Ladakh
Region administered by India
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| 2024 | Introduction of five new districts in Ladakh: Changthang, Drass, Nubra, Sham, and Zanskar, expanding administrative representation. |
| 2024 | Introduction of five new districts in Ladakh: Changthang, Drass, Nubra, Sham, and Zanskar, expanding administrative representation. |
| December 14 2021 | The first FM radio station in Ladakh was established in Leh, marking a significant milestone in local media infrastructure. |
| December 14 2021 | The first FM radio station in Ladakh was established in Leh, marking a significant milestone in local media infrastructure. |
| August 2021 | The Parliament of India amended the Central Universities Act to establish the Sindhu Central University in Ladakh. |
| August 2021 | The Parliament of India amended the Central Universities Act to establish the Sindhu Central University in Ladakh. |
| December 2019 | The Government of India approved the establishment of a Medical College and National Research Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in the Leh district. |
| December 2019 | The Government of India approved the establishment of a Medical College and National Research Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in the Leh district. |
| October 31 2019 | Ladakh was officially established as a union territory of India following the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, separating it from the previous Jammu and Kashmir state. |
| October 31 2019 | Ladakh was officially established as a union territory of India following the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, separating it from the previous Jammu and Kashmir state. |
| August 2019 | Parliament of India passes a reorganisation act to reconstitute Ladakh as a separate union territory. |
| August 2019 | Parliament of India passes a reorganisation act to reconstitute Ladakh as a separate union territory. |
| February 8 2019 | Ladakh became a separate Revenue and Administrative Division within Jammu and Kashmir, with Leh and Kargil jointly serving as divisional headquarters. |
| February 8 2019 | Ladakh became a separate Revenue and Administrative Division within Jammu and Kashmir, with Leh and Kargil jointly serving as divisional headquarters. |
| 2018 | Sintic Magazine, a lifestyle and tourist magazine of Ladakh, was first published in English. |
| 2018 | Sintic Magazine, a lifestyle and tourist magazine of Ladakh, was first published in English. |
| September 2014 | Major military stand-off between 800-1,000 Indian troops and 1,500 Chinese troops in the disputed Chumar region. |
| September 2014 | Major military stand-off between 800-1,000 Indian troops and 1,500 Chinese troops in the disputed Chumar region. |
| 2012 | The Ladakh Marathon was first established, becoming an annual high-altitude marathon held in Leh. Located at a significant elevation, it is recognized as one of the world's highest marathons. |
| 2012 | The Ladakh Marathon was first established, becoming an annual high-altitude marathon held in Leh. Located at a significant elevation, it is recognized as one of the world's highest marathons. |
| 2011 | Census reveals religious demographics: Kargil district is 76.87% Muslim with a total population of 140,802, while Leh district is 66.40% Buddhist with a total population of 133,487. |
| 2011 | Census reveals religious demographics: Kargil district is 76.87% Muslim with a total population of 140,802, while Leh district is 66.40% Buddhist with a total population of 133,487. |
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