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Army to act tough against errant officers and jawans involved in Nyoma conflict
Krishna Y. In a bid to convey a strong message to both the officers and the jawans of the army against the increasing number of incidents of clashes within the regiments, the Indian Army has decided to take strict disciplinary action against a colonel, two majors, a captain, 17 JCOs and 147 jawans for the violent clash which took place between officers and jawans of an artillery regiment in Nyoma sector of eastern Ladakh in May 2012.
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Krishna Y. In a bid to convey a strong message to both the officers and the jawans of the army against the increasing number of incidents of clashes within the regiments, the Indian Army has decided to take strict disciplinary action against a colonel, two majors, a captain, 17 JCOs and 147 jawans for the violent clash which took place between officers and jawans of an artillery regiment in Nyoma sector of eastern Ladakh in May 2012.
Death of Changra goats in Ladakh could lead to shortage of Pashmina wool this year
Ashim Sunam Pashmina shawls are set to get dearer this year, as around 18,000 'Changra' goats famous for producing Pashmina wool have perished in Ladakh's Changthang area due to harsh weather.
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Ashim Sunam Pashmina shawls are set to get dearer this year, as around 18,000 'Changra' goats famous for producing Pashmina wool have perished in Ladakh's Changthang area due to harsh weather.
Aliens arrive: soldiers sight UFO-like objects on China border
Dr. Lalit kishore With the reported sighting of umpteen UFOs by the Indian armymen in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh in last three months, the interest of the public in these mysterious flying objects has heightened. Initial speculations are they were non-metallic flying objects thereby raising concern.
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Dr. Lalit kishore With the reported sighting of umpteen UFOs by the Indian armymen in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh in last three months, the interest of the public in these mysterious flying objects has heightened. Initial speculations are they were non-metallic flying objects thereby raising concern.
International Buddhist Film Festival begins in Leh
Brijesh Bhatt As part of the ongoing International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh, the two-day film festival is being organised by the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Nav Nalanda Maha Vihar University, Bihar, the Tourism Ministry of J&K, and Ashoka Mission Delhi. The International Buddhist Film Festival is being held at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra, Leh.
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Brijesh Bhatt As part of the ongoing International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh, the two-day film festival is being organised by the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Nav Nalanda Maha Vihar University, Bihar, the Tourism Ministry of J&K, and Ashoka Mission Delhi. The International Buddhist Film Festival is being held at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra, Leh.
Spiritualism is an answer to ills like Ladakh Mutiny
Brigadier CHITRANJAN SAWANT,VSM Secularism was fine for Europe as it separated church from state, however in India, it meant going away from Dharma. When adharma ushered in, chaos came, sex and alcohol ruled.
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Brigadier CHITRANJAN SAWANT,VSM Secularism was fine for Europe as it separated church from state, however in India, it meant going away from Dharma. When adharma ushered in, chaos came, sex and alcohol ruled.
Army mutiny in artillery unit in Nyoma, Ladakh
Brigadier CHITRANJAN SAWANT,VSM How sad that an army unit mutinied in Ladakh. It defied the orders of its own officers and resorted to arson and violence. The trust deficit between officers and soldiers led to the sad state of affairs.
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Brigadier CHITRANJAN SAWANT,VSM How sad that an army unit mutinied in Ladakh. It defied the orders of its own officers and resorted to arson and violence. The trust deficit between officers and soldiers led to the sad state of affairs.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2012
Aroun Bharadwaaj Mount Kailash the snow-capped rock pyramid located in the rich scenic area of Western Tibet has been a prime area of attraction for thousands of devotees, scholars, researches and nature lovers.
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Aroun Bharadwaaj Mount Kailash the snow-capped rock pyramid located in the rich scenic area of Western Tibet has been a prime area of attraction for thousands of devotees, scholars, researches and nature lovers.
Leh's first and world's highest oxygen plant launched
Thomas Kurien A plant offering 'oxygen enrichment' facilities at an altitude of 10,500 ft above sea level has been launched by Uttar Air Products in collaboration with DRDO.
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Thomas Kurien A plant offering 'oxygen enrichment' facilities at an altitude of 10,500 ft above sea level has been launched by Uttar Air Products in collaboration with DRDO.
Is Indian border safe from the Chinese?
Pakhi Hussain Although nothing has happened yet, but signs of some trouble is brewing up in Leh over the Indian-Chinese border. What should be the next step of the government of India?
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Pakhi Hussain Although nothing has happened yet, but signs of some trouble is brewing up in Leh over the Indian-Chinese border. What should be the next step of the government of India?
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