Fourth Edition of Ethical and Educational Exchange Programme held at Thiksey Monastery

Leh, July 26, 2024: The fourth edition of a weeklong Ethical and Educational Exchange programme concluded on July 23 at the Shesrap Skyadtsal Ling, Library & Learning Centre, Thiksey Monastery, Leh.

The weeklong event, held from July 18-23, was organised in collaboration with Thiksey Gonpa School, Shachukul Gonpa School and Disket Gonpa School.

The programme aimed to foster ethical values and educational development among students through a variety of enriching activities. Participants...

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DC Leh reviews preconstruction activities of Taklangla and Lachungla highway tunnels

Leh, July 26, 2024: The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting with the Consultancy Service to review the preconstruction activities of Taklangla and Lachungla highway tunnels, today on July 26.

The Consultancy Service gave a detailed presentation on the components required for the construction of the tunnels, total requirement of land and other materials and how the construction of these tunnels will benefit the public.

DC, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve instructed the ...

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LG Reviews Preparations for PM’s Visit to Kargil War Memorial

VoL Desk, July 24: The Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra took stock of the arrangements for the visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Kargil War Memorial in Drass.

The HLG visited various locations and reviewed the arrangements to ensure that all preparations were in place. He also visited Brigade Helipad in Drass where he saw the arrangements at the green room and helipad.

LG Addresses Water Shortage Problem at Hunderman Brok

VoL Desk, July 23: A delegation from Hunderman Broq village led by Mohd Ilyass called on the Hon’ble Lt Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra at Raj Niwas, Kargil. Shri Ilyass apprised the HLG about the shortage of drinking and irrigation water in Hunderman Broq, stated the LG Office in a post on X.

The delegation informed the LG that KREDA had prepared a project to lift water from the river Suru and requested the sanctioning of a lift irrigation plant at the earliest. The HLG directed Chief Engi...

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Public Invited to Contribute to ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’

VoL Desk, July 24: Secretary, Tourism Ladakh has invited comments/suggestions/ objections from the stakeholders/ public on the draft ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’.

The Departm,ent of Tourism, Ladakh has drafted the ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’ to regulate the mountaineering and trekking activities in Ladakh and to make organizers and participants of such activities more responsible and accountable towards the fragile ecosystem of Ladakh.

Comments/suggestions/objections, if...

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DIET Leh starts Bhoti FLN training

Leh, July 23, 2024: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh started the Bhoti FLN training program today on July 23. This initiative focuses on strengthening the fundamental principles of Bhoti language.

This significant event featured distinguished resource person Gyen Stanzin Norboo, who provided invaluable hands-on experience to educators from both government and private schools across the district.

The FLN training was conducted in the newly developed FLN Bhoti...

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2-day District Level Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira concludes in Kargil

Kargil, July 23, 2024: The 2-day District Level Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira organized by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, concluded today at Academy Hall, Kargil.

Nasir Hussain Munshi, Councilor Choskore, LAHDC, Kargil, was the chief guest on the occasion. Padma Shree Awardee Akhoon Asgar Ali Basharat and Aga Sayed Raza Rizvi were the guests of honour and special guests, respectively.

On the second day, more than 20 poets presented their poetic renderin...

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Advisor Ladakh reviews upgradation on EOC Ladakh

Leh, 23rd July, 2024: Advisor Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal, also the Chairman State Disaster Management Authority, UT Ladakh held a meeting to discuss the upgradation of the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Ladakh.

The consultant team of Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) Ladakh, presented a detailed report on the proposed upgrade, including strengthening of manpower, equipment upgradation and technology advances to upgrade the EOC to an Integrated Command an...

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Counselling for students, parents on PM-USPY held at EJM College, Leh

Leh, July 24, 2024: A counselling cum workshop for the students and parents of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shikha Protsahan Yojana- SSSJKL 2024-25 was conducted at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, Leh on July 23.

The speakers for the workshop were Director-SSJKL Cell, AICTE, Kunaljeet Singh; Deputy Director -SSSJKL Cell, AICTE, Dr. Nikhil Kant; Consultant-SSSJKL Professor, Ajeet Angral; Director College Affairs, Professor Tashi Dawa.

The speakers briefed t...

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ALIMCO assessment camp held at CHC Drass

Kargil, 22 July, 2024: At Community Health Center Drass, a team from Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) in collaboration with Medical and Social & Tribal Welfare Department Kargil, UT Ladakh, conduct an assessment camp for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and Senior Citizens.

Free bus service was provided by District Administration Kargil for beneficiaries from Kharboo to Drass. Around 50 beneficiaries took part in the camp and enrolled their details for devices ...

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