Leh, Aug 04: Agriculture Department, Leh, today conducted a farmers training programme ‘Kisan Goshti’ under Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) programme at Nyoma. Executive Councillor, Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel was the chief guest for the event.
EC Chosphel stressed the need for a Special Development Package for Changthang. He also assured to provide poly-carbonated greenhouse sheets, trench, agricultural tools and seeds to the farmers.
The farmers were mad...
Leh, August 3: Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas, today, chaired a meeting to review the progress of flood restoration in Ladakh.
A detailed discussion on the progress of the restoration of Irrigation Khuls, footbridges, houses, drinking water and electricity in both the districts of Leh and Kargil was held during the meeting.
Noting the progress made in restoration work, the Divisional Commissioner, Biswas advised that complete power connectivity, telecom service, and...
Leh, August 02: Principal Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, today, convened a meeting to discuss projects for setting up of Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in Ladakh on the pattern of SDGCC in the state of Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Nagaland already set up by the UNDP.
A detailed presentation was given by the team of UNDP on the SDG/ Localisa...
Asks banks to improve the credit-deposit ratio
Leh, August 1: Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired the 3rd meeting of the Union Territory Level Committee (UTLBC) of Ladakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, in Leh.
Keeping in view the low Credit Deposit Ratio in Ladakh as compared to the previous year, Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula stated that though SBI and J&K banks in the UT have maintained a good CD ratio, considerable effort will be required to meet the RBI benchmarks. He was i...
Stresses to accelerate pace of works, adherence to quality, quantity parameters
KARGIL, JULY 30, 2021: In order to review the status of developmental activities in Tambis area, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan convened a meeting of the concerned public representatives and officers at Council Secretariat here today.
Councillor Tambis Aga Syed Hadi, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil Ghulam Muhammad, Executive Engineers of PHE, I&FC, P...
KARGIL, JULY 29, 2021: The recent flash flood and mud slide has caused massive damage to houses, property and livestock in Khawos, says sources who visited the village here today.
As per reports, around 10 houses have filled by mud slide that has caused massive damage to property and livestock. The people are reportedly demanding to shift to another place as their shelter, land and property have been completely damaged by the flash flood.
The people whose houses have been damaged by th...
Leh, July 28: Secretary, Agriculture & Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar, today chaired a meeting of the Agriculture & Horticulture Departments to review the progress of the status of the ongoing/new work; SDP/ State/ Changthang Development package (physical & financial progress); status of priority works, expenditure by the end of the first quarter and anticipated expenses by the second quarter achieved by the Agriculture & Horticulture Departments.
Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh & Kargil; Ch...
Leh, July 27: The week-long folk music workshop organised by the Ladakh Academy of Arts Culture and Languages, Leh, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, for the children of Ladakh’s musician community concluded at Chuchot Zamchung. A total of 30 students, including 20 boys and 10 girls took part in the workshop.
Chuchot Councillor, Mirza Hussain and nominated councillor, Phuntsog Norboo were present on the concluding day. They emphasised on the need of such workshops for the pre...
KARGIL, JULY 27, 2021: Actor Aamir Khan after concluding his shooting of his upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha at Kargil district interacted with local media persons here today.
The actor was with the producer of the film Kiren Rao. Speaking to local media persons Amir Khan said that Kargil is an unexploited, virgin and less traveled area that is suitable for film shooting. He further said that the infrastructure, hotels, vehicles and other facilities are upto standard in Kargil where his team...
Leh, July 26: The 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at the Singge Namgyal Chowk in Leh today. Tourism Department, UT Ladakh, organised the event as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Principal Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, was the chief guest for the event.
Principal Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, expressed gratitude to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country. Terming Ladakh as a land of valiant soldiers, Dr Kotwal shared that their courageous a...
