Ladakh Reviews Transport Laws for Decriminalisation and Reform

Leh, May 21, 2025: Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Transport Department, UT of Ladakh, chaired a high-level meeting at the UT Secretariat to review existing transport-related legislations and examine potential reforms in line with the Government of India’s Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Jan Vishwas initiative. These initiatives aim to improve Ease of Doing Business through simplification, digitisation, and decriminalisation of minor regulatory provisions.

The mee...

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Ladakh Education Officials Review CBSE Exam Performance

Kargil, May 21, 2025 – Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ladakh. Mrs. Bhanu Prabha convened a review meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil today to assess the performance of Class 10th and 12th students in 2025 CBSE examinations.

The meeting was attended by Director of School Education Department, Ladakh Tsering Paldan, Principal DIET Kargil, S.D. Namgyal, CEO Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, ZEOs, Principals, headmasters, lecturers, teachers, and masters of all Government ...

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Montessori Cambridge School Excels in CBSE Class X Results

Montessori Cambridge School, Pathankot, has once again raised the bar of academic excellence with the phenomenal performance of its Class X students in the CBSE Board Examinations for the session 2024–25. The results are a testament to the school’s unwavering dedication to high-quality education, the persistent efforts of its students, and the steadfast support of its devoted faculty.

A remarkable 60 students secured over 90%, with 30 surpassing the 95% mark—an impressive achievement that...

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Ladakh Tourism Seeks Relief Following Pahalgam Attack, Indo-Pak Situation

Leh, May 19, 2025- The Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a crucial meeting at DC Office Conference Hall on May 19, to address the concerns of the local hotel and guest house associations. The meeting was called in response to a representation received from stakeholders of Tourism Sector.
During the meeting, President All Ladakh Hotels and Guest Houses Association, Leh Rigzin Lachic presented a four point demand which focused on the impact of recent Pahalgam terrorist attack f...

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GDC Drass Leads Cultural & Linguistic Tour to Kaksar to Preserve Shina Heritage

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – In a significant initiative to promote and preserve indigenous culture, the Department of Shina Regional Languages at Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organized a successful community tour to the village of Kaksar, District Kargil.

The programme was held under the leadership of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal of GDC Drass, who has been a strong advocate for the preservation of Ladakh’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

The community interaction was led by t...

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Bakula Rinpoche Statue Unveiled on 108th Birth Anniversary

Leh, May 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs/Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in the presence of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, unveiled the statue of 19th Gyalsras Bakula Rinpoche-often referred to as the Architect of Modern Ladakh- on his 108th Birth Anniversary at Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Park.

108 apple saplings, signifying the 108th birth anniversa...

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Emergency Preparedness Initiative Launched in Kargil

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) Kargil, organized a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Camp in Kargil.

The camp aimed to educate the general public—especially members of the taxi, bus, and truck unions—on emergency response techniques and life-saving methods in the event of various disasters.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Ass...

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Balti Language Celebrated at GDC Drass

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.

The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...

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JUIAK’s Al Hima-Laya Green Mission & Research Centre Concludes 1.24 Lakh Tree Plantation Drive

Kargil, May 19, 2025: The Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil’s Al Hima-Laya Green Mission & Research Centre has successfully concluded its large-scale tree plantation campaign, with a total of 1,24,000 saplings planted across various parts of the Kargil district. Among these, 12,000 saplings were planted in the Ashuna region of Trespone, marking the successful completion of the campaign’s final phase.

The grand concluding ceremony was held at Ashuna, Trespone, in the presence of several dig...

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ECI begins training programme for BLO Supervisors from Jharkhand

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Shri Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated a two-day capacity-building programme for frontline election functionaries from Jharkhand at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi today.

The participants, numbering 402, include DEOs, EROs, BLOs and BLO Supervisors. Over the past three months, ECI has trained over 3000 such participants from across the country at IIIDEM.
In his inaugural address, CEC Gyanesh Kumar...

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