Leh, May 30: Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Padma Angmo, held a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, addressing the issues faced by students of Ladakh in allotment of examination centres for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Commissioner Secretary also briefed regarding the issues flagged by the students regarding Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana (formerly PMSSS), the web portal for which was opened on 22nd May 2023.
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Leh, May 30: To achieve the envisioned goals under Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) and to ensure its successful implementation in the border villages of eastern Ladakh, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse, chaired a meeting to discuss the preparation of the Action Plan, tailored to the needs of the specific villages to achieve holistic development under Vibrant Village Programme, with the concerned stakeholders.
Highlighting the vision and goals of the Vibrant Village Programme, DC Le...
Organises 3-day campaign at Pangong Tso lake
Leh May 24: Administration of the UT of Ladakh in collaboration with Indian Army Organised a campaign at Pangong Tso lake to celebrate International Day of Biodiversity.
The three daylong event which commenced on 20th May was organised in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Secure Himalayas and other departments of UT of Ladakh.
In a statement issued, PRO (defence)...
Leh, May 23: An informative one-day training cum awareness workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Ucchhatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USP) erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) was organized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) supported by the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh at the Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM) Leh.
The workshop aimed to equip the Principals of Government Colleges, Government Degree Colleges, Government Higher Second...
Leh, May 22: The ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, Haryana in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry Department organised an event aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about the invaluable animal genetic resources and the importance of biodiversity preservation on May 22 at DC Conference Hall.
The event also served as an occasion to honor the livestock keepers for their commendable role as protectors of indigenous breeds and populations in Ladakh.
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Cyber Physical System (CPS), AI, Machine Learning, AR, VR to be prime areas
Leh May 20: To work together and explore opportunities in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), the University of Ladakh has signed an MoU with iHUB DivyaSampark IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand on May 20.
The MoU was signed in the office Chamber of Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Melongthang Leh. From IIT Roorkee, Manish Anand, CEO, iHUB Divyasampark; Prateek Sharma iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee; Dr. Jatinder Manhas,...
Leh, May 21: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula in the UT Secretariat, Leh to monitor the status of compliance in terms of orders of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal for Solid Waste Management and Sewage Management in Ladakh. Discussions were also held on the provision of subsidies for the timely installation of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the Hotel Industry and other industries. The meeting deliberated on the strategies for ensuring the timely...
VoL Desk, May 21: In a significant development, the Siachen Base Camp, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been officially opened for domestic tourists and visitors. This announcement comes after a notice was issued with the approval of the Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, marking a momentous occasion for the people of Nubra and all tourism-related stakeholders in Ladakh.
For the past two years, the Tourism Department of the UT Administration, Ladakh has been tir...
Leh, May 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson accompanied by Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi met with His Excellency, Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Her Excellency, Yum Sonam Choki from the Royal family of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the presence of H.E. Gyalwa Dhokhampa, and H.E. Khamtak Rinpoche at Leh today.
CEC Gyalson on behalf of LAHDC Leh and the people of Leh Ladakh accorded a warm welcome to the Royal Family and inquired regarding their stay in Le...
VoL Desk, May 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, a Mega Plantation Drive was organized by ‘Live-to-Love,’ ‘Young Drukpa Association,’ and the District Administration of Leh in Liktsey. The event witnessed the honorable Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurating the drive.
The plantation drive saw the participation of distinguished individuals, including Ven Rinpoches of Drukpa Sect, prominent political and religious leaders, as well as dedicated...
