In a significant step towards ensuring smooth connectivity in the Ladakh region, the snow clearance operations on National Highway-3 have been commenced under Project HIMANK, according to a statement issued by the Border Roads Organisation.
It comprises of the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km in length, an egress tunnel and approach roads. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes an
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to recognise Pali as a classical language will significantly contribute to restoring respect for the ancient traditions of the Leh Ladakh region.
Professor Sajjad Raja, the Chairman of the National Equality Party for Jammu Kashmir Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL), made a striking comparison between the people living in Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh region and those in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on March 25, which will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil-Leh Highway, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced snow clearance works to restore access to the Ladakh Region from the Manali side on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], March 20: While the Ladakh region has made significant progress in terms of development, access to quality education still remains a challenge, Delhi-based Sai Seva Sansthan Trust has worked on several initiatives to improve access to education for students.
An Indian Army mountaineering team accomplished a phenomenal feat by scaling Mount Kang Yatse in the Ladakh region. The team consisting of eight Indian Amry Gunners achieved the impressive feat under the aegis of the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen.
A 12-year-old mountaineer, Gunjan Pankaj Prabhu Narvekar from Goa set a new global record by successfully climbing three peaks above 6000 metres in the Markha Valley in the Ladakh region in just 62.5 hours. After achieving this commendable feat, Gunjan now aims for Mt Everest.
New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI/NewsVoir): Himalayan, the premium mineral water brand from Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TCPL) portfolio with its strong brand credentials has partnered with the 'Ladakh Marathon' for the World's highest Ultra Marathon 'Himalayan Khardungla Challenge 2022'.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 27 (ANI): Setting new record globally, a thirteen-year-old Hyderabad boy has managed to climb Kang Yatse and Dzo Jongo mountain ranges located in the Markha Valley, in the Ladakh Region.