ADC-Kargil visits Padum and reviews preparedness for His Holiness Dalai Lama’s visit to Zanskar

Zanskar, July 16, 2025 – During his maiden visit to Zanskar Sub-Division’s Headquarters in Padum, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho reviewed the arrangements put in place by the Sub-Divisional Administration and the organizers in connection with the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Zanskar. 

The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Mohammad Hassan, Sub-Divisional Officers, SHO-Zanskar, Ven. Gashes Lobzang Tsetan and President of Zansk...

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CEC Kargil Extends Gratitude to Former Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for His Distinguished Service

Kargil, July 15, 2025 – On behalf of the people of Kargil and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) for his distinguished and sincere service as the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Dr. Akhoon acknowledged that the Hon’ble LG’s frequent visits to Kargil have left a profound impact on the collective consciousness of the people. The...

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5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh held

Leh, July 15, 2025: The 5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh was held today at Hotel ‘The Grand Dragon Ladakh’, Leh under the Chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh and under the aegis of Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. S D Singh Jamwal, DGP, Ladakh Police, Shri Prabhat Ranjan, IPS (Retd), Security Adviser,...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs 4th UT-Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting of RBI in Ladakh

Leh July 15: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 4th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Leh on July 15. 

The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among financial regulators and government departments to address rising concerns related to digital payment frauds and financial scams.

Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director of RBI for J&K and Ladakh, delivered a...

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National Training Programme for BLOs and BLO Supervisors concluded successfully at Conference Hall, SDM Office Diskit, Nubra

Nubra, July 15, 2025: The second day of the National Training Programme for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors concluded today at the Conference Hall of the SDM Office Complex, Diskit, Nubra.

The session began with an inaugural address by Toufil Iqbal, Tehsildar Diskit, who underlined the vital role of BLOs in upholding the transparency and integrity of the electoral roll process. He stressed the importance of their responsibilities in ensuring accurate and up-to-date elector...

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Director, PMO Sweta Singh (IFS) chaired a Review meeting of Vibrant Village Programme Implementation in Leh District

Leh, July 15, 2025: As part of the ongoing efforts to evaluate and accelerate the implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ms. Sweta Singh (IFS), Director, Prime Minister’s Office chaired a high-level review meeting today at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh.

On her arrival, Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk (IAS) warmly welcomed Ms. Singh and extended gratitude on behalf of all departments for her visit and for chairing the crucial meeting...

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Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution chairs review meeting with UT Ladakh Administration

Leh, 15 July 2025: Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, chaired a high-level review meeting with the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh today in Leh. The meeting was attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh; Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, Administrative Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; and Shri L. Chatru Naik, General Manager, Food Corporation of India (...

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DC Leh convenes meeting on Homestay Survey in Urban area of Leh

Leh, July 15, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), chaired a meeting regarding the homestay survey in urban areas of Leh. The meeting took place in VC room DC Office, Leh on July 14.

During the meeting it was discussed that many of the home stays, though technically in urban zones, are family run, agriculture based, and provide a cultural homestay experience. Due to their urban classification, they are currently ineligible for benefits under the homestay scheme. To a...

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Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary Ladakh, reviews referral of vacancies to Recruiting Boards

Leh, July 14, 2025: Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of referring vacancies to the designated recruiting agencies: the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), the Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), and the LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB).

The meeting reviewed that, out of 841 vacancies to be referred...

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Dharti Aabha Abhiyan Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp held successfully at Lamayuru under Khaltse Sub-division.

Khaltse,14 July 2025 – In a landmark initiative under the Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, an awareness and benefit-saturation camp was successfully conducted at Lamayuru village in presence Naib Tehsildar Wanla, Punchok Namgail, bringing critical government services to the region’s rural communities.

Officials from diverse government departments—including Revenue, Agriculture, Health, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Rural Development Department, Social Welfare, ICDS and Cooperative,...

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