VoL Desk, April 09: Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra attended an Iftar Party hosted by the Anjuman Imamia Leh at the Imam Bargah in Leh, which was attended by representatives of all religious communities, civil society organizations, and elected representatives.
The Hon’ble LG expressed his pleasure for being a part of the gathering in the holy month of Ramzan, stating that it delivers a message of brotherhood amongst the people of Ladakh.
During the event, the HLG emphasized ...
VoL Desk, April 08: In a recent development, a delegation of members from the Doctors Association of Ladakh met with the Hon’ble Lt. Governor at Raj Niwas to discuss the provisions in the Recruitment Rule draft for Gazetted posts in the Health Department of Ladakh.
The delegation requested the filling up of senior posts such as BMO, DIO, Dy. CMO, DHO, etc. through promotions instead of direct recruitment.
Additionally, they also requested the creation of additional administrative post...
Leh, April 7: A market checking squad made a surprise inspection of the general stores, restaurants/hotels, vegetable sellers, and chicken sellers at the Khaltse market on the direction of SDM Khaltse, Suhail Ahmad.
The inspection squad was headed by Naib Tehsildar Wanla, Mohd Ali; Tehsil Supply Officer, FCS & CA Department Khaltse, Tsering Angdus; SHO, Ladakh Police Khaltse, Feroz Khan; Assistant Sub-Inspector, Skarma Choldan; Assistant Sub Inspector, Mohd Hussain; Head Constable (HC), ...
VoL Desk, April 06: Hon’ble Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra chaired a meeting to discuss the construction of a Multipurpose Hall, Hostels, recreational space, and other entities as part of the University of Ladakh campus.
The Lt. Governor was apprised that the Multipurpose Hall has been designed as per Sports Authority of India (SAI) guidelines.
During the meeting, Lt. Governor BD Mishra inquired about the details regarding hostel capacity, mess facilities, and emphasized the need to con...
VoL Desk, April 07: Hon’ble Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra discussed with State Legal Service Authority Member Secretary Spalzes Angmo about legal and social issues in Ladakh, including a recent case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Leh, during a meeting held recently.
The Lt. Governor was apprised that a Special Court under the Act is ensuring speedy trial of the said case.
Additionally, the meeting also highlighted the increasing number of dog-bite c...
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 ...
