Tragic School Bus Accident in Durbuk Claims Six Lives, Injures 19

Leh, August 22: In a tragic incident, a school bus from Lamdon School met with an accident near Durbuk, resulting in the death of six people and injuries to 19 others. The Deputy Commissioner of Leh confirmed the news while addressing the media. The injured have been admitted to the Army and CHC Tangtse healthcare centers.

The bus was carrying approximately 25 passengers, including two children and several staff members, and was en route to Durbuk to attend a staff member’s wedding when i...

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LBA Women’s Wing meets CEC Gyalson

Leh, Aug 20: A delegation from the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Women Wing led by its President, Kunzes Dolma Jawo met Hon’ble CEC/Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson today.

This meeting marked the first official visit of the newly appointed executive members of the LBA Women’s wing to the H’CEC. During the meeting, the delegation discussed key development needs within their community, particularly the construction of a meeting hall and resource center in Murtse Colony.

CEC Gy...

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LAHDC, Leh distributes land to boost socio-economic conditions of local communities

Leh, Aug 20: In a landmark event at Spituk today, the Chairman of LAHDC, Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, distributed land from the Igoo-Phey Command Area to the residents of Spituk, Palam, and Pharka villages. The land was allocated through a lottery system aimed at boosting the socio-economic conditions of the local communities and fostering sustainable development.

Speaking on the occasion, H’CEC Gyalson congratulated the villagers of Spituk, Palam, and Pharka on receiving the command area lan...

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LAHDC Leh discuss Project Proposal for Heritage Documentation and Mapping Initiative

Leh, Aug 20: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson chaired a meeting today in the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat to discuss the Project Proposal for the LAHDC Heritage Documentation and Mapping Initiative.

Executive Councillor for Art and Culture Stanzin Chosphel; Additional Deputy Commissioner Leh Sh. Ghulam Mohd (JKAS); Chief Planning Officer, Leh Tsewang Gyalson; Private Secretary to Chairman Jigmet Raftan; Deputy Secretary Culture Tsewang Paljor and Distr...

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Advisor Kotwal Chairs Meeting on Pashmina Spinning Machines and Subsidy Schemes

Leh, August 19, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting to discuss the promotion of Pashmina spinning machines and subsidy schemes to boost the Pashmina industry in UT Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance the production and quality of Pashmina products, thereby improving the livelihoods of local artisans and stakeholders.

During the meeting, the President of ...

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Social Welfare Office, Leh Organizes Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob to Promote De-Addiction Awareness

Leh, 14 August 2024 – The District Social Welfare Office, Leh, today organized a Nukkad Natak and flash mob at the Main Market, Leh. The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and promote de-addiction in the region.

This initiative was part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA)for a Drug-Free India and its ongoing efforts to engage with the community and encourage a drug-free society. The performances of the Nukkad Natak and flash mob delivered powerful messages ...

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Leh District Targets Effective Waste Disposal with Project Tsangda

Leh, Aug 14: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting to discuss the progress and the future plans of Project Tsangda in the Conference Hall of Council Secretariat today.

During the meeting, District Panchayat Officer (DPO), Junaid Amin Bhat provided a detailed powerpoint presentation outlining the implementation of Project Tsangda across Leh District. He provided an overview of the various infrastructure developments planned under the project, including t...

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His Holiness Chamgon Kenting 12th Tai Situpa Rinpoche’s Visits Ladakh

Leh, August 14: His Holiness Chamgon Kenting 12th Tai Situpa Rinpoche, a distinguished leader in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, has arrived in Ladakh.

The esteemed Rinpoche was warmly received at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport by Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh Tashi Gyalson alongside Urgyen Rinpoche, Stakna Rinpoche, Bakula Rangdol Nyima Rinpoche and Khenpo Konchok Rangdol alongside a host of other dignitaries, including Geshe Thupten Damchos; President, Lad...

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Health camps to offer healthcare services, identify Tuberculosis cases held at Leh

Leh, August 14: On the direction of Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, who also serves as the Executive Councillor for Health, the BMO office of Leh, in partnership with C-19 projects, has successfully conducted a series of health camps. These camps aimed to offer comprehensive healthcare services to local communities and actively identify Tuberculosis cases.

Commencing on July 8, the health camps were held in Stakna, Matho, Chuchot, Thiksey, and several other villages within the Kharu ...

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University of Ladakh signs MoU strengthening Educational and Developmental Ties

Leh August 09,2024: – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Prof. S K Mehta, Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh and Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, Entrepreneurship Development institute of India (EDII) in Presence of Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Hon’ble Lt. Governor, UT Ladakh.

The purpose of this MoU is to support the UT of Ladakh in building one of the most entrepreneurship-friendly destinations in India by promoting entrepreneurship education, training, policy research and...

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