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LEH, Jan 20, 2026 — The Meteorological Centre Leh-Ladakh has issued a major weather advisory for the region, warning of moderate to heavy snowfall expected to peak on January 23. Currently, the weather remains cold and cloudy across most parts of the Leh district, with light snowfall possible over high-altitude passes such as Khardongla and…
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20: Intense cold conditions continue to sweep across the region, with the majority of stations in Kashmir and parts of Jammu recording sub-zero temperatures today. In the Kashmir Valley, Sonamarg emerged as the coldest spot at -6.2°C, followed closely by Gulmarg and Pulwama, both at -5.5°C. Srinagar recorded a minimum of -3.4°C, while…
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LEH, January 19, 2026: On the eve of the highly anticipated Khelo India Winter Games, Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh Ashish Kundra conducted a comprehensive inspection of the NDS Ice Hockey Rink and the Indoor Stadium today. With the games scheduled to commence tomorrow, January 20, the visit was aimed at ensuring that all infrastructure…
LEH, Jan 19: A powerful magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted the Leh-Ladakh region and parts of northwestern Kashmir on Sunday, triggering immediate safety concerns across the high-altitude territory. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the seismic event occurred at exactly 11:51:14 AM. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety.
SRINAGAR, Jan 19: A relentless cold wave has tightened its grip across the northern frontier, with 38 key locations across the Kashmir Valley, Jammu division, and Ladakh recording freezing temperatures today. In the Kashmir Region, sub-zero conditions were universal across 21 stations; Sonamarg led the plummet at -8.3°C, followed by extreme chills in Pulwama (-5.1°C),…
LEH, JAN 18: The Meteorological Centre Leh has issued a significant weather update for Ladakh, forecasting a transition from currently cold and cloudy conditions to a period of moderate to heavy snowfall. While today remains cold and overcast across most regions, a gradual shift is expected starting January 19 with light snow over peaks. On…
JAMMU,SRINAGAR,LADAKH January 18: An intense cold wave has tightened its icy grip across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, sending temperatures tumbling to dangerous lows and freezing water bodies across the region. According to the latest meteorological data, Sonamarg emerged as the coldest inhabited place in the Valley with a staggering minimum of -8.9°C, followed closely by…
SRINAGAR/JAMMU /LADAKH– January 17, 2026: Severe cold wave conditions continue to dominate the northernmost regions of India as the winter season reaches its peak. In the Kashmir Region, freezing temperatures were recorded across all major districts with Shopian leading the chill at -5.6°C, followed closely by Pulwama at -5.3°C, Anantnag at -4.7°C, and Gulmarg and…
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Leh January 16, 2026 — Director General of Police for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta today at Lok Niwas, Leh. During the high-level meeting, the DGP provided a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security scenario and the current law and order situation across the…
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Kargil January 16, 2026 — Ladakh is rapidly transforming into India’s premier winter sports destination, a vision underscored today by Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta during the closing ceremony of the 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2026. Addressing a vibrant gathering in Kargil, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the region’s unique geography and the natural…
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Leh | January 16, 2026 — In a significant top-level administrative transition, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mukesh Singh officially assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Ladakh on Friday. A seasoned officer from the 1996 IPS batch, Singh brings a wealth of experience to the Union Territory’s police leadership. His…
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Srinagar /Leh January 16, 2026 — The intense winter cold wave tightened its grip across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh today, with the mercury plunging several degrees below the freezing point in most stations. According to the latest data compiled by Kashmir Weather, Pulwama in South Kashmir emerged as the coldest spot in the Valley, recording…
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LEH, JANUARY 16, 2026: The Meteorological Centre Leh-Ladakh has issued a comprehensive weather outlook indicating a period of adverse conditions across the Union Territory from January 16 to 24. Currently, snowfall is already being reported at Zojila Pass, with generally cloudy skies prevailing elsewhere. While the next few days will see intermittent light snow over…
LEH, January 15, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, presided over a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Chamber today to evaluate the Action Taken Report (ATR) following the previous Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) assessment. The session focused heavily on the upcoming policy dialogues regarding Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and the critical reforms…
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NUBRA, January 15, 2026: In a proactive step toward ensuring a grand national celebration, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, presided over a high-level preparatory meeting at his office today to finalize arrangements for the upcoming 77th Republic Day festivities. The meeting focused on key logistical aspects, including the selection of the official…
LEH, January 15, 2026: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired the 5th meeting of the UT Ladakh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) today to evaluate the status of the Annual Plan of Operations (APO) and financial utilization. During the session, the Forest Department presented a comprehensive report…
LEH, Jan 14: In a dramatic rescue operation, four tourists from Uttar Pradesh who went missing during a trip to the high-altitude Pangong Lake were successfully recovered by Ladakh police on Tuesday. The travelers—identified as Yash Mittal, Shivam Chaudhary, Jaiveer Chaudhary, and Shadanshu Faujdar, all residents of Agra—had sparked an intensive search after their families…
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SRINAGAR, LADAKH January 14,2026 :- A severe cold wave intensified across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with minimum temperatures plummeting sharply across all three regions. The Kashmir Valley bore the brunt of the freeze, with most stations recording temperatures between -5°C and -7.5°C. Shopian was the coldest recorded place in the region at -7.5°C, closely…
LEH, LADAKH — JANUARY 13, 2026 — The Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, has successfully concluded the state-level selection trials for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2026. The final phase of ice hockey trials for both men’s and women’s categories took place today at the NDS Ice Hockey Stadium in Leh,…
SRINAGAR, January 13, 2026: Severe cold wave conditions have tightened their grip across the Kashmir and Ladakh regions, with temperatures plunging significantly below the freezing mark. According to the latest data, Sonamarg emerged as one of the coldest spots in the Kashmir Valley, recording a minimum temperature of -7.0°C. Other major stations across the valley…
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JAMMU, January 12, 2026 – Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, officially inaugurated the International Painting Symposium 2026 today at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, emphasizing that the nation’s youth are the primary architects of a “Viksit Bharat @2047.” The week-long event, running from January 12 to 17, brings together renowned artists from…
SRINAGAR, JAMMU & KASHMIR | January 12, 2026 — A relentless cold wave has swept across the region, sent temperatures tumbling to record seasonal lows and leaving the landscape in a state of deep freeze. In the Kashmir Valley, Pulwama recorded a staggering -6.5°C, making it the coldest station in the plains, followed by Shopian…
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LEH, LADAKH | January 12, 2026 — In a historic moment for sports in the region, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Captain Jigmet Chunzen as she prepares to lead the Indian Women’s Futsal Team. Chunzen, a talented athlete hailing from Ladakh, is set to make her international…
KARGIL, JANUARY 11, 2026 — In a major outreach initiative, the new Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS), held a series of high-level consultative meetings with diverse delegations in Kargil to discuss infrastructure, social welfare, and regional development. Accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Bhanu Prabha and Moses Kunzang, as well as SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav,…
LEH, Jan 11 (2026) — A comprehensive two-day district-level thematic training programme under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) successfully concluded in Leh today. Held at the Pal Hotel in Tukcha, the initiative was organized following the directives of the District Panchayat Office to enhance the functional efficiency of local governance bodies. The sessions,…
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