NTPC hands over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO at Green Hydrogen Mobility Station Leh

Leh, 18 June 2025 : In a landmark move towards clean and sustainable transportation, a formal handing and taking over ceremony was held today at the NTPC Green Hydrogen Mobility Station, Palam, Leh, marking the transfer of five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses from NTPC Limited to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), UT Ladakh.

This initiative represents the first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses in India, and that too at the highest altitude anywhere in...

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Director RDD holds Review Meeting of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, SDP, and GIA

Leh, June 18,2025: Director of Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri held a meeting to review the Physical and Financial Progress of all sectors including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, on June 17 at the conference Hall of RDD office, Leh.

The main agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme which includes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grami...

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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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“Sam Yoga” Event Fuses Healing Sciences for International Yoga Day 2025

LEH, June 17,2025: In continuation of the week-long celebrations for International Yoga Day 2025, the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and LAHDC Leh organized “Sam Yoga – Fusion of Healing Science” event at Sowa Rigpa on June 16. The event, held as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 activities, aimed to highlight the synergistic relationship between traditional yoga practices and ancient he...

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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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ADDC Leh Launches “Dharti Aaba Abhigyan ” – Awareness and Benefit Saturation Campaign

Leh, June 15: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh Sonam Nurboo (JKSA), officially launched the “Dharti Aaba Abhiyan” — a district-level Awareness and Benefit Saturation Campaign today on 15 June at the Conference Hall DC Office, Leh.

This campaign will be conducted across the district from 15th to June 30, with the objective of ensuring that government welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary, especially in remote and border areas.
The campaign aims to raise...

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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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