Srinagar, April 11 -- Srinagar- Nearly seven years after Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, Aadhaar records of its residents have finally been updated to reflect a distinct identity, with the 'Jammu and Kashmir' label replaced by 'Ladakh'.

The long-pending correction was implemented following the intervention of Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, officials said.

Despite the reorganisation of the erstwhile state in 2019, Aadhaar records of Ladakh residents continued to display 'Jammu and Kashmir' in the 'State' field, causing inconvenience and drawing repeated public grievances.

Taking note of the prolonged delay, the Lieutenant Governor directed the Uni...