Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis aculeata) Declared as Ladakh’s State Flower

VoL Desk, Dec. 28: Administration of UT Ladakh has declared Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis aculeata) as state flower of Ladakh, stated the DIPR Leh in a post on X.

Meanwhile in the month of November the administration had issued public notice, seeking suggestion for the designation of state flower of Ladakh. The proposed flowers under consideration were Meconopsis aculeata and Dactylorhiza.

Meconopsis aculeata is a blue-flowered thorny species of the genus Meconopsis with a small ge...

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Transport Department Ladakh Seeks Public Input on Ladakh Motor Garages Subordinate Service Recruitment Rules 2023

VoL Desk, Dec. 29: The Transport Department of UT Ladakh has released the draft for the Ladakh Motor Garages Subordinate Service Recruitment Rules 2023, pertaining to Non-Gazetted posts.

Stakeholders and the public are invited to provide comments, suggestions, or objections within 30 days from the publication date on the official website.

Send your feedback via email to [email protected] or by post to Sh. Mohit Sharma, Under Secretary, Transport Department, UT Ladakh, First Floor Se...

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Comm. Secy., Tourism, UT Ladakh Chairs Meeting to Elevate Ladakh Tourism Website

Leh, Dec. 28: Commissioner Secretary of Tourism, UT Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting to review and elevate the status of the Ladakh Tourism website to enhance the accessibility of Ladakh’s tourism sector, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation by the Project Management Unit (PMU) offering a detailed overview of the Ladakh Tourism website. The presentation highlighted the user-friendly interface, complete with well-organized ta...

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DSE UT Ladakh Launches 45-days Winter Coaching Program for CBSE Board Exams

Leh, Dec 26: To empower students for the upcoming CBSE board examinations, the Directorate of School Education Department U.T Ladakh initiated a 45-days winter coaching program which commenced on December 25.

Director of School Education UT Ladakh, Tsering Paldan inaugurated the coaching session in the campus of Government High School Housing Colony Leh.

The program is specifically designed to benefit class 10 and 12 students across 24 coaching centers located in Nubra, Khaltse, Changt...

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Director, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh Participated in the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan

Leh, Dec 23: Director, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh Dr. Padma Gurmet, participated in the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan as an invited speaker at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The 6th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan and Expo was jointly organised by Vijnana Bharati and Government of Gujarat at Ahmedabad from December 21 to 24, 2023.

The focal theme for this year is ‘A new integral vision for Development’ BVS is a conglomeration of scientists, artisans, technocrats, traditional innovators, students...

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UT Ladakh Ice Hockey Association Announced Trials for Khalo India Winter Games Representation

Kargil Dec 23: In preparation for the prestigious 4th edition of the Khalo India Winter Games, set to grace in Leh, the Ice Hockey Association of UT Ladakh has unveiled its plans for team selection. The association is all set to conduct rigorous trials for the UT Ladakh Ice Hockey team.

Interested and passionate Ice Hockey players from UT Ladakh, are requested to report to the Ice Hockey Rink, NDS Sports Complex in Leh. The trials are scheduled to take place on the 29th of December.

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IT Secy. Chairs Meeting for setting-up of Electronic Manufacturing Cluster in UT Ladakh

Leh, Dec. 21: Administrative Secretary of Information Technology, UT Ladakh, Amit Sharma chaired a significant meeting dedicated to the establishment of an electronic manufacturing cluster, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting commenced with a comprehensive virtual presentation by the Consultant Agency before IT Secretary Amit Sharma and his team, providing detailed insights into the proposed electronic manufacturing clusters in the nation. The presentation covered important aspects...

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Dept. of Sheep Husbandry, Leh Installed 448 Kid Pens in Nyoma

Leh, Dec 20: To mitigate the loss of young animals during the harsh winter months, the Department of Sheep Husbandry, Leh installed 448 kid pens in Nyoma subdivision, specifically benefitting the villages of Korzok, Kharnak, Koyul, Demjok, Dungti, Hanle, and Rongo. The initiative was taken under the vibrant village program.

The vibrant village program aims to create a more sustainable and resilient environment for livestock rearers in the region, particularly during the challenging winter...

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Squad Members Leh Conducts Surprise Checking of Shops Under COTPA

Leh, Dec, 19: A team consisting of squad members under COTPA (Cigarette and other tobacco product Act) conducted a surprise checking of various shops on December 19 after receiving complaints from different education institution headed by District Health Officer Leh along with officers/officials representatives from Police Station Leh, Drug Controller UT Ladakh, Food Inspector Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Leh, Inspector Sale Tax UT Ladakh, District Consultant National ...

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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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