JAMMU, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the development of Ladakh is a top priority for the Centre after virtually inaugurating five development projects worth around Rs.3,350 crore in the Union Territory. "Today, for the Central Government, the development of Ladakh is a top priority," he said in virtual address to a gathering in Leh. "Our effort is to develop modern infrastructure in Ladakh while taking full care of the local environment," Modi said. The projects include a new passenger terminal at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, built for Rs 640 crore. He said the terminal is India's first to feature geothermal heating alongside solar energy use to suit the harsh climate, energizing local tourism while...