Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh Opens for Domestic Tourists and Visitors

VoL Desk, May 21: In a significant development, the Siachen Base Camp, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been officially opened for domestic tourists and visitors. This announcement comes after a notice was issued with the approval of the Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, marking a momentous occasion for the people of Nubra and all tourism-related stakeholders in Ladakh.

For the past two years, the Tourism Department of the UT Administration, Ladakh has been tir...

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CEC Feroz Khan flags off distribution of solar water heaters and other equipment’s procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA

Kargil, May 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today flagged off the distribution of solar water heaters and other renewable energy devices at Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) Office, Kurbathang to beneficiaries and these have been procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA of LAHDC Kargil.

Executive Councilor Works, LAHDC, Kargil Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC RD, Tourism and Zansksar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi, EC Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazili, Deputy Commissio...

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University of Ladakh Opens Online Applications for Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement Basis

Kargil, May 19: University of Ladakh invites online application for the post of Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement basis at the Constituent Colleges of University of Ladakh for the Session 2023-24.

The subjects in which Assistant Professor is required are Anthropology, Botany, Education, Arabic, Chemistry, English, Biochemistry, Computer, EVS, Biotechnology, Economics, Geography, Geology, Math, Hindi, MCJ, History, Physics, Sociology, Pol. Science, Psychology, Und...

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Important Instructions for LAHDC-KSSRB Examination Candidates on May 21, 2023

Kargil, May 20: In a significant development, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) has released crucial instructions for all candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming examination on May 21, 2023 (Sunday).

Candidates are informed to reach the examination centre by or before 8:00 a.m. for the first shift and 12:00 p.m. for the second shift, and advised to read the instruction carefully.

DC Kargil chairs preparatory training to conduct 10+2 level KSSRB examination

Kargil, May 19: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired the preparatory training to conduct the LAHDC, Kargil Subordinate Service Requirement Board 10+2 examination.

During the training, District Treasury Officer/Controller Examination, Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents besides other concerned officers were present.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the examination schedule and discussed the resources that would be ...

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CEC Leh calls upon Royal Family of Bhutan

Leh, May 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson accompanied by Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi met with His Excellency, Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Her Excellency, Yum Sonam Choki from the Royal family of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the presence of H.E. Gyalwa Dhokhampa, and H.E. Khamtak Rinpoche at Leh today.

CEC Gyalson on behalf of LAHDC Leh and the people of Leh Ladakh accorded a warm welcome to the Royal Family and inquired regarding their stay in Le...

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LG Ladakh Inaugurates Mega Plantation Drive in Liktsey

VoL Desk, May 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, a Mega Plantation Drive was organized by ‘Live-to-Love,’ ‘Young Drukpa Association,’ and the District Administration of Leh in Liktsey. The event witnessed the honorable Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurating the drive.

The plantation drive saw the participation of distinguished individuals, including Ven Rinpoches of Drukpa Sect, prominent political and religious leaders, as well as dedicated...

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Go First Crisis Disrupts Tourism in Ladakh

Kargil, May 16: Hotel and other industries associated with the tourism are facing massive cancellations these days owing to Go First airlines crisis as well as frequent closure of Srinagar-Leh National Highway.

The hot desert region’s prime travel months are May, June, and July. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many foreign visitors chose not to travel to Ladakh after 2020 till now, yet the UT saw more than five lakh tourists last year, primarily domestic ones.

In the Leh district, where ...

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NBWL Recommends Study on Wildlife Impact of Infrastructural Projects in Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 16: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has proposed a study to examine the impact of infrastructural projects on wildlife in Ladakh Union Territory.

During the 72nd meeting of the NBWL’s standing committee on April 25, 2023, an official from the Central government suggested conducting a study on the movement of wildlife in Ladakh, considering the various infrastructural projects taking place in the region.

The suggestion was made when discussing a proposal to divert...

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ADC Kargil inaugurates Zonal Level Inter School Tournaments

Kargil, May 16: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani today inaugurated Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil organized by Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil under the umbrella of Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil. 

The ADC was the chief guest on the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil, officers and officials of the District Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil, teachers of ...

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