Leh, May 23, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a preparatory meeting today to examine the preparedness for the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Examination, scheduled for May 25, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh. A total of 301 aspirants are appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination at EJM College Leh.
The meeting was attended by UPSC Inspecting Officer, Additional Superintendent of Police, along with the Venue Supervisor, Custodian, Magistrate, Invig...
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Ladakh U20 Impresses at Nationals, Seeks More Support
Leh, May 22, 2025: The Ladakh U20 Football Team has returned after a commendable performance at the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 held in Chhattisgarh.
The team met with Secretary, Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Vikram Singh Malik and briefed him on their tournament journey, experiences, and key achievements.
The players also highlighted the areas where additional infrastructural and logistical support is needed to further improve ...
CEC Kargil Reviews RDD Works, Emphasizes Timely and Quality Execution
Kargil, May 22, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a detailed review meeting of the various works undergoing in the Rural Development Department (RDD) Kargil.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Councillor RDD, Er. Phunsok Tashi, Director RDD Ladakh Syed Sajad Qadri, ACD RDD & Panchayati Raj Kargil, District Panchayat Officer, Executive Engineer REW, BDOs of all blocks, AEEs, JEs and other staff of RDD Kargil.
...University of Ladakh Adopts Five-Day Working Week Across All Campuses
Kargil, May 21, 2025: In a significant administrative development, the University of Ladakh has announced the implementation of a five-day working week, effective from June 1, 2025.
The new schedule, which applies to all campuses and affiliated colleges of the University, designates Monday to Friday as working days, while Saturday and Sunday will be observed as weekly holidays.
The decision follows internal recommendations aimed at improving academic efficiency, staff well-being, and i...
CEC Kargil Honored for Minji School Upgrade
Kargil, May 21, 2025 – A delegation led by Councilor Baroo-Minji Advocate Khadim Hussain, along with Village Education Committee Minji members, met with Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon.
The delegation thanked Dr. Akhoon for his efforts in upgrading Minji High School to a Higher Secondary School, applauding his commitment to providing quality education, especially for underprivileged sections.
The delegation requested Dr. Akhoon to fill the ...
Ladakh Reviews Transport Laws for Decriminalisation and Reform
Leh, May 21, 2025: Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Transport Department, UT of Ladakh, chaired a high-level meeting at the UT Secretariat to review existing transport-related legislations and examine potential reforms in line with the Government of India’s Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Jan Vishwas initiative. These initiatives aim to improve Ease of Doing Business through simplification, digitisation, and decriminalisation of minor regulatory provisions.
The mee...
Ladakh Education Officials Review CBSE Exam Performance
Kargil, May 21, 2025 – Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ladakh. Mrs. Bhanu Prabha convened a review meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil today to assess the performance of Class 10th and 12th students in 2025 CBSE examinations.
The meeting was attended by Director of School Education Department, Ladakh Tsering Paldan, Principal DIET Kargil, S.D. Namgyal, CEO Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, ZEOs, Principals, headmasters, lecturers, teachers, and masters of all Government ...
Ladakh Tourism Seeks Relief Following Pahalgam Attack, Indo-Pak Situation
Leh, May 19, 2025- The Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a crucial meeting at DC Office Conference Hall on May 19, to address the concerns of the local hotel and guest house associations. The meeting was called in response to a representation received from stakeholders of Tourism Sector.
During the meeting, President All Ladakh Hotels and Guest Houses Association, Leh Rigzin Lachic presented a four point demand which focused on the impact of recent Pahalgam terrorist attack f...
Emergency Preparedness Initiative Launched in Kargil
Kargil, May 19, 2025 – The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) Kargil, organized a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Camp in Kargil.
The camp aimed to educate the general public—especially members of the taxi, bus, and truck unions—on emergency response techniques and life-saving methods in the event of various disasters.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Ass...
Balti Language Celebrated at GDC Drass
Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.
The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...