News for 'Leh'

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Present vice chief Lt Gen BS Raju would be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who is superannuating on February 28 at the South Western Army Command.

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

Army takes out patent on new camouflage-style uniform

Army takes out patent on new camouflage-style uniform

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Indian Army on Thursday said it has registered the intellectual property rights of its new design and camouflage pattern uniform.

Neha Dhupia Lives It Up In The Maldives!

Neha Dhupia Lives It Up In The Maldives!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Don't you love going on a holiday? Bollywood stars love it too!

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Lack of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir for decades post Independence was one of the reasons behind the rise of terrorism in the Union territory, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday after unveiling 75 new projects including bridges, roads and helipads in border areas.

India building new road to Ladakh for troop movement

India building new road to Ladakh for troop movement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Sources said the work has already started on this project and the new road will connect Manali with Leh near Nimu where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently visited during the ongoing conflict with China.

Laxmi Raai Has A Message For YOU!

Laxmi Raai Has A Message For YOU!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

World's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet ready

World's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet ready

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Atal Tunnel, connecting Manali to Leh, is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. The estimated period for completion of this tunnel was less than 6 years but it was completed in 10 years'

Why These Pix Will Anger Xi Jinping

Why These Pix Will Anger Xi Jinping

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

This past week, His Holiness has been in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, the Union Territory where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been in a standoff for two years, since April 2020.

Salute These Heroes In Ladakh

Salute These Heroes In Ladakh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

A task synonym of moving mountains is done every winter by Border Road Organisation(BRO) of IndiaIn below freezing temperatures, in the most difficult terrain, Border Road Organisation personnel clear snow many, many times every winter to keep the world's highest motorable roads open during the heavy snow season.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

'Intransigence': India issues notice to Pak for modification of Indus Waters Treaty

'Intransigence': India issues notice to Pak for modification of Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The sources said India has always been a steadfast supporter and a responsible partner in implementing the IWT in letter and spirit.

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The toll from the pandemic climbed to 5,27,874 after 45 more fatalities were recorded. The figure includes 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decision to renovate the memorial was taken by Rajnath Singh when he visited Leh in June 2021. Renovation commenced in mid-July and the complex was ready within three months for inauguration on the 59th anniversary of the battle.

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

With 20,279 new coronavirus infections being reported, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,38,88,755, while the active cases increased to 1,52,200, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Ladakhis take to ice hockey on frozen lakes

Ladakhis take to ice hockey on frozen lakes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

When winter months arrive in the Union Territory of Ladakh, ice hockey is the only game played in town.

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General C P Mohanty on Thursday carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness in eastern Ladakh on the first day of his three-day visit to the region where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for over a year.

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

What's Priyanka doing with Anne Hathaway?

What's Priyanka doing with Anne Hathaway?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

How do Bollywood stars spend their time when they're not working? Travelling, of course!

Kashmir Valley receives season's first snowfall

Kashmir Valley receives season's first snowfall

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

This spell is most likely to give good snow/rain in the Pirpanjal area Gulmarg, Ramban-Banihal, Shopian, Poonch-Rajouri and Zojila especially during November 24-25 and decrease thereafter significantly.

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's "intransigence" on its implementation

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As tensions between the armies of India and China at the LAC show no sign of ebbing, both sides have significantly ramped up the presence of their troops.

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

This is the second time Twitter has misrepresented India's map. Earlier it had shown Leh as part of China.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The fresh round of Corps Commander-level talks took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they said.

Govt releases new map showing UTs of J-K, Ladakh

Govt releases new map showing UTs of J-K, Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a statement, the ministry of home affairs said the UT of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh while the rest of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

76 soldiers hurt in Ladakh clash, all recovering: Indian Army

76 soldiers hurt in Ladakh clash, all recovering: Indian Army

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

No one is in a critical condition as of now, all are stable, said Indian Army sources.

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Captain Shiva Chouhan is the first woman army officer to be deployed at 15,632 feet in the Siachen Glacier. 'It has been a memorable journey,' says the 25-year-old who has gone where no women officer has gone before.

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

To mark the completion of administering of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, the largest khadi tricolour in the country, weighing around 1,400 kg, will be displayed at the Red Fort on Thursday, official sources said.

India builds world's highest road in Ladakh

India builds world's highest road in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The BRO has constructed a 52-km long black-topped road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the previous record of a road in Bolivia connecting to its volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft, the ministry's statement noted.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

A separate Union Territory has been a long-standing demand of locals, many of who have alleged that the Ladakh region had been neglected by leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Kargil observed it as a 'black day' and leaders in Leh seeing it as an opportunity for development.

Petrol is selling over Rs 100/litre mark in at least 6 states

Petrol is selling over Rs 100/litre mark in at least 6 states

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

After Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, petrol price has crossed the Rs 100-per-litre mark in Leh, in almost all districts of Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana after fuel prices were again hiked on Friday. Petrol price was increased by 27 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - 18th in the last one month - took fuel prices across the country to a historic high. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 94.76 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 85.66 per litre.

Delhi cops help in performing last rites of COVID victims

Delhi cops help in performing last rites of COVID victims

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

From helping a Lt Colonel posted in Leh in cremating his father-in-law who died of COVID-19 to supporting people in performing funerals of deceased family members, the Delhi Police says it is going an extra mile to help citizens in distress.

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

This is the third incident of technical malfunction on a Go First aircraft in two days.

US Intel fears India-Pak clash amid strained ties with China

US Intel fears India-Pak clash amid strained ties with China

Rediff.com11 May 2022

In its annual threat assessment presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, the US intelligence community said the expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border elevates the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US persons and interests and calls for America's intervention.

Drone Sales Increase To Rs 3.19 Bn

Drone Sales Increase To Rs 3.19 Bn

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

In absolute numbers, India had only 211 start-ups compared to 970 in the US.