge the public to cooperate for a transparent investigation.

Leh clashes: magisterial probe ordered into violence after civilian deaths | Report in four weeks

Magisterial probe ordered into Leh violence after civilian deaths | Report In four weeks

Curfew was partially lifted in Leh following violent protests over Ladakh’s statehood demand and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule that left four civilians dead on September 24.

The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has withdrawn from talks with the Centre, demanding a judicial probe into the killings and the unconditional release of detained protestors. Their move comes just a day after the Leh Apex Body (LAB) also announced a boycott of the upcoming October 6 dialogue with the Home Ministry.

Ladakh Protests: Curfew relaxes, internet remains suspended

Ladakh protests: curfew relaxes, internet remains suspended 


Ladakh Protest: In Ladakh, violent statehood protests today resulted in four deaths and 70 injuries. Authorities blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, reporting that demonstrators set fire to the Hill Council Assembly hall and injured 50 security personnel in clashes, said the Leh deputy commissioner.

Ladakh Protest: Sonam Wangchuk Moved to Jodhpur Jail, NSA Invoked in Leh After Protests 

Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

The Leh Police arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday after days of violent protests rocked Ladakh, leaving 4 people dead and over 70 injured. Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the protestors demanding statehood for the Union Territory

Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

Tensions Simmer in Leh Over Statehood Demand, at Least 4 Dead

The Leh Police arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday after days of violent protests rocked Ladakh, leaving 4 people dead and over 70 injured. Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the protestors demanding statehood for the Union Territory

Tensions Simmer in Leh Over Statehood Demand, at Least 4 Dead

Ladakh Protest: Violent clashes erupted in Ladakh during protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, resulting in the deaths of four protesters and injuries to many others, including police personnel. The unrest included arson attacks on political offices and vehicles, prompting a curfew in Leh. 


Ladakh Protest: Police Suspect Larger Conspiracy Behind Violence, Wangchuk Under Lens

Ladakh Protests: Govt Pins Violence On Activist Sonam Wangchu's 'Provocative Statements'

Ladakh Protest: 4 Killed, Many Injured in Clashes During Statehood Protests

Ladakh Protest: In Ladakh, violent statehood protests today resulted in four deaths and 70 injuries. Authorities blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, reporting that demonstrators set fire to the Hill Council Assembly hall and injured 50 security personnel in clashes, said the Leh deputy commissioner.

Ladakh Protest: Protests Over Statehood Take a Violent Turn, At Least 4 Dead

At least four people were killed and over 50 were injured after a massive agitation over demands for statehood and other things turned violent in Leh on Wednesday. The situation worsened when some youth pelted stones at the headquarters of the BJP and the Hill Council. 

Ladakh Protests: Students Come In Support As Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters 15th Day 

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) intercepted two individuals in Sirigaple, Changthang sub-sector, in eastern Ladakh on July 9, 2024, recovering 108 gold bars each weighing one kilogram. Following the incident, the ED has initiated a money laundering investigation linked to the case.


Over 1,000kg gold smuggled across LAC into Ladakh in 2 years: Here's how ED exposes deep-rooted syndicate

Siachen: A major avalanche struck the Siachen base camp in Ladakh on Tuesday, claiming the lives of three Army personnel. Avalanches frequently occur at Siachen Glacier, situated at the northern tip of the Line of Control at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet. 


Siachen: Avalanche Hits Siachen Camp, 3 Soldiers Dead 

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