CEO Ladakh Bans Political Dharnas, Protests In Leh And Kargil Till Municipal Polls End
Leh, Nov 11: The Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, has prohibited all political dharnas, protests, demonstrations, sit-ins and rallies within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the period of Model Code of Conduct. The order, issued today, will...
Daily Excelsior‘He surely knew’: Broad takes aim at coach Lehmann as Sandpapergate row erupts again
Former England cricketer and match referee Chris Broad has launched a scathing attack on former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann over the 2018
Why is Ladakh's apex body resuming protests in Leh from Thursday
The Leh Apex Body (LAB), one of the two Ladakh-based organisations engaged in talks with the Centre over the region’s demands, is all set to resume its protest in Leh from Thursday.
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Man drags 200 kg motorcycle downhill in Leh after engine stops suddenly, wins Rs 1 lakh
During the journey, when the complainant reached an altitude of approximately 15,912 feet in Leh, the motorcycle lost power, and its engine stopped.

In first polls since creation of 6 new districts, Ladakh to elect hill councils on December 4
Chief Secretary defends decision to hold elections in winter, asks people to participate ahd show the Centre that they want democracy
55 Sarpanches, 1,186 Panchs Elected Unopposed; 36 LAHDC Seats Reserved For Women: Ladakh CS
LEH, Nov 10: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday said 55 sarpanches and 1,186 panchs have been elected unopposed in the ongoing Panchayat electoral process, while 36 out of the 100 seats in the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development...
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LAHDC polls to deepen democracy in Ladakh: Chief Secretary Kundra
Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday defended the decision to hold the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections on December 4, asserting that the polls mark an important step towards deepening democracy and strengthening democratic institutions in the Union Territory.
Greater KashmirLadakh Labour Court Directs HIAL To Reinstate Amina Khatoon, Pay Over Rs 3 Lakh In Maternity Benefits
Leh (Ladakh), Nov 10: Ladakh Labour Court has ordered a settlement requiring the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL) to reinstate its employee Amina Khatoon, who was terminated from her job after the birth of her child in 2024, and...
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Amid Kargil, Sankoo shutdown, Ladakh admin announces Hill Council elections on Dec 4
Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today issued a notification calling upon all constituencies of the eight LAHDCs to elect members for the constitution of n
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Ladakh admin announces Hill Council elections despite winter concerns
The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has officially announced the election schedule for the newly restructured Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) across all eight districts.
Greater Kashmir
Kargil observes complete shutdown against proposed LAHDC elections in winter
Normal life came to a complete standstill across Kargil district today following a call for a comprehensive shutdown given by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) along with various political, social, and religious organizations
Greater KashmirLadakh Govt hikes DA to 269 pc
Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 9: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Government employees from 262 per cent to 269 per cent of Basic Pay, with effect from July 1, 2026. An...
Daily ExcelsiorLadakh groups announce poll boycott, shutdown over winter-timed local body election
Three Ladakh-based groups, including the influential Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), have announced a boycott of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body election in the Union territory, citing the timing of the polls amid harsh winter conditions and seasonal migration.
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DGP Ladakh reviews preparations for upcoming Panchayat Elections 2026 in Nubra
Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh Anand Jain today visited Nubra district and reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Panchayat Elections 2026. He was accompanied by DIGP, LKR, Dr. Kaushal Sharma.
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Tyra Banks dazzles at Diwali celebration in green brocade lehenga and extravagant diamond necklace
Tyra Banks understood the Diwali assignment and then some in a regal green lehenga: inside the America's Next Top Model host's Diwali festivities. | Fashion Trends
Shutdown, Protest Called In Kargil Against Holding Of LAHDC Polls In Winters
KARGIL, Nov 9: Political parties, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and various unions, along with Member of Parliament Ladakh Haji Hanifa Jan, have called for a complete shutdown in Kargil on November 10 to protest against the proposed holding of...
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Kangana celebrates Diwali in opulent Banarasi-style lehenga showcasing timeless Indian craftsmanship
Kangana Ranaut picks a Banarasi-inspired lehenga for Diwali celebrations, proving that traditional Indian silhouettes never go out of style. | Fashion Trends
Defer LAHDC elections over ‘harsh winter conditions’, Ladakh MP Haneefa Jan writes to LG
Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa Jan has written to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, seeking reconsideration and deferment of the proposed Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC) elections in view of the “harsh winter conditions, seasonal migration and the need for a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls”.
The TribuneIL-76 heavy aircraft makes historic landing at Ladakh’s Nyoma airfield
An Indian Air Force IL-76MD strategic transport aircraft has scripted history with a successful landing at Nyoma in southern Ladakh, marking the highest-altitude landing ever achieved by this aircraft anywhere in the world.
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Sonam Wangchuk alleges smear campaign by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor: ‘Our schools being harassed in every way’
The activist said he was being continuously witch-hunted and defamed for “raising his voice for the youth of the nation and the well being of border areas like Ladakh and Arunachal”