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PM to Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel, Boosting Kashmir-Ladakh Connectivity

The Z-Morh tunnel, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, 2024, marks a significant step in creating a year-round strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh. The tunnel is critical for ensuring continuous access to Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, which was previously inaccessible during the winter months due to snow […]

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Indian Army Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Statue at Pangong Tso

The Indian Army has unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh, marking a significant strategic and cultural assertion near the India-China border. Installed by the Fire and Fury Corps on December 26, 2024, the statue celebrates the Maratha king’s legacy of valor and foresight. While this move reinforces India’s position

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Amara Raja Infra Sets Up India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh

Amara Raja Infra, part of the $2 billion Amara Raja Group, has completed the setup of India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, for NTPC Ltd. This innovative project will enable emission-free transport in the region, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to embrace green mobility. The station, designed to produce 80

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World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope Unveiled in Ladakh

On October 4, 2024, Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. This monumental facility is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and stands as the highest of its kind in the

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World’s Highest Fighter Airfield To Come Up In Ladakh’s Nyoma

World’s Highest Fighter Airfield To Come Up In Ladakh’s Nyoma: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is about to start on a unique accomplishment by building the world’s highest fighter airfield at Nyoma in Ladakh. The foundation stone of this ambitious project is scheduled to be placed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 12, 2023,

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India’s First Hydrogen Bus Hits the Public Roads in Leh, Ladakh

India’s First Hydrogen Bus Hits the Public Roads in Leh, Ladakh: NTPC Limited, a famous Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), has launched the testing of India’s first hydrogen bus in the scenic region of Leh, located in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. This remarkable endeavor not only marks

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Sonam Wangchuk conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award

Sonam Wangchuk conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award: Sonam Wangchuk, a distinguished engineer, innovator, educationist, and sustainable development reformist, has been honored with the prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award. Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), a premier corporation in diamond making and exports, and its philanthropic arm, Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), founded the award. Wangchuk is the

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In Ladakh, Colonel Geeta Rana is the first woman to command an army battalion

In Ladakh, Colonel Geeta Rana is the first woman to command an army battalion: Colonel Geeta Rana of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers has taken over command of an independent field workshop in the Eastern Ladakh region with China after the Indian Army recently approved women officers for command posts. She is the

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Ladakh sets Guinness world record for 21-km long frozen lake marathon

Ladakh sets Guinness world record for 21-km long frozen lake marathon: Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso. It was registered in the Guinness world record as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon. Spread across the border of India and China, the 700-square kilometer

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Shinku La Tunnel construction is approved by the Union Cabinet

Shinku La Tunnel construction is approved by the Union Cabinet: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for the construction of the 4.1-km Shinkun La tunnel on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link to provide all-weather connectivity to the border areas of Ladakh. Providing details of the cabinet decision, Union minister Anurag Thakur said the tunnel

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