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Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?

Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.

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‘Witnessed lot of change in governance since 2014,’ says Kargil war veteran on joining BJP

Former Air Marshal Dilip Patnaik joins BJP, praises PM Modi's governance, sees party as nationalistic with opportunities for service.

The Hindu

President’s honours for two IAF fighter squadrons, two static units

Murmu to award President’s Colours to IAF squadrons 'Flying Daggers' and 'Valiants' for exemplary service during the 1999 Kargil war, along with other units on March 8.

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Fresh snowfall brings cheer to locals, tourists in Ladakh

Ladakh, known as the "Land of High Passes," has begun to bring cheers among locals and tourists alike following a fresh bout of snowfall on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In a first, IAF C-130 with Garud commandos makes night landing at Kargil ALG

IAF C-130 J aircraft recently carried out first night landing at Kargil ALG, demonstrating capability to carry out specialised missions round the clock.

The Hindu

IAF's C-130 J aircraft successfully carries out maiden night landing at Kargil airstrip

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday announced a significant milestone as an IAF C-130 J aircraft executed a night landing at the Kargil airstrip. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In meet with Home Ministry officials, Ladakh leaders raise several demands

Civil society leaders from Ladakh raised several issues at the first structured meeting, at least since 2020, with officials from the Union Home Ministry

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Cricket and conflicts

Joining armed forces at age of teen, cricket became refuge. 1987, Operation Brasstacks, Zia-ul-Haq's visit cooled tensions. 1999, Kargil conflict, wife learnt of being a soldier's spouse. Summer gruelling, cricket broadcasts from both sides of border. Now, World Cup, news of war front juxtaposed with cricketing images. Human behaviour extreme,…

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Union Home Ministry invites civil society leaders from Leh and Kargil for talks

This time, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have chosen seven members each from their respective regions to present their demands before the Centre.

The Hindu

NC, Cong. to rotate CEC post in Kargil hill council; Dr. Akhoon’s name proposed for first term

The National Conference and Congress agreed to rotate the post of the Chief Executive Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil

The Hindu

Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir will be held soon: BJP leader Tarun Chugh

Asserting that the BJP’s vote share as well as seat count saw an increase in the recently-held Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Kargil) election, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh on October 17 said Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon as the process of delimitation and preparing…

The Hindu

A message from Ladakh

The recent elections to one of the twin hill councils of Leh and Kargil, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K), only brought to the fore a political barcode that needs closer scrutiny for clarity.

The Hindu

Local sentiments: On the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election

The larger message sent by the voters in Kargil is that the final status of Ladakh remains an emotive issue

The Hindu

Kargil results make BJP’s bid for Ladakh parliament seat an uphill task in 2024

BJP's poor performance in LAHDC-K elections weakens its grip in Ladakh, making it an uphill task to retain Lok Sabha seat in 2024. BJP won two seats with narrow margins, posed stiff fight in Padum constituency. Despite senior BJP leaders campaigning, party faces backlash from Buddhist population for failing to…

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Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more

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NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 22 of 26 seats; BJP wins two

NC-Congress alliance sweeps LAHDC-K polls, wins 19 of 26 seats; BJP wins two. NC-Congress fielded candidates against each other in "friendly contests". BJP increased tally by one seat compared to 2018.

The Hindu

Kargil migrant voters flood back as discontent is palpable

Kargil's migrant population of over 6,000 students and professionals returned to vote in record numbers (78%) in the LAHDC-K polls, 8% higher than 2018. Families like Muzaffar Ali's from Kaksar village, with 23 eligible members, and Muhammad Hamza, a tour operator in New Delhi, rushed back to cast their votes.…

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In first polls post-370, Kargil hill council elections sees over 78% turnout

The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8 and the new council will be in place before October 11

The Hindu

BJP highlights post-2019 development to win votes in Kargil council polls

BJP focuses on dev. projects in Ladakh after 2019 abrogation of Art. 370 & readjustment as UT. Election team gives final push to campaign. BJP's main poll plank is dev. work undertaken by Centre since 2019. BJP leaders seek votes for promoting dev. People of Kargil to vote en masse…

The Hindu

Vote in upcoming Kargil polls to convey your verdict on August 5, 2019: Omar Abdullah

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections are scheduled for October 4, 2023. The elections will see a fight between the BJP and the NC-Congress combine for a 30-member council, with 26 seats filled through voting while four members are nominated.

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah launches campaign for Kargil hill council polls, targets BJP

national congress vice president Omar Abdullah launches election campaign for LAHDC-K polls; exudes confidence in winning

Dynamite News

Ladakh issues new notification for hill council polls, after SC verdict

The Ladakh administration has announced a new schedule for elections to the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in the Kargil region, following a directive by the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Kargil hill council elections set to reflect mood of the region post August 5, 2019

The upcoming hill council elections in Kargil are set to reflect the mood of the region post August 5, 2019.

The Hindu

Will raise issues of people of Ladakh in Parliament, their ‘political voice being suppressed’, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi vows to raise Ladakh issues in Parliament. Alleges political voice suppressed, promises of employment false. Visited region, listened to people's "Mann Ki Baat". Modi govt accused of leaving Ladakh to fend for itself. Gandhi visited Pangong, Nubra, Khardungla, Lamayuru, Zanskar, Kargil War Memorial.

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