Photo: Navbharat Times
'Bell Bottom' Released In Ladakh's Highest Mobile Theatre
Following the release of ''BellBottom'', Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on August 29 revealed that his film was also displayed at the world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh's Leh. Reportedly, PictureTime Digiplex installed the theatre in Leh and claimed it to be at a height of 11,562 feet. Sharing the picture of the cinema hall, Kumar said, ''Make… read-more
Tags: bellbottom, Ladakh, World's Highest Mobile Theatre, Akshay Kumar
Courtesy: Zee News
Photo: DTNext
Ladakh To Get New 'Sindhu Central University' For Rs 760 Crore
The people of the Union Territory of Ladakh will get a new central university, as the Lok Sabha passed the bill on August 7. Meanwhile, Education Miniter Dharmendra Pradhan said, ''We've given Ladakh a Union Territory status and going to set up the "Sindhu Central University" for Rs 760 crore.'' Reportedly, about 2,500 students can get an opportunity to secure their seats to study here.
Tags: Sindhu Central University, lok sabha, Ladakh, Education Minister, students
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Photo: DNA
Ladakh's Entire Population Administered With 1st Covid Vaccine Dose
Ladakh becomes the first Union Territory to vaccinate all of its people of all eligible groups, including the guest population (Nepal citizens, migrant workers, and hotel workers) with the first Covid-19 dose, said Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. A senior district official said that the adequate supply of vaccines supplied by the Center paced up the speed of vaccination despite the difficulties.
Tags: Ladakh, Covid Vaccine, Union Territory, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Photo: Amar Ujala
UP Right-Wing Leader Files An FIR Against Twitter's Manish Maheshwari
In an FIR filed in Uttar Pradesh, Twitter India Chief Manish Maheshwari has been named against the incorrect display of the Indian Map. Reportedly, the map displayed J&K and Laddak as different countries. However, the incorrect map was removed from its website on June 28, after a complaint filed by the Bajrang Dal leader Praveen Bhati. "It is an act of treason," said Mr. Bhati.
Tags: manish maheshwari, Twitter, Bajrang Dal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Map of India
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: The Statesman
Magnitude Of 4.6 Earthquake Hits Ladakh, No Casualties Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 has hit near Ladak's Leh in the morning of June 28. According to India's National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the earthquake was 86 km east-northeast of Leh at a depth of 18 km from the surface. The tremor was felt at around 6 am, however, no casualties reported so far.
Tags: Earthquake, Seismology, Ladakh, Magnitude, Leh
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: Tata Motors
Indian Army Demands Advanced Tanks, Plans To Buy 1,750 FICV
Considering the need of Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, Indian Army has issued a request on June 24 to attain information for acquiring 1,750 FICV tanks. Besides, the army is also looking forward to acquire 350 light tanks in a phased manner. However, a demand to equip the army with advanced technology has gradually emerged since the recent conflict with China in Ladakh's tough terrain.
Tags: Ladakh, make in india, Indian Army, tanks, Combat
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Photo: Business Standard
India Eyes To Tap Geothermal Power Potential Of Ladakh
India is currently exploring the Himalayas for the possibility of geothermal power to reduce its dependency on oil and coal energy. Subsequently, experts have been eyeing to tap the renewable energy potential of Ladakh region. However, extensive studies into the environmental impact has been considered crucial to the project. Meanwhile, efforts are on towards harnessing the power from other renewable sources - solar and wind - as well.
Tags: Ladakh, himalayas, Renewable Energy, Coal
Courtesy: The Wire
Photo: Scroll.in
China Says Gen Rawat's Border Status Quo Changing Allegation Untrue
Chinese military on April 29 described Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat's assertion of China trying to change the status quo in eastern Ladakh as "completely inconsistent with the facts". The statement came days after General Rawat said that India is firm in preventing a change of status quo on borders. He said that India will not succumb to pressure with the technological advantages of China trying to irk India.
Tags: India - China Standoff, China Defence Ministry, Ladakh, Status Quo
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Photo: The Hindu
Govt Extends J&K Delimitation Commission By 1 Year; Polls Delayed
Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 3 extended the delimitation commission’s deadline for submitting the redrawn report of constituencies by one year. Owing to the development, the experts suggest that the state elections might get deferred. Created in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370, the commission recently has faced a boycott from the National Conference members over less representation. Notably, the J&K Reorganisation Act… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, Ladakh, Delimitation Committee
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: Zee News
Real-life Fungsuk Wangdu Of 3 Idiots Creates Solar-Heated Tents For Army
The engineer-turned education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, on whom movie 3 Idiots' Fungsuk Wangdu character was based, has created portable solar-heated military tents for Army jawans posted in Ladakh. The entirely made-in-India innovation weighs less than 30 kg and can be utilised by 10 Indian Army jawans simultaneously. Wangchuk said that apart from being climate neutral, the temperature inside the tents can remain at 15 degrees even if it is -… read-more
Tags: Sonam Wangchuk, Indian Army, Ladakh, Solar-heated military tents, 3 Idiots
Courtesy: Swarajya Mag
