DC Leh Reviews Preparations for Ladakh’s First Astro Festival

LEH, June 24, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, (IAS), chaired a preparatory meeting regarding the First Astro Festival of Ladakh in VC Room of DC Office Leh. The First Astro Festival in Ladakh will be held at University of Ladakh Campus at Taru, Leh from 27th-28th June.

The festival is being organized by Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and is considered a pioneering initiative for the region. The festival is designed ...

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DC Leh Romil Singh Donk chairs meeting to finalize arrangements for Muharram.

LEH, June 24, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), today chaired a crucial meeting with representatives of Anjuman Imamia Leh to finalize the arrangements for the upcoming Muharram processions in Leh at VC Room of DC Office Leh. The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth, safe, and well-managed observance of this significant occasion for the Muslim community of Leh.
The representatives of Anjuman Imamia Leh from extended their congratulations and welcomed Romil Singh Donk...

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Block Medical Officer, Khaltse, Launches 7-Day Multi-Speciality Medical Mobile Unit Camp at Trans-Singayla (Lingshed) Region.

Khaltse, June 24, 2025: The Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, commenced a 7-day Multi-Speciality Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) camp in the trans-Singayla (Lingshed) region starting today, June 24, 2025.

The first day of the MMU camp was conducted at Photoksar village in Singaylalok block, offering a wide range of healthcare services, including general consultations, gynecological care, pediatric services, dental care, ophthalmic check-ups, non-communicable disease (NCD) c...

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Chief Secretary Chairs Review Meeting on Deregulation and Compliance Reduction in UT Ladakh

Leh, June 23: Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), chaired a review meeting on “Deregulation and Compliance Reduction” at the UT Secretariat. The meeting focused on streamlining administrative procedures, enhancing ease of doing business, and reviewing ongoing reforms under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) and decriminalization of minor offences.

Administrative Secretary, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, presented a detailed overview of the progress made in line with Depart...

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DEO/DC Leh Chairs Review Meeting on Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls

LEH, June 23, 2025 – The District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk (IAS) today convened a crucial meeting to discuss the Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls, at VC Room of DC Office Leh.

A key point of discussion was the submission of Booth Level Agent (BLA) lists by all political parties. DC Leh has instructed all the political parties to submit their list by Friday, emphasizing that BLAs will be a playing a crucial role in scrutinizing and streaml...

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Harmony at High Altitude: International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 at Pangong Lake

Leh, June 23, 2025: To mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Directorate of AYUSH, National AYUSH Mission (NAM), UT Ladakh, in partnership with the State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB), UT Ladakh, hosted a revitalizing yoga session at the picturesque Pangong Lake in Merak Village. The event aimed to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the timeless discipline of yoga. Over 100 people participated enthusiastically, including more than 20 tourists, local reside...

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NTPC hands over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO at Green Hydrogen Mobility Station Leh

Leh, 18 June 2025 : In a landmark move towards clean and sustainable transportation, a formal handing and taking over ceremony was held today at the NTPC Green Hydrogen Mobility Station, Palam, Leh, marking the transfer of five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses from NTPC Limited to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), UT Ladakh.

This initiative represents the first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses in India, and that too at the highest altitude anywhere in...

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Youths Embrace Yoga at “Yoga Unplugged” Event in Leh

Leh, Ladakh – The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) successfully co-hosted “Yoga Unplugged,” a signature event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, on June 17, 2025. Held at the Nagarjuna Auditorium of CIBS, the event aimed to inspire youth and students to embrace yoga for holistic well-being, aligning with the IDY 2025 theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the...

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Director RDD holds Review Meeting of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, SDP, and GIA

Leh, June 18,2025: Director of Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri held a meeting to review the Physical and Financial Progress of all sectors including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, on June 17 at the conference Hall of RDD office, Leh.

The main agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme which includes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grami...

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Two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps Under Dharti Aaba Abhiyan Conclude in Khaltsi

Khaltsi, June 18, 2025: The two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp, held under the banner of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and led by In-charge SDM Asgar Ali, concluded today in Khaltsi. This initiative marks a significant step towards empowering rural communities and ensuring all eligible households receive the benefits of various government welfare schemes.

The camp provided a platform for residents to access essential services at a single point. During the ...

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