Rakesh Kumar and Romil Singh Appointed as New Deputy Commissioners of Kargil and Leh

Leh, June 18, 2025 – The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, General Administration Department, today announced significant transfers and postings of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, effective immediately.

According to Order No. 263-LA(GAD) of 2025, dated June 18, 2025, Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS (AGMUT:2021), who was awaiting orders of adjustment, has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Kargil. He will succeed Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Sase, IAS (AGMUT:2018), who has...

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NISR Leh organizes International Day of Yoga in collaboration with MIMC, Administration of UT Ladakh and LAHDC Leh


Leh, June 18, 2025: The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh have been organising several programs to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 in collaboration with Maha Bodhi International Meditation, Centre, Leh, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh and LAHDC, Leh.

Guided by the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, these events aim to amplify the role of Yoga in promoting physical, mental, and environmental well-being across communities nationwide. A one-day ...

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Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman pays Tribute to martyrs at Rezang La Memorial, Chushul

Leh June 17, 2025: On the final day of her visit to Ladakh, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to the brave Indian soldiers at the Rezang La War Memorial in Chushul. The memorial was built in honour of the soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment who selflessly laid down their lives during the 1962 war for the Country.

The Minister viewed the museum and a short film highlighting the courage of the martyrs led by MVC, Major Shaitan Singh.

Later, she visited Merak village,...

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MP Ladakh Holds High-Level Meetings to Ensure Safety of Indian Nationals in Iran

Leh, June 16, 2025 – Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Mohd Haneefa Jan, held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi to discuss the safety and well-being of students, pilgrims, and residents from Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other parts of India currently in Iran.

He met with Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Pabitra Margherita, and Dr. Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI Division – Iran Incharge), Ministry of ...

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Chushul Farmers Address Key Issues at Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan

The 12th day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan was successfully held at Chushul village with a strong presence of officials from various departments, led by KVK Nyoma along with representatives from Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Sheep Husbandry departments. During the session, multiple schemes and interventions beneficial to the farmers were discussed.

An engaging farmer interaction session highlighted critical local issues, including the growing menace of stray dogs attacking ca...

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Review Meeting on Circuit Sitting of Hon’ble CAT Bench at Kargil and Leh

Leh, 09 June, 2025: In view of the scheduled Circuit Sitting of the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench at Kargil and Leh from 10th to 15th June 2025, a preparatory meeting was convened today 09.06.2025 by Sh. Shashi Kant Bhagat, (A) Secretary, Department of Law & Justice, UT of Ladakh, in his office chamber.

The meeting was attended by all Legal Officers stationed at Leh, while officers posted in Kargil joined through video conferencing. The primary agenda of the meeting ...

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Ladakh Villages Host Successful Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan

Kungyam, June 02 2025: The fifth day of the Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan was successfully celebrated in the morning at Kungyam village with the enthusiastic participation of more than 39 individuals, including staff members. Representatives from various departments, including scientists from KVK Nyoma, and officials from the Agriculture and Sheep Husbandry Departments, were present for the occasion. The event featured active farmer interactions, during which valuable feedback was collected...

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Leh Reviews MGNREGA Action Plan, Resolves Pending Payments

Leh, June 2, 2025 – The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), today chaired a follow-up meeting at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh, to review the Annual Action Plan under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme for the financial year 2025-26.

During the meeting, significant progress was reported on the resolution of pending payments to laborers, with a comprehensive report presented to confirm the successful dissol...

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Ladakh Celebrates Telangana Statehood Day

Leh, June 2, 2025: Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the 11th Statehood Day of Telangana was celebrated at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of guests from Telangana serving in different institutes and armed forces, along with staff from the LG Secretariat.

Telangana, which is India’s youngest state, was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, as the 29th state of India. Telangana is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks and u...

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Leh Women Gain Tailoring Skills

Leh, June 02 2015: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, in collaboration with the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), has started a 40-day training program on tailoring for 35 unemployed women from Leh district. This initiative is part of the skill development program under the Beti Bachao scheme, aiming to empower women through vocational training and entrepreneurship.

The Objectives of the training is to equip women with tailoring skills to enhance their employabilit...

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