Fire and Fury Corps and the University of Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding for greater coordination in the fields of higher education and joint research on 29 May 2025. Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, UYSM, SC**, SM, VSM, GOC Fire and Fury Corps and Prof Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of Ladakh University exchanged the MoU in a grand ceremony held at Leh. Senior military and UT Administration officers attended the event.
The collaboration between the Indian Army and the University of Ladakh...
Archive: May 2025
Ladakh Honors Outstanding Educators at Inaugural State Teachers Award 2024
Leh, May 29, 2025: To celebrate the contribution of the finest teachers/masters in Ladakh and to honour those teachers/masters who, through their commitment and industry, have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) presented awards to 12 teachers/masters during the 1st State Teachers Award 2024 organised by the Department of School Education, UT Ladakh, at Arya...
Ladakh Bridge Washed Away Amidst Heatwave-Induced River Swelling
Leh, May 28 – Like the rest of the country, the Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed an unusual surge in temperatures during the last week of May, leading to dangerously high water levels in local streams and rivers. Experts attribute this situation to the effects of climate change.
According to reports, several areas of Ladakh, particularly Kargil and its surrounding villages, have experienced a sharp rise in temperatures, causing glaciers to melt rapidly. This has directly impacted l...
Crisil Foundation & LRLM Conduct Financial Literacy Camps in Nubra Valley
Dated: 28- May-25: Crisil Foundation, empaneled by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD & State Bank of India (SBI) to implement the Moneywise Centre For Financial Literacy Project – CFL in the UT of Ladakh, conducted weeklong awareness camps on financial literacy and inclusion in collaboration with the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Misson – LRLM in Diskit, Panamik and Turtuk blocks of Nubra.
Series of awareness camps were conducted in rural areas to reachout to the communities with least access...
Kargil Seeks NH-301 Compensation from Gadkari
Delhi, May 28, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi.
During the meeting detailed discussions were held related to NH-301 Kargil Zanskar National Highway and other important issues of Kargil district.
The main point of discussion was mainly related to 0 to 30 kms, of NH-301 under which land compensation and house compensation was discussed. The meetin...
GDC Kargil Education Students Gain Field Exposure
Kargil, May 28, 2025: The Department of Education, GDC Kargil, organized an educational field visit for 17 students of the 4th semester (Major and Minor), accompanied by two faculty members — Ms. Kaniz Fatima (Head, Department of Education) and Dr. Barkat Hussain Para (Assistant Professor, Education).
The first stop of the visit was Munshi Habibullah Secondary School, a reputed inclusive institution in Kargil. The purpose of the visit was to provide students hands-on exposure to inclusive...
Major General Bevli’s Kargil Visit Boosts Ladakh NCC
Kargil, May 28, 2025 – Major General Anupinder Bevli VSM, Additional Director General NCC Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Directorate, made a historic visit to Kargil, marking a watershed moment for NCC in the region. This visit is a testament to the unit’s unwavering dedication and unrelenting efforts, besides ushering a new era of success and accomplishments for NCC in Kargil.
Upon arrival, Colonel Suveer Seth, Commanding Officer of 2nd Ladakh Bn NCC Kargil, and Lieutenant Mohmad Hussain, ANO ...
Ladakh Observes Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pledges Awareness
LEH, May 28, 2025 – National Health Mission (NHM),UT Ladakh under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) observed World Menstrual Hygiene Day today at Lotsawa Auditorium Hall, Cultural Academy Leh. The event focused on the crucial theme: “Breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual management” underscoring the high-level commitment to this vital public health issue. The occasion was graced by First Lady of Ladakh, Neelam Mishra, who served as the Chief Gu...
CEC Reviews Ladakh Bhawan (Kargil Wing) Construction in Delhi
Kargil, May 28, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon inspected the ongoing construction work of Ladakh Bhawan (Kargil Wing) today at Dwarka, New Delhi. The CEC reviewed the progress of the project to ensure timely completion of the landmark infrastructure for the people of Kargil Ladakh.
Dr. Akhoon was accompanied by a team of senior officials, including, Mr. Santosh Kumar, Superintending Engineer, Civil, CPWD, Mr. Yograj Singh, E...
Nubra Delegation Seeks HLG’s Intervention for Crucial Bridge Project
Leh, 28 May, 2025: A delegation comprising councillors, political leaders, and community representatives from Nubra, led by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, and Former Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mr. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) to request HLG’s intervention in the inclusion of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River in the CRIF sanctions scheme.
The delegation emphasize...