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The strategically important Zojila Tunnel achieved a major breakthrough after the final 2.5 metres were blasted through, connecting its two ends. The project will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, reducing travel time from over an hour to just 15 minutes

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will attend the final breakthrough ceremony of the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone. The tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, boosting transport, tourism, economic activity, and strategic mobility

Authorities in Leh have imposed an immediate ban on the storage, sale, display and distribution of tobacco-containing mouth fresheners, citing rising consumption among minors. The order aims to protect schoolchildren from health risks associated with tobacco products and remains in force until further notice

Activist Sonam Wangchuk rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s claims regarding his stance on the Cockroach Janta Party, asserting he remains an “honorary cockroach”. He said their meeting was cordial and denied distancing himself from the online movement or retracting his Manipur comparison

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation for India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh to preserve ancient rock carvings along the Indus River. The initiative aims to protect endangered heritage sites and promote responsible tourism in Ladakh

Telangana’s Nayana Sri Talluri clinched her second gold medal at the Khelo India Winter Games in Ladakh, winning the 1000m short track event. She became the third skater to secure two individual golds, highlighting India’s rising ice skating talent

The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was inaugurated at the NDS Stadium in Ladakh. The ice sports leg will conclude on January 26, followed by snow events in Gulmarg. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya praised Ladakh’s successful hosting

Four tourists from Uttar Pradesh who went missing during a trip to Pangong Lake were rescued safely in Ladakh after police traced them to a hut in sub-zero conditions following a vehicle mishap on a snow-closed route.

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 returns to Ladakh from January 29–February 14, featuring 75 round-robin matches across men’s and women’s categories. The League promotes local talent, women’s participation, community development, and professional officiating in Himalayan ice hockey

The Ladakh administration has declared blockbuster Dhurandhar tax-free, citing its extensive local shoot and tourism potential. The spy thriller has crossed Rs 1,000 crore globally, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films.

Ranveer Singh’s spy action film 'Dhurandhar' has been declared tax-free in Ladakh by LG Kavinder Gupta. Shot extensively in the region, the blockbuster has earned over ₹1,100 crore worldwide, boosting Ladakh’s cinematic appeal and supporting the local film and tourism industry

Actor Vijay Deverakonda responded to a Tamil fan’s reel recreating an iconic scene from Dear Comrade, in which the fan rode to Ladakh’s Diskit milestone. The actor shared the video, calling it a personal ritual and urging bikers to stay safe.

The Supreme Court has adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea by Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, citing lack of time. The Centre is yet to respond.

A parliamentary committee praised the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives in Ladakh for exemplary experiential education and urged the University Grants Commission to grant long pending recognition, while recommending replication of its model nationwide despite recent controversies involving founder Sonam Wangchuk

The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video in the Supreme Court, challenging his detention under the NSA. His wife alleges the detention is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights. The case is adjourned to December 15

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation projects worth ₹5,000 crore across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and seven other States. He said the infrastructure push strengthens national security, boosts connectivity and supports local economies in remote border regions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 BRO projects worth ₹5,000 crore across Ladakh, J&K and seven states, calling them vital for national security and operational readiness. He highlighted enhanced connectivity, rapid deployment benefits and the Shyok Tunnel’s strategic importance in strengthening border infrastructure

The Supreme Court will on November 24 hear a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act, alleging the order is arbitrary, based on vague charges, and aimed at silencing his dissent amid Ladakh’s statehood protests.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 15 the hearing on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his immediate release, citing paucity of time.