Sindhu Darshan postpones owing to Covid-19 situation

Leh, May 13: Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Mehboob Ali Khan, today clarified that the review meeting convened on May 12 to review the progress of the ongoing work at Sindhu Ghat/ Indus River Front was not related to organising the Sindhu Darshan 2021 event per se.

Responding to the feedback from public representatives/public over conducting Sindhu Darshan in June 2021, Secretary Tourism and Culture shared that there has been a misunderstanding of facts regarding the purpose of the revie...

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Ladakh mountaineer successfully summits Mt Everest

Leh, May 13: Jigmet Tharchin from Tia village in Leh district made the whole UT Ladakh proud after reaching the summit of Mt. Everest on May 12. He successfully descended back to the Mt. Everest Base camp today.

A civilian from UT Ladakh has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest for the first time. UT Administration and LAHDC Leh assisted Jigmet in his quest.

He reached the summit of Mt. Everest at around 07:04 AM on May 12. He had earlier climbed several peaks of more than ...

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Secy Agriculture inspects farms, directs to support agri-entrepreneurs

Leh, May 13: Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar, today visited the Agriculture Department farms and private progressive farmer units. Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh; Dr Stanzin Thekchos, OSD; District Agriculture Officer Extension Leh and Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer, Leh, accompanied Secretary Ravinder during the visit.

Secretary Ravinder inspected the mushroom cultivation and spawns production unit at the Vegetable Development Farm at Guphuks. He appreciated t...

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Rs. 167.25 Cr Approves for Samagra Shiksha in Ladakh

Leh, May, 11: Advisor Ladakh, Umnag Narula chaired the Governing Body meeting of ‘Yountan Society’ Single Implementing Society (SIS) for Samagra Shiksha today at the UT Secretariat.

Various intervention wise projections under Samagra Shiksha and achievements were discussed in detail.

Talking about the achievements, the meeting was informed about the various initiatives taken by the department including mega community campaign on enrolment drive in the catchment area of 27 Higher Second...

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 restriction in Kargil

KARGIL, MAY 11, 2021: In view of the surge in COVID-19 positive cases, increase in positive rate across district in the recent days and as per the advice of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare GoI to all District Magistrates to undertake containment measures to restrict intermingling amongst people so that spread of infection can be controlled, District Magistrate and Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve on Monday issued an order for imposit...

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Ladakh Admin mulling on cultivation of Hing

Leh, May, 10: Secretary Agriculture/Horticulture Department, Ravinder Kumar convened a preliminary meeting regarding the prospects of Hing (asafoetida) cultivation in UT Ladakh.

Secretary, Ravinder instructed the Departments to initiate and explore the cultivation of asfoetida (Hing). He further asked to submit a proposal/plan in this regard. 

He directed all the line Departments to come up with an action plan and more scientific information after consultation with the national researc...

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Former LAHDC Leh Councillor Sayeeda Ladakhi is no more

LEH, MAY 10, 2021: Former nominated Councillor from LAHDC Leh Sayeeda Banoo Ladakhi passed away at SNM Hospital Leh today.

The news of her untimely demise deeply saddened people in Leh and her colleagues in Bharatiya Janata Party.

Condolence messages is being flooded Social Media platforms in Ladakh. The BJP Ladakh State unit in a condolence message condoled the family members of the deceased female leader.

“With profound grief and sorrow, we are regret to inform a sad and untimely demise of on...

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COVID: Employees in Kargil to attend 50% duty on weekly basis

KARGIL MAY 10, 2021: In view of the prevailing situation and increase in COVID-19 cases and for strict implementation of preventive measures in accordance to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI from time to time, District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve has vide a circular advised all the district officers/departmental heads to formulate a roster in respect of their employees for attending duties in offices @ 50% weekly basis w.e...

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DDMA Leh to take stringent action against Covid curfew violators

Leh, May 10: Chairman, DDMA/ DC Leh, Shrikant Suse, today informed that stringent action would be taken against Covid curfew violators in Leh district. District Administration Leh had extended the weekend Covid curfew by another week starting May 10 till May 17. However, as per the order issued by the Chairman, DDMA Leh, essential items shops, including grocery, meat/chicken, milk and dairy product, vegetables and bakeries, were allowed to open every day from 8 AM till 1 PM shops.

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CEC Kargil discusses COVID-19 mitigation measures with religious, political stakeholders

KARGIL MAY 10, 2021: In order to review the overall COVID-19 pandemic situation in the district, and to discuss ways and means to further enhance the level of measures to contain the spread of the virus ,Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan in presence of the District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, convened a meeting of various stakeholders including the representatives of the religious and political organizations, PRI m...

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