Team Ladakh shines with 3 Golds at Federation Cup Taekwondo Championship

Kargil, April 28, 2025: In a momentous achievement, Ladakh has opened its medal tally for the season with a historic performance at the 1st Federation Cup Taekwondo Championship held in Nashik, Maharashtra, from April 25–29, 2025. Team Ladakh clinched a total of three gold medals, marking a proud milestone for the Union Territory.

International Taekwondo Player and State Awardee Shanaz Parveen secured the gold medal in the Senior Under-30 Female Individual Poomsae category, while Internat...

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Anjuman Imamia Leh’s Women Wing Elects New Office Bearers

Leh, April 27, 2025: The executive body elections of Anjuman Imamia Leh’s Women Wing were successfully held today, with new office bearers appointed for key positions, including President, Vice President, General Secretary, and other important roles.

Nasreen Maryam was re-elected as President, while Zahra Bano secured the position of Vice President. Amina Chochu was chosen as General Secretary, Razia Bano as Treasurer, and Naseem Begum as Joint Secretary. Other executive body members were...

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Secretary Horticulture Visits Centre of Excellence for Seabuckthorn at Nimoo; Reviews Expansion and Processing Initiatives

Leh, April 25, 2025: Secretary Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, conducted an extensive visit to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn Cultivation at Nimoo to review the ongoing developmental initiatives, horticultural demonstrations, and processing facilities established to boost high-value horticulture in the region.

The Secretary was accompanied by Director Horticulture, Sh. Tsewang Phunchok; Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh Smt. Kunzang Wangmo; In charge Ap...

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ZEO Khaltse, Ms. Sonam Dolkar launches wellness initiative to promote physical, mental wellbeing among students

Khaltse, April 25, 2025 – The Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Khaltse, Ms. Sonam Dolkar, has launched a wellness initiative aimed at promoting physical and mental wellbeing among students by distributing yoga mats across schools in the zone.

As part of this program, students are encouraged to incorporate yoga into their daily routine, particularly during morning sessions, to enhance their energy levels and focus throughout the day. Teachers have been directed to ensure that students practic...

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CEC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson met Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju

Leh, April 24: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson met Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. The CEC extended a formal invitation to the Minister for the unveiling ceremony of the statue of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, (Padma Bhushan) to be held on Monday, 19th May 2025 at Bakula Rinpoche Shradhanjali Park, Leh followed by a special conference to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Mongolia.

The CEC discussed the proposal f...

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LG Ladakh seeks cooperation from tourism stakeholders to welcome tourists in Ladakh in wake of Pahalgam terrorist attack

Leh, April 24, 2025: In view of the cowardly attack on innocent tourists by the armed terrorists in Pahalgam, in which around 26 people lost their lives, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) appealed to all stakeholders and sought their assistance in welcoming tourists with open arms and take all necessary measures to increase the footfall of tourists in Ladakh.

Stating that tourism is the lifeline of people of Ladakh as majority of people are engaged...

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11th State Board for Wildlife meeting held under chairmanship of LG Mishra

Several defence projects, defence roads and transmission line cleared and approved in meeting

Leh, April 24, 2025: The 11th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife was held under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of the Hon’ble wildlife board members.

At the outset, the HLG and the board members observed a minute’s silence to pay respect to the victims of the Pahalgam ...

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National Panchayati Raj Diwas Celebrated in Leh

Leh, April 24, 2025: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Leh today celebrated National Panchayati Raj Diwas with enthusiasm and participation, reaffirming the commitment to grassroots democracy and rural development.

The event was graced by Hon’ble Councillor Shri Phuntsok Nurboo, LAHDC Leh, as the Chief Guest. Also present on the occasion was Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Leh, Shri A.G. Zarger, who addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of co...

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Two Proud Achievements for Ladakh: Ghulam Haider from Kargil and Rigzen Angmo from Leh Crack UPSC Civil Services Examination

Kargil, April 22, 2025: In a moment of immense pride and celebration for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ghulam Haider, a resident of Panikhar, Kargil, and Rigzen Angmo from Leh have successfully cleared the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination.

Ghulam Haider, son of Haji Ghulam Mehdi and brother of Senior KAS Officer Mohd Taqi, has emerged as a symbol of hard work, determination, and perseverance. His achievement is being celebrated across the Karg...

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Delegation of Dental Surgeons Calls on CEC Leh

Leh, April 21: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by Dr. Fayaz Ahmad, Dr. Nurzin Angmo along with members of the All Ladakh Dental Surgeon Association (ALDSA), in the presence of Nominated Councillor Dr. Yangchan Dolma, who submitted a representation highlighting key issues concerning dental health services in Ladakh.

The delegation placed demands for the creation of Dental Surgeon posts across all health institutions including DHs, SDHs, CHCs, PHCs, and H&WCs; cre...

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