Fire and Fury Corps and the University of Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding for greater coordination in the fields of higher education and joint research on 29 May 2025. Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, UYSM, SC**, SM, VSM, GOC Fire and Fury Corps and Prof Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of Ladakh University exchanged the MoU in a grand ceremony held at Leh. Senior military and UT Administration officers attended the event.
The collaboration between the Indian Army and the University of Ladakh...
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Ladakh Honors Outstanding Educators at Inaugural State Teachers Award 2024
Leh, May 29, 2025: To celebrate the contribution of the finest teachers/masters in Ladakh and to honour those teachers/masters who, through their commitment and industry, have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) presented awards to 12 teachers/masters during the 1st State Teachers Award 2024 organised by the Department of School Education, UT Ladakh, at Arya...
Kargil Seeks NH-301 Compensation from Gadkari
Delhi, May 28, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi.
During the meeting detailed discussions were held related to NH-301 Kargil Zanskar National Highway and other important issues of Kargil district.
The main point of discussion was mainly related to 0 to 30 kms, of NH-301 under which land compensation and house compensation was discussed. The meetin...
Ladakh Observes Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pledges Awareness
LEH, May 28, 2025 – National Health Mission (NHM),UT Ladakh under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) observed World Menstrual Hygiene Day today at Lotsawa Auditorium Hall, Cultural Academy Leh. The event focused on the crucial theme: “Breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual management” underscoring the high-level commitment to this vital public health issue. The occasion was graced by First Lady of Ladakh, Neelam Mishra, who served as the Chief Gu...
Nubra Delegation Seeks HLG’s Intervention for Crucial Bridge Project
Leh, 28 May, 2025: A delegation comprising councillors, political leaders, and community representatives from Nubra, led by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, and Former Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mr. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) to request HLG’s intervention in the inclusion of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River in the CRIF sanctions scheme.
The delegation emphasize...
Ladakh Agriculture Schemes Progress Reviewed
Leh, May 27, 2025: Administrative Secretary of Agriculture, Bhupesh Chaudhary IAS, chaired a review meeting today in Leh to assess the expenditure and progress of various schemes and ongoing projects under the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The meeting featured detailed deliberations on the implementation status of various works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and other key developmental initiatives aimed at enhanci...
Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ for Farmers Launched
KVK Nyoma, the Highest Altitude KVK in India, to Launch Nationwide Campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Union Territory of Ladakh.
“Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide agricultural outreach campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif cropping season. The campaign will be held from 29th May to 12th June 2025 across all states and union territories of India.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Departm...
Ladakh Issues New Guidelines for Rent-a-Bike Trade Licenses
Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), UT Ladakh, has released updated guidelines concerning the issuance and renewal of Trade Licenses under the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997. Circular No. 01, dated May 24, 2025, outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and additional conditions for operating a rent-a-bike business in the region.
According to the circular, the application for a new or renewed Trade License must be made in Form 1 to the Licen...
GDC Sankoo Hosts Biodiversity Day Workshop on Ethical Conservation
Kargil, May 23, 2024 – The Department of Zoology, Government Degree College (GDC) Sankoo Campus, marked International Biodiversity Day with a hands-on workshop centered around the award-winning PARTNERS Principle for ethical and community-based conservation. The event was organized in collaboration with the Wildlife Protection Division Kargil and Peace rChan.
The event brought together wildlife officials, faculty members from biological sciences, and students pursuing skill enhancement co...
CEC Leh Reviews Progress of New Terminal at KBR Airport, Lauds Team for Sustainable Infrastructure Efforts
Leh, May 2: Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson conducted a detailed review of the ongoing construction of the new Domestic Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport, Leh.
The visit was aimed at assessing the progress of works and the advanced sustainability features being incorporated into the terminal, which is expected to become a benchmark for modern and environment-friendly airport infrastructure in the country.
Spanning an area of 23,810 square meters, the new termi...