Ladakh Admin. rescinds order for deputation of officials for scrutiny of SSC applications

VoL Desk, Jan. 21: The Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu in a fresh order No. 16-LA (GAD) of 2023, dated 19.01.2023 has rescinded the previous order regarding deputation of officials from Ladakh to the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) (NWR), Chandigarh for scrutiny of applications for 797 vacancies of Union Territory of Ladakh.

“The Order No.14-LA(GAD) of 2023 dated: -17.01.2023 issued under endorsement No.1/8471/2023 of e-file No.A-12/2/2023 is h...

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CS Padma Angmo announces winter vacation for ITIs in Ladakh

VoL Desk, Jan. 21: In view of the severe cold climate in UT Ladakh, the Govt. ITI Leh and ITI Kargil shall avail winter vacations of 15 days w.e.f 21.01.2023 to 04.02.2023 (both days inclusive), announced order of the Commissioner Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Padma Angmo.

During this period of vacation, the offices shall remain functional. The Superintendent ITIs shall ensure that the syllabus of the trades are completed as per the schedule of DGT and sha...

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IKMT accord warm welcome to Baqirya

VoL Desk, Jan. 21: The Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, R K Mathur conferred Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre (BHC&RC) with the Ladakh State Award in the field of Social Reforms and Empowerment Protection here at Sindhu Sanskriti, Leh on Friday during the investiture ceremony.

The BHC&RC, which is the Health Wing of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil, was awarded for its contribution in the field of health where it has emerged as a major health service provider after the Government he...

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LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2022-23 commences

Leh, January 21: The opening ceremony for the 3rd edition of LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2022-23 (Men & Women) was held today at Ice Hockey Rink, NDS Sports Complex, Leh. 

The championship is being organized by the Department of Youth Services, Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Winter Sports Club. The men’s category opening match was played between Kharu and Shey-Thiksay, and the women’s category opening match was played between Lalok and Secmol.

Addressing the gathering, Chie...

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CEC Feroz flags off 16 students of Kargil to participate in IISF at MP

Kargil, Jan 19, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today in presence of Chief Education Officer, Kargil flagged off 16 students from Kargil district to participate in India International Science Festival (IISF) 2022-23 to be held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

The team of sixteen students was accompanied by three teachers and a coordinator, who shall escort the team to Bhopal and back to Kargil.

The Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India is conducting IISF at ...

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Brainstorming session organised on winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh

LEH, Jan 21: A one-day brainstorming session on ‘winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh’ was organised by DIHAR-DRDO and Agriculture Department, Leh at DIHAR Campus, Leh. 

The objective of the session was to seek feedback on the performance of Ladakh Greenhouse on the farmer’s field, and the scope for improvement.

The brainstorming session was attended by officers from the Agriculture Department, scientists, and researchers from DIHAR, SKUAST, and CAZRI, and progressive farmers from di...

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CEC Leh reviews Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse

Leh, Jan 21: Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting to review the Master Plan for the development of Zer-thang at Khaltse village.

The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B Ladakh; SE R&B Leh, Xen SSD Khaltse and AEE SSD Khaltse. The officials gave a detailed overview of the preliminary Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse.

While reviewing the plan, CEC Gyalson directed the officers to take a holistic approach to sector wise specific construction of proposed infrastructu...

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Newly constructed sheep extension centre inaugurated at Nimmo

Leh, Jan 21:  Director, Animal Sheep and Fisheries, UT Ladakh, Dr. Mohammad Raza inaugurated the newly constructed Sheep Extension Center at Nimmo village.

District Sheep Husbandry Officer,  Dr. Tundup Namgial; Technical officer, Dr Nasreen Fatima; Block Officer Leh, Tsewang Yangjor and village representatives were present during the inaugural function.

Dr. Raza discussed the livestock strength of the area and the possible revival strategies that can be implemented in addition to the p...

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Councillor Pushkum Kacho Feroz congratulates Ladakh State Awardees

VoL Desk, Jan. 20: Councillor Pashkum, Kacho Mohd Feroz, congratulated the Ladakh State Awardees from Kargil district that include Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre, Headmaster GMS Karith, Akhone Ali, teacher Mustafa Kamal, and Mr Mohd Jabir (National Awardee) for selection as Assisstant Professor.

In a message the Councillor said that the Award to BHC&RC “is a reflection of their hardwork, consistency, planning and execution of their services in the field of heath for the poor, nee...

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Promoting Local Culture, Fauna, and Products: Ladakh Celebrates Investiture Ceremony

Leh, Jan 20: Ladakh celebrated its first Investiture Ceremony, recognizing 26 individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions in various fields. The award ceremony, pioneered by Commissioner/ Secretary, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, featured a 28gms gold medal of 18 carats, a cash prize of Rs.51,000/-, a citation, and a handmade, white Pashmina shawl curated by JD Handloom Ladakh, Lakshya Singhal.

The Pashmina shawl, produced by the Handloom Department, Ladakh, is a symbol of the reg...

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