DC, Leh hands over charge to new DC Santosh Sukhadeve

Leh, July 14: In a formal ceremony, Deputy Commissioner, Leh Shrikant Suse gracefully handed over the charge to the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner, Santosh Sukhadeve today.

Shrikant Suse, who served as the Deputy Commissioner of Leh for the past 2.5 years, expressed his gratitude to the people of Leh for their support and cooperation during his tenure. He highlighted the developmental projects and initiatives undertaken during his tenure that aimed to enhance the overall growth and w...

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UT Ladakh Establishes Central Receipt Unit for Streamlined Communication

VoL Desk, July 11: The Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, has issued a circular aimed at improving communication efficiency within the Secretariat of the UT Administration. The circular, referenced as Circular No. 15-LA (GAD) of 2023 dated 11-11-2020, addresses the implementation of eOffice and the need for a centralized system for handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.

As per the guidelines outlined in the circular, the existing Receipt/Dispat...

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NBT set to organise Ladakh Book Festival from 12-16 July

Leh, July 11: National Book Trust, India is set to organise the first-of-its-kind Ladakh Book Festival from 12-16 July 2023 at the New Multipurpose Indoor Stadium (NDS Memorial Sports Ground), opposite LAHDC, Secretariat, Leh.

The Book Fiar is organized in association with Administration of UT of Ladakh, this festival aims to provide a platform for bringing the Ladakhi Literature, Arts and Culture to the forefront of discourse at the National and International platforms through its digita...

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District Police Leh Arrest Drug Peddlers, Recovered Contraband Substances

VoL Desk, July 10: In a remarkable achievement, the District Police Leh, under the leadership of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), has achieved significant progress in the ongoing fight against drug peddling. In two separate operations, the police apprehended two notorious drug peddlers and seized a substantial amount of contraband substances.

The ADGP of Ladakh, a seasoned law enforcement professional, took to Twitter to announce the commendable accomplishment by the District...

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Arrival in Leh Postponed Due to Bad Weather

News Desk, July 8: The scheduled arrival of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Leh has been postponed until tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the region, confirmed reliable sources from Leh. The decision comes in light of the ongoing inclement weather affecting flight operations in the area.

As per the latest update, the flight from New Delhi carrying His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be rescheduled for tomorrow, subject to favorable weather conditions, and will be ...

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Ladakh Admin finalizes Annual Action Plan under PMAAGY

Leh, July 05: The Advisor Ladakh Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired the UT Level Committee meeting for approving the Annual Action Plan under Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY) at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The committee approved the action plan proposed by the Districts with certain modifications. PMAAGY is a centrally sponsored scheme whereby a sum of Rs. 20.38 lakh per village is provided as gap-filling fund to transform villages with significant tribal population into model villages (Adar...

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Administrative Secretary Agriculture Ravinder Kumar Visits Button Mushroom Unit at Phyang

Leh, July 04: Administrative Secretary Agriculture & Horticulture along with Chief Agriculture Officer Thinles Dawa visited button mushroom unit of an entrepreneur at Phyang, Leh.

The Entrepreneur Rinchen Angchok Mama demonstrated advanced techniques, which maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Button mushrooms are to be harvested when the CAP size is 30-45 mm in diameter, whereas Oyster mushroom is harvested when the fruiting body becomes curled under edges and wel...

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UoL organises International conference on Designing a Sustainable Future: Advances and Opportunities in Green Chemistry

Leh, July 3: The inaugural ceremony of the International conference on Designing a Sustainable Future: Advances and Opportunities in Green Chemistry was held at Leh campus, University of Ladakh. The conference is organised by University of Ladakh in collaboration with Green Chemistry Network Centre, New Delhi and Indian Society of Analytical Scientist (ISAS), Delhi Chapter. 

Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering, chief guest expressed his gratitude to the University for organising...

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PS Khirwar Visits NILP Centre in Ladakh to Monitor Adult Literacy Program

VoL Desk, June 30: Sh. Sanjeev Khirwar (IAS), the Principal Secretary, made a visit to the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) center in Igoo, Kharu zone, in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh to assess the proper functioning of the Adult Learning Centers and to review the preparedness for the 2nd Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test scheduled for July 23rd, 2023. The test is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the National Institute...

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Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey visits Changthang under vibrant village programme

Leh, July 1: As a part of the Vibrant Village Programme, Union Minister for Heavy Industries Govt. of India, Dr.Mahendra Nath Pandey visited villages of Changthang. At Nyoma village, he paid a visit to Primary Health Ccntre, Greenhouse sites, and interacted with the public as well. He also met with the people of Rongo Village and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) site was inaugurated at Mudh village. 

Further, Golden cards were distributed to villagers during the interaction. Additionally, stalls ...

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