Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta chairs introductory meeting with UT Ladakh officials

Leh, 19 July, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (HLG) of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, convened an introductory meeting with the Administrative Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the Union Territory Administration at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.

At the outset, Chief Secretary, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, presented a comprehensive briefing to HLG, outlining the current status of key developmental initiatives in UT Ladakh. This included updates on recruitment ...

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Friendly Polo Match Held Between SECMOL and Ladakh Women Polo Association as Part of 4th CEC Cup Polo Tournament 2025

Leh, July 19, 2025: A friendly polo match between SECMOL and the Ladakh Women Polo Association was held today at Polo Ground, Shagaran, Chuchot, Leh, as part of the ongoing 4th CEC Cup Polo Tournament 2025. The event served as a vibrant platform to promote Ladakh’s traditional sport of polo, while also encouraging youth engagement and women’s participation in the game.

The occasion was graced by Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Education, UT Ladakh, as the Chief Guest, and...

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Yarches Chenmo Summer Symposium & 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration of Marpalimg Lamdon Model School, Zanskar

Zanskar, July 20, 2025 – On the occasion of the Yarches Chenmo Summer Symposium, Executive Councillor Er. Phunchok Tashi visited Marpalimg Lamdon Model School to attend its Silver Jubilee, marking twenty-five years of dedicated service to the people of Zanskar. This milestone also coincided with the official inauguration of the school’s CBSE recognition and affiliation, granted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 26th June 2025.

The celebration was graced by His Eminence...

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Himalayan Brown Bear Trust concludes 10-Day Nature Guide Training Programme

Kargil, July 20, 2025 – Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteaaz Kacho today attended the concluding ceremony of the ten-day Nature Guide Training Programme organised by Himalayan Brown Bear Trust (supported by Royal Enfield) here today at Kargil.

The event was attended by the LADHC Councillors of Lower Drass and Upper Drass Abdul Wahid and Abdul Samad; Assitant Director, Tourism, Kargil, Mohd. Ali Tak; Historian and Author Ajaz Hussain Munshi, Resource Persons, Office Bearer...

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CEC Kargil Inspects Ongoing Works at Parkachik, Khaus; Announces Key Development Measures for Local Welfare

Kargil, July 20, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing works at the Parkachik-Khaus Irrigation Canal constructed via a tunnel, aimed at enhancing irrigation facilities and ensuring sustainable water management for local agriculture.

During the visit, the CEC personally entered the under-construction tunnel along with the concerned departmental heads. He appreciated the commitment of...

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Key Review Meeting of NDMA held in Kargil to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness Mechanisms

Kargil, July 18, 2025: Pursuant to the Kargil visit of a team from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), New Delhi, a crucial meeting was held today at the Conference Hall in Baroo on various issues related to disaster management.

The NDMA team comprising Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Kumar Shahi, Joint Advisor (Ops), and Ranjan Kumar Bora, Senior Consultant, International Cooperation, CBT Division, NDMA, was welcomed by                     Additional Deputy Commissioner/Chief Execu...

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Visits Schools & Institutions to Review Education Initiatives

LEH, July 17, 2025 – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, led by its Chairman and Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha, Shri Digvijay Singh, commenced its two-day study visit to Leh today. The committee is in Leh to assess and understand various initiatives undertaken to support school education in the Union Territory.

The day began with a detailed presentation on ‘Initiatives to Support School Education in Ladakh.’ Ms. A Srija, Economics Advisor,...

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First-Ever Orientation on MKSP-IFC held in Kargil Empowering HR and SHG members

Kargil, July 17, 2025 – The Union Territory of Ladakh marked a significant milestone in strengthening women-led farm livelihoods with the successful completion of a 4-days residential orientation-cum-training program on Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana – Implementation Framework for Convergence (MKSP-IFC) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). 

The training was held from 14th to 17th July 2025 in Kargil district, targeting the Human Reso...

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MP Hanifa Jan assesses developmental works ground realities, commits to development

Kargil, July 17, 2025 – On the fifth day of his public outreach programme, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Ladakh undertook a comprehensive developmental tour of several villages in the Taisuru region and the adjoining second constituency of Suru Valley. 

The MP was accompanied by Taisuru Area Councillor Mr. Abdul Hadi and former Councillor Mr. Syed Abass. The tour of the second constituency was conducted in coordination with Area Councillor Aga Ainul Huda.

During the visit, the MP c...

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Joint Secretary, MoHFW, Government of India Reviews Health Programme Implementation in Ladakh.Leh,

July 16: Ms. Meera Srivastava, Joint Secretary (RCH), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, concluded her two-day official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh from July 13 to 15, 2025. The visit aimed to review the preparedness and implementation of key national health programmes and initiatives across the UT.

During the visit, the Joint Secretary chaired a series of high-level review meetings with senior health officials, Including Mission Director NHM Lada...

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