Kargil, April 15, 2025: Government Degree College, Drass today inaugurated a two-week bridge course under PM USHA Gender Equity Scheme, an initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting gender equity in education.
The inaugural session witnessed the registration and participation of around 50 students who have appeared for recently concluded 12th exam or already passed the 12th class examination.
The event was graced by Councillor, LAHDC Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and Principal Higher Secon...
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Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 celebrated at Garkone Village
Kargil, April 13, 2025: As part of the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 (Chuli Mendok), the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a vibrant cultural event at Garkone village in Kargil, one of the prominent apricot-producing areas of the region.
Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Hanifa Jan graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, was the guest of honour. Among other distinguished attendees were Additional SP ...
Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 Celebrated at Alchi with Great Enthusiasm
Leh, April 13: The Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated today with colour, vibrancy, and deep cultural resonance at Alchi. Organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh, the event brought together locals, tourists, officials, and artists in a spirited celebration of Ladakh’s rich cultural traditions and warm hospitality.
Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson attended the festival as the Chief Guest. The occasion also saw the presence of D...
Kargil CEC Flags Off First Truck Convoy on Srinagar-Leh Highway
Kargil, April 11: Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, flagged off a convoy of heavy goods vehicles on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Friday, sending them on their way from Sonamarg towards Drass. Senior officials from the Ganderbal district administration and the Kashmir Rural Traffic Police were also present on the occasion.
It may be recalled that the Srinagar-Leh National Highway was closed ...
Intra-Mural Sports Competition Concludes at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus
Kargil, April 11, 2025: The Intra-Mural Sports Competitions for the academic year 2024–25 in Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s) and Women’s Kho-Kho at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus, commenced in November 2024. Due to winter and snowfall, the final matches were postponed and concluded today with the much-anticipated finals in both men’s and women’s volleyball.
The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various semesters, reflecting the vibrant sports ...
Ladakh’s women feel fearless, ensure their full well-being and promote child care protection initiatives: Chief Secretary
Leh, April 11, 2025: The Chief Secretary of Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting of Program Approved Board (PAB), for Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya for the FY 2025-26 at the Civil Secretariat Leh.
The meeting aimed to discuss and approve Annual Program Implementation Plan (APIP) for the following scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) GoI.
At the outset, the Administrative Secretary of Social and Tribal Welfare UT Ladakh, provid...
Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 kick starts at Skyurbuchan village
Skyurbuchan, April 10, 2025: The Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Skyurbuchan village in Leh district. This is the first Apricot Blossom Festival of the season organized by Department of Tourism, Leh UT Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh and villagers of Skyurbuchan. Hon’ble Executive Councillor LAHDC Leh Sh Ghulam Mehdi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with traditional Ladakhi music, creating a mesmerizing ambiance, and fea...
UT Ladakh recognized as best performing UT for mandatory biometric updates of children
Leh, April 11, 2025: The Union Territory of Ladakh was recognized as the Best Performing Union Territory for carrying out Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) of children during Aadhaar Samvaad 2025, held on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Hosted by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar Samvaad is UIDAI’s annual flagship event that celebrates innovation, excellence, and collaboration among stakeholders across the Aadhaar ecosystem.
The event serves as a platform to acknowle...
CEC Leh Tashi Gyalson Reviews Progress of Project Tsangda
Leh, April 9: Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson chaired a review meeting today at the Council Secretariat to assess the progress and performance of Project Tsangda, LAHDC Leh’s flagship initiative on solid waste management.
During the meeting,DPO Junaid Amin Bhat briefed on the current status of the project, highlighting key developments, funding gaps, and ongoing challenges in areas such as waste segregation, disposal, and infrastructure upgradati...
Junior Assistant aspirants from Kargil demands LG to ensure swift implementation of court’s order
Leh, April 9, 2025: A delegation of aspirants for the post of Junior Assistant called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), to express their concerns regarding delays in implementing the Hon’ble High Court’s order on the matter of appointments by the LAHD-SSRB Kargil.
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG Dr. L Franklin, IAS and Additional Secretary Law Sh. Shashi Kant Bhagat were present during the meeting.
T...