DC Leh launches 35th National Road Safety Month Campaign

Leh, Jan 15The 35th National Road Safety month was inaugurated at the DC Conference Hall in Leh, marking a month-long campaign from January 15 to February 14.

Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, flagged off the National Road Safety rally from the DC office gate to Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Leh.The Motor Vehicle Department, in collaboration with Togo Hyundai, Leh, organised a road safety awareness camp.

DC, Leh emphasized mandatory health checkups and license checks...

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Ice Hockey Skating Basic Coaching held at Khaltse

Leh, Jan 15: The first time Ice Hockey coaching on basic techniques for children of Sub-Division Khaltse held at Ice Hockey rink Khaltse on January 14. The coaching was organised by Councillor, Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab and villagers.

Coaches, Padma Angmo Alchi, Tsewang Phuntsog Saspol and Skarma Tsultim Thiksay were chief guests, whereas Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab was the guest of honour on the occasion.The coaches were welcomed with traditional khataks by Women Alliance Khaltse me...

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LG Chairs Meeting with BRO, Discuss Various Issues

Leh, Jan 14: Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr.) BD Mishra presided a meeting at Raj Niwas, Leh, with Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General of the Border Roads Organization (DG BRO), and key officials from the BRO and Ladakh Administration.

The LG appreciate BRO for keeping the Zojila Pass open even in the winter months. He shared the concerns raised by the Chairman of LAHDC Kargil regarding the clearance work at Zojila from both sides by Project Vijayak and Project Beacon...

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Comm. Secy., Tourism & Culture Assess Projects for Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Leh, Jan. 12: The Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, UT of Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting at the UT Secretariat to discuss and review pending DPRs, and the status of critical/important projects pertaining to the development of tourism infrastructure in the UT.

During the course of the meeting, the Commissioner/Secretary took a comprehensive review of various ongoing and new projects under State Sector and SDP. He emphasized on the significance of adheri...

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DC Leh Reviews Jamabandi for Land Records Digitization

Leh, Jan12: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting to review the progress on Jamabandi in Leh district under the Revenue Department.

In a previous decision, it was decided to collect Jamabandi records taking August 2021 as a reference point, aiming for land record digitization. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner chaired the review meeting to take stock of the progress made.

The Deputy Commissioner took a tehsil-wise detailed review of the progress made in Ja...

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Adm. Secy., Amit Sharma Visits the Emergency Operation Centre

Leh, Jan 12: The Administrative Secretary of Disaster Management, Relief, Rescue, and Rehabilitation, UT Ladakh, Amit Sharma visited the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at Upper Tukcha, Leh and undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the Center’s capabilities and functionalities. The highlight of the visit was a live demonstration and performance check of the Quick Deployment Antennas (QDAs) by the adept EOC team and the operations of the Centre wherein the public of the UT connects for he...

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LRSF Meets with LG, Raise Concerns Regarding Recruitment Notification by UoL

Kargil, Jan 11: A delegation from the Ladakh Research Scholars Forum (LRSF), headed by Chief Coordinator Mutasif Hussain, recently met with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the delegation provided valuable insights into the endeavors of LRSF, which comprises 225 research scholars hailing from various regions of Ladakh.

Additionally, the delegation raised concerns with the Lieutenant Governor regarding the recruitment notification issued by the University ...

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Spituk Gustor Two Day Monastic Festival Celebrates in Leh

VoL Desk, Jan. 10: Amidst the brisk air, Spituk Gustor an annual two day long monastic festival was celebrated at Spituk Monastery, Leh attracting huge devotees.

Amid mesmerizing mask dances and vibrant traditions, resilient devotees gather, infusing warmth into this culture and spiritual celebration on peace and prosperity.

The two-day festival is being celebrated since the 11th century for world peace and harmony at Spituk monastery, which is dedicated to the Gelugpa order of Tibetan...

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Comm. Secy. Tourism & Culture Leads Meeting, to Boost Border Areas Tourism

Leh, Jan. 08: The Commissioner/Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, UT of Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan presided over a pivotal meeting to bolster tourism promotion, enhance infrastructure in border regions, and commemorate the valor of our armed forces, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting aimed to deliberate on coordination and collaboration strategies, and officials conversed on charting a path for the holistic and sustainable development of tourism in Ladakh. The pr...

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DC Leh Assess Preparation for Forthcoming Lok Sabha General Election

Leh, Jan 8: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a comprehensive review meeting addressing preparations for the forthcoming General Election to Lok Sabha in 2024 and the celebration of National Voters Day (NVD) on January 25, 2024, held at the VC Room of DC office Leh.

Concerns were raised regarding the inadequacies in facilities across the 298 Polling Stations in Leh district. Issues such as the shortage of drinking water, ramp facilities, electricity, toilet facilities, ...

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