Leh, August 1, 2025 – Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a high-level meeting today to review the progress of initiatives aimed at deregulating and reducing compliance burdens to enhance the region’s business environment.
The meeting focused on recommendations from a task force targeting eight priority areas. Secretary of Industries & Commerce, Sh. P.T. Rudra Goud, presented key suggestions, which included adopting a flexible zoning framework, eas...
Leh, August 1, 2025: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, UT of Ladakh, successfully conducted a comprehensive training program for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors at the District Panchayat Resource Centre, Leh.
The training session was inaugurated by Ms. Taruna Kataria, Deputy Director, UIDAI RO Chandigarh, along with Mr. Taief Mir and Mr. Vinay D, Assistant Managers, UIDAI RO C...
Leh, August 01, 2025: The Sunni community of District Leh organized a human chain protest at the historical Jama Masjid in Leh to advocate for postponement of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh elections till the delimitation and formation of new districts in Lasakh.
Dr Abdul Qayyum, President of Anjuman Mainul Islam, Leh while speaking to media explicitly requested the postponement of the council elections until the delimitation process is completed.
The existing ...
Khaltse, July 31, 2025: On the directions of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, a market checking squad carried out a two-day surprise inspection of general stores, restaurants/hotels, vegetable vendors, and poultry sellers in the Khaltse market on July 30 and 31, 2025.
The inspection team was led by Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali, and comprised Tehsil Supply Officer, FCS&CA Department Khaltse, Afzal Khan; SHO Khaltse, Jamyang Namgail; Assistant Sub Inspectors Mo...
Leh, July 29, 2025: The Sampoornata Abhiyan Samman Samaroh was organised in Leh as part of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), a national initiative aimed at improving development indicators in identified blocks through focused interventions and active community participation.
The event was graced by Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, along with senior district officials and block-level officers from both Leh and Kargil, in the ceremonial gathering that highlighted the spirit of loc...
Leh, July 30, 2025: The Department of Wildlife Protection, UT of Ladakh, successfully carried out a rescue and rehabilitation of a Red Fox from Spituk Farka, Leh.
On the evening of 1 June 2025, Range Office, Leh, Phunchok Wangtak received a report from Mr. Gonbo, a resident of Spituk village about an injured Red Fox which they spotted at Spituk Farka while going for some work. He informed that the Red Fox seemed injured as it was limping while walking. Range Officer, Leh Punchok Wangtak a...
29 July 2025, Leh Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), UT Ladakh, and Press Club Leh and other local media persons interacted with delegations of media team from Assam Leh Tuesday. DIPR Leh and Press Club Leh extended a warm welcome with traditional khataks to the delegation from Assam, led by Ms. Smita Saikia from Press Information Bureau.
The visiting team included 13 journalists representing PIB Assam, various private e-media platforms, and prominent YouTuber who arriv...
Leh, July 29, 2025: Chief Planning Officer Leh, Tsewang Gyalson, convened a review meeting today at the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to assess the status and progress of various development projects being implemented under the District Capex Budget at PWD (R&B) Division, Khaltsi.
During the meeting, Executive Engineer Thinlas Zangpo gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the ongoing works, which include infrastructure development, road construction, establishment of livelihood centres and ...
Leh, July 28, 2025: Chief Planning Officer, Leh Tsewang Gyalson held a detailed review meeting with Roads and Buildings (R&B) Division, PWD Leh at VC Room, DC Office, Leh on July 28, as part of the ongoing review meetings to ensure timely execution of all developmental projects under the District Capex Budget.
During the meeting officials from R&B Division, Leh presented a comprehensive report along with site photographs on ongoing works, expenditure incurred under the District Capex plan...
Under the iRISE program of IISER Pune, a 5-day residential training workshop for mathematics and science teachers is being organised from July 28th to August 1st, 2025, at the District Institute of Education and Training, Leh. This initiative aims to promote innovation and research-based teaching practices among school teachers. The training is being conducted in collaboration with the Department of School Education, Ladakh, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER),...
