Leh, May 29, 2025: To celebrate the contribution of the finest teachers/masters in Ladakh and to honour those teachers/masters who, through their commitment and industry, have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) presented awards to 12 teachers/masters during the 1st State Teachers Award 2024 organised by the Department of School Education, UT Ladakh, at Arya...
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Ladakh Bridge Washed Away Amidst Heatwave-Induced River Swelling
Leh, May 28 – Like the rest of the country, the Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed an unusual surge in temperatures during the last week of May, leading to dangerously high water levels in local streams and rivers. Experts attribute this situation to the effects of climate change.
According to reports, several areas of Ladakh, particularly Kargil and its surrounding villages, have experienced a sharp rise in temperatures, causing glaciers to melt rapidly. This has directly impacted l...
Crisil Foundation & LRLM Conduct Financial Literacy Camps in Nubra Valley
Dated: 28- May-25: Crisil Foundation, empaneled by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD & State Bank of India (SBI) to implement the Moneywise Centre For Financial Literacy Project – CFL in the UT of Ladakh, conducted weeklong awareness camps on financial literacy and inclusion in collaboration with the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Misson – LRLM in Diskit, Panamik and Turtuk blocks of Nubra.
Series of awareness camps were conducted in rural areas to reachout to the communities with least access...
Nubra Delegation Seeks HLG’s Intervention for Crucial Bridge Project
Leh, 28 May, 2025: A delegation comprising councillors, political leaders, and community representatives from Nubra, led by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, and Former Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mr. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) to request HLG’s intervention in the inclusion of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River in the CRIF sanctions scheme.
The delegation emphasize...
Ladakh Agriculture Schemes Progress Reviewed
Leh, May 27, 2025: Administrative Secretary of Agriculture, Bhupesh Chaudhary IAS, chaired a review meeting today in Leh to assess the expenditure and progress of various schemes and ongoing projects under the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The meeting featured detailed deliberations on the implementation status of various works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and other key developmental initiatives aimed at enhanci...
Ladakhi Culinary Heritage Celebrated at First-Ever Food Fest in GHSS Tangtse
LEH, LADAKH 26 May 2025: Government Higher Secondary School Tangtse hosted its first-ever Food Festival today, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Ladakh. The vibrant event brought together students, staff, and community members in a spirited celebration of traditional Ladakhi cuisine, with dishes representing all regions of Lalok.
The festival was graced by the presence of Shri Konchok Stanzin, Hon’ble Councillor of Chushul Constituency, who attended as the Chief Guest. ...
Poetry Recitation Event at LAMO, Leh Features Renowned Poet Pramod Jain
LEH, LADAKH May 26, 2025 – A captivating poetry recitation event ‘Humour in Pathos’ was held on May 24 at the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) in Leh, drawing an esteemed gathering of literary enthusiasts and cultural figures. The event’s highlight was a poignant reading by Pramod Jain, IAS (Retd.), a poet and chairman of New Districts Committee of UT Ladakh
Mr. Jain shared selected poems and verses from his evocative book, “Lockdown and Other Poems.” This collection, born during the...
Ladakh Expedites Land Digitisation Efforts
Leh, May 26, 2025 – Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, in his capacity as CEO of the Ladakh Land Records Management Agency (LLARMA), chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting to assess the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization (DILRM) Project in Ladakh. The virtual meeting addressed crucial aspects of the land digitisation initiative, including the revision of vendor rates as per General Financial Rules (GFR), the current status of the DILRM Project, the necessity of digital ...
Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ for Farmers Launched
KVK Nyoma, the Highest Altitude KVK in India, to Launch Nationwide Campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Union Territory of Ladakh.
“Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide agricultural outreach campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif cropping season. The campaign will be held from 29th May to 12th June 2025 across all states and union territories of India.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Departm...
Ladakh Issues New Guidelines for Rent-a-Bike Trade Licenses
Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), UT Ladakh, has released updated guidelines concerning the issuance and renewal of Trade Licenses under the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997. Circular No. 01, dated May 24, 2025, outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and additional conditions for operating a rent-a-bike business in the region.
According to the circular, the application for a new or renewed Trade License must be made in Form 1 to the Licen...