University of Ladakh signs MoU with IIT Roorkee

Cyber Physical System (CPS), AI, Machine Learning, AR, VR to be prime areas

Leh May 20: To work together and explore opportunities in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), the University of Ladakh has signed an MoU with iHUB DivyaSampark  IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand on May 20.

The MoU was signed in the office Chamber of Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Melongthang Leh. From IIT Roorkee, Manish Anand, CEO, iHUB Divyasampark; Prateek Sharma iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee; Dr. Jatinder Manhas,...

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Advisor Ladakh holds meeting to monitor compliance with NGT Orders on Solid Waste & Sewage Management; focus on subsidies for Sewage Treatment Plants in Hotel Industry

Leh, May 21: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula in the UT Secretariat, Leh to monitor the status of compliance in terms of orders of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal for Solid Waste Management and Sewage Management in Ladakh. Discussions were also held on the provision of subsidies for the timely installation of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the Hotel Industry and other industries. The meeting deliberated on the strategies for ensuring the timely...

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Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh Opens for Domestic Tourists and Visitors

VoL Desk, May 21: In a significant development, the Siachen Base Camp, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been officially opened for domestic tourists and visitors. This announcement comes after a notice was issued with the approval of the Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, marking a momentous occasion for the people of Nubra and all tourism-related stakeholders in Ladakh.

For the past two years, the Tourism Department of the UT Administration, Ladakh has been tir...

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CEC Leh calls upon Royal Family of Bhutan

Leh, May 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson accompanied by Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi met with His Excellency, Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Her Excellency, Yum Sonam Choki from the Royal family of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the presence of H.E. Gyalwa Dhokhampa, and H.E. Khamtak Rinpoche at Leh today.

CEC Gyalson on behalf of LAHDC Leh and the people of Leh Ladakh accorded a warm welcome to the Royal Family and inquired regarding their stay in Le...

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LG Ladakh Inaugurates Mega Plantation Drive in Liktsey

VoL Desk, May 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, a Mega Plantation Drive was organized by ‘Live-to-Love,’ ‘Young Drukpa Association,’ and the District Administration of Leh in Liktsey. The event witnessed the honorable Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurating the drive.

The plantation drive saw the participation of distinguished individuals, including Ven Rinpoches of Drukpa Sect, prominent political and religious leaders, as well as dedicated...

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Ladakh Dairy Cooperative Federation’s milk pasteurisation plant inspected by Chairman and Secretary

Leh, May 13: Chairman/CEC Tashi Gyalson along with Secretary Cooperative, UT Ladakh Ravinder Kumar visited and inspected the operationalisation of milk pasteurisation plant at Agling today.

CAHO, Leh Dr Mohd Iqbal briefed the dignitaries about the plant and challenges faced by the department after the installation of plant in 2011.

 DRC Leh, Dr, Mohd Abass also informed the dignitaries about the new machineries and utilities been purchased under SDP by Cooperative Department Leh. He fu...

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Delegation Engaged in Wildlife Conservation Meets with LG Ladakh to Discuss Critical Issues Facing the Region

VoL Desk, May 13: Representatives of various NGOs and individuals engaged in wildlife conservation and protection in Ladakh met with the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra at Raj Niwas to discuss critical issues facing the region.

During the meeting, the delegation requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor’s intervention in regulating the movement of tourist vehicles away from Kalak Tar Tar. They highlighted that this area serves as the last remaining habitat for the critically endangered ...

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LG Ladakh Chairs Meeting of Departmental Secretaries to Assess Progress of Various Projects

VoL Desk, May 13: LG Ladakh, Hon’ble Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, chaired a meeting of the Departmental Secretaries to review the progress of various projects under the Departments of the UT Admin. The meeting aimed to ensure smooth functioning of the administration by creating a line of officials accountable for their responsibilities.

During the meeting, several matters were discussed, including finalizing the recruitment rules for gazetted posts, assessing the possibility of declaring ...

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LBA President Calls for Boycott of Non-Local Investment in Ladakh to Safeguard Interests of Locals

LEH, May 9: Thupstan Chhewang, the President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), has reiterated his demand for the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution to be implemented in the Ladakh Union Territory to safeguard the interests of locals. He called for a boycott of investment by non-locals in the region to protect land, jobs, and business, stressing that only through the implementation of the 6th Schedule can these be secured.

“Since Ladakh became a Union Territory, safeguarding local...

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Centre government may empower twin Hill Councils in Ladakh for protection of land and culture

VoL Desk, May 10: The Central Government is reportedly considering a proposal to empower the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) of Leh and Kargil to protect the land, environment, culture, language, and heritage of the region, reported a news report recently.

This move is expected to provide more financial and administrative powers to the councils to carry out development work and ensure adequate safeguards. While a similar proposal was discussed a year ago but didn’t ma...

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