Kiren Rijiju New Delhi: Ladakh-based political activist Sajjad Hussain Kargili has submitted a memorandum to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, requesting the introduction of Shia theology as part of the Department of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia here. Kargili, a representative of Ladakh’s largest Islamic organisation Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, also … Read more
Srinagar: The representatives from Ladakh on Monday said that they have “huge expectations” from Tuesday’s meeting with the Union minister of state for home affairs in New Delhi. They are hopeful that it will be result-oriented. Seven representatives each from Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), along with two chief executive councillors … Read more
Hab-1 inflatable habitat at Leh is equipped with essentials like a hydroponics farm, kitchen and sanitation facilities for analog space NEW DELHI: The country’s first analog space mission has taken off at Leh in Ladakh, where space agency Isro will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat as India is planning to send a human to … Read more
BENGALURU: Isro on Friday said India’s first Analogue space mission kicks off in Leh, in a collaborative effort by its Human Spaceflight Centre, Aaka Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay, and supported by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.“…This mission will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat to tackle the challenges of a base station … Read more
Photo: @airnewsalerts/X Renowned Karkitchoo apples from Ladakh, India, made their debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, October 30. Karkitchoo apples stall opened at LuLu Hypermarket in Riyadh as part of the ‘Lulu Wali Diwali’ festival, which was inaugurated by Commerce Minister of India Piyush Goyal on Wednesday. “From the Apple orchards … Read more
Srinagar: The disengagement process between India and China on the line of actual control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh was completed on Tuesday after which the two armies started verification of positions and dismantling of infrastructure by each other, defence sources said. The sources added that the dismantling of temporary structures in Depsang plains and Demchok … Read more
Srinagar: The military disengagement process between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was believed to be completed on Monday even though latest reports suggest that the process is still going on in Depsang plains and Demchok — two ‘friction points’ — in Eastern Ladakh, sources said. The military disengagement agreement is … Read more
In an address at the United Nations on Tuesday, counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose dismissed Pakistan’s allegations and said that the neighbour should focus on its own internal issues instead of interfering in India’s domestic affairs.“Unsubstantiated allegations by Pakistan largely pertain to the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. India would like to reiterate … Read more
Aurora in Ladakh (Picture credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ladakh‘s recent sightings of aurora, marked by reddish or greenish light in the night sky and usually observed in the far northern regions, is a validation of our efforts in space weather monitoring, a team of astrophysicists that predicted the activity about 48-72 hours prior said. The … Read more
Sonam Wangchuk , who is on a hunger strike for the last four days, on Wednesday said a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh came to him last night, extended his support, and also gave him some mosquito repellent. “Someone came around 10.30-11 pm, and brought herbal mosquito repellent for us. He stayed away from … Read more
