Ladakh

India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh

November 2, 2024

The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by ..

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India Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Cherenkov Telescope in Ladakh

October 10, 2024

In Hanle, Ladakh, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE), Asia’s largest imaging Cherenkov telescope, was inaugurated at an impressive altitude of nearly 4,300 meters. Developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in collaboration with several Indian industries, this marks ..

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Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Military Exercise in Ladakh

August 9, 2024

The Indian Army recently conducted a military exercise called ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in the Ladakh region, which is located near the India-China border. This exercise focuses on preparing soldiers for high-altitude warfare, which involves fighting in the difficult and mountainous terrains ..

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India Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise in Eastern Ladakh

August 7, 2024

India is currently holding a big military exercise in Eastern Ladakh, involving all main parts of its armed forces. This exercise is very important because of the ongoing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Purpose of ..

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What is the Sixth Schedule Demand of Ladakh?

May 18, 2024

Ladakh should be added to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This demand has gained a lot of support in recent years. Many groups in Ladakh have been pushing for this, especially since the area became a Union Territory ..

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Indian Army Sets Up Highest Tank Repair Facilities in Ladakh

May 16, 2024

Since April to May 2020, when China sent troops to the border, the Indian Army has been present in Eastern Ladakh more than before. Over 500 tanks and infantry battle vehicles, including Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles made in India, are ..

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High-Powered Committee Set Up to Address Concerns of Ladakh Region

December 2, 2023

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has officially notified the reconstitution of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) tasked with addressing the concerns of the Ladakh region. This move comes in the wake of prolonged agitations in the region since August 2019, ..

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Rare Red Aurora Spotted in Ladakh

November 9, 2023

The night sky observatories of Hanle and Merak in Ladakh recently witnessed a spectacular and rare event—a bright red aurora. This is an extraordinary occurrence for India, where such phenomena are infrequent. What are Auroras? Auroras are stunning light displays ..

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