UTDMA in collaboration with NDMA successfully conducts mock drill exercises in Leh

Leh, August 23, 2024: Mock drill exercises was successfully conducted at different locations of Leh district by UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on August 21. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Romil Singh Donk.

The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, includi...

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Mock Drill Exercise on Landslide Conducted Successfully in Nubra

Nubra, August 21, 2025:

A comprehensive Mock Drill Exercise on Landslide Management was successfully conducted today in Nubra under the overall supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal (IAS). The exercise aimed to test the preparedness, coordination and response mechanism of various departments and stakeholders in the event of a landslide in the region.

The staging area for the exercise was established at Khalsar where all necessary arrangements were set up. An...

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LG Kavinder Reaches Daman & Diu, Reviews Infrastructure Projects, and Pays Obeisance at Somnath Temple

The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta along with First Lady Smt Bindu Gupta undertook a significant visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Diu today. The Lt Governor reviewed a series of flagship infrastructure and development projects that reflect the transformative vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

On arrival at Diu, Shri  Kavinder Gupta and First Lady Smt Bindu Gupta were warmly received by Shri Praful Patel, Administrator of Daman, Diu...

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Mock Disaster Exercise Conducted in Kargil for Fourth Consecutive Year

Kargil, August 21, 2025: A UT-level mock disaster management exercise focussing on earthquake, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), and cloudburst scenarios was successfully conducted in Kargil on Thursday. This was the fourth consecutive year that the Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Union Ministry of Home Affairs, organized the drill.

The Table Top Exercise (TTEx) was led by NDMA Consultant (ME&IRS), Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Sud...

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One-Day Kisan Mela-cum-Vegetable and Flower Exhibition Held at Khaltse

A one-day Kisan Mela-cum-Vegetable and Flower Exhibition was successfully held at Khaltse, organised by department of agriculture Leh,drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, students, and local residents. 

The event was started with a welcome speech by Tashi Dolma , Dy. Director Agriculture Department. 

The event was aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices, showcasing local produce, and encouraging floriculture and vegetable cultivation in the region.

The even...

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Release of the Poetry Digest in Bhoti Language at DIET

Leh, August 20, 2025: The Two-Monthly Poetry Digest in Bhoti Language was officially released by Secretary, School Education, UT Ladakh, Banu Prabha, in the presence of Director of School Education Tsering Paldan, Chief Education Officer Leh, and Principal, DIET Leh on 19th August 2025. The release ceremony was held at Auditorium Hall of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh.
The Bhoti Digest was meticulously edited and compiled by Venerable Stanzin Nurbo, DIET Leh. This ed...

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Incident Commander/SDM Khaltse convenes a meeting on Mock Drill Exercise

Khaltse, August 20, 2025: On the directions of the UT Administration Ladakh, the Incident Commander/SDM Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, convened a meeting today with the officers and officials appointed as members of the Incident Response System (IRS) at the Sub-Divisional level. The meeting focused on the preparations for the upcoming Mock Drill Exercise to be conducted in Sub-Division Khaltse.

During the meeting, the Incident Commander/SDM Khaltse directed all concerned officers and officials to ...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Meets Union Minister Khattar, Seeks Central Aid for Ladakh’s Development Projects

The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today met the Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on major developmental projects of UT Ladakh.

The Lt Governor apprised the Union Minister about two landmark 24×7 water supply projects for Leh and Kargil towns, costing Rs 334.72 crore and Rs 373.17 crore respectively, which have been approved by the State High Powered ...

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Secretary Shashanka Ala chairs review meeting on Poshan Tracker with focus on SAM/MAM children

Leh, Aug 18, 2025: Secretary Social and Tribal Welfare, Shashanka Ala, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Poshan Tracker, a digital platform under the POSHAN Abhiyan aimed at monitoring nutritional outcomes across the state.

Leh, Aug 18, 2025: Secretary Social and Tribal Welfare, Shashanka Ala, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Poshan Tracker, a digital platform under the POSHAN Abhiyan aimed at monitoring nutr...

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DC Kargil Chairs meeting on Flashfloods in Kargil 

Kargil,August 19, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a review meeting of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to assess the relief and other works related to flashfloods in Shakar Chiktan and Suru Valley.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kargil Imteeaz Kacho and members of the DDMA Committee.

During the meeting threadbare deliberation were held related to declare the recent flashfloods in the different areas of Kargil as a national disaster.

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