Women Self Help Group of Ladakh to be groomed as entrepreneurs

Commissioner/Secy Rural Development, Ladakh Saugat Biswas reviews the functioning of NRLM

Leh, June 2: Secretary Rural Development Department, Ladakh Saugat Biswas chaired a meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to review the progress of its implementation in Ladakh. 

The meeting deliberated on the current position of the various schemes of the Livelihood missions in agriculture and non-agriculture livelihood activities and discussed block-wise progress in both district...

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Students at Phayang Break into School Hall, Engage in Drug Consumption

VoL Desk, June 03: In a shocking turn of events, an action taken report by the school headmaster has disclosed alarming revelations regarding four students from Government High School Phayang. According to the report, these students not only broke into the school hall but also spent the entire night inside the premises, engaging in drug consumption.

In a surprising turn of events, the School Health Ambassador, in collaboration with the Yato club members, conducted surprise checks in every...

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Ladakh Buddhist Association organized a one-day seminar on the Preservation of the Bhoti Language

Leh, June 01: s One day seminar on preservation and promotion of Bhoti language was organized to create awareness about the language and its rich cultural heritage among the upcoming future generation.

Representatives from all religious organizations addressed the gathering and spoke about the origin of the Bhoti language and the struggle of Ladakhi people to include it in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.

All the representatives of the religious organization like LBA, Anjum...

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Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Lays Foundation Stone of Imamia Jama Masjid in Leh, Promotes Communal Harmony

VoL Desk, May 31: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, participated in a significant event today by laying the foundation stone of the Imamia Jama Masjid in Leh. The ceremony was attended by prominent members of various religious communities, along with the representatives of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the general public.

Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, who is currently on a six-day visit to Ladakh as a State Guest of the...

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LG Ladakh announces approval for Ladakhi citizens’ travel in IAF aircrafts

VoL Desk, May 31: In a significant development, LG Ladakh BD Mishra took to Twitter to share the good news that the request to resume travel of Ladakhi citizens in Indian Air Force aircrafts has been approved by the Government of India.

Expressing delight, the LG extended gratitude to the Ministry of Defence, India, for granting sanction to the UT Administration’s request, acknowledging the much-needed service it would provide to the people of Ladakh.

Divisional Commissioner, UT Lada...

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Comm/Secy addresses student issues in CUET and Scholarships at Press Briefing

Leh, May 30: Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Padma Angmo, held a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, addressing the issues faced by students of Ladakh in allotment of examination centres for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Commissioner Secretary also briefed regarding the issues flagged by the students regarding Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana (formerly PMSSS), the web portal for which was opened on 22nd May 2023.

Padma...

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DC Leh reviews progress on preparation of Action Plan under Vibrant Village Programme

Leh, May 30: To achieve the envisioned goals under Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) and to ensure its successful implementation in the border villages of eastern Ladakh, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse, chaired a meeting to discuss the preparation of the Action Plan, tailored to the needs of the specific villages to achieve holistic development under Vibrant Village Programme, with the concerned stakeholders.

Highlighting the vision and goals of the Vibrant Village Programme, DC Le...

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Army, Ladakh UT joins Hands on Intl Day of Biodiversity

Organises 3-day campaign at Pangong Tso lake

Leh May 24: Administration of the UT of Ladakh in collaboration with Indian Army Organised a campaign at Pangong Tso lake to celebrate International Day of Biodiversity.

The three daylong event which commenced on 20th May was organised in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Secure Himalayas and other departments of UT of Ladakh.

In a statement issued, PRO (defence)...

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Principals/Nodal Officers of Ladakh Region Gather for One-Day Training and Awareness Workshop on PM-USP yojana 2023-24

Leh, May 23: An informative one-day training cum awareness workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Ucchhatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USP) erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) was organized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) supported by the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh at the Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM) Leh.

The workshop aimed to equip the Principals of Government Colleges, Government Degree Colleges, Government Higher Second...

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Animal Husbandry Dept Ladakh signs MoU with ICAR-NBAGR

Leh, May 22: The ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, Haryana in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry Department organised an event aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about the invaluable animal genetic resources and the importance of biodiversity preservation on May 22 at DC Conference Hall.

 
The event also served as an occasion to honor the livestock keepers for their commendable role as protectors of indigenous breeds and populations in Ladakh.


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