Late September brought Ladakh back in the news. There were violent protests in Leh that led to a number of unfortunate deaths ...

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For a long time, the history of tiny Ladakh - a stunning region popular with tourists, nestled high in the Himalayas - has been shaped by notions of spirituality, mysticism and a sense of ...

Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. The restrictions came a day after four people were killed and dozens injured when ...

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Since before the agitation turned violent in Leh on Wednesday, protesters in Ladakh have been protesting for the central government to grant them protections under the Sixth Schedule, as well as the ...

A demonstration in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh turned violent, resulting in casualties and injuries. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed sadness over the escalation, while the BJP alleged ...

The statement calls for a substantial increase in allocations to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to reflect the complex and escalating risks in the Himalayas, and recommends the creation of a ...

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Tourism bodies in Ladakh have written to the UT-level bankers committee seeking special relief, including interest-free moratoriums and loan restructuring. The appeal follows violent clashes in Leh on ...