Ladakh Reviews Transport Laws for Decriminalisation and Reform

Leh, May 21, 2025: Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Transport Department, UT of Ladakh, chaired a high-level meeting at the UT Secretariat to review existing transport-related legislations and examine potential reforms in line with the Government of India’s Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Jan Vishwas initiative. These initiatives aim to improve Ease of Doing Business through simplification, digitisation, and decriminalisation of minor regulatory provisions.

The mee...

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Ladakh Tourism Seeks Relief Following Pahalgam Attack, Indo-Pak Situation

Leh, May 19, 2025- The Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a crucial meeting at DC Office Conference Hall on May 19, to address the concerns of the local hotel and guest house associations. The meeting was called in response to a representation received from stakeholders of Tourism Sector.
During the meeting, President All Ladakh Hotels and Guest Houses Association, Leh Rigzin Lachic presented a four point demand which focused on the impact of recent Pahalgam terrorist attack f...

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Bakula Rinpoche Statue Unveiled on 108th Birth Anniversary

Leh, May 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs/Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in the presence of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, unveiled the statue of 19th Gyalsras Bakula Rinpoche-often referred to as the Architect of Modern Ladakh- on his 108th Birth Anniversary at Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Park.

108 apple saplings, signifying the 108th birth anniversa...

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LAHDC-Leh Reviews Preparations for High-Profile Religious Events in Matho Village

Leh, May 18: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh is actively reviewing preparations for significant upcoming religious events in Matho village, including the anticipated visit of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin Rinpoche in July 2025 and the Yerchos Chenmo scheduled for 2026.
Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, along with Hon’ble Executive Councillor Stanzin Chosphel and DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, visited Matho village to assess the pro...

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CEC Leh convenes meeting for recruitment of Physical Education Teachers

Leh, May 13: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh convened a meeting today to deliberate on the recruitment of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) across schools in the district, in the presence of Administrative Secretary, Sh. Vikram Singh Malik, IAS.

Also present during the meeting were Additional Secretary, GAD, Rigzin Spalgon (JKAS);OSD to Sports Secretary, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos; District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Tsering Tashi. Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Tahir Hus...

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CEC Leh called on delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, merchant association

Leh, May 13, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by a delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, and the merchant association, in the presence of Hon’ble Councillors Ishey Spalzang, Thinles Nurboo and Dr. Morup Dorjey.

The delegation included President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), President of Anjuman Imamia, President of Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam, President of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal Chairs 3rd Steering Committee Meeting of Ladakh CAMPA

Leh, May 13, 2025: The Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the third meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ladakh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The Chief Conservator of Forests and CEO of Ladakh CAMPA, Sajjad Hussain Mufti, presented a detailed overview of the major achievements of the Forest and Wildlife Divisions of UT Ladakh for the fiscal year 2024–25 under CAMPA. The presentation include...

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Timely Reopening of Manali–Sarchu Road by BRO Enhances Ladakh Connectivity

Leh, May 12, 2025: The snow clearance of the strategically important Manali–Sarchu road (NH-03) is undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) through the 70 Road Construction Company (RCC) of the 38 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Deepak.

While the route remains accessible up to Darcha (Km 144.92) throughout the year, the stretch beyond remains closed during the winter months owing to heavy snowfall and challenging terrain.

The route passes through Baralacha La, one of the...

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LG Mishra chairs meetings to discuss construction of proposed Ladakh Bhawan at Chandigarh

Said facility would specially cater to patients from Ladakh referred to PGI Chandigarh for treatment

Leh, May 09, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), chaired a meeting with the concerned officials at Raj Niwas to discuss the proposed construction of Ladakh Bhawan in Chandigarh. Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary/Managing Director, Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS and Executive Engineer...

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DC Leh prohibits Flying of Drones and unmanned aerial vehicle

Leh, May 08, 2025: The District Magistrate, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve (IAS) in an order has prohibited Flying of Drones and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) in Leh District in view of the current situation.

The order cited that credible inputs and security concerns have been received regarding the potential misuse of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by anti-national elements.

In view of the likelihood of threats to public safety, security installations, and the general public, the...

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