Adm. Secy., Amit Sharma Visits the Emergency Operation Centre

Leh, Jan 12: The Administrative Secretary of Disaster Management, Relief, Rescue, and Rehabilitation, UT Ladakh, Amit Sharma visited the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at Upper Tukcha, Leh and undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the Center’s capabilities and functionalities. The highlight of the visit was a live demonstration and performance check of the Quick Deployment Antennas (QDAs) by the adept EOC team and the operations of the Centre wherein the public of the UT connects for he...

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LRSF Meets with LG, Raise Concerns Regarding Recruitment Notification by UoL

Kargil, Jan 11: A delegation from the Ladakh Research Scholars Forum (LRSF), headed by Chief Coordinator Mutasif Hussain, recently met with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the delegation provided valuable insights into the endeavors of LRSF, which comprises 225 research scholars hailing from various regions of Ladakh.

Additionally, the delegation raised concerns with the Lieutenant Governor regarding the recruitment notification issued by the University ...

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Spituk Gustor Two Day Monastic Festival Celebrates in Leh

VoL Desk, Jan. 10: Amidst the brisk air, Spituk Gustor an annual two day long monastic festival was celebrated at Spituk Monastery, Leh attracting huge devotees.

Amid mesmerizing mask dances and vibrant traditions, resilient devotees gather, infusing warmth into this culture and spiritual celebration on peace and prosperity.

The two-day festival is being celebrated since the 11th century for world peace and harmony at Spituk monastery, which is dedicated to the Gelugpa order of Tibetan...

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Comm. Secy. Tourism & Culture Leads Meeting, to Boost Border Areas Tourism

Leh, Jan. 08: The Commissioner/Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, UT of Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan presided over a pivotal meeting to bolster tourism promotion, enhance infrastructure in border regions, and commemorate the valor of our armed forces, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting aimed to deliberate on coordination and collaboration strategies, and officials conversed on charting a path for the holistic and sustainable development of tourism in Ladakh. The pr...

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DC Leh Assess Preparation for Forthcoming Lok Sabha General Election

Leh, Jan 8: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a comprehensive review meeting addressing preparations for the forthcoming General Election to Lok Sabha in 2024 and the celebration of National Voters Day (NVD) on January 25, 2024, held at the VC Room of DC office Leh.

Concerns were raised regarding the inadequacies in facilities across the 298 Polling Stations in Leh district. Issues such as the shortage of drinking water, ramp facilities, electricity, toilet facilities, ...

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LAHDC Leh Launches Scheme to Encourage Authors, Writers

VoL Desk, Jan. 08: In a first of its kind initiative, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh through the Department of Information and Public Relations has embarked a new scheme named “Tsomrik Yarsket” to encourage local authors and writers.

As per details, the scheme is aimed to encourage local authors and writers to publish their original literary works on subsidized rates with financial assistance from the LAHDC Leh.

Works related to local culture, language and history will...

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Fire Incident Reported in Commercial Establishment at Spituk Market

VoL Desk, Jan. 08: Another case of an unfortunate fire incident reported at commercial establishments at Spituk market in Leh district, reported the LAHDC Leh on X platform. EC Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel visited Spituk market to assess the on-ground situation with BDC Leh and Tehsildar Leh.

Terming the incident unfortunate, EC Stanzin Chosphel assured the fire victims of all possible assistance from the Hill Council, Leh and the District Administration, Leh to alleviate the...

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Principal Secy. School Edu., Appreciate Efforts of Staffs in Making Winter Classes Reality

Leh, Jan. 07: Principal Secretary School Education Department, Sanjeev Khirwar, chaired a crucial meeting to assess winter residential coaching classes for 10th and 12th grades in UT Ladakh with Principals and Headmasters of Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) and High Schools (HS). The primary focus of the meeting was the preparation of students for the upcoming CBSE Board exams.

During the meeting, the Director of School Education Shri Tsering Paldan briefed the Principal Secretary on the wi...

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DC Leh Chairs Meeting to Review PM Vishwakarma Scheme Implementation

Leh, Jan 6: Deputy Commissioner, Leh Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting to review the implementation of PM Vishwakarma Scheme on January 5 in the VC Room of DC office Leh.

Industrial Promotion Officer, Mohd Zakiria, provided insights, stating that 231 applications were filed, with 45 pending in Gram Panchayats.

At the local bodies level, 184 applicants were verified, and approximately 161 were registered on the GeM portal. Out of these, 136 applications were forwarded to MSME, with 91...

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Ladakh Administration Amends the State Marriage Assistance Scheme

Divyangjans to get 1lakh financial assistance for marriage.

Leh, Jan. 06: The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh notified the amendment to the State Marriage Assistance Scheme of the erstwhile State of J&K which has now been revised to Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme. The scheme was made effective from 1st January 2024 onwards.

Under the scheme, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 shall be given to female beneficiaries belonging to Antodaya Anna Yojana (...

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