Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a ₹9.12 crore Decentralised Sewerage Treatment Plant (DSTP) for Leh. The project aims to enhance sanitation and protect Ladakh's fragile ecosystem by treating wastewater at its source.

National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmed welcomed the breakthrough of the Zojila tunnel, an all-weather connectivity project for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He urged construction agencies to prioritize local unemployed youth for employment.

The Union Territory of Ladakh has eased medical practice regulations, allowing all National Medical Register (NMR) registered doctors to practice without an NOC. This move aims to address a critical doctor shortage and improve healthcare services, especially in remote areas.

In the remote village of Chilling, Ladakh, artisans are preserving a centuries-old copper craftsmanship tradition despite modern economic pressures. The village, a hub for metalwork since the medieval period, faces challenges from declining demand and competition from mass-produced goods, though preservation efforts are underway.

After three years of work, Faiza Khan and Suril Patel rewilded a five-acre riverfront landscape for Kyagar, a 16-key hotel.

Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena reviewed drug deaddiction efforts amid a rise in substance abuse cases. Directives include dismantling supply chains, enhanced surveillance, and improved rehabilitation facilities.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para has stated that Ladakh has achieved in seven years what Jammu and Kashmir could not in seven decades, drawing a parallel regarding developmental progress and administrative influence.

The Central government has put forth proposals for constitutional safeguards under Article 371 and a legislative body for Ladakh, activists confirmed. Discussions are reportedly ongoing, with no final agreement yet reached.

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has designated 15 advocates as Senior Advocates following Full Court approval. The designated lawyers are required to submit an undertaking as per the High Court's rules.

The Ladakh Union Territory administration and IIT Jammu have signed an MoU to establish a satellite campus in Leh. The initiative aims to bring world-class education closer to Ladakhi youth, offering courses in civil engineering, AI, and data science, with future plans for a campus in Kargil.

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha concluded a 14-day exposition in Leh, Ladakh, with an emotional farewell ceremony at Leh Airport. Over 1.18 lakh devotees paid homage during the spiritually significant event.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized sustainable development in Ladakh, identifying water security and large-scale plantation as key pillars for the region's progress. Initiatives are underway to create water bodies and increase forest cover.

Ladakh has been expanded to include five new districts, increasing the total to seven. The administrative reform aims to bring governance closer to the people and accelerate development in remote areas.

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated a new Rural Development Department Complex, a District Resource Centre in Kurbathang, and a Co-Working Space in Kargil town. The initiatives aim to enhance rural governance and promote entrepreneurship in the region.

Whether it be an artisan making Buddhist idols or a profile on a local cafe, these stories from Ladakh take you right back to the richness of the place.

Combining vernacular techniques and modern sensibilities, these Ladakh homes stand as evidence that tradition can be kept alive while embracing new technology.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for national unity and reiterated demands for democratic and constitutional rights for Ladakh during his first visit to Kargil post-detention. Leaders from Leh and Kargil expressed hope for renewed dialogue with the government.

The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has banned the use of tobacco, alcohol, and intoxicants in all public and government transport vehicles. The directive aims to bolster road safety and public health standards.

Varsha Bansal has taken over as the sixth chairperson of the FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh chapter. Her vision emphasizes the holistic upliftment of women and fostering collaborations for socio-economic development in the region.

The government has informed the Legislative Assembly that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been placed in Seismic Zone-VI, the highest seismic risk category. Despite this, no comprehensive risk mitigation and disaster preparedness plan is currently under consideration, though a high-level committee for hazard assessment has been formed.

The Union government has approved a Rs 1,198 crore project to construct a tunnel at Fotu La Pass on National Highway-1, ensuring all-weather access to Ladakh. The tunnel aims to improve safety and reduce travel time along the vital strategic corridor.

Seven people died and five were injured when an avalanche struck a passenger vehicle at Zojila Pass on Friday. Rescue operations are underway to clear the affected road.

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained since September 2025 under the National Security Act, was released after the Union Government withdrew its detention order ahead of a scheduled Supreme Court hearing. The Union Government on March 14 revoked the detention of Ladakh activist and climate campaigner Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, 1980, days before […]

Kavinder Gupta stepped down as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on Thursday after a tenure of nine months, with Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as his successor in the Union Territory. Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been reassigned as Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a related administrative […]

Embodying founder Stanzin Palmo's guiding principle of ‘traditional contemporary’, Zilzom's new studio is an homage to Ladakh's rich history and culture.