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BJP Appoints Phunchok Stanzis As President Of Party's Ladakh Unit
The BJP appointed Phunchok Stanzis as BJP President of Ladakh unit, on January 9. National BJP President JP Nadda, took the decision regarding the appointment. "BJP National President Hon'ble Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda appointed Shri Phunchok Stanzis as State President of Ladakh BJP. This appointment comes into immediate effect," said Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of the BJP, in an issued letter.
Tags: Phunchok Stanzis, JP Nadda, BJP, Ladakh, BJP President
Courtesy: ANI
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BRO Opens Second Highest Motorable Road To China-Pakistan Amid Extreme Winters
Border Road Organisation (BRO) opened second highest motorable road, on January 6. The BRO cleared the snowy road, passing through Khardung La, going towards Pakistan and China border. The decision to open the road would be an advantage for India, especially when terrorist infiltration and China-India border dispute issued are been reported in India. The BRO opened the roads after snow clearing operation.
Tags: Khardung La, Ladakh, Pakistan, China, Indian government
Courtesy: ANI
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Advisory For Moderate To Heavy Snowfall Issued In J&K, Ladakh
The Indian Meteorological Department on January 3, issued an advisory for moderate to heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, from tonight, till January 9. The weatherman warned about road and aerial traffic disruptions as well as avalanches, and drop in day temperature. “Light rain/snow would commence at a few places of Kashmir from January 3 evening and thereafter increase in intensity & distribution,” reads the advisory.
Tags: J&K, Ladakh, WEATHER, Advisory, Weatherman
Courtesy: GNS
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Indian Army Receives Israel's Heron Drones For Surveillance Operations
The Indian Army on November 30 received Israel's Heron drones, enhancing surveillance capabilities. The advanced drones will be deployed at Eastern Ladakh to keep a check on China's activities in view of the recent China-India conflict. The Defence Ministry procured these drones under the Emergency Financial Power, granted by PM Narendra Modi-led Government. The new weapons will be operational at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. … read-more
Tags: Israel, Indian Defence Ministry, BJP, Ladakh, China-India
Courtesy: ANI
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DM Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Rezang La War Memorial: Ladakh
The refurbished battle memorial in Rezang La, located in the inaccessible hills of eastern Ladakh, where Indian troops bravely engaged Chinese soldiers in 1962, was inaugurated on November 18, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Singh was also seen accompanying a veteran of the 1962 conflict, Brigadier (Retd) R.V Jatar, by pushing the Brigadier's wheelchair towards the iconic place. The… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Ladakh, Memorial, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Courtesy: India Today
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Leh Closes Schools Following Increase In Covid-19 Cases
The schools in Leh were reported to be closed from November 15 until any further notice, due to an increase in Covid-19 cases. The Chief Medical Officer of Leh stated that around 25-30 new cases were reported daily, and the active cases stand at 196 in the district. He further requested the people to isolate themselves and take tests, if they… read-more
Tags: Leh, Ladakh, Covid-19, Schools, Covid-19 Test
Courtesy: ANI
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11 Fresh Covid-19 Cases Reported in Ladakh; Active Cases Stand At 58
As per officials, Ladakh reported 11 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 20,941. Furthermore, the active cases in the union territory stands at 58. However, since the outbreak of the pandemic, 150 and 58 covid-19 related deaths were reported in Leh and Kargil respectively. Notably, as many as 20,675 individuals have recovered from the virus. Besides, zero fresh cases were reported in Ladakh on October 29.
Tags: Ladakh, Covid-19, ACTIVE CASES, Leh, Covid-19 Test
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Army Chief MM Naravane Embarks On Two-days Visit To Ladakh
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, on October 1, stated that Army Chief General MM Naravane embarked on a two-day visit to Ladakh. During his visit, Naravane will review the operational preparedness and security situation in the region. Tweeting about the development, the Indian Army said he would also interact with troops who had been providing their service ''in the harshest terrain and weather conditions''.
Tags: Indian Army Chief, Ladakh, Indian Army, India, Visit
Courtesy: ANI
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Ladakh's Zojila Tunnel Likely To Complete A Year Before 2026
The tunnel connecting Leh with Srinagar and the rest of India throughout the year is expected to be completed a year before its target year by 2026, said a senior official of the project, on September 27. Reportedly, this year construction won't be stopped during the winters as well. The 13-kilometre long bi-directional tunnel at a height of over 11,500 feet will cost Rs 4,600 crore to the exchequer.
Tags: Zojila Tunnel, Ladakh, Srinagar, Leh, Tunnel
Courtesy: ETV Bharat
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Rising Chinese Influence Has Resulted In Loss Of Grazing Area Near Gogra: Ladakh Councilor
According to Konchok Stanzin, a councilor from Chushul, villagers have lost access to a huge grazing area near Gogra in eastern Ladakh as a result of rising Chinese-presence in the area. Since April-May 2020, Indian and Chinese-forces have been involved in a standoff at Gogra, one of many outposts in eastern-Ladakh. Forces have withdrawn from the Pangong Tso and Gogra sectors, establishing "no zones" along the delimited Line of Actual-Control… read-more
Tags: China, Ladakh, Konchok Stanzin, Gogra
Courtesy: The Hindu
