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Ladakh adviser virtually reviews Puga geothermal project

The Adviser to Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Pawan Kotwal, chaired a virtual meeting to accurately evaluate the completion of the Puga geothermal project. The meeting aimed to scrutinise the status of the project, chart a comprehensive roadmap, and proactively identify and address potential challenges to its progress. Two tectonic plates collide beneath Ladakh, creating a…

Congress, National Conference finalises seat-sharing in JK, Ladakh
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Congress, National Conference finalises seat-sharing in JK, Ladakh

Congress and the National Conference (NC) on Monday announced its seat-sharing agreement for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with each party getting three seats each. As per the agreement, Congress will field its candidates in Udhampur, Jammu and Ladakh Lok Sabha seats, while the National Conference will fight…

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Climate Activist Wangchuk withdraws call for march to LAC

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his proposed border march from Ladakh’s Leh to the Line of Actual Control planned for today. The march was meant to highlight the scale of the alleged Chinese intrusions in Ladakh and the land taken over by Indian corporates. Local tribal leaders were to lead the protest. The activist, fighting…

Administration imposes Section 144
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Administration imposes Section 144

Administration in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory have imposed section 144 of CrPC 1973 to maintain peace in the area in view of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk proposed ‘Pashmina March’ on April 07. “Sr. Superintendent of Police, Leh, vide letter No.PA/Spl/2024-5870-72, dated 05- 04-2024, has reported that there are reliable inputs of apprehension of…

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Wangchuk requests outsiders not to visit Ladakh for ‘Pashmina March’

On the lines of Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has planned a ‘Pashmina March’ on April 7 to the areas along Line of Actual Control (LAC) to show “destruction in the name of development”. However, he has urged people from outside Ladakh, who have shown keen interest in taking part in…

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Ladakh administration to launch State Climate Change Centre, promoting sustainable development

The Ladakh administration is launching a State Climate Change Centre to promote sustainable development and resilience in the region. Dr Pawan Kotwal, adviser to the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, led a meeting to address Ladakh’s pressing environmental challenges and establishment the State Climate Change Centre, said a government spokesperson. During the meeting, Prof SK…

Preparedness for GLOF hazards discussed in Leh

Preparedness for GLOF hazards discussed in Leh

The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened an important meeting on the preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) hazards in Ladakh. According to a press release the meeting discussed various challenges and a way forward with the concerned officials and stakeholders. The meeting highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies…

PwDs to be seen exclusively, for exercising their democratic right in Ladakh

PwDs to be seen exclusively, for exercising their democratic right in Ladakh

Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls 2024, Several Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Ladakh will give loud and clear message to everyone that their physical impairments are no barriers for exercising their democratic right and for strengthening of the democracy they can contribute like any other human being. Notwithstanding the announcement of the Election Commission of…