Election Commission of India Team Reviews Election Preparedness at Leh

Leh, Mar. 18: The Director of the Election Commission of India, Shubhra Saxena, chaired a review meeting on the election preparedness of the 1 Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency in Leh.

A thorough review of all aspects of election preparedness by various agencies was conducted during the meeting.

The review meeting was attended by Yetindra Maralkar, Chief Electoral Officer, Ladakh, Sheikh Junaid Mahmood, DIG, Ladakh (SPNO), the District Election Officers of Leh and Kargil, the Senior Su...

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Appeal for Flexibility in Computer Science Lecturer Eligibility Criteria

Vol Desk, March 17: A delegation met with the Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr.) BD Mishra, to advocate for the removal of B.Ed. as a mandatory eligibility criterion for the position of Computer Science Lecturer.

The delegation argued that requiring a B.Ed qualification for a technical subject such as Computer Science is unnecessary. They cited the example of Jammu and Kashmir, where despite NCTE guidelines, a relaxation has been granted, and urged for a similar provision to be extended...

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Nurses from Health Dept. request LG for separate seniority list & amendment of recruitment rules

Vol Desk, March 17: A delegation of nurses from the Health Department recently met with Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr.) BD Mishra to address crucial concerns within their profession. During the meeting, they raised two primary issues: the establishment of separate seniority lists for nurses within the Health Department and the Medical Education Department, and the amendment of recruitment rules pertaining to Public Health Nurses.

The Director of Health Services confirmed that a unifie...

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Delegation Urges LG to Expedited Results for SSC Junior Assistant Posts

VoL Desk, March 17: A delegation of aspirants recently convened with LG Ladakh at the LG Secretariat to request an expedited release of their results for the Junior Assistant positions conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

During the meeting, the Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD) in Ladakh briefed the LG on the recruitment process, highlighting that SSC had advertised 90 Junior Assistant positions in 2022 and subsequently conducted a written examination...

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ADDC Leh reviews implementation plan for strengthening co-operative movement

Leh, Mar 16: Additional District Development Commissioner, Leh, Sonam Nurboo convened a meeting on the implementation of the plan for strengthening of co-operative movement in Leh District in the DC conference hall on March 16.

The primary objective of the meeting was to find ways to strengthen the cooperative societies and to ensure their overall functioning. ADDC, Leh stressed the importance of maintaining online data base of Cooperative Societies in the national portal and how it needs...

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Wages of the Daily Wager enhanced in the UT Ladakh

VoL Desk, March 15: As per the order by the Finance Department of UT administration the Daily Wage Earners, who are duly engaged and working in all Government Departments and those of Municipalities and Local Bodies, on daily wage basis and falling in the categories of highly skilled and administrative/ministerial/accounts staff shall be enhanced from the existing minimum wage rate.

Taking into consideration the difficult living condition and geographical distance that the minimum wages i...

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Service Level Agreement Executed for Modernization of Land Records in Ladakh

Leh, Mar. 15The Governing Body of the Ladakh Land Records Modernization Agency (LLaRMA) convened a meeting to execute an essential Service Level Agreement (SLA), at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

Under the agreement, the Ladakh Land Records Management Agency (LLaRMA) officially entered a strategic agreement/partnership with the joint venture of M/S Ramtech Software Solutions Private Limited and M/S Enercomp Solutions Private Limited. The agreement marked a significant milestone in the jour...

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Comm. Secy., Higher Edu. visits Government Degree College, Khaltsi

Leh, Mar. 14: The Commissioner/Secretary of Higher Education for UT Ladakh, Padma Angmo, paid a visit to Government Degree College, Khaltse, showcasing the commitment to education and development in the region.

The Principal of the College, Prof. Stanzin Yangdol, extended a warm welcome to Commissioner/Secretary Padma Angmo presented traditional khataks, and offered an insightful overview of the college’s journey since its establishment.

A comprehensive presentation by student Dolma Ts...

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CEC Leh approves Rs 350 cr under District Capex Budget for financial year 2024-25

Leh, March 14: CEC Leh chairs Executive Council Meeting of LAHDC Leh to discuss action plans under the District Capex Budget, and subsidy scheme for the Financial Year 2024-25.

After a thorough discussion on the allocations among the Departments, the Executive Council meeting approved Action Plan with a ceiling of Rs 340 Crores under the District Capex Budget and Rs 25 Crores under the subsidy component of LAHDC Leh for the Financial Year 2024-25.

Furthermore, the EC meeting headed by ...

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Prin. Secy., Sanjeev Khirwar chairs seminar and awareness programme on Vishwakarma Scheme

Leh, Mar 13: Principal Secretary,UT Ladakh, Sanjeev Khirwar chaired a seminar cum awareness programme on PM Vishwakarma, its registration process, and approval process in the DC conference hall on March 11. Besides, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve was also present.

The primary objective of the seminar was to enhance the registration process and maximize the inclusion of beneficiaries within the scheme.

Participants were informed about the provisions made available for train...

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