Ladakh
Thyagraj Stadium row: IAS officer who used to walk dog transferred to Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred Khirwar to Ladakh and Dugga to Arunachal Pradesh. As per the media report, the government-run Thyagraj Stadium was being closed for sports activities earlier than usual so that the bureaucrat could walk his dog at the facility.
Army chief, top military brass to review deployment along China, Pak borders
The military top brass will discuss the force preparedness at the Line of Actual Control with China and Line of Control with Pakistan. They will be there for three days and hold deliberations over various military issues amid changing geopolitical turmoil. India and China have been engaged in a border dispute for around almost two years and talks are on to resolve the matter.
China building Pangong bridge in area occupied since 1962: Govt tells Parliament
“The government has taken note of a bridge being constructed by China on Pangong Lake. This bridge is being constructed in areas that have continued to be under the illegal occupation of China since 1962. The Government of India has never accepted this illegal occupation,” Minister of state for external affairs V. Murleedharan said in the Lok Sabha. The govt also reiterated that India will never recognise and accept this illegal occupation.
Threats by no means reduced at borders with China: Army chief
Addressing Indian Army's annual conference, Naravane said, "We will continue to deal with the PLA (People's Liberation Army) in a firm, resolute and peaceful manner, while ensuring the sanctity of our claims. Necessary safeguards are in place." The army chief said that there have been positive developments, both along the country's Northern and Western borders in the last one year.
LAC Standoff: Next round of India-China Corps Commander talks expected on Jan 12
The two sides will discuss ways to expedite the disengagement process and hence demilitarise the sites of contention in eastern Ladakh. The talks are likely to be held at the Chushul Border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the report added quoting people who are familier with the development. India will likely push for a prompt disengagement of the militarised sites, including the Depsang Bulge and Demchok.
India strongly objects to illegal construction of bridge on Pangong Lake by China
Talking about reports about a bridge being built by the neighbouring country on the Chinese side of Pangong lake, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "The government has been monitoring this activity closely. This bridge is being constructed in areas that have been under illegal occupation by China for around 60 years now. As you are well aware, India has never accepted such illegal occupation."
Newsmen Explainer: China's new border laws come into effect from Jan 1, how will it affect India? Here's the answer
The Border law is seen as a legal assertion to the Chinese territorial claims, especially with India and Bhutan with which it has territorial disputes. Even though the law is not particularly directed towards India, political commentators believe that India is likely to face a lot of impediments with respect to standoff resolution in Ladakh’s eastern sector as well as the settlement of decades-long territorial disputes between the two countries.
Possibility of conflict can’t be ruled out amid uncertain environment: Rajnath Singh
“In today’s uncertain environment, the possibility of any kind of conflict cannot be ruled out. Strong infrastructure in border areas is essential as it strengthens strategic capabilities. As we move forward in the direction of strengthening our border infrastructure, we have to bolster our surveillance systems as well,” Rajnath Singh said at the inauguration.
Srinagar's minimum temperature dips to minus 1.5 on Wednesday, coldest night of this season
The mercury level also dropped in the other parts of the valley as Pahalgam had the minimum temperature of minus 4.7 while Gulmarg recorded minus 2.0, the report revealed. Leh town of Ladakh recorded minus 10.7 and Kargil had minus 8.1, it added.
BRO gets Guinness recognition for building road at 19,024 ft in Ladakh
The Director General of BRO, Lieutenant Genreal Rajeev Chaudhry, received the Guinness World Records certificate on Tuesday for the achievement of constructing and black topping the world's highest motorable road at 19,024 feet in Ladakh.
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