DPC under chairmanship of DC Leh approved 18 Time Bound Promotions and 6 Functional Promotions of various departments

Leh, March 25, 2025: The Deputy Commissioners/CEO, LAHDC, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for functional/non-functional promotion and compassionate appointment under SRO-43 today on March 25, at VC Room, DC Office, Leh.

The DC Leh, granted a total of 18 Time Bound Promotions and 6 Functional Promotions. The Time Bound Promotions included 11 TBP in the Medical Department, 3 TBP in the Revenue Department, 2 TBP in Animal Husbandry Dep...

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World Tuberculosis Day observed in Kargil, CEC calls for special fund for TB patients

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The District TB Center Kargil today observed World Tuberculosis Day at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The event aimed to raise awareness about TB and strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease.

Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest, while Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kargil was the guest of honor. Several doctors, BMOs, co...

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Training program on “micro irrigation systems” held in Kargil 

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The School of Agricultural Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil, and the Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC), located at SAS&T, Stakna, UoL, launched a week-long training program on “micro irrigation systems” aimed at promoting water-efficient technology in Ladakh.

The training is sponsored by Principal Investigator, Precison Farming Development Centre Leh. The event was graced by the Honorable Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Sake...

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The voice of the ‘heritage man’ echoed in Mumbai

Mumbai, March 23 – Dr Sonam Wangchok, better known as ‘the heritage man’, delivered the Kaivan Mistry Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the Himalayan Adventure Festival 2025 in Mumbai. The event was organised by the Himalayan Club in B.N. Vaidya Auditorium, Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya, Dadar East, Mumbai, on March 23, 2025.

While speaking to the mountain lovers, including mountaineers, explorers, and academics, Dr Wangchok highlighted cultural and natural heritage conservation efforts, key ...

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EC Tashi visits Phuktal Monastery takes assessment of damages caused by rock fall

Kargil, March 24, 2025: Executive Councilor, RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC, Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi today took on-site assessment of the damages caused due to a recent rock fall at the historic Phuktal Monastery in Zanskar.

The rock fall, which occurred earlier this month, caused substantial harm to the monastery’s prayer hall and storeroom, as well as buried essential supplies under debris.

During his visit, Er. Punchok Tashi engaged with the monks and local represe...

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University of Ladakh Produces Its First PhD Graduate

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The University of Ladakh, the only trans-Himalayan institute of higher learning and research, has reached a significant academic milestone with the successful defense of the PhD viva voce examination by Mr. Tsering Choldan. This achievement marks a historic first for the university, which was established in 2019.

Mr. Choldan, a dedicated research scholar under the supervision of Dr. Sonam Joldan, Head of the Centre for Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan Studies and the ...

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LG BD Mishra hosts Iftar party for people from different communities of Leh district

Leh, March 22, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosted Iftar party for people from different communities of Leh district.  

Expressing his happiness at the opportunity to host the Iftar party during the holy month of Ramadan and seeing people from different walks of life assembled for the event, the HLG highlighted the significance of Ramadan Kareem for Muslims. He spoke about the five pillars of Islam, which are Shahaadah (Profession of Fai...

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First Lady Neelam Mishra inaugurates Sanitary Pad Vending Machine at TIC, Leh

Leh, March 23, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting menstrual hygiene and ensuring access to sustainable sanitary products, the First Lady of UT Ladakh, Smt. Neelam Mishra, inaugurated a Sanitary Pad Vending Machine at the Tourist Information Centre, Leh on Saturday.

The program began with a warm welcome address by Secretary of Rural and Social Welfare, Shashanka Ala, who acknowledged the presence of all dignitaries, especially the First Lady, and expressed her appreciation for t...

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Grassroot level meetings with Political Parties at ERO, DEO, CEO levels underway

Active participation of political parties in these meetings

March 22, 2025 – 4,123 EROs across the country are holding all-party meetings to resolve any pending polling booth level issues in their respective Assembly Constituencies (ACs). Similarly, all 788 District Election Officers (DEOs) and 36 CEOs of all 28 States and 8 UTs at the State/UT levels have also been directed to hold such meetings to resolve any pending issues at the district and State/UT levels respectively, within the le...

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Grand Mourning Procession Held in Kargil to Commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Ali (A.S.)

Kargil, March 22: In remembrance of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), mourning gatherings were held worldwide, including a large-scale mourning procession in the Kargil district. Thousands of mourners participated in the procession to pay homage to Imam Ali (A.S.), known as Haider-e-Karrar.

The largest gathering in the district headquarters was organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil and the Jamiat Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil,...

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