District Congress Committee, Leh Demands Saturday as Public Holiday in Ladakh

VoL Desk, June 15: In a recent press conference, the District Congress Committee Leh made a formal demand to declare Saturday as a public holiday in all government offices of Ladakh, including both the Union Territory Secretariat and District-level offices.

The opposition Councillor Smanla Nurbu addressed the press conference, stating that they have taken up the issue with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, who has expressed willingness to take necessary action.

Councillor Smanla Nurb...

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Urban Development Dept to Build Transport Parking Sites in Leh & Kargil

Leh, June 15: In order to improve urban infrastructure in terms of developing integrated parking facilities for commercial vehicles in particular and private vehicles in general at Leh & Kargil, the Secretary, Tourism department, Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting at the Protocol office meeting hall, Leh. 

The Urban Development department & Tourism department is planning to build well planned and integrated parking facilities to decongest the cities of Leh & Kargil so as to p...

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Leh Apex Body Announces Delegates for Talks on Ladakh Issues with Central Government

VoL Desk, June 14: In response to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ call for talks on Ladakh issues, the Leh Apex Body held a press conference to announce the delegates who will represent the region in discussions with the Central Government. Chairman of the Apex Body, Thupstan Chewang, revealed the names of the representatives during the conference.

According to Chewang, the delegates from the Leh Apex Body will include Tsering Dorjay Lakruk, Vice President of LBA (Ladakh Buddhist Associatio...

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CEC Leh Discusses energy efficiency measures and climate change with Swiss Ambassador to India

Leh, June 13: Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson had a meeting with His Excellency Dr. Ralf Heckner, the Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, to discuss important matters pertaining to energy efficiency and climate change. The Swiss Ambassador was accompanied by Jonathan Demenge, Head of International Cooperation and Counsellor at the Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan, Dr. Anand Shukla, Senior Advisor, and other officials.

The meeting majorly focused on addressing concerns rel...

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LG Commends Green Efforts and Artistic Convergence at Plantation Drive and Forest Art Festival

VoL Desk, June 13: In an inspiring display of environmental consciousness and artistic collaboration, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra graced the closing ceremony of the “Plantation Drive & Forest Art Festival” held in Ladakh. The 10-day event, organized by LAHDC, Leh in partnership with the Wall Art Project from Japan and Matho villagers, concluded on Sunday.

During the ceremony, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor planted a Juniper sapling, symbolizing Ladakh’s commitment to expanding ...

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National Book Trust to hold book fair in Ladakh

Leh, June 9: The National Book Trust (NBT), of the Ministry of Education, GoI is for the first time, organising a book fair in Leh from 12th to 16th July 2023, in collaboration with the Administration of UT Ladakh.

In this regard, Divisional Commissioner Saugat Biswas chaired a meeting with concerned officials of the UT Administration and NBT to discuss preparations and measures for its smooth and successful conduct.

The five-day event will be held at Indoor Stadium, Leh, and will witn...

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Dr. Pawan Kotwal assumes office as Advisor to LG Ladakh

Leh, June 09: Dr. Pawan Kotwal officially assumes office as the Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh.  He took the charge in the presence of the outgoing Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula and other senior officials of the UT Administration at the Civil Secretariat Leh.

Dr. Kotwal brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having previously served as the Principal Secretary for Health & Medical Education, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Revenue, Planning & Monitoring Depa...

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Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal Appointed as ADGP of Ladakh

VoL Desk, June 06: In a recent development, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal has been appointed as the new Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Ladakh. He will be taking over the reins from Sh. S. S. Khandare, IPS, following the approval of the Competent Authority.

Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, an IPS officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre of 1995, brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of law enforcement. With this transfer, he bids farewell to his previous post as Ad...

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National Institute of Sowa Rigpa Leh organises yoga event at Sindhu Ghat

Leh, June 7: To gear up for the celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June 2023, the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh in collaboration with All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi organised an event themed ‘Yoga at High Altitude’ at Sindhu Ghat today.

Director, National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, Dr. Padma Gurmet highlighted the importance of Yoga for mental and physical health. He informed that the theme of this year- International Yoga Day is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. He exp...

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Performance-linked incentives introduced for Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers 

Leh, June 3: The Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers of Ladakh shall get performance linked incentive with effect from June 1st 2023. According to the Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, the incentive shall be given under the Saksham Anganwadi-Mission Poshan 2 programme of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.

The AWW will receive Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) per month if she achieves the laid -out performance criteria and the AWH will receive Rs.250/- (Rupee...

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