Review meeting of schemes taken up by Rural Development Department

Leh, May 1: The Director of the Rural Development Department, Syed Sajjad Qadri, Ladakh held a meeting to review the Financial/Physical progress of schemes taken up in the Rural Development Department in the DC Conference Hall on May 01.

The main agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress under the special development package, review the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Ac...

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JD sheep husbandry inspects and examines livestock strength at Changluk breeding farm

Leh, April 29: The Joint Director of the Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Dr. Iftikhar Hussain visited Changluk Breeding Farm, Stakna, accompanied by District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr Tsewang Morup today on April 29.

Dr. Nasreen Fatima, a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon at CBF Stakna, welcomed the Joint Director and proceeded to give a detailed overview of the farm’s Livestock and Fodder section.

The Joint Director inspected and examined livestock strength, feed & fodder scale, pr...

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IAF airlifts two critically ill patient from Leh to Chandigarh

VoL Desk, April 28: In response to an urgent call for casualty evacuation, an An-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted two critically ill patients from Leh to Chandigarh for immediate medical attention.

Despite challenging weather conditions, the coordinated efforts of the IAF and local civil administration played a pivotal role in saving two lives.

Among the patients were one victim of a road accident and another experiencing cardiac issues.

World Veterinary Day celebrated in Leh

Leh, April 27: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Leh commemorated World Veterinary Day today on April 27.

The theme for this year, ‘Veterinarians Are Essential Health Workers’ highlighted the multifaceted contributions of veterinary professionals that extend far beyond traditional animal care.

Director, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries (ASH&F), Dr Mohd Iqbal emphasized the pivotal role of veterinarians in ensuring the health and welfare of both animals and humans. 

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Higher Ed. Dept. & IITs Offer Internship and Sponsored M. Tech. Program Opportunity for Ladakh St. for 2024

Leh, April 28: Continuing the groundbreaking initiative started in 2022, the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh announced the Internship and sponsored M Tech program for 2024 for students in prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) of Kanpur, Delhi, and Bombay.

Applications are now open for internship and sponsored M. Tech. program for the Academic Session 2024-25 and students must apply online at https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/ladakh/.

The programs are open to students s...

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Successful Vaccination and Health Screening for Leh District Haj Pilgrims

Leh, 27 April:  A significant milestone was achieved in ensuring the safety and well-being of Leh district pilgrims undertaking the Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Under the vigilant supervision of the State Immunization Officer, Ladakh, Dr. Iqbal Ahmad; DY CMO Leh/i/c DIO Skarma P. Yontan and Medical officer, Leh, Dr. Chhimet Angmo; beneficiaries from Leh Town, Phyang, and Choglamsar received essential vaccinations at CMO office Leh.

In line with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...

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Expenditure Observer Gajendra Singh chairs meeting with Election Officers


Leh, Apr 27The Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh (IRS) appointed to 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency chaired a meeting with the Election Officers today on April 27 at DC Conference Hall, DC office.

Along with the Expenditure Officer, Returning Officer, Santosh Sukhadeve and Assistant Returning Officer, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) were also present during the meeting.

The meeting began with a briefing by Nodal Officer, Election Expenditure Monitoring, 

Dr Zulfikar Ali about the traini...

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Expenditure Observer appointed for 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency 

Leh, Apr 26For the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Expenditure Observer has been appointed for 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency to monitor election spending by candidates and political parties.

The appointed Expenditure Observer Gajendra Singh (IRS) will be available at his office, Tourism, Silk Route Guest House, near General Post Office, Leh.

The contact information for the Expenditure Observer will be 9320626120 and the landline contact number will be 01982-252099.

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Returning Officer Ladakh announce dates for parliamentary election in Ladakh

VoL Desk, April 26: For the parliamentary election in Ladakh, the Deputy Commissioner, Leh who is also a returning officer for the Lok Sabha election briefed about the election notification in a press conference at Leh today.

The Returning Officer said that the date of filling the nomination paper will begin from today which is on April 26, 2024 which will end on May 03, 2024.

He said that the candidates or the political parties can submit their nomination paper before the returning of...

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Advisor UT Ladakh Convenes Governing Council Meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, April 23: The 4th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission convened under the chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal IAS, Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Chairperson of Governing Council LSDM. The meeting took place on April 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the conference hall, ground floor, Civil Secretariat Leh.

A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Abied Hussain, Officer on Special Duty to the Commissioner/Secretary of the Technical Depar...

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