Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs: Administration at Your Doorstep conducted at Chuchot Shamma

Leh, November 12–The outreach campaign “Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs  “Administration at Your Doorstep” was hosted today at the community hall in Chuchot Shamma, bringing multiple departments directly into the community. 

Nodal Officer Deldan Angmo extended a warm welcome to department officials and village residents who actively participated in the event.

The camp featured participation from the Agriculture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Health (PHC Chuchot), Agriculture & Horticulture, Education...

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Wedding Season Peaks in Kargil – Fireworks, Loudspeakers & Traffic Chaos Trouble Administration

October 20, 2025: The wedding season in Kargil district is at its peak, filling streets and highways with vibrant celebrations. From narrow lanes to main roads, the atmosphere is festive — one wedding procession after another moves through the town, with convoys of vehicles carrying guests to different villages and localities.
As night falls, Kargil echoes with religious songs, qawwalis, and wedding melodies, blaring from loudspeakers as processions pass by. While these scenes reflect joy and...

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Administrative Secretary Tourism, DIPR & HUDD Interacts with Kargil Media Fraternity

Kargil, August 24, 2025: Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, virtually attended from Kargil the press briefing given by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh during his visit to Kargil. The press briefing was also attended by media persons of Kargil. Subsequently, the Administrative Secretary held an interaction with the media persons of Kargil and discussed various issues like tourism promotion and de...

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High-intensity Rainfall at Khawos: Timely Administrative Action Restores Road Access and Services

Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), SDM Sankoo, along with officials from various departments, rushed to the affected site to assess the damage and initiate immediate relief measures.

Upon inspection, it was found that the main link road to Khawos was blocked by debris, with a significant portion of private land buried under mud, boulders, and uprooted trees. Irrigation channels in the area also sustained severe damage.

Treating the matter as a ...

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Govt. Degree College Drass Launches “Mission Clean Indus 2025”

Drass, August 1, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass today launched the Mission Clean Indus 2025 initiative, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action towards keeping the Indus River pollution-free.

The event featured a student-led talk delivered by Noman Raza, highlighting the importance of preserving the river ecosystem and its role in sustaining local livelihoods. A pledge to protect and conserve the Indus was administered by Shaban Parveen, with active participation from stud...

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Ladakh Administration Forms Committee to Assess Creation of Five New Districts

VoL Desk, September 26: The General Administration Department of Ladakh has constituted a committee to evaluate various aspects concerning the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory. This follows the “in-principle approval” granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the creation of districts in Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.

The committee will assess key factors such as district headquarters, boundaries, administrative structure, creati...

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UT Administration Nominates Three Councilors for 5th LAHDC Kargil

VoL Desk, September 05: The UT Ladakh Administration has announced the nomination of three councilors for the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, according to a notification issued by the General Administrative Department, Ladakh, on Wednesday.

The nominated councilors are:

  1. Mr. Namgyal Phuntsok, son of Tundup Dorjay, resident of Raru, Zanskar
  2. Mr. Regzin Gurmath, son of Kawang Tundup, resident of Garkone, Kargil
  3. Ms. Hakima Khatoon, wife of Shamim Ahmad...
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Ladakh notifies guidelines for Govt employees to travel abroad

Kargil, Aug 2: Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has notified guidelines for the Government employees seeking permission to travel on private visit.

According to a circular in this regard, the Competent Authority to grant permission to travel abroad in all cases shall be the Lt Governor, UT of Ladakh.

Every such application seeking permission to travel abroad while on leave, shall be made well in advance before the schedule date of departure/leaving headquarters, to the ...

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MLAs from Haryana conduct official study tour in Ladakh

Leh, Oct. 18, 2023:  A group of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Haryana Vidhan Sabha was on an official study tour to the Union Territory of Ladakh. The purpose of the tour was to engage with the Rural Development Department (RDD) officers in Ladakh and discuss matters related to local governance and development.

Chaired by the MLA, Ram Kumar Kashyap, the meeting was conducted to foster dialogue and collaboration between the visiting delegation and the officials in Ladakh. Lead...

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Ladakh to Introduce Warrant of Precedence Following MHA Clearance

VoL Desk, August 02: Ladakh is set to introduce its Warrant of Precedence, following clearance from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The protocol list, which has already been approved by the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, is awaiting final approval from the MHA, as per report.

The Warrant of Precedence will define the status of various officials and dignitaries in the region. It is expected to grant significant status to Chairpersons-cum-CECs of the twin Autonomous Hill Deve...

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