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Strategic Link: BRO Completes Connectivity of Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road in Ladakh
The strategic importance of the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road stems from its shorter distance compared to the other two axes, as well as its passage through only one major pass, the Shinkun La, standing at an altitude of 16,558 feet. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to commence tunnel work on this pass, ensuring all-weather connectivity to the Ladakh region, as stated by the ministry.
Navigating Traditional Protocols: Ministry of External Affairs Addresses Friction Incident near LAC
A video of the confrontation, purportedly captured by locals, was shared on social media by a Chushul councillor. Responding to inquiries about the incident, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a media briefing, "The two sides are aware of the traditional grazing areas in the border areas. Any incident of friction is dealt with traditional mechanisms as appropriate."
Situation Along Northern Border Stable But Sensitive, Says Army Chief
The Army Chief assured that operational preparedness is at a high level, with adequate reserves in place to confront security challenges in the region.
Ladakh L-G says not an inch of Indian territory occupied by Chinese
Speaking to media persons who asked him to comment on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement that the Chinese have occupied large areas of Indian territory in Ladakh, Mishra said, “I don’t want to comment on anybody’s statement.
India rejects cunning Chinese ploy of creating buffer zones in eastern Ladakh
The latest precondition of the Chinese army for disengagement in the Depsang Plains is that a buffer zone of about 20 km be created from the line which it now holds, which is already 18 km within Indian claim lines.It was a treacherous action by the Chinese army to occupy disputed areas in eastern Ladakh in April 2020, in blatant.
RTI reply: 'No commonly delineated' LAC between India-China
Interestingly, much later, the Army Headquarters had declined to give details on ceasefire violations along the LAC and the June 2017 Doklam (Donglang, as referred by China) skirmishes, on grounds of exemption under the RTI Act 2005, Sec. 8(1)(a). This Section reads that the government is not obliged to give to citizens any "information.
Kashmir, Ladakh shiver in sub-zero night temperature
"Same weather conditions are likely to continue during the next 24 hours with a drop in the minimum temperatures during this period in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh", he added.
Chinese fighter jets continue efforts to provoke India at LAC
The provocation efforts by the Chinese side are being continued despite the matter being raised at the Corps Commander level talks. Chinese aircraft have been regularly flying close to the LAC over the past three to four weeks, which is being seen as an effort to check Indian defence mechanisms in the region.
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