This is to inform the general public that traffic movement on the Leh-Manali National Highway (NH3) will be regulated due to severe winter conditions, including extreme cold, snowfall, and the formation of ice on roadways, especially in high-altitude passes. To ensure safety, the route will be officially closed to traffic starting December 7, 2024.
Travelers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid unnecessary risks.
For further details and guidance, please refer to ...
Leh, November 26, 2024: District Administration Leh led by Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve celebrated Constitution Day of India. The DC Leh read the Preamble of the Constitution and took pledge at Conference Hall DC Office Leh on the occasion of National Constitution Day.Additional District Development Commissioner Sonam Nurboo, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Mohmad, Chief Planning Officer Tsewang Gyalson and officers and officials of various department were present during the p...
Leh, November 24: The 1st Sayeeda Ladakhi Memorial Cricket Tournament 2024 at the historic NDS Ground in Leh, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh’s sporting journey. The event, dedicated to celebrating the spirit of cricket and honoring the legacy of Sayeeda Ladakhi, brought together players and fans from across the region.
The tournament opened with an exciting Matches between various teams of ladakh, and in between exhibition match featuring veteran cricketers of Ladakh. The m...
Leh, Ladakh – November 23, 2024: As part of the Adoption Awareness Month, the State Adoption Resource Agency, UT Ladakh, organized a Prospective Adoptive Parents Meet at the Cultural Academy Hall today. The event aimed to promote adoption awareness, dispel myths, and provide a platform for prospective adoptive parents to interact with experts.Sh. Ram Saran Ji, Integrated Finance Officer from the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), New Delhi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. M...
Kargil, July 04: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon visited Chuchot along with Councillor, Yourbaltak Constituency, Manzoor ul Hussain to offer his condolences following tragic demise of a young boy who drowned in Indus River in Leh.
During his visit, the CEC expressed heartfelt gratitude to the LAHDC Leh, IKMT Baseej Imam Volunteers, Army, SDRF, Ladakh Police, ITBP, JCB Association, Rafting Association, volunteers and all involved in the search efforts to recover the boy’...
VoL Desk — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 struck the Leh region of Ladakh early this morning. The quake occurred at 08:12:59 IST on July 3, 2024. The epicenter was located at a latitude of 36.10° N and a longitude of 74.81° E, with a depth of 150 kilometers.
Local authorities have not yet reported any significant damage or casualties. However, the tremor was felt across the region, causing concern among residents.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Leh, July 01: The Cultural Academy, Leh in collaboration with Hemis monastery organised a seminar on Monastic Mask Dance of Ladakh-its origin, significance and other traditions at Hemis monastery on June 29.
The seminar was attended by monks from different monasteries of Ladakh and presentations were given by 10 monasteries on the significance of mask dance. The monasteries that gave the presentations were Sakti monastery, Chemdey monastery, Hemis monastery, Thiksey monastery, Matho monas...
Thiksey Monastery is one of Ladakh’s most beautiful and largest Buddhist monasteries. It is affiliated with the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. Due to its unique setting on a hilltop with surrounding snow-clad mountains, it affords breathtakingly gorgeous views of vast landscapes. The colourful built forms in red, yellow ochre, and white, with a fusion of traditional and contemporary architecture and craftsmanship, are the vital aspects of its beauty.
The Thiksey Monastery is in Thiksey...
VoL Desk, May 31: In a significant development, LG Ladakh BD Mishra took to Twitter to share the good news that the request to resume travel of Ladakhi citizens in Indian Air Force aircrafts has been approved by the Government of India.
Expressing delight, the LG extended gratitude to the Ministry of Defence, India, for granting sanction to the UT Administration’s request, acknowledging the much-needed service it would provide to the people of Ladakh.
Divisional Commissioner, UT Lada...
Leh, May 2: Ministry of Power has conveyed the approval of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for implementation in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The project has a sanctioned cost of Rs. 687.05 Crores.
In this regard, an Agreement was signed between Chief Engineer, Distribution, Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), Engineer, Tsewang Paljor and Executive Director (CD&L) WAPCOS Ltd. Engineer, AK Gahlot in the presence of Administrative Secretary Power and NRE, Ladakh, Ravind...
