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 ...
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...
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...
DC Leh Reviews Preparations for Ladakh’s First Astro Festival
LEH, June 24, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, (IAS), chaired a preparatory meeting regarding the First Astro Festival of Ladakh in VC Room of DC Office Leh. The First Astro Festival in Ladakh will be held at University of Ladakh Campus at Taru, Leh from 27th-28th June.
The festival is being organized by Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and is considered a pioneering initiative for the region. The festival is designed ...
DEO/DC Leh Chairs Review Meeting on Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls
LEH, June 23, 2025 – The District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk (IAS) today convened a crucial meeting to discuss the Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls, at VC Room of DC Office Leh.
A key point of discussion was the submission of Booth Level Agent (BLA) lists by all political parties. DC Leh has instructed all the political parties to submit their list by Friday, emphasizing that BLAs will be a playing a crucial role in scrutinizing and streaml...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...