Leh, Nov 30: Keeping in view the vast potential of Astro-tourism in Ladakh, especially the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanley, the Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson today convened a meeting to review and discuss plans for establishing a Dark Sky Reserve at Hanley village in the Changthang region.
Dorjey Angchuk, Engineer in-charge at IAO Hanley, who’s also an honorary member of the International Astronomical Union, shared his views on the potential of promoting Astro-t...
Leh, Nov 27: Cooperative Department, Leh organised a one-day farmers/consumers awareness programme as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations at Chushot Gongma.
Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel, was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking during the event, EC Chosphel underlined the importance of the Cooperative Department in providing quality service and marketing various products of the local farmers. He assured all support to the society.
Deputy Registr...
LEH, OCTOBER 14, 2021: President of India Mr Ram Nath Kovind made a half day visit to Leh, today.
Mr Kovind along with his daughter Swati Kovind have offered Sindhu Darshan puja at Sindhu Ghat, in Leh. At Sindhu Ghat, Buddhist Monks recited prayers followed by all religious prayers.
On arrival at the Ghat, amidst traditional music President Mr Kovind given a Ladakhi welcome, while CEC Tashi Gyaltson offered Khataks and LG a Momento . Mr Kovind also witnessed patriotic cultural program presente...
Leh, August 25: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyaltson inaugurated the B2B meeting on the theme, ‘Ladakh: New Start, New Goals’ in the presence of Secretary Tourism, K Mehboob Ali Khan; Belgian Ambassador, Francois Delhaye; Finland Ambassador, Ritva Koukku-Ronde; High Commissioner Bangladesh; Mohd Imran Khan and Director Tourism, Kunzes Angmo, at Grand Dragon Ladakh.
The Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Department UT Ladakh, in association with the Adventure To...
Leh, Aug: 25: The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Urban Development headed by Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, MP Lok Sabha, visited Leh to review the prospects and aspects of urban development in UT Ladakh.
Besides officers of UT administration, the PSC held a meeting with the representatives of LAHDC, Leh, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Department of Financial Services, Municipal Committee of Leh and Kargil, Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited...
Leh, August 02: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted its maiden Table Top Exercise (TTEx) on earthquake under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse, who is also the Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, at the DC Conference Hall in Leh today. It involved various stakeholders, including Revenue, Police, UTDRF/ Civil Defense, Armed forces, NHPC Nimoo-Basgo, PWD, Medical and NGOs.
Assistant Commandant, 13th Battalion, NDRF, Deve...
Leh, July 05: The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, under the Chairmanship of Dr Vinay P Sahsrabhuddhe, MP, Rajya Sabha, visited the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar, where they interacted with staff, teachers and discussed the promotion of research, innovation and documentation in the institute.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, gave a brief introduction to CIBS, its structure and history, the main ob...
Leh, June 12: Chairman, DDMA Leh, Shrikant Suse, has notified new SOPs/guidelines applicable from June 14 to 21 for the gradual unlocking of restrictions in Leh district.
The District Administration Leh has amended the previous roster prepared regarding commercial activities. Groceries/ general stores, fruits/ vegetable/ milk products, meat/ chicken shops, nanwai and bakeries would be allowed to open on all days of the week from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Hardware shops and stores dealing with...
Leh, June 05: Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Shrikant Suse, announced new SOPs/guidelines with certain relaxations to start gradual unlocking from June 7 till 14. The decision was taken after extensive deliberation and a detailed assessment of the Covid-19 situation in the district.
Chairman, DDMA Leh, shared the roster prepared by the District Administration to allow commercial activities in the new SOPs. Groceries/general stores, fruits/vegetables/milk products/meat/ chicken shops, nanwai, bakeri...
Leh, June 1, KNT: A tanker driver died while his helper was grievously injured on Srinagar-Leh Highway near Tangsa area of Leh on Tuesday.
Reports said that a tanker (JK02BU-5825) on way from Srinagar to Leh met with an accident after driver lost control over the vehicle near Tangsa area and skidded off the road.
The driver died on the spot while the Conductor sustained critical injuries.
SHO Police Station Tangsa Leh, Imtiyaz Hussain told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the condition of th...
