Ladakh

India and China are set to hold 10th round of commander-level talks on February 20 to discuss the disengagement process along the LAC. The meeting would be conducted at Spanggur Gap in Moldo, the Chinese side of the LAC. The talks will focus on disengagement of troops from Depsang, Gogra and Hot Springs in Eastern Ladakh. Moreover, the commanders can either accept the completion of disengagement or point out issues which still need to… read-more

The Ladakh UT, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, and ONGC Energy Centre on February 6 signed an agreement to install India’s first geothermal field development project. Inked at the first developmental conclave, Ladakh LG RK Mathur said the project would help to attain the goal of carbon-neutral Ladakh sustainably. The three-phase project eyes to give 100% free power to the locals in the first phase while going commercial for… read-more

In a first, the Republic Day Parade will witness a tableau from Ladakh after the abrogation of Article 370, informed Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on January 24. Reportedly, Ladakh's tableau will portray the hill-top Thiksey Monastery established in the Thikse district of Leh. Thicksey Monastery is one of the most frequented tourist sites in the region. Besides, the tableau will house the Indian Astronomical Observatory located in the… read-more

The Central Government has cleared eight new hydropower projects on the Indus river system in Ladakh. While the earlier projects in the region had a collective capacity of 113 MW, the new HEP projects will be capable of producing 144 MW of electricity. Moreover, three of the projects, amounting to 56 MW capacity, will be coming up in the Kargil area. However, the construction is yet to begin after getting the mandatory clearances.

As China has appointed a new commander for PLA Western Theatre, the ninth round of military talks between China and India may remain halted for some more time. Reason being, the newly-appointed commander, Gen Zhang Xudong, will first complete his military familiarisation at the border. An Indian official said both the countries are likely to propose a written agreement at the next meeting to end the ongoing border tensions.