VoL Desk, April 15: District Police Leh has arrested a drug peddler and seized a significant quantity of contraband substances, including Spasmo Proxyvon Plus capsules, brown sugar-like substances, and Ganja. The arrest was made during a random Naka checking at Airport Road, Industrial Area, Leh.
According to a press release by the Leh Police, a case FIR No 49/2023 has been registered, and further investigation is currently underway. The police have urged the public to report any informat...
VoL Desk, April 15: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra hosted an Iftar party for people from different communities in Leh on Tuesday, marking the holy month of Ramzan. The event was attended by a diverse group of people who came together to break their fast and celebrate the spirit of unity and brotherhood.
During the event, the High-Level Group (HLG) overseeing the development of Ladakh wished everyone a happy and prosperous Ramzan. The Hon’ble Lt. Governor took the opp...
VoL Desk, April 15: Lt. Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra visited the designated site for the construction of the Capitol Complex at Ranbirpur in Ladakh on Friday. During his visit, he was accompanied by the Commissioner/Secretary of Ladakh’s Department of Planning, Development & Monitoring, AK Sahu.
According to the official statement, Com Secretary AK Sahu briefed the Lt. Governor about the draft layout plan, which includes details of the location of various buildings and infrastructure...
Leh, April 11 (ANI): Locals in Leh on Tuesday held a huge protest against the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl on March 29 and demanded the setting up of a fast-track court.
The protest was held by the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Ladakh Gonpa Association and the residents of Ladakh at the historic polo ground Leh.
On March 29, a 12-year-old minor girl was allegedly raped by a man and left injured in Leh, Ladakh, police said.
Earlier in the day, the Ladakh Buddhist Associ...
Leh, April 12: Govt of India has approved the creation of 45 new posts for the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh Ladakh on various levels. The Union Cabinet, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa at Leh Ladakh on 20th November 2019.
The creation of 45 new posts is a historic occasion for the Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine, particularly the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa. Out of the 45 sanctio...
VoL Desk, April 09: Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra attended an Iftar Party hosted by the Anjuman Imamia Leh at the Imam Bargah in Leh, which was attended by representatives of all religious communities, civil society organizations, and elected representatives.
The Hon’ble LG expressed his pleasure for being a part of the gathering in the holy month of Ramzan, stating that it delivers a message of brotherhood amongst the people of Ladakh.
During the event, the HLG emphasized ...
VoL Desk, April 08: In a recent development, a delegation of members from the Doctors Association of Ladakh met with the Hon’ble Lt. Governor at Raj Niwas to discuss the provisions in the Recruitment Rule draft for Gazetted posts in the Health Department of Ladakh.
The delegation requested the filling up of senior posts such as BMO, DIO, Dy. CMO, DHO, etc. through promotions instead of direct recruitment.
Additionally, they also requested the creation of additional administrative post...
Leh, April 7: A market checking squad made a surprise inspection of the general stores, restaurants/hotels, vegetable sellers, and chicken sellers at the Khaltse market on the direction of SDM Khaltse, Suhail Ahmad.
The inspection squad was headed by Naib Tehsildar Wanla, Mohd Ali; Tehsil Supply Officer, FCS & CA Department Khaltse, Tsering Angdus; SHO, Ladakh Police Khaltse, Feroz Khan; Assistant Sub-Inspector, Skarma Choldan; Assistant Sub Inspector, Mohd Hussain; Head Constable (HC), ...
VoL Desk, April 06: Hon’ble Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra chaired a meeting to discuss the construction of a Multipurpose Hall, Hostels, recreational space, and other entities as part of the University of Ladakh campus.
The Lt. Governor was apprised that the Multipurpose Hall has been designed as per Sports Authority of India (SAI) guidelines.
During the meeting, Lt. Governor BD Mishra inquired about the details regarding hostel capacity, mess facilities, and emphasized the need to con...
VoL Desk, April 07: Hon’ble Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra discussed with State Legal Service Authority Member Secretary Spalzes Angmo about legal and social issues in Ladakh, including a recent case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Leh, during a meeting held recently.
The Lt. Governor was apprised that a Special Court under the Act is ensuring speedy trial of the said case.
Additionally, the meeting also highlighted the increasing number of dog-bite c...
