Leh, June 9: The National Book Trust (NBT), of the Ministry of Education, GoI is for the first time, organising a book fair in Leh from 12th to 16th July 2023, in collaboration with the Administration of UT Ladakh.
In this regard, Divisional Commissioner Saugat Biswas chaired a meeting with concerned officials of the UT Administration and NBT to discuss preparations and measures for its smooth and successful conduct.
The five-day event will be held at Indoor Stadium, Leh, and will witn...
Leh, June 09: Dr. Pawan Kotwal officially assumes office as the Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh. He took the charge in the presence of the outgoing Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula and other senior officials of the UT Administration at the Civil Secretariat Leh.
Dr. Kotwal brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having previously served as the Principal Secretary for Health & Medical Education, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Revenue, Planning & Monitoring Depa...
VoL Desk, June 06: In a recent development, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal has been appointed as the new Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Ladakh. He will be taking over the reins from Sh. S. S. Khandare, IPS, following the approval of the Competent Authority.
Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, an IPS officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre of 1995, brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of law enforcement. With this transfer, he bids farewell to his previous post as Ad...
Leh, June 7: To gear up for the celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June 2023, the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh in collaboration with All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi organised an event themed ‘Yoga at High Altitude’ at Sindhu Ghat today.
Director, National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, Dr. Padma Gurmet highlighted the importance of Yoga for mental and physical health. He informed that the theme of this year- International Yoga Day is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. He exp...
Leh, June 3: The Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers of Ladakh shall get performance linked incentive with effect from June 1st 2023. According to the Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, the incentive shall be given under the Saksham Anganwadi-Mission Poshan 2 programme of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
The AWW will receive Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) per month if she achieves the laid -out performance criteria and the AWH will receive Rs.250/- (Rupee...
Commissioner/Secy Rural Development, Ladakh Saugat Biswas reviews the functioning of NRLM
Leh, June 2: Secretary Rural Development Department, Ladakh Saugat Biswas chaired a meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to review the progress of its implementation in Ladakh.
The meeting deliberated on the current position of the various schemes of the Livelihood missions in agriculture and non-agriculture livelihood activities and discussed block-wise progress in both district...
VoL Desk, June 03: In a shocking turn of events, an action taken report by the school headmaster has disclosed alarming revelations regarding four students from Government High School Phayang. According to the report, these students not only broke into the school hall but also spent the entire night inside the premises, engaging in drug consumption.
In a surprising turn of events, the School Health Ambassador, in collaboration with the Yato club members, conducted surprise checks in every...
Leh, June 01: s One day seminar on preservation and promotion of Bhoti language was organized to create awareness about the language and its rich cultural heritage among the upcoming future generation.
Representatives from all religious organizations addressed the gathering and spoke about the origin of the Bhoti language and the struggle of Ladakhi people to include it in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
All the representatives of the religious organization like LBA, Anjum...
VoL Desk, May 31: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, participated in a significant event today by laying the foundation stone of the Imamia Jama Masjid in Leh. The ceremony was attended by prominent members of various religious communities, along with the representatives of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the general public.
Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, who is currently on a six-day visit to Ladakh as a State Guest of the...
VoL Desk, May 31: In a significant development, LG Ladakh BD Mishra took to Twitter to share the good news that the request to resume travel of Ladakhi citizens in Indian Air Force aircrafts has been approved by the Government of India.
Expressing delight, the LG extended gratitude to the Ministry of Defence, India, for granting sanction to the UT Administration’s request, acknowledging the much-needed service it would provide to the people of Ladakh.
Divisional Commissioner, UT Lada...
