Leh Congress Committee Raises Concerns Over ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ as Political Campaign Ahead of 2024 Elections

VoL Desk, Nov. 30: The Leh District Congress Committee members voiced concerns regarding the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra,” labelling it a politically motivated venture ahead of the impending Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

These apprehensions were aired during a press conference held in Leh. In the opening statements of the press conference, Congress Councilor Smanla Dorje Nurbu highlighted that the touring vehicle visiting Ladakh’s villages to raise awareness prominently displays images of...

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Minister of State B L Verma graces Rozgar Mela event at Leh

Leh, Nov 30: On the occasion of Rozgar Mela organized in select States and UTs across India, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed appointment letters to 51156 appointees during a virtual event.

The event in Ladakh was graced by Hon’ble Minister of State for Cooperation and DoNER, GoI BL Verma who presented 35 select candidates out of a total of 351 candidates their appointment letters at an event organised at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra in the presence of MP Ladakh Jamyang Tse...

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ADC Leh reviews arrangements for celebration of Losar Festival

Leh, Nov 30: In preparation for the Losar festival, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Leh, Sonam Chosjor today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the celebration of the upcoming Losar festival in the district with the concerned stakeholders and the departmental officers and religious heads.

ADC Sonam Chosjor emphasized the importance of uninterrupted essential services during the festival. He specifically directed officers to ensure a continuous supply of electricity and...

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Awareness Program on Elimination of Violence Against Women Held in Leh

Leh, Nov 30: As a part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nayi Chetna 2.0 campaign against gender based violence from November 25 to December 22, District Hub for Empowerment of Women Leh conducts an awareness programme on Elimination of Violence Against Women.

To create awareness about gender-based violence, mental health, and menstrual hygiene among the student community a five-day programme kicked off today at Government Higher Secondary School Girl Leh...

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Advisor, UT Ladakh Reviews Health & Medical Education Department Projects

Leh, Nov. 28: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal conducted a thorough review of various projects and schemes under the aegis of the Health & Medical Education Department. The meeting delved into the progress made on initiatives, addressing challenges, and outlining the future course for the enhancement of healthcare services in Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal scrutinized the ongoing projects and schemes under the S...

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Ladakh’s Pride commences in the national capital

MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates Art and Photo Exhibition showcasing Ladakh’s GI treasures in New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 26: To showcase the Geographical Indication treasures of Ladakh, an exclusive Photo Exhibition and Live Demonstration of all the GI-tagged products of Ladakh has begun at the All-India Fine Art & Crafts Society, New Delhi.

The Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Science & Technology/DoPT/PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the exhibition in the presence ...

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Rehbar-e-Khel Teachers Seek Service Regularization and Salary Increase

VoL Desk, Nov. 25: A delegation from the Rehbar-e-Khel Teachers Forum, led by President Shri Murtaza Ali, met with the HLG at LG Secretariat, joined by MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Advisor to LG Dr Pawan Kotwal, and Commissioner Secretary Ravinder Kumar Dangi.

Shri Ali highlighted that 102 Rehbar-e-Khel Teachers had been recruited into the Department of Youth Services and Sports in 2019. During the meeting, he urged the HLG to consider regularizing their services and increasing th...

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LG Chairs Wildlife Board Meet: Clears Path for 4G Expansion and Vital Projects in Ladakh

VoL Desk, Nov. 24: The esteemed Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra spearheaded the 9th State Board of Wildlife meeting in UT Ladakh at the LG Secretariat, focusing on pivotal discussions regarding wildlife clearance for 25 projects.

Among these projects were clearances for 20 BSNL/Jio 4G mobile towers aimed at providing comprehensive connectivity to remote areas in Ladakh under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

Additionally, deliberations centered around four road projects cr...

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DC Leh Santosh chairs 2nd DLAC meeting on Safe Food and Healthy Diet

Leh, Nov 23, 2023: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired the 2nd DLAC (District Level Advisory Committee) meeting on Safe Food and Healthy Diet at the VC room today.

The meeting addressed crucial issues related to food safety, including food establishment licenses, mid-day meals, and the registration of all department canteens under the Food Safety Standard Act.

During the meeting, officials provided updates to the DC Leh on the current status of food safety in Leh and d...

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ADGP Ladakh Dr. S.D Singh Jamwal conducts comprehensive three-day visit to Indo-China LAC areas

Leh, Nov 23, 2023: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), UT Ladakh, Dr. S.D Singh Jamwal concluded the three-day visit to Indo-China LAC areas in Eastern Ladakh.

The purpose of the visit was to assess the security scenario in LAC areas and to evaluate police infrastructure and welfare of police personnel posted in these strategically important areas.

During the visit, Dr. Jamwal inaugurated several key initiatives and infrastructures of Police. On the first day, he inaugurated ...

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