Kargil, June 02, 2025 – In the lead-up to World Environment Day, the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with HEAL-Ladakh NGO, successfully organized a comprehensive awareness event on the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution” today here at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The campaign brought together experts, officials, students and local stakeholders to address the growing menace of plastic pollution and to promote sustainable environmental practices in the regi...
Leh, June 2, 2025 – The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), today chaired a follow-up meeting at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh, to review the Annual Action Plan under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme for the financial year 2025-26.
During the meeting, significant progress was reported on the resolution of pending payments to laborers, with a comprehensive report presented to confirm the successful dissol...
Kargil, May 02, 2025 – Animal Husbandry Department, Drass in collaboration with State Bank of India, Branch Drass organised an awareness program on financial assistant to farmers today at Drass Sub-Division.
The program started with a speech by Zakir Hussain, Branch Manager, SBI Drass who gave a detailed presentation about the schemes of different types of financial assistance available for farmers.
Block Veterinary Officer, Mr Amin appraised the issues faced by the existing loan avail...
Leh, June 2, 2025: Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the 11th Statehood Day of Telangana was celebrated at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of guests from Telangana serving in different institutes and armed forces, along with staff from the LG Secretariat.
Telangana, which is India’s youngest state, was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, as the 29th state of India. Telangana is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks and u...
Leh, June 02 2015: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, in collaboration with the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), has started a 40-day training program on tailoring for 35 unemployed women from Leh district. This initiative is part of the skill development program under the Beti Bachao scheme, aiming to empower women through vocational training and entrepreneurship.
The Objectives of the training is to equip women with tailoring skills to enhance their employabilit...
Drass, June 01, 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening human-wildlife coexistence, a bear-proof corral was officially handed over today to the community of Sumart Village by Hon’ble Councillor, Lower Constituency, Drass, Mr. Abdul Wahid .
This initiative is part of the ongoing Himalayan Brown Bear Conservation Project led by WWF-India in collaboration with local communities and the Wildlife Department, Kargil.
The bear-proof corral is designed to protect livestock and prope...
Nubra, June 1, 2025:
The three day Inter-School Tournament for high and higher secondary schools of the Nubra Zone, held at Government Higher Secondary School Diskit, commenced on May 30 and concluded successfully today on June 1.
The event was graced by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor Tsering Angchuk as the Chief Guest. District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Leh, Tsering Tashi was the Guest of Honour and Principals and headmasters from various schools were also present.
In Arche...
Kargil, June 01, 2025: The Ice Hockey Association of Kargil held a significant meeting to deliberate on multiple crucial issues pertaining to the development and regulation of ice hockey in the district. Key discussions focused on the current status and future plans for ice hockey infrastructure, preparation for upcoming tournaments, regulations concerning local clubs, and Ice Hockey National Games.
The meeting was attended by members of the General Body, national-level players, and repre...
Leh, May 31, 2025: The Department of Forest, Ecology, and Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, UT Ladakh, organized a Student Engagement Day as part of Precampaign for World Environment Day on May 31.
During the student engagement day, students and staff from Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh, participated in an environmental awareness rally. The rally began at Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh, proceeded to the petrol pump, and returned to t...
Nubra, 31 May 2025: The Administrative Secretary of the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, IAS, chaired a meeting regarding the proper utilisation of the segregation centre in Hunder at the SDM Conference Hall, Diskit.
During the meeting, the Secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and ensuring systematic waste segregation to protect the environment and promote tourism in the region.
The Secretary instructed the BDO and his team that the...
