DPC under chairmanship of DC Leh approved 18 Time Bound Promotions and 6 Functional Promotions of various departments

Leh, March 25, 2025: The Deputy Commissioners/CEO, LAHDC, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for functional/non-functional promotion and compassionate appointment under SRO-43 today on March 25, at VC Room, DC Office, Leh.

The DC Leh, granted a total of 18 Time Bound Promotions and 6 Functional Promotions. The Time Bound Promotions included 11 TBP in the Medical Department, 3 TBP in the Revenue Department, 2 TBP in Animal Husbandry Dep...

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University of Ladakh Produces Its First PhD Graduate

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The University of Ladakh, the only trans-Himalayan institute of higher learning and research, has reached a significant academic milestone with the successful defense of the PhD viva voce examination by Mr. Tsering Choldan. This achievement marks a historic first for the university, which was established in 2019.

Mr. Choldan, a dedicated research scholar under the supervision of Dr. Sonam Joldan, Head of the Centre for Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan Studies and the ...

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LG BD Mishra hosts Iftar party for people from different communities of Leh district

Leh, March 22, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosted Iftar party for people from different communities of Leh district.  

Expressing his happiness at the opportunity to host the Iftar party during the holy month of Ramadan and seeing people from different walks of life assembled for the event, the HLG highlighted the significance of Ramadan Kareem for Muslims. He spoke about the five pillars of Islam, which are Shahaadah (Profession of Fai...

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First Lady Neelam Mishra inaugurates Sanitary Pad Vending Machine at TIC, Leh

Leh, March 23, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting menstrual hygiene and ensuring access to sustainable sanitary products, the First Lady of UT Ladakh, Smt. Neelam Mishra, inaugurated a Sanitary Pad Vending Machine at the Tourist Information Centre, Leh on Saturday.

The program began with a warm welcome address by Secretary of Rural and Social Welfare, Shashanka Ala, who acknowledged the presence of all dignitaries, especially the First Lady, and expressed her appreciation for t...

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CEC Leh met Home Minister, discussed important issues pertaining to Ladakh

Leh, March 18: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Sh. Advocate Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Sh. Tarun Chugh Ji, BJP National General Secretary / Prabhari Ladakh met with the Hon’ble Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah Ji, to express deep gratitude for the Government of India’s unwavering support towards the welfare and development of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the CEC,Leh thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Home Minister for resolving the pending iss...

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DC Leh Interacts with Leaders and Representatives of Political Parties

Leh, March 18, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a meeting with leaders and representatives of various political parties at the Video Conference Room, DC Office Leh, today on March 18.

The meeting was called to engage with various political parties, soliciting their problems, feedback, and suggestions. This interaction aimed to foster better relationships with political parties and build public trust. The goal is to develop a transparent process, with ongoing e...

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LG Ladakh holds meeting with tourism stakeholders, LAHDCs to discuss tourism promotion

Leh, March 13, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) held a meeting at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat with stakeholders from the tourism sector along with both chairmen of LAHDC Leh and Kargil and the concerned UT Administration officials to discuss steps for promoting tourism in UT Ladakh.

At the outset, the HLG, highlighting the need to promote tourism to increase the footfall of tourists in UT Ladakh, underscored the need for tourism st...

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Changthang Councillor Urge LG Ladakh for Emergency Relief Amid Livestock Crisis After Heavy Snowfall

Leh, March 13, 2025: A delegation of Councillors from Changthang led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat to highlight the critical issues affecting the livestock in the region following recent heavy snowfall.

During the meeting, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee apprised the HLG of the dire situation resulting from adverse snowfall which has severely impacted the ...

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Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Railway Project Cancelled, No Survey Plan for Ganderbal-Kargil Railway: Railway Minister

New Delhi: Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Mohammad Hanifa Jan, raised a question in the Lok Sabha regarding the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh railway project to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In the context of the completion of the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar railway, he sought clarification on the Ganderbal-Kargil railway project.

Responding to the query, the Railway Minister stated that the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh railway project has been cancelled due to high costs and low passenger demand. Addition...

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CEC Tashi Gyalson, Reviews District Capex Budget Expenditure

Leh, March 10: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a review meeting today in the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat to assess the expenditure under the District Capex Budget.

During the meeting, officials conducted a detailed review of the allocated works across multiple departments, including PWD R&B, I&FC, Health, PHE, RD&PRD Leh, Education, KDA, Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, and PDD, among others. They ...

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