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Julley Ladakh
The Indian Navy has launched the “Julley Ladakh” outreach programme in Ladakh, aimed at increasing awareness about the service and engaging with the local youth and civil society....
Ladakh’s Wood Carving
The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI...
Ladakh sets Guinness record Pangong Tso Marathon
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council recently launched Pangong Tso Marathon. The marathon is the first of its kind in India. It was held on the frozen Pangong...
Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site
Yaya Tso is a lake in Ladakh and is known as the Bird’s Paradise. The lake is at an altitude of 4,820 kilometres. The lake is a popular...
MHA High Powered Committee on Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has established a High Powered Committee (HPC) to address issues related to the protection of Ladakh’s culture, language, land, and...
Ladakh Night Sky Sanctuary
In a unique and first of its kind initiative, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has decided to set up India’s first Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh....
Ladakh dPal rNgam Duston Award conferred to Dalai Lama
Highest civilian honour of Ladakh “dPal rNgam Duston” was recently conferred to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He was honoured for his contribution towards humanity. dPal rNgam Duston Award:...
Ladakh: discovery of Madtsoiidae snake fossil
The fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake was recently discovered in the mountains of Ladakh. Why the discovery is significant? The recent discovery throws light on the existence of...
Ladakh Ice Wall Climbing Competition
On February 26, 2022, the North-West Frontier Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) organised an ice wall climbing competition in Ladakh, for the first time. Key Points More than 100...
Losar Festival of Ladakh
Losar festival of Ladakh is a religious festival. It is predominantly celebrated by the Tibetan Buddhists. It is celebrated for 15 days. It starts on Tibetan New Year....
Ladakh gets its First FM Radio Station
On December 14, 2021, Ladakh received its first ever FM radio station in the capital city Leh. Key points The first-ever Top FM radio in Leh was launched...
