DEO leads SVEEP campaign in Trans Singey La 

Leh, Apr 21The District Election Officer Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve and District SVEEP Nodal Officer, Tajamul Ara led a successful SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness camp in the remote areas of Trans Singey La on April 19 and 20. 

The aim of  the camp was to enhance voter awareness and ensure greater participation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.

The awareness campaign covered significant hamlets including Lingshed, Youlchung, Nerak, Phot...

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Palga Rinpoche Disqualified, Leaving Three Contenders for LBA Presidency

VoL Desk, April 20: Amidst the scrutiny of nomination papers for the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) presidency, Palga Rinpoche was disqualified, narrowing the pool of candidates to three. Additionally, Rinchan Namgyal opted to withdraw his nomination in support of Tsering Dorjay Lakruk.


Addressing the media, Tsering Dorjey Lakruk, a senior member of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), cited discrepancies in Rinpoche’s records as grounds for disqualification. Namgyal’s withdrawal, according to Lak...

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LBA Vice President Opposes Pulga Rinpoche’s Nomination: Alleges Disruption of Unity

VoL Desk, April 19: Tsering Dorje Lakruk, the Vice President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and a senior member of the Leh Apex body, voiced his opposition in a press conference held in Leh regarding the filling of nomination paper by Pulga Rinpoche (a Buddhist religious leader) for the Ladakh Buddhist Association’s president election.

He stressed that no lama could contest the election for the post due to the constitution of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA). He also objected t...

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World Heritage Day celebrated at Leh palace

Leh, Apr 19The Archaeological Survey of India, Mini Circle, Leh in collaboration with Archives, Archaeological and Museum, UT Ladakh and Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation celebrated World Heritage Day on April 18 at Leh Palace.

Dr Sonam Spalzin who works with the Archaeological Survey of India, in her welcome speech spoke about the importance of world heritage day and how this day is an opportunity to spread awareness among the younger generation especially the students. 

The ch...

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ایل بی اے انتخابات میں پلگارنپوچے کے نامزدگی پر بھوال، لداخ کے اتحاد کو توڑنے کی سازش، لقروق

وی ایل نیوزسروس/19اپریل/لداخ بدھسٹ ایسوسیشن کے عام انتخابات کے سلسلے میں بدھ مذہبی سربراہ پلگا رنپوچے کے کاغذات نامزدگی داخل کرنے پر موجودہ نائب صدر ایل بی اے اوراپیکس باڈی کے قدآور ممبر چھرینگ دورجے لقرک نے آج لیہہ میں ایک پریس کانفرنس کے ذریعے احتجاج درج کیا۔

انہوں نے اس بات پر زوردیا کہ لداخ بدھسٹ ایسوسیشن کی قانون اثاثی کے رو سے کسی بھی لاما کو اس عہدے کے لئے انتخابات میں حصہ نہیں لے سکتا۔ ساتھ ہی انہوں نے اس بات پر بھی اعتراض کیا کہ پلگا رنپوچے بنیادی طور پر تبتی باشندہ ہے اور ان کا ...

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Inter-college volleyball tournament concludes at EJM college, Leh

Leh, Apr 17: The third edition of Eliezer Joldan Memorial Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Tournament 2023-24 organised by the Physical Education Department, University of Ladakh in collaboration with Eliezer Joldan Memorial, College, Leh, held at EJM college, Leh concluded today on April 16.

The winning team from the women’s category was EJM College, Leh, while the runners up trophy was bagged by CIBS Leh. In the men’s category, the winning trophy was bagged by EJM College, Leh, while the run...

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Preparing for Lok Sabha election, District Election Officer, Leh organize training for BLOs

Leh, April 17: In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve organised a training for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of district Leh at Sindhu Sanskrit Kendra (SSK), Leh on April 17.

DC Leh talked about the importance of BLOs and how it plays a pivotal role in steering the entire process on the ground. He added that BLO are the forefront of the election machinery, who interact with eligible citizens and facilitate ...

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JD Sheep Husbandry UT Ladakh convenes Annual Technical Review Meeting

Leh, Apr 16The Department of Sheep Husbandry conducted its annual technical review meeting under the chairmanship of Joint Director, Department of Sheep Husbandry, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain on April 16.

The aim of the annual technical review meeting was to discuss the revival of livestock populations in Leh district, the implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes on the ground and the strengthening of veterinary health care services in Leh District.

The meeting was a...

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LG Ladakh hosts a farewell party to outgoing Adm. Secy. Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan & Ravinder Kumar

Leh, April 16: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosted a farewell party to bid adieu to outgoing Commissioner Secretary, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, and Secretary to the HLG, Ravinder Kumar, at Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.

Wishing the best for their future assignments, the HLG stated that the administration is bidding farewell to two capable and hardworking ‘friends.’ He advised both officials to keep their integrity, morality and principles int...

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Amit Sharma Chairs Meeting on MietY Project and Community Innovation in Ladakh

Leh, April 16: Administrative Secretary of the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma chaired a meeting addressing various significant initiatives aimed at fostering technological advancement and community development within the region, in the VC Conference Hall, Civil Secretariat, Leh. The Meeting, held in the presence of key stakeholders, focused on the progressive steps made in the MietY Project of UoL (University of Ladakh) and the Atal Community Innovation Centre, unde...

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