Leh, July 8, 2025 – A crucial follow-up meeting, chaired by Romil Singh Donk (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Leh was held today at the DC Office to address the issue of declining tourism in Leh and timely allocation of funds for its promotion. The meeting stemmed from a previous commitment by Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Adv. Tashi Gyalson, to provide an additional ₹1 crore fund for tourism promotion.
The primary focus of the discussion was the appropriate allocation and timely r...
Leh, July 8, 2025: A week-long National Training Program for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) began today at Panchayat Hall, Agling Leh, under the supervision of the District Election Officer (DEO), Leh, with the aim of strengthening electoral processes at grassroots level. The training is scheduled to continue from July 8 to July 15, 2025.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) Ghulam Mohammad (ADC Leh), who stressed the vital role of BL...
Leh, July 8, 2025: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of requisitioning vacancies to the designated recruiting agencies, namely the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), the Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), and the LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB).
The Chief Secretary was informed that approximate...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
