Principal Secretary, H&UDD/SED reviews status of projects with NHIDCL

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...

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Bhoti Language Day observed at LAHDC Leh’s Council Secretariat

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 ...

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“Bhoti Language Day” celebrated in Leh, Zanskar

VoL Desk, April 01: On the occasion of Bhoti Language Day, the Ladakh Administration, along with various stakeholders, celebrated the event to promote traditional literature and the Bhoti language.

LG Ladakh took to Twitter to urge Ladakhis to observe the day, citing that the preservation of the cultural heritage and language is necessary for maintaining identity and connecting with roots.

Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar celebrated the day with a program that included speeches by P...

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Minor girl allegedly abducted and raped in Leh: FIR registered under POCSO Act

VoL Desk, March 31: A minor girl was allegedly abducted and raped in Leh on March 29, according to reports. The incident has shocked the local community, and police have registered a case under FIR No. 2/2023 U/S 5(M) and 6 POCSO Act at Women Police Station Leh.

While the details of the case are still emerging, unverified sources have reported that the accused has been arrested by police. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, with many calling for swift justice for the victim.

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Lt Gov of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Ladakh Meet in Delhi

VoL Desk, March 31: The Hon’ble Lt Gov of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Admiral D.K. Joshi, and the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) B.D. Mishra, recently met in New Delhi to discuss initiatives for promoting national integration through education, sports, tourism, and people-to-people ties.

During the meeting, the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Ladakh proposed reserving two seats each in Andaman & Nicobar Engineering, Medical & Law College for Ladakhi students, and the Hon’ble Lt Gov of Andaman and N...

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Co-curricular activities equally important for overall development of students; CS at EJM Inter-College Cultural Fest.

Announces inter college “Sustainable Campus Challenge” in the run up to Y20 presummit in Leh

Leh, March 29: To celebrate India’s Presidency of the G20 summit and ahead of the Y20 Pre-Summit scheduled to be held in Ladakh from 26th to 28th April 2023, University of Ladakh (UoL) in collaboration with Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh organised an Inter-College Cultural fest at EJM College, Leh today.  

Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh Professor SK Mehta was the chief guest ...

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LBA delegation meets LG to request promotion of Ladakhi language and culture

VoL Desk, March 28: The Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr.) BD Mishra of Ladakh recently met with a delegation led by Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, accompanied by the Presidents and members of the Ladakh Gonpa Association, LBA Youth Wing and the LBA Women Wing at Raj Niwas.

The delegation raised concerns regarding the promotion of Ladakhi culture, including language, script, architecture, art, and other related aspects.

During the meeting, the Lt. Go...

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Advisor Ladakh chairs 5th Governing Body Meeting of ‘Yountan Society’ Samagra Shiksha

Leh, March 28: The 5th Governing Body Meeting of ‘Yountan Society’ Samagra Shiksha, UT Ladakh was held under the chairmanship of Advisor Ladakh, Sh. Umang Narula. The officials of the Education Department UT Ladakh apprised the Advisor regarding the action taken report on various decisions taken during the last meeting of the Governing Body.

At the outset, Director, School Education Department, Ladakh, Safdar Ali gave a detailed presentation on the following agenda items viz.  Financial a...

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UOL and INYAS jointly celebrates G20 awareness program

Leh, March 28: University of Ladakh and Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) jointly celebrated G20 awareness program on environmental and socio-economical issues of Ladakh region.

Department of Zoology, Dept. of Mathematics and Dept. of Forensic Science jointly arranged this program. Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok K Sharma and Assistant Registrar, Nawang Tundup  of the University of Ladakh graced the occasion with their presence.

While addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) ...

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CEC Leh attends 10th ‘Meet of Mountain States’ 

New Delhi, Mar 23: Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson attended the 10th ‘Meet of Mountain States’ organised by Integrated Mountain Initiative at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan (MoEFCC), New Delhi today. 

The Union Minister of State for Tourism, Ajay Bhatt, and Union Minister of State for MoEFCC, Ashwini Chaubey, were the chief guests. President IMI, P.D Rai, PCCF Ladakh, Jigmet Takpa; Former CEC/Member Governing Council IMI, Rigzin Spalbar, and various other officials from the mountain states and UTs ...

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