Ladakhi Culinary Heritage Celebrated at First-Ever Food Fest in GHSS Tangtse

LEH, LADAKH 26 May 2025: Government Higher Secondary School Tangtse hosted its first-ever Food Festival today, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Ladakh. The vibrant event brought together students, staff, and community members in a spirited celebration of traditional Ladakhi cuisine, with dishes representing all regions of Lalok.

The festival was graced by the presence of Shri Konchok Stanzin, Hon’ble Councillor of Chushul Constituency, who attended as the Chief Guest. ...

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Poetry Recitation Event at LAMO, Leh Features Renowned Poet Pramod Jain

LEH, LADAKH May 26, 2025 – A captivating poetry recitation event ‘Humour in Pathos’ was held on May 24 at the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) in Leh, drawing an esteemed gathering of literary enthusiasts and cultural figures. The event’s highlight was a poignant reading by Pramod Jain, IAS (Retd.), a poet and chairman of New Districts Committee of UT Ladakh
Mr. Jain shared selected poems and verses from his evocative book, “Lockdown and Other Poems.” This collection, born during the...

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Ladakh Expedites Land Digitisation Efforts

Leh, May 26, 2025 – Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, in his capacity as CEO of the Ladakh Land Records Management Agency (LLARMA), chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting to assess the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization (DILRM) Project in Ladakh. The virtual meeting addressed crucial aspects of the land digitisation initiative, including the revision of vendor rates as per General Financial Rules (GFR), the current status of the DILRM Project, the necessity of digital ...

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Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ for Farmers Launched

KVK Nyoma, the Highest Altitude KVK in India, to Launch Nationwide Campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Union Territory of Ladakh.

“Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide agricultural outreach campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif cropping season. The campaign will be held from 29th May to 12th June 2025 across all states and union territories of India.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Departm...

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Ladakh Issues New Guidelines for Rent-a-Bike Trade Licenses

Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), UT Ladakh, has released updated guidelines concerning the issuance and renewal of Trade Licenses under the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997. Circular No. 01, dated May 24, 2025, outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and additional conditions for operating a rent-a-bike business in the region.
According to the circular, the application for a new or renewed Trade License must be made in Form 1 to the Licen...

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Ladakhi Mountaineer Scales Kangchenjunga Under ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’

Leh, Ladakh —
Bringing immense pride to Ladakh union territory ,Nb Subedar Tsewang Chosgail has successfully summited Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), the highest mountain of India and world’s 3rd highest mountain, as a member of team of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS). The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.

Chosgail, A seasoned mountaineer with over 15 years of high-altitude climbing experience and 35 mountaineering exped...

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Leh Gears Up for UPSC Civil Services Exam on May 25

Leh, May 23, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a preparatory meeting today to examine the preparedness for the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Examination, scheduled for May 25, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh. A total of 301 aspirants are appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination at EJM College Leh.
The meeting was attended by UPSC Inspecting Officer, Additional Superintendent of Police, along with the Venue Supervisor, Custodian, Magistrate, Invig...

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Ladakh U20 Impresses at Nationals, Seeks More Support

Leh, May 22, 2025: The Ladakh U20 Football Team has returned after a commendable performance at the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 held in Chhattisgarh.

The team met with Secretary, Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Vikram Singh Malik and briefed him on their tournament journey, experiences, and key achievements.

The players also highlighted the areas where additional infrastructural and logistical support is needed to further improve ...

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University of Ladakh Adopts Five-Day Working Week Across All Campuses

Kargil, May 21, 2025: In a significant administrative development, the University of Ladakh has announced the implementation of a five-day working week, effective from June 1, 2025.

The new schedule, which applies to all campuses and affiliated colleges of the University, designates Monday to Friday as working days, while Saturday and Sunday will be observed as weekly holidays.

The decision follows internal recommendations aimed at improving academic efficiency, staff well-being, and i...

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BMO Khaltse Holds Medical Mobile Unit Camp at Urbis Village

The Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, organized a Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) camp on May 21, 2025, at Urbis village to provide essential healthcare services to the local population.

The camp offered a wide range of medical services, including gynecological consultations, cervical and breast cancer screenings, hypertension screening, NCDs Screening and Laboratory test. Additionally, cataract screening was conducted under the National Programme for Control of Blindness a...

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