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Julley Ladakh

June 16, 2023

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. A highlight of this initiative is a 5000km Motorcycle Expedition, which was ..

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Ladakh’s Wood Carving

April 10, 2023

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 tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

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Ladakh sets Guinness record Pangong Tso Marathon

February 21, 2023

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 Tso lake. Guinness World Record The marathon was conducted at an altitude ..

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Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site

February 6, 2023

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 breeding site for black-necked cranes. The lake was recently announced as the ..

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MHA High Powered Committee on Ladakh

January 4, 2023

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 employment opportunities. Purpose of the Committee The committee has been formed with ..

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Ladakh Night Sky Sanctuary

September 5, 2022

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. Highlight Scientists from Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, CLRI will soon ..

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Ladakh dPal rNgam Duston Award conferred to Dalai Lama

August 10, 2022

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: It was the 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award. Award was conferred to ..

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Ladakh: discovery of Madtsoiidae snake fossil

May 16, 2022

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 the Madtsoiidae snake, a rare species of snake, in the subcontinent. Researchers ..

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