Chandigarh, January 15, 2025: The All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association Chandigarh (ALSWAC) successfully hosted its much-anticipated annual cricket tournament, which concluded today at the Panjab University Athletics Ground in Chandigarh.
The exhilarating final match saw Drass 11 triumph over 20 Millions in a nail-biting finish, securing the coveted trophy in an unforgettable showdown.
Dr. Amit Chauhan, Dean of Students Welfare at Panjab University, inaugurated the final by officiat...
Kargil, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), who was born in the holy Kaaba and is revered as the master of believers, grand celebrations were held in the District of Kargil, along with observances across the globe.
In Kargil, the two largest ceremonies were organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) at Jama Masjid and by the Islamia School Kargil under the auspices of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil.
...Kargil, January 14, 2025: A devastating accident occurred at the Shilikchay bypass near the Shilikchay TCP today, resulting in the death of five individuals and leaving two others seriously injured.
The deceased have been identified as Mohd Hassan, son of Mohd Hussain, a resident of Stakpa; Liyaqat Ali, son of A.K. Raza, a resident of Choskore; Mohd Ibrahim, son of Haji Mohd, a resident of Badgam; and two non-local individuals whose identities are yet to be confirmed.
The incident took...
Leh, Jan 13, 2025: The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting to review the expenditure under SDP/State Capex and to strategize the utilization of the additional 400 crore budget released by the Ministry of Finance for the UT of Ladakh held at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat.
Director of Finance Dr Safdar Ali gave a comprehensive presentation on budget estimates and revised budget estimates for the FY 2024-25. It was informed that the capital bu...
Kargil, Jan 11, 2025: The 8-day skiing course, which commenced on 4th January 2025 concluded today with a grand closing ceremony at Beuru Khar Namsuru .The event celebrated the successful training of 24 participants including 11 girls and 13 boys under the expert guidance of the instructors from the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association (LSSA).
During the course, participants were trained in basic skiing skills providing them with a strong foundation for advancing in winter sports.
Th...
Kargil, Jan 11, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held an interactive session with a group of students who recently participated in Rashtriya Shivir Katha held in Gujarat.
A total of 50 students from Ladakh, including 25 students each from Kargil and Leh, were sent by the Education Department to take part in this prestigious event.
During the interaction, the students enthusiastically shared their experiences and highlighted the enri...
Leh, 10 January 2025: A delegation of employees affected by SRO-202 called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. The delegation sought the HLG’s intervention in releasing arrears of the affected employees.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary GAD, Shri Michael D’Souza, IAS and Director Finance, Dr. Safdar Ali, IRS.
The delegates informed the HLG that despite being appointe...
Leh, 10 January, 2025: A delegation led by ex-Sarpanch of Domkhar, Subedar Major Tsering Namgyal (Retd), called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) B. D. Mishra (Retd) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Advisor to the HLG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary, PHE, Michael D’Souza, IAS and Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Leh, Shabir Hussain, JKAS were present during the meeting.
The delegates apprised the HLG of issues concerning the telecommunication connectivity in Domk...
Requests for his intervention in sending team to 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in China starting Feb 7
Leh, Jan 10, 2025: A delegation of Indian men’s ice hockey team comprising players from Ladakh led by Tsewang Gyaltsan called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Advisor to the HLG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS and Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, were present in the meeting.
...Leh, Jan 10, 2025: The founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, today presented the Mahakaruna (Compassion in Action) Award 2025 to Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
The award recognizes Dr. Kotwal’s significant contributions to the development of Ladakh. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also congratulated Dr. Kotwal on his appointment as the first Chief Secretary of Ladakh.
