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.
Leh, Jan 10, 2025: The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Chairman of the Ladakh Subordinate Services Selection Board (LSSSSB), Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting of the Board at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh, to discuss the notification of the advertisement of posts and the timelines for application forms through the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board.
Secretary, GAD, Ladakh, Michael D’Souza, provided information about the processes for notifying ...
Leh, Jan 09, 2025: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh, to assess the preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2025.
During the meeting, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos, OSD to the Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, delivered a detailed presentation on the event’s preparations. He informed that...
Leh, 8 January 2025: The ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Regional Research Station (RRS), Leh, successfully distributed animal feed to support local livestock farmers under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) initiative, aiming to strengthen animal husbandry practices and enhance livelihoods in the cold desert region.
On 7 January 2025, 21 bags of animal feed, each weighing 50 kg, were distributed among 21 households in Hemis Chomoling village, with the feed handed over to Mr. Ta...
The recent move by the Ministry of Home Affairs to establish the post of Chief Secretary in Ladakh represents a pivotal development in the Union Territory’s administrative structure. Until now, Ladakh had been functioning with the position of Adviser to the Lieutenant Governor (LG), a role typically held by an IAS officer from the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre. Currently, the post is held by Pawan Kotwal, who has been performing this advisory functi...
Leh, January 7, 2025: The Hon’ble Executive Councillors, Stanzin Chosphel and Ghulam Mehdi, chaired a meeting today to discuss the upcoming specialized training initiative for students under the 2028 Paralympic Mission.
This initiative aims to prepare athletes with disabilities for international competitions, including the prestigious Paralympic Games.
The training will be conducted by the renowned Aditya Mehta Foundation, which is committed to providing world-class coaching and reso...
Leh, January 6,2025: The Hon’ble Executive Councillors Stanzin Chosphel and Ghulam Mehdi have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Nasrin Fatima for winning the Gold Medal in the Senior Female – Under 46 Kg weight category at the 5th National Open Kyorugi & Poomsae Taekwondo Championship 2024.
The event was held on December 28th and 29th, 2024, at Shree Vishudhanand Saraswati Vidyalaya, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Ms. Fatima remarkable achievement not only brings pride to Lada...
Vol Desk : LAHDC with the help of the Indian Air Force Station Leh, successfully airlifted essential supplies to the remote villages of Dipling and Jingchen, which are cut off during the winter months. The supplies were delivered just ahead of the Losar and New Year celebrations, ensuring that the villagers had access to food, essentials, and fresh stock during this festive period.
Due to recent snowfall, the villages of Dipling and Jingchen had been completely cut off from the re...
Vol Desk, 30 Dec 2024 : LAHDC Leh, bid a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Commissioner/Secretary, Padma Angmo, expressing gratitude for her exemplary leadership and significant contributions during her tenure.
Hon’ble Executive Councillors, Ghulam Mehdi and Stanzin Chosphel, along with ADC Leh Ghulam Mohd, Chief Controller of Finance Dr. Zulfikar Ali, were present at the farewell ceremony.
Although the Hon’ble Chairman Tashi Gyalson was unable to attend the ceremony, he expressed his he...
Leh, Dec 30, 2024: A delegation comprising members of The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, led by its President, Sonam Stobdan, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Commissioner/Secretary, Dr Vasanthakumar N, IAS, was also present in the meeting.
President, The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, Sonam Stobdan informed the HLG that the Leh Chater of the Society was formed almost three yea...
