IAF Airlifts Stranded Passengers from Chandigarh to Leh and Nubra at LAHDC’s Request 

Leh, March 6,2025: Several passengers traveling to Leh and Nubra were left stranded in Chandigarh due to flight cancellations, causing significant disruption to their travel plans.

Responding swiftly to the situation, the Indian Armed Force (IAF), at the request made from LAHDC Leh, successfully airlifted 250 passengers from Chandigarh to Leh and another 123 passengers to Thoise Airport, Nubra. This prompt action provided much-needed relief to those affected, ensuring their safe and timel...

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Cultural Academy Leh Hosts Poetry Session Featuring Pramod Kumar Jain IAS

Leh, March 4, 2025: The Cultural Academy Leh played host to a poignant poetry session, “Despair and Hope,” featuring Chairman of the New Districts Committee, Pramod Kumar Jain IAS. The event showcased Mr. Jain’s literary prowess, as he recited poems from his published book, which explores the themes of resilience and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Jain also shared unpublished works, including poems inspired by his visits to Ladakh. The session included readings of his poems such a...

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Leh delegation led by CEC meets Kiren Rijiju on Bodhgaya issue

Leh, March 04: A delegation led by Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Chairman/CEC LAHDC Leh, met with Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji, to discuss the Bodhgaya Temple Management Act issue.

The delegation included esteemed members such as Dy. Chairman, LAHDC Leh Tsering Angchuk, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Senior Vice President Sh. Rigzen Dorjay, Ven. Deldan Namgyal General Secretary Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) and BJP Senior Leader Tashi Gyalson Khachu.

The LBA and...

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Science lecturers & NYC members call on Lt Governor Mishra

Leh, March 1, 2025: A delegation comprising Science lecturers of School Education Department led by Nawaz Ali called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the LG Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS and Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin were present in the meeting.

The delegates informed the HLG that they belong to Kargil district and have been rendering their services in schools in Leh as Science lecturers for th...

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CEC Tashi Gyalson Chairs Meeting on Leh-Manali Bypass Alignment

Leh, March 01: The Chairman/CEC,LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting to finalize the alignment of the Leh-Manali bypass from Spituk to Upshi.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor (Agriculture) Stanzin Chosphel; Councillor, Phyang, Tundup Nurbo; Councillor, Igoo, Sonam Thardos; Councillor, Chuchot, Mirza Hussain; ACR, Leh Shabir Hussain, Col. K.S. Lavana, Commander of 753 BRTF; Tehsildar Leh, Dorjey Gailson; SDM Incharge Kharu, Stanzin Namgail; Officiating Chief Engineer...

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Councillor Nyoma-led delegation, unemployed physical education youth call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 28, 2025: A delegation from Nyoma led by Councillor, Nyoma constituency, Ishey Spalzang, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin, IAS; PCCF, Brij Mohan Sharma, IFoS; Chief of Staff, GOC 14 Corps, Maj Gen DK Singh; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS; Director, Health Services, Dr Thinles a...

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Daily-rated labourers’ president & Ward, Watch of Forest Dept call on LG BD Mishra

Leh, February 28, 2025: Two separate delegations comprising casual/daily rated labourers engaged post-2015 and Watch and Ward called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin, IAS; PCCF Ladakh, Brij Mohan Sharma, IFoS; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS and Director, Finance, Dr Safdar Ali, IRS, were present in...

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Fire at Skalzangling Leh Reduce11 Shops to Ashes

Leh, February 27: A massive fire broke out last night in the Skalzangling area of Leh district, reducing 11 shops to ashes. According to sources, the fire suddenly erupted in one shop and quickly spread, engulfing several nearby shops in no time.

Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident, but the fire has caused millions of rupees in financial losses. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, though initial reports suggest a short circuit as the possible reason.

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Leh: Winter Holidays in Educational Institutions Extended Until March 15

Leh, February 27: Following the directives of Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, and the approval of the Deputy Commissioner of Leh, the winter holidays in all government and private educational institutions have been extended until March 15, 2025.

This decision was made in light of the recent heavy snowfall, harsh weather conditions, and their impact on educational activities. Earlier, the Chairman of the Hill Council Kargil ha...

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MD SIDCO Reviews Public Transport Operations in Ladakh

Calls for Circular Route Design to Enhance Connectivity & Efficiency

Leh, February 21, 2025: The Managing Director of Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to evaluate the operational performance of public transport, review ongoing projects, and plan future developments.

At the meeting’s outset, Senior Manager, SIDCO, presented a detailed report on the current operation of die...

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