City gas auction in works for J&K, Ladakh, North East

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is planning to auction city gas distribution licences for north-eastern states and the union territories of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The PNGRB is in the process of finalising the areas for the 12th city gas bidding round.

It has drawn up a tentative list of areas for which licenses will be auctioned and has sought views from the stakeholders, according to a notification on the website of the regulator. The proposed list of areas i...

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Lt. Governor Ladakh Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Emergency Operations Centre

VoL Desk, June 25: The Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) today. The UT-EOC is equipped with advanced technology for monitoring and coordinating relief and rescue operations in the Union Territory. This crucial facility aims to enhance disaster management capabilities and ensure prompt response in times of emergencies.

Expressing his admiration, Lt. Governor Brig. (Dr) BD Mishra commended the efforts of the ...

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Padma Angmo Appointed Official Spokesperson for UT Ladakh

VoL Desk, June 26: The General Administrative Department of Ladakh has announced the appointment of Ms. Padma Angmo, IIS (Indian Information Service), as the official spokesperson for the Union Territory. This decision comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to effectively communicate policies and programs to the public.

Ms. Padma Angmo, an experienced and highly regarded Administrative Secretary, currently serving in the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), ha...

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E-Car Demonstration, Test Drive organised for Taxi Union Leh

Leh, June 24:  The Transport department, Ladakh organised a display and test drive of E-cars for public awareness at Taxi Union, Bomgard Leh. The display camp was an initiative of the department towards making the UT self-sustainable, SMART, integrated, and carbon neutral.

Commissioner Secretary, Transport Department, Saugat Biswas, during the event, stressed that the administration has come up with the Ladakh Electric Vehicle Policy to encourage transporters and individuals to avail of s...

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ECI, Anup Chandra chaired meeting with Ladakh Admin for upcoming parliamentary elections preparations

Leh, June 24: Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India, Shri Anup Chandra Pandey chaired a review meeting on the preparedness of the UT Administration Ladakh for upcoming parliamentary elections. 

District Magistrates of both Leh and Kargil briefed on the number of constituencies, blocks in both districts, and the ongoing infrastructural work taking place pertaining to upcoming elections in the region. Data on the inaccessibility of polling parties due to poor connectivity in certain areas,...

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Advisor Ladakh approved establishing Skill Labs in all Colleges of Ladakh

Leh, June 22: The advisor to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Dr Pawan kotwal (Chairperson LSDM) chaired a meeting of the 3rd Governing Council of LSDM at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The Governing council approved the establishment of skill laboratories in various degree colleges of UT Ladakh for the introduction of Skill Courses in Colleges under the National Educational Policy; funds disbursement to District Skill Committees for implementation of skill projects and remuneration to the Train...

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Ladakh gets 22 seats in Degree Level Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy Courses

Online registration for Seat Allocation Schedule for CSAB- NEUT, 2023 starts from June 26, 2023

Leh, June 22: In light of the issue taken up by UT Administration with the Ministry of Education, Government of India last year requesting for making provision of reserved seats for students from Ladakh considering lack of Engineering College in the newly formed UT, Ladakh was allotted 22 seats under ongoing scheme of Reservation of seats in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy courses ...

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LG Ladakh Chairs 3rd University Council Meeting, Emphasizes Local Recruitment

Vol, Desk June 21: The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, who also serves as the Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, recently presided over the 3rd University Council Meeting at Raj Niwas in Leh. The meeting focused on various important agendas aimed at enhancing the functioning and development of the university and its constituent colleges.

One of the key decisions made during the meeting was related to the appointment of Associate Professors within the University of...

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128 dogs sterilized and vaccinated against rabies in Nyoma Sub-division

Leh, June 19: Animal Husbandry Leh organised a 3-day animal birth control and anti-rabies camp in Nyoma Sub-division starting from June 16 to June 18. A total of 128 dogs were sterilized and vaccinated against rabies.

It was informed that a total of 54 dogs were sterilized in the Mudh army camp on the first day, followed by 55 dogs in Nyoma village, 18 dogs in Niddar village and 1 in Keray in the subsequent days.

Further, it was informed that the camps were part of an initiative by the...

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Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam Leh Initiates Translation of Holy Quran into Ladakhi Language

VoL Desk, June 19: In a significant development for the Ladakh region, Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam Leh, a prominent religious and social organization, has announced its plan to translate the Holy Quran Sharif into the Ladakhi language. Dr. Abdul Qayum, the President of Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam, led a delegation that recently met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (HLG) Brig (Dr) Mishra to discuss their ongoing projects and initiatives.

During the meeting, Dr. Qayum informed the LG about various ...

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