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Ladakh: The Himalayan region that remains a travel treasure
Ladakh is calling: The untouched Himalayan gem you don’t want to cancel on.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 06:15 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Leh
Kargil admin on toes for restoration of essential services post snowfall
Kargil admin on toes for restoration of essential services post snowfall
Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:19 PM IST
PTI |
Army facilitates mobile connectivity across Ladakh region including Galwan, Siachen Glacier
Army facilitates mobile connectivity across Ladakh region including Galwan, Siachen Glacier
Published on Apr 19, 2025 03:41 PM IST
PTI |
J&K got less assets during apportionment with Ladakh, says CM
Significant portion of Jammu & Kashmir Bhawan in Delhi and asset in Chandigarh went to Ladakh, chief minister Omar Abdullah says during Budget session in state assembly
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Kargil; tremors felt across Ladakh, J-K
Leh and Ladakh both lie in the Seismic Zone-IV of the country, which means they are at a very high risk in terms of vulnerability to earthquakes.
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 05:43 AM IST
Farhan Akhtar opens up on returning to Ladakh to shoot 120 Bahadur
Ladakh has been a top choice for actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. He recalls shooting Lakshya and returning to the region to film his next titled 120 Bahadur
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Special focus on promoting sports in J&K, Ladakh: PM
Through 100 Khelo India Centres in J&K and three in Ladakh, our efforts are shaping the region into a hub of sporting excellence, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Leh
Ladakh’s Climate Cup aims to serve as an alarm bell, and an example
The football tournament targets single-use plastic, promotes local fabrics and serves only local foods. The cup is wooden and was made locally too.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:18 PM IST
Sukanya Datta
Climate crisis and sport: We’re climbing in T-shirts, says Himalayan mountaineer
It hurts to see crevasses in glaciers, and bare rock in place of ice. ‘If it’s too hot in the Himalayas, what else should we prepare for,’ asks Skalzang Rigzin.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:01 PM IST
Skalzang Rigzin
Google removes offline map app from Play Store after govt orders
The app was removed came after the Survey of India (SoI) sent a takedown notice for incorrectly depicting parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as outside the territory of India
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Z-Morh tunnel in J&K to boost Ladakh connectivity year-round | Key features
The Z-Morh Tunnel, constructed at the cost of ₹2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, spans 6.5 km and will improve road access to Ladakh.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 05:13 PM IST
Sonamarg Tunnel promises all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh
The Sonamarg Tunnel will promote tourism by transforming Sonamarg into a year-round travel spot, boosting winter tourism, adventure sports and local livelihoods
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 12:49 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]
PM to inaugurate strategic Z-Morh tunnel in J&K on Jan 13: ‘Eagerly waiting’
The strategic 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout the year.
Published on Jan 11, 2025 10:43 PM IST
Borders of My Country: 3 transborder lakes that India shares with its neighbours
Check out breathtaking lakes that India shares with its neighbouring countries just a border away and participate in HT@100 My Country, My Lens photo contest
Published on Jan 09, 2025 11:27 AM IST
IAS officer shares clip capturing snow leopards' 'fleeting dance of wild joy'
IAS officer Supriya Sahu shared a rare video of snow leopards playing in Ladakh’s Zanskar region.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 11:32 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
New pain points on China border
Mega dam on the Brahmaputra and new counties in occupied Ladakh can have a negative impact on bilateral ties
Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:47 PM IST
HT Editorial
India flags concern over China’s mega dam plan
India expressed concern over China's mega dam on the Brahmaputra and new counties in Ladakh, urging transparency and consultations with downstream nations.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 05:40 AM IST
India redflags China’s mega dam plan in Tibet, 2 new counties in occupied Ladakh
Last month, China approved the construction of what will be the world’s biggest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the ecologically fragile Tibetan plateau
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:05 PM IST
Great escapes: The best road trips to experience this year
How far can 2025 take you? It depends on how far you’re willing to go. We asked the experts for the best road trips to take this year
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 03:35 PM IST
Urvee Modwel
Ice hockey in Ladakh in times of an unwanted thaw
The winter sport is a natural fit for this Himalayan region, though global warming threatens its future
Published on Jan 02, 2025 07:54 PM IST
LAC situation ‘stable but sensitive’: Defence ministry
The latest assessment came in a year-end review of major developments in the defence sector during the year
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Centre suggests 95% job quota for Ladakhis to key committee
The panel members said that the meeting was “productive”, and the government has also agreed on providing one-third reservation for women in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 07:18 AM IST
HT Exclusive: Ladakh prepares for the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League will take place in Ladakh this winter, showcasing 15 teams at the NDS Stadium.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 04:30 PM IST
After space success, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council to back all ISRO projects
The mission aimed to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, helping scientists prepare for India’s future space endeavours, including sending humans to the Moon
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Indian troops conducting patrols to verify disengagement at Depsang and Demchok
The two countries reached an agreement on October 21 on patrolling in Ladakh sector of the LAC.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:29 PM IST
Indian troops' patrolling in Ladakh's Demchok begins, Depsang next: Report
Patrolling by Indian troops in the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh started on Friday.
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 03:45 PM IST
‘Difficult to trust’: Ladakh MP not convinced China will respect LAC agreement
"The Indian Army and our government are sincere in upholding the pact, but China must also adhere to it,” Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa Jan said.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 10:49 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
India, China wrap up LAC disengagement in eastern Ladakh; verification on
The final verification is being done in line with the agreement reached by both countries on October 21 to reduce border tensions.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 09:48 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India, China complete disengagement in Depsang, Demchok at LAC
The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have pulled back their forward-deployed troops and equipment from the two flashpoints.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 06:35 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
India-China disengagement begins at Depsang and Demchok
Disengagement at Demchok and Depsang will be complete by October 28-29. Patrolling will begin from October 30-31.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:19 PM IST