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Ladakh women's team wins IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship 2020
Wed, Jan 08, 2020
UT Ladakh women's team tasted victory of at Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship -2020. Delhi ended up with runners-up trophy. Not only girls but Ladakh boys' team also won in their respective category. Girls will play in the Asian Championship between 23rd and 28th in the Philippines on February.
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Leh’s Magnetic Hill: Myth or Real?
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
The mysterious Magnetic Hill in Ladakh – the phenomenon that defines gravity – is one of the centres of attraction in the region. At this place, also known as Gravity Hill, cars move with a speed of 20-30 km even on neutral gear. It is believed that some magnetic forces makes this happen. This might be termed as a result of gravitational force. Whatever it may be, it excites tourists to great extent. While speaking to ANI, a tourist from Canada said, “Some gravitational force is active which drives or pull the vehicles, but it’s a cool place.” Tourists believe that this Magnetic Hill adds to the beauty of Leh and Ladakh.
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Devotees celebrate annual festival of Tseskarmo Monastery in Leh
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
The annual festival of Tseskarmo Monastery was celebrated with religious fervour and zeal in Leh. The festival takes place on the 15th day of the Tibetan calendar’s 6th month. Ideal for meditation, Tseskarmo Monastery is a quiet place located about 105 kilometres from Leh. Dressed in their traditional costume, monks performed ritual mask dance. Thousand of devotees, both locals and foreigners, thronged at the monastery to celebrate the occasion. Yak dance & folk song were also part of the celebration.
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Govt nod for mandatory packaging of foodgrains, sugar in jute materials
Wed, Jan 03, 2018
The decision will benefit farmers and workers located in the Eastern and North Eastern regions of the country particularly in West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura, besides giving a boost to jute industry.
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