Leh

Kashmir Shivers In Cold, Leh Records Minus 8.7 Temperature

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 6, 2018

There was respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir today morning even as all weather stations in the valley recorded sub-zero temperatures last night. In Srinagar, the mercury settled at minus 2.6 degree Celsius last night, a MET department official said. The city had recorded the lowest this season two nights back as temperature dipped to minu...

Cold Wave Sweeps Through Kashmir Valley, Ladakh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 27, 2018

A cold wave continues in the Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region, with the coldest temperature recorded at minus 8.8 degrees Celsius in Kargil on Tuesday, Met said. Leh at minus 8.2 also remained below freezing point, with the weather likely to remain the same for another three to four days in Jammu and Kashmir, an official of the MET department s...

CISF To Take Over Security Of "Sensitive" Jammu, Srinagar, Leh Airports

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

The security of all three highly sensitive airports in Jammu and Kashmir will be taken over by the CISF, which guards major airports in the country, possibly from January 1 next year, officials said Wednesday.

After Four Days Of Heavy Snow Weather Improves In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 6, 2018

The people of Jammu and Kashmir woke up to bright sunshine today. "The weather is likely to remain dry in the state for the next four to five days although the minimum temperatures are likely to drop due to a clear night sky," an official of the Met Department said. "But there would be an improvement in the day temperatures." The ski resort of Gulm...

Railways Plans Aircraft-Like Pressurised Coaches For Leh Line

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 28, 2018

The Railways plans to use aircraft-like pressurised coaches in its trains for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line along the India-China border, which will be the world's highest rail track, so that passengers do not have breathing difficulties on board.

Jammu And Kashmir Municipal Poll Votes Being Counted; Congress Wins Leh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 20, 2018

The Congress has won all the wards in Leh, poll officials said, as counting of votes for the recently-held municipal polls continued in Jammu and Kashmir. Counting of votes started at 8 am, and all the results will be declared later in the day, election officials said.

AIIMS Takes Healthcare to Leh, Doctors Conduct Surgeries At Camp

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Forty-eight-year-old Stanzin Rigzin's left knee-joint has been aching of late, making it difficult for her to walk with ease. But her village has only a government clinic and no orthopedic expert. So, one morning, she took the first bus from her village in Turtuk, a little over 200 km from Leh, and arrived at the Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospita...

High Tech Devices Adopted For Border Surveillance In Leh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 2, 2018

As the Leh region prepares for the harsh winter, the armed forces have taken extra measures to check infiltration by adopting high-tech surveillance equipment along the border.

'Allz Well' With 'Rancho Wall' Of 3 Idiots Fame But...

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday September 29, 2018

The 'Rancho Wall' that featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer blockbuster 3 Idiots will be relocated around 300 mts away from the school building, its principal said.

Leh School To Upgrade 'Rancho Wall' Of 3 Idiots Fame

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Thursday September 27, 2018

The Druk Padma Karpo School in Leh, which shot to fame after it featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots, has decided to upgrade the 'Rancho Wall' and the campus buildings to make them stronger against seismic threats.

Air Force Evacuates Injured French Bikers From Leh

India News | ANI | Friday August 17, 2018

The Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force, switched into the role of saviours on Friday when they evacuated a seriously injured woman adventurer from Leh.

Foreign National Apprehended With Satellite Phone At Delhi Airport

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 11, 2018

A Leh-bound British passenger was today apprehended at the IGI airport in New Delhi for allegedly carrying an unauthorised satellite phone in his luggage, a senior official said.

Prayers Mark Dalai Lama's 83rd Birthday Celebrations

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 6, 2018

Special prayers were held in this mountainous district of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir for the long life of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who turned 83 today.

Landslide Blocks Manali-Leh Highway

India News | ANI | Friday June 29, 2018

The official has informed that the Leh-Manali highway, which has been affected by a landslide, will be cleared soon.

Okinawa Becomes First EV Brand To Reach Leh With The Praise Electric Scooter

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday June 26, 2018

Okinawa has announced the completion of a successful trip to Leh by its flagship e-Scooter Praise. With this, the company becomes the first electric two-wheeler brand to take its e-scooter to Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads.