GDC Drass Hosts ‘Operation Sindoor’ Outreach Program in Collaboration with 5/5 Gorkha Rifles

 Drass, July 16, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass, in collaboration with the 5/5 Gorkha Rifles Frontier Force, successfully organized a special outreach program titled ‘Operation Sindoor’ under the dynamic leadership of Commanding Officer Colonel Bagul Pritish Sharad.

The event commenced with a warm traditional welcome as Incharge Principal Ms. Parveen Fatima (Assistant Professor, English) offered ceremonial khataks to the dignitaries. Commanding Officer Col. Bagul Pritish Sharad th...

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Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary Ladakh, reviews referral of vacancies to Recruiting Boards

Leh, July 14, 2025: Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of referring vacancies to the designated recruiting agencies: the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), the Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), and the LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB).

The meeting reviewed that, out of 841 vacancies to be referred...

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Ladakh’s Recruitment Drive and Domicile Certification Training

Leh, July 8, 2025: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of requisitioning vacancies to the designated recruiting agencies, namely the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), the Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), and the LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB).

The Chief Secretary was informed that approximate...

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Ladakhi Youth Benefit from ALSWAC’s Career Guidance Initiative

Kargil, Ladakh | 30/06/2025— The All Ladakh Students Welfare Association, Chandigarh (ALSWAC), a student body committed to the upliftment and empowerment of Ladakhi youth, successfully concluded its first-ever series of counselling and career guidance sessions for higher secondary school students in Kargil district. The sessions, held between 19th June and 29th June 2025, aimed to provide meaningful academic and career-related guidance to students in remote villages, helping them take confid...

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Youths Embrace Yoga at “Yoga Unplugged” Event in Leh

Leh, Ladakh – The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) successfully co-hosted “Yoga Unplugged,” a signature event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, on June 17, 2025. Held at the Nagarjuna Auditorium of CIBS, the event aimed to inspire youth and students to embrace yoga for holistic well-being, aligning with the IDY 2025 theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the...

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EC Kacho Feroz attends Wipro Earthian Regional Award Ceremony held at Auditorium Hall Kargil

Kargil, June 17, 2025 – The Wipro Earthian Regional Award Ceremony was celebrated at the Auditorium Hall in Kargil graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Mr. Avinash from Wipro’s Education Wing, and Mr. Ashish, Wipro’s Managing Member. The guests were warmly welcomed with traditional Khataqs.

While speaking on the occasion, Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz on behalf of the Education Department praised the visionary work of leaders like Azim Premji and Ratan ...

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Secretary Horticulture Visits Centre of Excellence for Seabuckthorn at Nimoo; Reviews Expansion and Processing Initiatives

Leh, April 25, 2025: Secretary Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, conducted an extensive visit to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn Cultivation at Nimoo to review the ongoing developmental initiatives, horticultural demonstrations, and processing facilities established to boost high-value horticulture in the region.

The Secretary was accompanied by Director Horticulture, Sh. Tsewang Phunchok; Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh Smt. Kunzang Wangmo; In charge Ap...

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DC Leh convenes meeting on Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

Leh, December 4, 2024: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve convenes a meeting regarding Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at VC Room, DC Office, Leh on December 4, 2024. During the meeting, Deputy Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra informed about the Viksit Bharat Quiz which runs from November 25 to December 5, 2024 and is open to participants aged 15–29. It was also informed that only 184 students have participated till date from UT Ladakh. The DC leh, directed the officers who wer...

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Ladakh’s New Districts: A Path to Progress or a Strategic Shift?

“Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts will be Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, Changthang”.

As I came across this news, so many thoughts started running around in my brain. Ladakh – newly appeared Union Territory on the map of India has been an integral part of India from long time. Known for its harsh climate, tough terrain, high altitude, unique culture,...

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Programme on ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ held in Kargil 

Kargil, Sept 14, 2024: As a precursor to the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign (2024), the Municipal Committee of Kargil held a programme in Auditorium Hall Kargil today in collaboration with RD&PRD-Kargil dedicated to cleanliness and environmental sustainability.

The theme of the forthcoming ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign is ‘Swabhav Swachhta- Sanskaar Swachhta.’The initiative aims to enhance cleanliness in various sectors including clean Residential Areas, Public Spaces, Water Bodies, Markets, ...

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