CHC Sankoo and PHC Shargole Awarded State Certificate by National Health Mission

Vol Desk, Jan 14: The National Health Mission, UT Ladakh, has awarded several health institutions for their best performance during the fiscal year 2023-24. The recognized centers include the Community Health Centre in Khaltse, the Community Health Centre in Sankoo, the AAM Primary Health Centre in Shargol, and the AAM SC Rambirpur.

These institutions were presented with State certificates by the National Health Mission under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programme. The ...

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Ice Hockey Skating Basic Coaching held at Khaltse

Leh, Jan 15: The first time Ice Hockey coaching on basic techniques for children of Sub-Division Khaltse held at Ice Hockey rink Khaltse on January 14. The coaching was organised by Councillor, Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab and villagers.

Coaches, Padma Angmo Alchi, Tsewang Phuntsog Saspol and Skarma Tsultim Thiksay were chief guests, whereas Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab was the guest of honour on the occasion.The coaches were welcomed with traditional khataks by Women Alliance Khaltse me...

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LG Chairs Meeting with BRO, Discuss Various Issues

Leh, Jan 14: Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr.) BD Mishra presided a meeting at Raj Niwas, Leh, with Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General of the Border Roads Organization (DG BRO), and key officials from the BRO and Ladakh Administration.

The LG appreciate BRO for keeping the Zojila Pass open even in the winter months. He shared the concerns raised by the Chairman of LAHDC Kargil regarding the clearance work at Zojila from both sides by Project Vijayak and Project Beacon...

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CEC Expresses Gratitude to LG Ladakh for Taking up Issues Pertaining to Zojila Axis

Kargil, Jan 14: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon expressed gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Brig (Dr.) B. D Mishra for taking up various issues pertaining to Zojila axis with DG BRO, Chief Engineers of Project Vijayak and Project Beacon.

The CEC thanked the Union Territory Administration and BRO for keeping the Zojila Pass open in winter.

Dr Jaffer appreciated the HLG’s direction to BRO regarding the clearance work at Zojila from both si...

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Comm. Secy., Tourism & Culture Assess Projects for Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Leh, Jan. 12: The Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, UT of Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting at the UT Secretariat to discuss and review pending DPRs, and the status of critical/important projects pertaining to the development of tourism infrastructure in the UT.

During the course of the meeting, the Commissioner/Secretary took a comprehensive review of various ongoing and new projects under State Sector and SDP. He emphasized on the significance of adheri...

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Drass Up in Arms, Demands Separate District Status

Vol Desk, Jan 12: In response to recent media reports suggesting the contemplation of creating separate districts in Ladakh for Zanskar and Nubra, the sub-division Drass has witnessed a surge in protests, demanding a separate district for their region as well.

On January 10, news circulated among the people of Ladakh that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh had discussed the formation of separate districts for Zanskar and Nubra with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before the 2024 g...

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CEC Discuss Compensation Issues Coming Under Alignment Construction of NH-301

Kargil, Jan 13: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting to discuss issues of land, tree and housing compensation coming under the alignment construction of NH-301.

Executive Councilor, Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mujataba, Executive Councilor RDD, Er. Phuchock Tashi, Councilor Parkachick, Tai-Suru, Lankarchey, Saliskote, GM Pore, Baroo, besides ACR Kargil, Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer SVD, General Manager NHIDCL, Tehsildar Sank...

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LG Meets with Chief of Air Staff to Enhance AN-32 Courier Services Frequency

Kargil, Jan 12: The Lieutenant Governor (LG) held a constructive meeting with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC in New Delhi.

The discussions primarily revolved around crucial matters concerning the provision of helicopter services in Leh District, with a specific emphasis on remote areas such as Lingshed, Dipling, Neyraks, Youlchung, and Chusul, especially during winter emergencies.

Among the topics deliberated was the logistic supp...

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CEC Chairs Meeting with Comm. Sec., Discuss Issues of ICDS, ITI, Colleges, Recruitment & Polytechnic

Kargil, Jan 12: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting with Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education and Information, UT Ladakh, Padma Angmo, to discuss various developmental activities and issues of the concerned departments.

Executive Councilor, Social Welfare Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor, RD&PRD/ Information, Er. Punchok Tashi, Program Officer ICDS Nargis Banoo, District Social Welfare Officer Aga Syed Jamal, Superintendent ...

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Comm. Secy., Padma Angmo Reviews Social Welfare Initiatives in Kargil

Kargil, Jan 12: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Padma Angmo, chaired a meeting at Conference Hall, LAHDC, Kargil, with officers and officials of Social Welfare and ICDS Kargil.

At the outset, she took a detailed review on the progress of various projects under the SDP and Central Sponsored Schemes (CSS) of Social Welfare, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Union Territory-run initiatives.

During the session, the Commissioner Secretary delved into a thorough exami...

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