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SpiceJet starts dedicated freighter services to Leh in Ladakh

November 28, 2020
SpiceJet
  • SpiceJet has started dedicated freighter services connecting Leh with the rest of the country.
  • This is the first time a civil airliner has commenced freighter services to Leh.

Ladakh makes largest solar project at Leh Indian Air Force station

November 27, 2020
Ladakh gets largest solar project at Leh Indian Air Force station
  • The Union Territory of Ladakh has made the largest solar power project established under the Centre’s ‘Make In India’ initiative at Leh IAF station to give sustainable energy alternative to fossil fuel and traditional methods of energy generation.
  • The project namely ‘Provision of Solar Photo Voltaic Powerplant 1.5 MW’ has been completed within 12 months well before the completion deadline of March 31, 2021.

COVID-19 Testing facility launched by DRDO in Leh

July 23, 2020
COVID-19 Testing facility launched by DRDO in Leh
  • A COVID-19 testing facility is established by DRDO in Leh with an aim to enhance the rate of testing of Coronavirus cases in UT of Ladakh.
  • The centre is inaugurated by the UT’s Lt Governor Shri RK Mathur and it is capable of screening 50 samples per day.
  • The facility follows the safety standards and guidelines given by ICMR.

NTPC launches Hydrogen-powered cars and buses in Leh and New Delhi

April 28, 2020
Hydrogen Buses
  • National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. has launched Hydrogen fuel based cars and buses in Leh and New Delhi that will prove very beneficial in reducing carbon emissions into the environment.
  • This project got implemented under the Supervision and guidance of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Leh: National Ice Hockey Championship-2020 begins

January 3, 2020

The 5th Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship -2020 has begun in Leh, Ladakh. The tournament will continue till 7th January in Karzoo Ice Hockey Rink in Leh. In the inaugural match in Under-20 Boys category between Chandigarh and Haryana, the contest ended in a draw with 4 goals each.

The Army, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and home team Ladakh are participating for the championship in U-20 boys category. In Girls category Ladakh, Maharashtra, Delhi and Chandigarh are playing for the championship.