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Topic: Ladakh

Centre now has power to declare any area in J&K, Ladakh as ‘disturbed’ under AFSPA

With Jammu & Kashmir now officially broken into 2 union territories, the power to declare an area disturbed under AFSPA has moved from district magistrates to the home ministry.

Zojila battle of 1948 — when Indians surprised Pakistan with tanks at 11,553 ft

Tanks came as a bolt from the blue for Pakistani soldiers and tribesmen. Blinded by snow amid heavy artillery fire, the highly demoralised enemy ran for their lives.

Jammu & Kashmir to officially split into 2 Union Territories Wednesday midnight

IAS officers Girish Chandra Murmu and R.K. Mathur will be sworn in as Lieutenant Governors for the Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in separate functions on Thursday.

Why Ladakh is unlikely to gain much when it becomes a Union Territory

With most of the former J&K state’s physical assets in the Jammu and Kashmir regions, Ladakh can only stake claim to financial assets that are not in good health.

Modi govt appoints new Lt Governors — Girish Murmu for J&K and RK Mathur for Ladakh

IAS officer Girish Murmu is currently the expenditure secretary in Finance Ministry, while RK Mathur is a former chief information commissioner.

26/11 won’t happen again, Pakistan will get befitting reply on infiltration: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted India has never been on the offensive on the Pakistani side, but would take action until it stopped its infiltration efforts.

Siachen area, world’s highest battlefield, now open to tourists: Rajnath Singh

In a bid to boost tourism in Ladakh, the govt is opening the area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post to show people the "tough work" done by the Army.

How 5 key sectors of J&K are getting a makeover before state becomes UT

Less than two weeks before J&K is bifurcated into two union territories, authorities are racing against time to ensure the transition is smooth.

The administrative changes that await J&K as it heads towards bifurcation

Once J&K is bifurcated on 31 October, its governor will assume role of a lieutenant-governor, who will preside over security, police & postings of govt officials.

State govt employees can choose between Ladakh and J&K, but final call won’t be theirs

The newly carved union territory of Ladakh is likely to need around 7 per cent of J&K’s current employee pool. 

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.