LG Mishra Chairs State Level Launch Event of Ayushman Bhava Campaign

Leh, Sept. 13: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh Brig. Dr. B. D. Mishra (Retired) chaired the state-level launch event of the Ayushman Bhava Campaign in Ladakh.

The campaign was launched by the Hon’ble President of India Droupadi Murmu through video conferencing. Ayushmaan campaign to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary, including those in the last mile of India.

This comprehensive healthcare initiative aims to enhance...

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Qambar Ali Akhoon Appointed as Additional General Secretary of NC

Kargil, September 12: The National Conference (NC) Party has designated Qambar Ali Akhoon, a senior leader hailing from Kargil, Ladakh, and a former Cabinet Minister, as its Additional General Secretary.

This marks a historic occasion, as it is the first time a leader from Ladakh has assumed such a significant role within the party.

With decades of unwavering commitment to the National Conference, Akhoon has an illustrious political career. He has previously represented the Kargil con...

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UT Ladakh Seeks Public Input on “Compulsory Registration of Marriages Regulations 2022” Draft

VoL Desk, September 12: In a recent notification, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has announced the availability of the “Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Ladakh) Regulations, 2022” for public objections and suggestions.

These regulations will come into effect once approved by the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh and published in the Official Gazette. To ensure transparency and public engagement, the draft regulation is now open for public feedback.

Interested p...

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Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh Announces Nominations for MBBS and BDS Colleges Admission

VoL Desk, September 12, 2023: The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh, has released a fresh notification (No. DHSL–(429)–of 2023) today, unveiling the list of candidates nominated for admission to various MBBS and BDS colleges under the Ladakh Centre Pool.

The list comprises a total of nine highly promising female candidates, with five hailing from Kargil and four from Leh district. Among these talented students, the highest-scoring individual achieved an impressive NEET Score of 461, ...

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MPHS Saliskote Hosts Innovative Science Exhibition Showcasing Creative Ideas

KARGIL, September 12: In a vibrant display of innovative and creative science ideas, Muttahary Public High School Saliskote (MPHS) hosted a science exhibition on Monday within its premises.

The event featured Chairman MPHS Saliskote, Aga Syed Kazim Sabiri, as the Chief Guest, and esteemed individuals like Dr. Mohd Saleem, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Department of Environmental Science at Kargil Campus, and Dr. Hadi Ali, Assistant Professors from the Department of Chemistry ...

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Pre-event activities ahead of Swachhta Pakhwada held in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 12: The pre-event activities for Swachhta Pakhwada, scheduled to take place from September 15 to October 2, 2023, witnessed significant participation across Kargil district. Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, MC Kargil in coordination with other departments and NYK Kargil, conducted a Swachata Pakhawada cleanliness drive at Api Nallah, Kabadi Nallah, and Adul Gund, Kargil.

During the occasion, volunteers of NYK, Supervisor of Municipal...

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PS Khirwar reviews Sewerage System and Sewerage Treatment Plan for Kargil district

Leh, 12 Sept: Principal/Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department UT Ladakh Sanjeev Khirwar chaired a meeting to discuss the nitty-gritties of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the comprehensive sewerage system and Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) for Kargil district being prepared by executing agency Ecofirst Services Limited, in the presence of officials of the Project Monitoring Unit – PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited.

Discussions were held on revising the report as pe...

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Vishwakarma Scheme to be rolled out on 17th Sept. in UT Ladakh

Reach out to maximum beneficiaries, states Advisor Dr. Kotwal

Leh, Sept 12: Advisor Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting to review preparations for the rollout of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in the Union Territory of Ladakh, along with the rest of the country on 17th September 2023.
The scheme was announced in February this year and aims at improving the quality, scale, and reach of products hand-made by traditional artisans and craftspeople with the help of tools. Under the scheme, th...

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MHA Secy. visit Leh to assess Vibrant Village program

Leh, Sept 11: Secretary Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Atal Dullo chaired a meeting to review the progress of various border road projects being implemented by BRO, ITBP and CPWD in Ladakh.

Advisor UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, Additional Director General, Western Command, ITBP, Administrative Secretaries, and other officers from ITBP, BRO, CPWD and concerned officials of the UT Administration attended the meeting held at DC conference hall...

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China has not occupied even a single inch in Ladakh, LG Ladakh

Jammu,Septmeber 11: China has not occupied even a single inch of Indian land in Ladakh, according to Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra. He made this statement in response to questions from the media during the North Tech Symposium 2023 at IIT Jammu campus.

These questions were related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim that China had taken control of a significant portion of Indian territory in Ladakh. While LG Ladakh did not directly comment on Rahul’s statement,...

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