Space Science Exhibition by SAC-ISRO Ahmedabad commences in Leh

Leh, Sept 9: The five-day Space Science Exhibition, Sept 9th-13th, organised in collaboration between LAHDC Leh, University of Ladakh, and Space Application Centre (SAC-ISRO), Ahmedabad, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Lt Governor, BD Mishra in the presence of Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson and Director, SAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad, Nilesh M Desai and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof S K Mehta at Lamdon School, Leh.


Chief guest, Lt Governor Ladakh, BD Mishra, added that the organisa...

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M2 type Voting Machine without VVPATs to use in LAHDC Kargil Elections, says DC Kargil

VoL Desk, September 09: Following a press conference held by the National Conference and Congress party unit in Kargil, expressing apprehension over the absence of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections, the District Magistrate convened a press conference to provide clarity on the concerns raised by political parties.

The press conference witnessed the presence of notable figures, including DC Kargil Shrikant Suse, SSP Kargil Anayat Ali Chaudha...

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Concerns Arise Over Absence of VVPATs in Upcoming LAHDC Kargil Elections

VoL Desk, September 09: In a press conference today, the Kargil unit of the National Conference and Congress party expressed concern regarding the absence of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) alongside the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections.

According to the election regulations, the Law Department of UT Ladakh introduced amendments to the LAHDC Election Rules on September 18, 2020, under SO 26. These amendments encompassed various changes to...

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Inaugural E-Governance Magazine of Ladakh UT Launched alongside TapOnn Event

Leh, September 8: In a significant development, a Meeting was chaired by Dr Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for the launch of the first-ever e-Governance Magazine, facilitated by the IT Secretary Amit Sharma, through the National Informatics Centre (NIC) was launched which carried informative IT related articles for widespread circulation amongst IT buffs of the Union Territory.

The launch of this inauguration edition of Ladakh UT e-Governance Magazine has been wide...

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Comm./Secy., Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan presides meeting, for categorization of hotels/ guest houses/lodges/resorts

Leh, Sept. 06: The Comm./Secry., Tourism & Culture Department, UT Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan presided over a meeting to discuss cleanliness of high-altitude base camps and trekking routes, and the categorization of hotels/ guest houses/lodges/resorts in the UT of Ladakh at the Civil Secretariat.

Welcoming all the officials/stakeholders to the meeting the Commissioner/Secretary emphasized on the importance of cleanliness in high-altitude base camps and along trekking routes in the UT. ...

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Joint Secretary MoRD Smriti Sharan visits TSG, Sankoo

Kargil, Sep 08: Joint Secretary of NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Smriti Sharan, accompanied by Anchor Person NRLM for UT Ladakh, Shrimati Vasuda Shukla, along with the NRLM Team, paid a visit to TSG and Sankoo in Kargil today.

During their visit, they engaged with local village organizations and members of Self Help Groups (SHGs). The SHG members showcased local and forest products at stalls established in collaboration with BDO Drass, in coordination with ACD ...

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Bisleri International Completes the Restoration of 24.3 Million Litre Ladakh Reservoir

Leh, September 06: Bisleri International, the leading packaged drinking water company in India, has announced the successful completion of its restoration project for the Ladakh Reservoir located in the Kyagar region of Tegar Village, Nubra Valley, Leh.

This ambitious endeavor by Bisleri is aimed at strengthening the resilience of the local community and mitigating the risks of water scarcity in the area. The primary goal of the project was to rejuvenate the Kyagar Panchayat Reservoir, t...

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Joint Secretary MoRD Smriti Sharan visits Drass, interacts with newly formed SHG members

Kargil, Sep 07: Joint Secretary, NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI, Smriti Sharan, and Director of RD&PRD Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zabdavi, accompanied by the NMMU, NRLM team, as part of two-day visit to Kargil, today visit Drass block to interact with the recently formed Self-Help Group (SHG) members and assess the progress of LRLM initiatives in the district.

During the visit, ACD Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, UT Anchor NRLM Ladakh, Dr Vasuda Shukla, National Mission Manager IBCB, OM ...

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Arba’een, the 40th Day of Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom Observed in Kargil

Vol Desk, September 07: Arba’een, the solemn occasion marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), was observed with reverence in different parts of Kargil district where thousands of people took part in procession. This day holds great significance in the hearts of Shia Muslims worldwide.

Arba’een serves as the culmination of a 40-day mourning period, beginning with the tragic events of the 10th of Muharram when Hazrat Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 devoted compa...

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Breaking News: Fresh Notification Announced for 5th LAHDC Kargil Elections

VoL Desk, Sep. 7, 2023: Following the recent judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, which invalidated the entire LAHDC Kargil election process initiated by the UT Ladakh Administration, a fresh election notification has been promptly issued by the UT Administration.

The judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, dated September 6, 2023, in Civil Appeal No. 5707 of 2023 (SLP No. 18727 of 2023), has set aside the entire election process initiated under the notification dated...

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