Advisor Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal launches Fortified Wheat Flour in PDS

Leh, Dec. 17: The Advisor Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal launched the Fortified Wheat Flour in Public Distribution System (PDS) of UT of Ladakh, during a program organized by Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs at Kangri Mill, Chuchot Gongma, Leh.

Dr. Pawan Kotwal accompanied by Secretary of Health and Food Safety Dr Vasantha Kumar, Director FCS&CA Tahir Hussain and other officials visited the mill to inspect the process of wheat flour fortification. The technical team apprised him in detai...

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22 Day Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Training commenced at DIET, Leh

Leh, Dec 18:  A 22-day Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) training for the FLN Teachers of Leh District commenced at DIET Leh from December 18. The training is organised by DIET Leh under the NIPUN BHARAT MISSION scheme of Samagrah Shiksha Abhiyan.

The training will focus on digital content on Bhoti, Balti and Dard Aryan in the context of National Curriculum Framework Foundational Level and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Also, this training will specially focus on Teaching/Le...

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LG Ladakh Convene Meeting with DPIIT for Ladakh’s Entrepreneurial Growth

Leh Dec.18: In a significant move towards fostering entrepreneurial opportunities in Ladakh, LG Ladakh convened a crucial meeting with Sh. B. Deveraj, IAS Joint Secy. DPIIT, GoI. The agenda centered on propelling the implementation of diverse DPIIT schemes for the region’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Joint Secy. DPIIT, highlighting Ladakhis’ previous utilization of Industrial/Entrepreneurial Schemes and unveiling the potential benefits embedded within the newly crafted Industrial Developm...

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LAHDC, Leh Applauds Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370 Abrogation

Leh, 11 December: In a momentous declaration, the Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson, extends a warm welcome to the recent judgement by the Supreme Court of India, upholding the abrogation of Article 370.

While congratulating the people of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Adv Tashi Gyalson highlighted the significance of the verdict. He emphasized that the Supreme Court’s ruling reiterates that Article 370 was a temp...

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Massive Blaze Ravages Four Houses at Tia Village in Sham Region

VoL Desk, Dec. 12: Last night, a devastating fire swept through Tia village in the Sham region, resulting in the complete destruction of four residential houses and significant property damage. CEC Tashi Gyalson personally evaluated the aftermath of this unfortunate incident.

Addressing the distressing situation caused by the fire, the CEC highlighted that the District Administration (DDMA), Leh, has promptly dispatched essential household relief materials to assist the affected families....

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LG, CEC Kargil, Leh extends Losar greetings to Buddhist community of Ladakh

Kargil, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Ladakh BD Mishra, CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon and CEC Leh Adv. Tashi Gyaltsan have extended warm Losar greetings to the people of Ladakh especially the Buddhist community. On the auspicious occasion, they conveyed heartfelt wishes and prayed for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony.

“Losar is one of the most coveted occasions for us, and today, we welcome the Ladakhi New Year with my warmest greetings to the dear people of Ladakh. May this Losa...

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Leh Apex Body Lauds Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370, Advocates Ladakh Statehood Recognition

VoL Desk, Dec. 12: The Apex Body of Leh wholeheartedly applauded the recent Supreme Court ruling on the abrogation of Article 370, deeming it a significant stride toward fortifying national integration.

They extended a warm embrace to the Court’s stance on the prompt reinstatement of statehood for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the scheduling of Assembly elections in J&K before September 30, 2024.

Emphasizing the essence of democracy, the Body underscored that genuine p...

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4th National Lok Adalat held across UT Ladakh

Leh, Dec 11: Ladakh Legal Services Authority under the stewardship of Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Patron-in-chief of Ladakh Legal Services Authority and under the guidance of Justice Atul Sreedharan Executive Chairman Ladakh Legal Services Authorities organised 4th National Lok Adalat throughout the Union Territory of Ladakh on December 9.

The aim was to encourage maximum participation and achieve settlements in cases such as Motor Acci...

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DC Leh chairs meeting to discuss vulnerability Mapping & Identification of Critical Polling Stations

Leh, Dec 09, 2023: Given the forthcoming General Elections to Lok Sabha in 2024, the District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a meeting to discuss the Vulnerability Mapping and Identification of critical Polling Stations at VC room.

During the meeting, ADC Leh/ Deputy District Election Officer, Leh,  Sonam Chosjor, provided a comprehensive overview of the Vulnerability Mapping 2023, a significant initiative launched by the Election Commission of Indi...

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DC Leh Santosh chairs meeting to discuss District Capex Budget Excess/Surrender

Leh, Dec 8, 2023: Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a  meeting to deliberate on the excess/surrender under the District Capex Budget (2023-24) allocated to the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department at the DC Office Leh’s VC room.

During the session, officers from the concerned departments provided comprehensive updates on the physical and financial progress of various projects across different blocks. Deputy Commissioner meticulous...

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