Ladakh, a land of high passes and rocky ridges. This region falls in the rain shadow of Himalayas, so powerful that this place is almost arid. It is about 13,000 feet above sea level. People witness harsh winters, hotter summers and heavy floods.
With rising temperatures, glaciers in India's cold desert seem to be receding.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ladakh-experiences-signs-of-global-warming/66293-11.html
Military airfield in northeastern Ladakh to work again after 43 years.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-dares-the-dragon-set-to-restart-airfield/63586-3.html
Pashmina goats survive on grass but fodder becomes scarce in the harsh winter.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pashmina-goats-face-death-in-icy-himalayas/60028-3.html
Stocks of winter fodder provided by the govt have already been exhausted.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pashmina-goats-face-death-in-icy-himalayas/58333-11.html
Chewang Norphel is making a huge difference in the lives of the Ladhakhis.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/glacier-man-solves-ladakhs-water-problems/46956-3.html
The historical buildings of Old Leh are being given a new lease of life.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/old-leh-is-finally-rising-from-the-ruins/43893-3.html
Dr Tsering Lahdol has battled treacherous terrains to reach her patients in Ladakh.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/doc-battles-odds-to-reach-patients/35122-3.html
The Jammu and Kashmir state government has spent over Rs 4 crore to build the infrastructure in this region.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/lack-of-people-leaves-ice-hockey-cold/31533-5.html
Though the border issue may not be solved, India's road construction programme is on fast-track in disputed areas.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-china-on-road-to-recovery/26638-3.html
The region that normally sees minimal rainfall is experiencing excessive rains and flash floods this year.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/rains-flash-floods-shock-ladakh/18141-3.html
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