Leh, April 06: Social Welfare Department, Leh in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) organised an assessment camp for the Senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) of Khaltse block under Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) Scheme at SDM Conference Hall Khaltse today.
Around 100 beneficiaries, including both senior citizens and PwDs were assessed during the said camp.
Tehsil Social Welfar...
VoL Desk, April 06: According to recent findings by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) failed to evacuate power from a hydro-electric project in Ladakh, resulting in a revenue loss of Rs 16.45 crore.
The corporation also did not impose a penalty on defaulting Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the tune of Rs 12.60 crore, despite explicit provisions in the Hydro Policy.
The construction of two hydro-electr...
Leh, April 5: State Level Advisory Committee (SLAC) meeting on ‘Safe Food & Healthy Diets’ was held under the chairmanship of Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula (Chairman SLAC) at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The officials presented the Action Taken Report as per the directions given in the last meeting of SLAC.
Deliberations were held on the issue of the sale of expired items, misbranding, and carrying out strict checking to ensure the prescribed standards of food being sold in the market. Advisor ...
Leh, April 4: Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department/ School Education Department, Ladakh, Sanjeev Khirwar convened a meeting in his office chamber at Civil Secretariat, Leh to discuss the status of works of H&UDD and SED assigned to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
At the outset, Chief Engineer, PWD, Ladakh, Tashi Chombel in a detailed presentation outlined the status of projects lined up with NHIDCL for Urban Local Bodie...
Leh, Apr 01: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh’s Council Secretariat observed Bhoti Language Day with great fervor. The event was held under the chairmanship of the Executive Councillor for RDD, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee in the presence of the Executive Councillor for Art & Culture, Stanzin Chosphel, and the Executive Councillor for Minority, Ghulam Mehdi. Councillors, Nominated Councillors, and the office staff led by CCF, LAHDC Leh attended the event.
During the event, the ...
VoL Desk, April 01: On the occasion of Bhoti Language Day, the Ladakh Administration, along with various stakeholders, celebrated the event to promote traditional literature and the Bhoti language.
LG Ladakh took to Twitter to urge Ladakhis to observe the day, citing that the preservation of the cultural heritage and language is necessary for maintaining identity and connecting with roots.
Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar celebrated the day with a program that included speeches by P...
VoL Desk, March 31: A minor girl was allegedly abducted and raped in Leh on March 29, according to reports. The incident has shocked the local community, and police have registered a case under FIR No. 2/2023 U/S 5(M) and 6 POCSO Act at Women Police Station Leh.
While the details of the case are still emerging, unverified sources have reported that the accused has been arrested by police. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, with many calling for swift justice for the victim.
VoL Desk, March 31: The Hon’ble Lt Gov of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Admiral D.K. Joshi, and the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) B.D. Mishra, recently met in New Delhi to discuss initiatives for promoting national integration through education, sports, tourism, and people-to-people ties.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Ladakh proposed reserving two seats each in Andaman & Nicobar Engineering, Medical & Law College for Ladakhi students, and the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Andaman and N...
Announces inter college “Sustainable Campus Challenge” in the run up to Y20 presummit in Leh
Leh, March 29: To celebrate India’s Presidency of the G20 summit and ahead of the Y20 Pre-Summit scheduled to be held in Ladakh from 26th to 28th April 2023, University of Ladakh (UoL) in collaboration with Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh organised an Inter-College Cultural fest at EJM College, Leh today.
Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh Professor SK Mehta was the chief guest ...
VoL Desk, March 28: The Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr.) BD Mishra of Ladakh recently met with a delegation led by Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, accompanied by the Presidents and members of the Ladakh Gonpa Association, LBA Youth Wing and the LBA Women Wing at Raj Niwas.
The delegation raised concerns regarding the promotion of Ladakhi culture, including language, script, architecture, art, and other related aspects.
During the meeting, the Lt. Go...
