Delegation from Nubra led by MP Ladakh called on Rajnath Singh

Leh, Jan 25: An official delegation from the Nubra region led by the Member Parliament (Lok Sabha) Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal called on Union Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister), Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by Dy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk, and Councillor Tegar, Rigzen Lundup. 

The delegation discussed major issues pertaining to the Nubra region and put forth a few demands to the Union Defence Minister for consideration and immediate intervention from his office....

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CEC, EC Culture attend closing ceremony of I-HDR at Liktsey village

Leh, Jan 25: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson presided over the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Initiative for Holistic Development of Rong (I-HDR) at Liktsey village today.

An initiative of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, the 10-day long programme was organised by the villagers of Liktsey, Tukla, Phulak with support from the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Leh. 

The event was graced by the presence of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, and H.E Chechok Rinpoche. The guest of honour ...

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Ladakh Admin. rescinds order for deputation of officials for scrutiny of SSC applications

VoL Desk, Jan. 21: The Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu in a fresh order No. 16-LA (GAD) of 2023, dated 19.01.2023 has rescinded the previous order regarding deputation of officials from Ladakh to the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) (NWR), Chandigarh for scrutiny of applications for 797 vacancies of Union Territory of Ladakh.

“The Order No.14-LA(GAD) of 2023 dated: -17.01.2023 issued under endorsement No.1/8471/2023 of e-file No.A-12/2/2023 is h...

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CS Padma Angmo announces winter vacation for ITIs in Ladakh

VoL Desk, Jan. 21: In view of the severe cold climate in UT Ladakh, the Govt. ITI Leh and ITI Kargil shall avail winter vacations of 15 days w.e.f 21.01.2023 to 04.02.2023 (both days inclusive), announced order of the Commissioner Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Padma Angmo.

During this period of vacation, the offices shall remain functional. The Superintendent ITIs shall ensure that the syllabus of the trades are completed as per the schedule of DGT and sha...

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Brainstorming session organised on winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh

LEH, Jan 21: A one-day brainstorming session on ‘winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh’ was organised by DIHAR-DRDO and Agriculture Department, Leh at DIHAR Campus, Leh. 

The objective of the session was to seek feedback on the performance of Ladakh Greenhouse on the farmer’s field, and the scope for improvement.

The brainstorming session was attended by officers from the Agriculture Department, scientists, and researchers from DIHAR, SKUAST, and CAZRI, and progressive farmers from di...

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CEC Leh reviews Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse

Leh, Jan 21: Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting to review the Master Plan for the development of Zer-thang at Khaltse village.

The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B Ladakh; SE R&B Leh, Xen SSD Khaltse and AEE SSD Khaltse. The officials gave a detailed overview of the preliminary Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse.

While reviewing the plan, CEC Gyalson directed the officers to take a holistic approach to sector wise specific construction of proposed infrastructu...

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Newly constructed sheep extension centre inaugurated at Nimmo

Leh, Jan 21:  Director, Animal Sheep and Fisheries, UT Ladakh, Dr. Mohammad Raza inaugurated the newly constructed Sheep Extension Center at Nimmo village.

District Sheep Husbandry Officer,  Dr. Tundup Namgial; Technical officer, Dr Nasreen Fatima; Block Officer Leh, Tsewang Yangjor and village representatives were present during the inaugural function.

Dr. Raza discussed the livestock strength of the area and the possible revival strategies that can be implemented in addition to the p...

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Promoting Local Culture, Fauna, and Products: Ladakh Celebrates Investiture Ceremony

Leh, Jan 20: Ladakh celebrated its first Investiture Ceremony, recognizing 26 individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions in various fields. The award ceremony, pioneered by Commissioner/ Secretary, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, featured a 28gms gold medal of 18 carats, a cash prize of Rs.51,000/-, a citation, and a handmade, white Pashmina shawl curated by JD Handloom Ladakh, Lakshya Singhal.

The Pashmina shawl, produced by the Handloom Department, Ladakh, is a symbol of the reg...

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ITBP A beats LSRC A to lift the 16th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship in Leh

Leh, Jan: After a consecutive title win by the Ladakh Scouts team from the last three years, the team of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) ‘A’ finally broke the winning streak of LSRC ‘A’ and won this year’s final match of the 16th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, 2023 at the NDS Ice-Hockey Rink in Leh.

Executive Councillor for RDD, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee presided over the closing ceremony as the chief guest whereas Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, Ghulam Mehdi, Executive Co...

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“Even the minimal amount of pollution contributes tremendously to Ladakh’s sensitive ecology.” PS Dr. Kotwal

Leh, Jan 18: The 2nd meeting of Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC) UT Ladakh was held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal.

Mufti Sajjad Hussain, Chief Wildlife Warden/ Member Secretary, LPCC presented an action taken report on decisions of the 1st LPCC meeting. In this regard, a committee comprising officials of LPCC and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for setting up Air, Water, and Noise Monitoring Stations at Leh and Kargil has been formed, among...

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