Leh, Nov 10: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a meeting today at the VC room to discuss the extension of the Municipal boundary in accordance with Section 5 of the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000.
Executive Officer, MC Leh, Stanzin Rabgais provided a comprehensive presentation that covered various aspects of the proposal, including the role of the Municipal Committee, urbanization trends, and the expansion of areas, among other key points. In a collaborative effo...
Leh, Nov. 09: To ensure the continuous advancement of technological initiatives, the Administrative Secretary of Information Technology for Union Territory Ladakh, Amit Sharma presided over a virtual progress review meeting of the ongoing major projects.
The review meeting centered around the ongoing major projects, with a particular emphasis on the Ladakh State Data Centre. Secretary of the IT Department, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma was briefed on the physical progress of the construction of t...
VoL Desk, Nov. 06: The recently finalised “Ladakh Industrial Land Allotment Policy – 2023” seems to have sparked public outrage once again against the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. As per critics, the recent policy contradicts the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act 1995, which empowers the two elected local autonomous bodies of Leh and Kargil districts for land allotment. However, the recent policy for industrial land allotment has vested this power in the three Si...
VoL Desk, Nov. 04: In a noteworthy development, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a significant relaxation in the qualifying marks for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
The new directive, outlined in S.O. 89 and superseding the previous order S.O. 39 dated 16 June 2023, comes into effect under the powers conferred by S.O 282(E) dated 21st January 2020.
Under the revised guidelines, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as ST/SC/O...
VoL Desk, Nov. 04: The Commissioner Secretary of Forest, Ecology, and Environment in the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a public notice seeking suggestions for the designation of the State Flower for Ladakh.
The proposed species under consideration are Meconopsis aculeata and Dactylorhiza hatagirea. The public is encouraged to provide their suggestions within a 30-day period from the date of this notice.
Suggestions can be submitted via email to ccfladakh@amail.com or by post t...
Leh, Nov. 02: In a significant progress and development for sports enthusiasts and winter sports enthusiasts, the Administrative Secretary of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar presided over a meeting to deliberate the arrangements for the forthcoming National Winter Games (Ice) at the Civil Secretariat in Leh.
During the meeting, Ravinder Kumar reiterated the UT Ladakh Administration’s commitment to making the National Winter Games a resounding success. He emphasized the ...
VoL Desk, Oct. 27 – Tundup Nubu Cheetha, Phyang Councillor, LAHDC Leh has accused Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgial of misleading the people of Ladakh on various issues. Cheetha expressed his concerns during a press conference held in Leh on Friday.
In July, the MP had met with the Secretary of Education, Government of India, requesting the creation of permanent posts in the school education department of Ladakh for Bhoti language teachers. Cheetah, in a press conf...
VoL Desk, Oct. 28: Members of Anjuman Moin ul Islam, Leh, along with the Muslim community of Leh, organized a large protest at Leh’s main market condemning the Israeli actions in Gaza, Palestine.
The protest, which included Anjuman Moin ul Islam President Dr. Abdul Qayoom, Anjuman Imamia Leh President Ashraf Barcha, clerics, and hundreds of participants, aimed to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and voice their strong opposition against Israel.
The ongoing conflict betw...
October 28, 2023: Ladakh Tourism, the jewel of the Himalayas, showcased its interesting beauty and unique cultural experiences at the prestigious ITB Asia 2023, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from October 25th to 27th.
Throughout the event, attendees engaged in interactions, sharing the wonders of the region. The interactive sessions allowed visitors to delve deeper into the myriad experiences Ladakh has to offer, from high-altitude adventures to serene spiritual retreats.
The ...
Leh, Oct. 27, 2023: Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG), in collaboration with the Municipal Committee (MC) Leh under the Bermen Overseas Research and Development Association (BORDA) project, organized an on-site demonstration cum workshop to raise awareness about the adoption of the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) in waste management.
The focus was also on minimising the waste through Reduce, Reuse & RecycleThe 3R facility, inaugurated by President, Municipal Commit...
