DC Chairs Review Meeting on District Capex Expenditure, FY 2023-24 of PWD (R&B)

Kargil, Jan 05: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse chaired a review meeting in his office chamber regarding the District Capex expenditure for the Financial Year 2023-24 of PWD (R&B) divisions Kargil, Sankoo and Zanskar.

Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B) Kargil, Chief Planning Officer Kargil, District Treasury Officer Kargil, Executive Engineer of R&B Division Kargil, Suru Valley Division and concerned AEE’s and JEs attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Deputy C...

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Ladakh Administration Amends the State Marriage Assistance Scheme

Divyangjans to get 1lakh financial assistance for marriage.

Leh, Jan. 06: The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh notified the amendment to the State Marriage Assistance Scheme of the erstwhile State of J&K which has now been revised to Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme. The scheme was made effective from 1st January 2024 onwards.

Under the scheme, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 shall be given to female beneficiaries belonging to Antodaya Anna Yojana (...

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CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Raise Issues of AIR Kargil with Higher Authorities

Kargil, Jan 04: During a crucial telephonic meeting led by Chairman/CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, with Hon’ble LG Ladakh Brig. (Retd.) Dr. BD Mishra, Hon’ble Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, and Principal DG Akashwani, Dr. Vasudha Gupta, various pressing matters regarding the current status of Akashwani Kargil were thoroughly discussed.

The CEC highlighted the condition of Akashwani Kargil stations at Baroo, 200Kw HPT, 1 Kw Stations at...

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Advisor Chairs 4th SIDCO Board Meeting for Sustainable Development and Financial Excellence

Leh, Jan. 04: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, and Chairman of the Board of Management of Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Dr Pawan Kotwal presided over the 4th Board of Management Meeting at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh held in a hybrid mode.

The Meeting was marked by healthy discussions, strategic planning, visionary initiatives, and responsibilities of SIDCO aimed at accelerating SIDCO’s financial sustainability.

The 4th Board of Directors ...

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CEC Kargil, NDDB Discuss Benefits of Creating Pasteurization Plant

Kargil, Jan 04: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon held a meeting with the representatives of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), NR Gosh and Manoj Solanki.

The meeting discussed the benefits of creation of Pasteurization Plant in Kargil. The representatives also informed the CEC that the NDDB will create federation of all milk societies of Kargil which are registered with the Cooperative Department.

Furthermore, CEC Kargil was also informed th...

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CEC Kargil Chairs Meeting with Vice Chancellor UoL 

Kargil, 04 Jan: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon today held a meeting with Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Dr SK Mehta to discuss the issues raised by scholars of Kargil regarding the recent recruitment notice issued by the university.

During the meeting many issues were discussed including reservation of ST posts only for ST Ladakh, ambiguity in seat distribution, display of reservation roaster for the recent advertisement, regularization of c...

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Candle March Planned in Leh After Mysterious Death of Missing Zanskar Woman

VoL Desk, Jan. 04: After discovering the body of an 18-year-old girl beneath a bridge in Pipiting yesterday, the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Zanskar Buddhist Association jointly announced a candle march in Leh. The girl was reportedly missing from Zanskar since November 26, 2023.

During a press conference, LBA leader Tsering Dorjay Lakruk called for a thorough investigation into the matter, urging the arrest and punishment of anyone involved in the woman’s mysterious death.

Emphas...

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UT Ladakh Prepares for the 4th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games

Leh, Jan. 03: The Secretary of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar presided over a meeting towards promoting sports excellence and fostering the winter sports culture in Ladakh, focused on planning, promoting, and organizing the 4th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at the Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Leh.

At the outset of the meeting, Dr Stanzin Thakchos, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Secretary presented a detailed presentation on the organizing...

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LG Ladakh Chairs Meeting to Accelerate Developmental Projects

Kargil, Jan 04: The Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra recently presided over a comprehensive departmental review meeting at the Lt. Governor’s Secretariat, overseeing the progress of various developmental projects in Ladakh. Stressing the importance of timely completion of public welfare projects, the LG urged government officials to prioritize efficiency in their endeavors.

During the meeting, the LG emphasized the need for immediate assistance to disaster victims, advocating for fire-tru...

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Secy. Hospitality & Protocol, Chairs the Meeting to Review the Physical and Financial Progress of Ongoing Projects

Leh, Jan. 03: The Secretary of Hospitality & Protocol, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar presided over a meeting dedicated to scrutinizing the advancement of ongoing projects by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and Public Works Department (PWD), at the Chamber of the Secretary, Leh.

The meeting was marked by a review process, aimed at assessing the physical and financial progress made by these agencies in the ex...

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