Author: The Dispatch Staff

Ladakh, 17 Nov 2025: The GOC and all ranks of the Fire and Fury Corps congratulated Havildar Mohd Ismile Khan for winning the individual silver medal in the Fencing (Foil) event at the 36th Senior National Fencing Championship 2025–26. GOC and All Ranks of Fire and Fury Corps congratulate Havildar Mohd Ismile Khan for winning the Individual Silver Medal in the Fencing (Foil) event at the 36th Senior National Fencing Championship 2025-26. #IndianArmy#FencingIndia#FAI#NationalChampionship @adgpi… pic.twitter.com/xxfqT06dLp— @firefurycorps_IA (@firefurycorps) November 17, 2025 Havildar Khan’s achievement reflects not only his personal dedication and skill but also the Corps’ commitment to promoting sports and…

Leh: The Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) on Saturday submitted its detailed 29-page draft of demands to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Speaking to reporters, LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakruk said the document outlines the core issues connected to Ladakh’s demand for Statehood and related constitutional safeguards. https://youtube.com/shorts/EYB8V92VgVY?si=T9IyIiZISmvjDmq6 Lakruk said LAB had earlier promised that the contents of the draft would be shared publicly on the day it was submitted to the government. “This draft is entirely structured around our demand for Statehood. It is extensive—around 29 pages—so we are sharing the broad highlights,” he told reporters. He added that…

Leh: An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on richter scale struck Leh, in the Union Territory of Ladakh, on Sunday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km. “EQ of M: 3.7, On: 17/11/2025 03:15:33 IST, Lat: 36.64 N, Long: 75.29 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh,” NCS posted on X. (ANI)

The successful conduct of the first screening test under the REWA 2.0 scheme marks a defining moment for higher education and competitive exam support in Ladakh. With 157 candidates appearing from Leh and Kargil, the initiative reflects a growing ambition among Ladakhi youth to compete at the national level. https://youtube.com/shorts/1ProXahud_A?feature=share By selecting 80 deserving aspirants and providing each with financial assistance of ₹1.18 lakh for UPSC Prelims coaching, the administration has sent a clear signal: talent in Ladakh will not be limited by geography or economic barriers. An official from the Higher Education Department remarked, “Our aim is to ensure…

Srinagar:  A dry fruit seller, who had set himself on fire after being picked up by police for questioning in connection with the terror module case, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. Bilal Ahmad Wani had himself on fire on Sunday in Qazigund. He was referred to the SMHS hospital here after his condition worsened at a Anantnag hospital late on Sunday, the officials said. They said Wani succumbed to burn injuries half past midnight. Wani, along with his son Jasir Bilal, was picked up by police for questioning in connection with the terror module…

Jammu:  The police on Sunday conducted verification of fertiliser dealers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda to ensure strict compliance with norms and prevent any suspicious activity, an official said. The drive was conducted following intelligence inputs about potential misuse of certain chemical substances for unlawful activities, the police spokesperson said. He said special teams carried out extensive inspections of fertiliser shops, wholesale outlets, godowns, and storage facilities across the district. The verification drive focused on examining stock registers, sale records, transport ledgers, and procurement documents pertaining to fertilisers and other regulated chemicals, he added. During the inspections, dealers were directed…

Mendhar: A 60-year-old Uttar Pradesh resident was detained by the Army from a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday evening, officials said. Rann Singh, a resident of Muzaffarnagar district, was found moving in a suspicious manner at Upper Salotri village in Jhulass area and taken into custody by an Army patrolling team, the officials said. They said Singh appeared to be mentally challenged and was handed over to police for appropriate action. Meanwhile, Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Rashtriya Rifles conducted joint search operations at Jogi Mohalla, Burie Mohalla and…

Jammu:  The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit on Sunday said the Union government owes an explanation to the nation for the recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar since the ruling BJP has been claiming that they have eliminated terrorism with the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra also accused the BJP of misleading the public by making “wrong statements”, and alleged that the Centre was carrying out “experiments” and “mishandling” the Union territory. An accidental explosion at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar late on Friday night killed nine…

Srinagar: Teams of NSG, NIA and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) on Sunday visited the Nowgam police station blast site in Jammu and Kashmir, where nine persons died and 32 others sustained injuries in an accidental blast, officials said. The central agencies visited the site to collect samples from the scene of the blast, which occurred on Friday night, officials added. They further informed that the samples will be analysed to check the nature of explosives seized from the ‘white collar terror’ module, which was stored at the Nowgam police station. An accidental explosion ripped through the police station on…

Jammu: The State Cancer Institute at the Government Medical College Jammu has documented 9,427 cancer cases over a five-year period, with the majority of the patients reporting to the hospital only after the disease had advanced to Stage III or Stage IV. According to the latest Hospital-Based Cancer Registry data from 2020 to 2024, 5,351 patients were men and 4,076 women, placing the male-to-female ratio at 1.31:1, and suggesting a higher cancer burden among males in the region. Lung cancer emerged as the most common malignancy with 1,338 cases, followed by head and neck cancers (1,005), breast (704), hepatobiliary (681),…

Leh: Dorjay Namgyal, ABVP District Convenor and former President of Ladakh University, is participating in the Students’ Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL) Tour being held from November 5 to 20, 2025. The SEIL programme, a flagship national integration initiative of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), aims to promote cultural understanding and strengthen the spirit of national unity among youth. The tour offers students an opportunity to experience the diverse traditions, lifestyles and cultures of various states through educational visits, cultural exchanges and home stays with host families. Launched in 1965, the initiative has played a key role in building…

Leh, 15 Nov 2025: A special lecture highlighting the contributions of women officers and soldiers of the Indian Army was conducted at Government Senior Secondary School, Nyoma. Women in Indian ArmyA lecture highlighting the contributions of Women Officers and Soldiers of Indian Army was conducted at Govt Senior Secondary High School, Nyoma, Ladakh.The session saw an enthusiastic turnout of girl students eager to learn about various entry schemes… pic.twitter.com/pOhN3UblEK— @firefurycorps_IA (@firefurycorps) November 15, 2025 The session drew an enthusiastic turnout of girl students keen to learn about various entry schemes and career opportunities in the armed forces. The interactive discussion…

https://youtube.com/shorts/Hgpgu1mYkgA?feature=share Leh: The Siachen tourism belt has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the newly developed Panamik Hot Spring Wellness Centre and the formal signing of an MoU between the Leh Development Authority (LDA) and the Women Empowerment Cooperative Ltd., Panamik, for its operation and management. The project marks the realisation of a vision initiated in 2022 by Former Councillor Panamik, Tsering Sandup, under the 6th LAHDC Leh. Recognising the immense tourism potential of the Panamik Hot Spring, Sandup pushed the proposal forward, secured administrative backing, and guided the project through its crucial planning stage. The initiative…

Leh: Students of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh, have called off their protest after receiving assurances from the institute’s administration and concerned authorities regarding long-pending academic and administrative issues — most importantly the non-recognition of Class 10 and 12 certificates issued by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University (SSU). The issue, affecting several batches over many years, had triggered concern among students, who said that without recognition of these certificates they are unable to apply for higher education programmes, administrative subjects, or competitive examinations. Speaking to Indus Dispatch, CIBS Student Welfare Committee President Tsering Kunzon said the authorities have assured…

LEH: : Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday expressed grief over the blast inside a police station in Srinagar that killed eight people and injured 27 others. “Deeply anguished by the tragic explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured,” Gupta said on X. An accidental explosion ripped through Nowgam police station in Srinagar late on Friday night, killing eight people and injuring 27 others. The blast occurred while authorities were extracting samples from a large cache of explosives…

Srinagar:  State Investigation Agency Inspector Israr Ahmad Shah was among the nine people who were killed in the massive explosion at the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah, who joined the police force in 2011, is survived by a wife, two young children, and elderly parents. Hailing from the Drugmulla area of Kupwara district, Shah was known as a soft-spoken person who focused mainly on his work, according to his neighbour Ghulam Mohammad. The police officer also had a reputation of being helpful, which was evident from the rush of neighbours at his residence as soon as the…

Jammu:  A Man accused in a drug-related case was granted bail by a court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after he was tagged with a GPS anklet, officials said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Mukhtar Ahmed, a resident of Karmara in Poonch district. He was granted bail by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Udhampur. “The device was affixed on Friday in compliance with the court’s directions to ensure real-time monitoring of the accused’s movement,” the officials said. According to the police, Udhampur district is the first in the Jammu division to deploy Global Positioning System (GPS)…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered a probe into the accidental blast in Nowgam police station, which left nine people dead and 32 others injured. “I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion,” Sinha said in an X post. The L-G expressed anguish over the loss of lives in the incident. “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam police station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured,” he said. Sinha said the…

Srinagar/Jammu:  Several political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday expressed sorrow over the accidental explosion at Nowgam police station that left nine people dead and 32 others injured. In a post on his official X handle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the incident. “The chief minister has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic accidental explosion at Nowgam police station, which claimed precious lives and left several personnel injured,” it read. Abdullah also extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured. Former chief minister…

Jammu:  Jammu and Kashmir has registered over 17.20 lakh unclaimed accounts with an outstanding amount of Rs 465.79 crore, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to encourage banks to actively contact rightful claimants of these deposits for the return of funds in a time-bound manner. RBI Regional Director Chandra Shekhar Azad said Jammu district alone accounts for 2,94,676 unclaimed accounts amounting to Rs 107.27 crore. In total, the Union territory has 17,20,878 unclaimed accounts with an outstanding amount of Rs 465.79 crore, Azad said. He urged banks to proactively contact and trace depositors and rightful claimants of these unclaimed…