The last date for filing nominations is November 2, while a scrutiny of the nomination papers will be held on November 3. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until November 5.

The newly established Ladakh Bench of the high court, located at a breath-taking height of over 11,500 feet above sea level, began regular hearing of the cases from Wednesday, an official said.

Ladakh's first medical college: The Union Health Ministry has allowed the Ladakh administration to fill 103 sanctioned regular posts in phases without waiting for nearly 80 per cent of the college's infrastructure to be completed.

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena launched a fleet of 73 ambulances today. Officials say the administration wants an ambulance for every village which is linked to the nearest health facility.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it categorically rejected the anti-India references contained in the resolutions adopted at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting in Baghdad on Saturday and Sunday, describing them as "malicious, biased and false".

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the move was significant as it would bring justice closer to the people of the Union Territory.

The Centre has expressed its willingness to give constitutional safeguards to Ladakh under Article 371. The Centre is also contemplating an elected body for Ladakh

Sankoo was not among the five new districts announced earlier this year, despite demands from local organisations and political representatives.

Ladakh welcomes over 4.60 lakh tourists between January and September 2026, with visitor numbers exceeding the Union Territory's total tourist footfall of 2025. The first nine months of 2026 saw tourist arrivals increase by 65.38% during the corresponding period last year.

A traveller's video of a simple meal at a Ladakh homestay is winning hearts online, with many saying it captures the true taste of India.

The projects include a new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh and the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, which provides an alternative route to Ladakh.

The new project announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi includes the development of road infrastructure to improve connectivity in Ladakh.

The mountains are beginning to turn white, the air feels crisper and the views become even more spectacular after fresh snowfall.

Weather Update October 14: Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday.

On October 2, India formally identified 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh, including key border friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) such as Gogra and Hot Spring, on the official Indian map.

The vlogger ventured into Suru Valley, a lesser-known trekking paradise in Ladakh.

Wangchuk cited his work on artificial glaciers and glacial lake outburst flood risks in Ladakh as the reason for missing the protest, before backing demonstrators after the detentions.

"I will be compelled to consider an Anshan Fast (hunger strike) or Padyatra March (foot march) if they are not released by tomorrow," Sonam Wangchuk said,as the CJP and Opposition leaders were disallowed from protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

She also connected with the mother through a video call and told her about the love and messages people had sent after watching the clip.

India's first high-altitude wildlife safari to spot elusive snow leopards has been launched in Ladakh to promote regulated wildlife tourism with local communities playing a key role in conservation and tourism activities.

Snow leopards remain notoriously difficult to spot. Their pale-grey coats blend almost completely into Ladakh's rocky mountain landscape, and traditional tracking trips can involve hours of scanning distant slopes.

The menu celebrated the culinary traditions of the Himalayan region while drawing comparisons with the food culture of the Swiss Alps.

With 800 kg of Iranian saffron corms planted in Leh, Ladakh is testing the potential of a premium crop in its harsh mountain terrain.

Hina said she and her companions took precautions during the trip and did not experience altitude sickness or require oxygen