ADGP Ladakh orders suspension of mobile data service in Leh

VoL Desk, April 05: The Additional Director General of Police, Ladakh, has ordered temporary suspension/reduction of the speed of mobile data service in Laakh especially in Leh, ahead of the “Pashmina March” called by environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk.

As per the order, the decision was taken in view of present “emergent security scenario” in the U.T of Ladakh and “inputs received from Superintendent of Police District Leh and other intelligence agencies”.

The ADGP order stated tha...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal Convenes Crucial Meeting on State Climate Change Centre

Leh, April 02, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal, convened a significant meeting to address the pressing environmental challenges facing the Union Territory of Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The central point of discussion was the establishment and functioning of the State Climate Change Centre, aimed at fostering sustainable development and resilience in the region.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh Prof. S. K Mehta, ...

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DEO Leh Santosh chairs meeting regarding Randomization of EVMs and VVPATs

Leh, April 2, 2024: In the view of the forthcoming General Lok Sabha Election, District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting regarding the first randomization of (FLC OK BEL Make M-3 Type) EVMs and VVPATs available in the EVM warehouse at DC Office, Leh on April 2.

In the meeting, the first phase of randomization was done for allocation of Ballot Units, Control Units and VVPATs.

Nodal Officer EVM Management, Mohd. Ayub, informed that they have...

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“Bhoti” Language Day celebrated at EJM College Leh

Kargil, April 01: The Department of Philosophy Club in collaboration with the Student Council of EJM college celebrated Bhoti Language Day today at the multipurpose hall. The program was presided over by the Principal of EJM College, Professor Samina Iqbal and Director of the Colleges Dr. Tashi Dawa.

The event commenced with a welcome speech by Mr Padma Wangyal, president of the students of EJM College. Dr. Tashi Dorjey Assistant professor of Philosophy addressed the audience on the impo...

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Advisor to LG Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal Chairs Meeting on GLOF Preparedness

Leh, April 01, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened an important meeting on the preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) hazards in the Union Territory of Ladakh to discuss various challenges and a way forward with the concerned officials and stakeholders, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the potential risks posed by GLOF occurrences in UT Ladakh. The meet...

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Inter-department table tennis tournament concluded at University of Ladakh, Leh campus 

Leh, March 31, 2024: Two days inter-department table tennis tournament 2023-24 concluded at University of Ladakh, Leh campus on March 30.

Competition among 38 teams across five categories representing various teaching departments of the University of Ladakh Leh campus.

Ghulam Ali from the Physical Education Department won the Men’s Singles Category, Zehra Banoo from Forensic Science Department won the Women’s Singles Category. Similarly, Men’s Doubles Category won by Physical Education...

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Plantation drive carried out at Agling 

Leh, Mar 30, 2024: The Department of Horticulture,Leh carried out a plantation drive at Horticulture Garden, Agling today on March 30. 

The objective of the plantation drive was to make the farmers aware regarding the importance of fruit plantation and to increase the area under horticulture crops which ultimately play a pivotal role to enhance the economy of the farming community.

It was informed that different varieties of fruit saplings such as apple, pear, peach, plum and cherry we...

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Amit chairs Meeting to Enhance Preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Flow Hazards in Ladakh

Leh, Mar. 28, 2024: Administrative Secretary of the Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR) Department, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma today convened an important meeting to address potential threats of Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) hazards in the Union Territory of Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh wherein all the major stakeholders including both Deputy Commissioners, NRSC-ISRO, IIRS, IMD experts amongst others participated.This meeting was aimed at methodically ...

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BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on Monday (March 25). This 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway.

The road is now the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh, which connects Ladakh to the hinterland.

The Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road derives its strategic importance from the fact that it is not only shorter vis-a-vis the other two axes, but crosses only one pass; Shinkun ...

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DEO Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convenes meeting regarding General Lok Sabha Election 2024

Leh, Mar 27, 2024: The District Election Office/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve convened a meeting in connection with the forthcoming General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 in the VC hall, DC office on March 27.

The primary objective of the meeting was to brief the role and responsibility of the nodal officer.

DC interacted with all the concerned officers and addressed all their issues separately.

ADDC, Leh, Sonam Norboo pointed out the need for a video monitoring room whe...

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