DR. Thinlas Inspects Ladakh Health Projects addresses concerns

Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director Health & Medical Education Department, UT Ladakh, was accompanied by the BMO, Khalsti, SO (Planning), and JE, R&B, Khalsti for a one-day inspection /monitor the ongoing infrastructural projects at Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Mangue, Hemis shukpachan, Ullay Tokpo, Saspochay and Liker.

The inspection focused on the construction of 4 set staff quarters under SDP at Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Ullay Tokpo, Mangue, Saspochey, Hemis Shukpachan and Liker carried out at the co...

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Leh Observes Ashura with Solemn Processions, Communal Unity, and Acts of Service

Leh, July 06, 2025 – Shab-e-Ashura and Youm-e-Ashura, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were observed in Leh with profound faith, deep mourning, and communal unity.

The commemorations began on the evening of 5th July and continued through the 6th of July 2025, drawing a large number of devotees from Leh and nearby villages.

The central Ashura procession commenced from the historic Jama Masjid Chuterantak, tracing its traditional route through Main Market, Leh, as thousands of mourners ...

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Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) chairs 12th meeting of State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh

Leh, June 30, 2025: The 12th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh was held at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd). The agenda of the meeting centred on the report presented by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to the Hon’ble members of the State Board for Wildlife regarding the rationalisation of the Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary and the High-Altitude Cold ...

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Inauguration of EKTA (Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage) Held at Eco Park, Leh

Date: 30th June 2025 | Location: Eco Park, Leh, UT Ladakh The Department of Sheep Husbandry, in collaboration with the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), proudly hosted the inauguration of EKTA – Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage today at Eco Park, Leh. The event served as a vibrant platform for promoting and strengthening Ladakh’s textile and wool sectors, especially the world-renowned Pashmina industry.

Dr. Mohmed Jafar, Chief Executive Councillor, Kargil, grace...

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Ladakh Administration notifies Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Leh, June 29, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved a significant milestone in the recruitment and reservation policy with the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025, redressing the long pending concern of the locals, especially the youth of Ladakh. 

The amendments are made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the UT of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulatio...

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Ladakh Administration Notifies Areas Adjoining Actual Line of Control (ALC) for Reservation Purposes

Leh, June 29, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025.

As per the notification, this includes 18 revenue villages in Leh district situ...

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The First Astro Festival of Ladakh kickstarts in Leh

LEH, LADAKH – June 27, 2025 – The First Ladakh Astro Festival, 2025, commenced on 27th June, 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony at The District Panchayat Resource Centre, Agling, Leh. The festival, a collaborative effort between the Tourism Department of UT Leh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), aims to foster interest in astronomy, promote scientific temperament among the youth, and boost sustainable astro-tourism in the region. The participants included a keen contingent of ...

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Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk Convenes Meeting on Flash Flood Preparedness

Leh, June 26, 2025: In view of the high likelihood of flash floods during the ongoing season, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)/Deputy Commissioner, Leh, convened a high-level meeting today at the VC Room of the DC Office to review disaster preparedness and emergency response protocols.

During the meeting, DC Leh directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to identify flash flood hotspot zones in their respective jurisdictions and submit detailed ...

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29th Sindhu Darshan Utsav Celebrated at Sindhu Ghat; His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Inaugurates Buddha Statue in Presence of Hon’ble CEC

Leh, June 24, 2025: The 29th Sindhu Darshan Utsav began with great spiritual fervour and patriotic zeal at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, marking yet another chapter in the celebration of India’s civilisational roots, cultural diversity, and national unity. Organised by the Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, the three-day festival is being observed from June 23 to 26, drawing pilgrims and cultural troupes from across the country.

In a spiritually significant and ceremonial gathering held on June 24, His H...

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Changthang Rangeland Visioning Meet Garners Unified Support from Community and StakeholdersLeh,

The Changthang Rangeland Visioning Multi-Stakeholder Meeting was successfully held on 25th June 2025 at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh. The one-day consultation convened a powerful cross-section of community leaders, government officials, civil society organizations, and conservation experts to collectively shape the future of Ladakh’s high-altitude rangelands.

The meeting was graced by Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC-Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson as the Chief Guest, and Hon’ble Execut...

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