Reported by Phayul.com the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje arrived in Ladakh on the 9th September to begin his second tour of the region since escaping Tibet in 2000. Creating an interesting contrast of events his visit comes at a time when China continue to make incursions along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh, specifically in the Pangong Tso and Trig Heights areas. More on this story can be found here.

Independents dominate Kargil's 2nd LAHDC election with 17 seats, NC win six seats, two of which were unopposed, LUTF win two seats and Congress one. For more on this story click here.