Ladakh, Jan 30, KNT: Eminent educationist and reformist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchok is observing a hunger strike to protect the environment of Ladakh and demanding the fulfillment of the four-point agenda of Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance which also includes the implementation of 6th Scheduled for Ladakh.
Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance are up in arms against the BJP-led Central Government demanding the protection of jobs and land in Ladakh region.
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PS Dr Kotwal convenes meeting to discuss GDP of Ladakh
Leh, January 27: The Principal Secretary, Planning Development & Monitoring Department UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal convened a meeting in his office chamber to discuss the calculation of the Gross Domestic Product of UT Ladakh.
In the meeting, the officials deliberated on the various sectors of production in UT Ladakh and apprised the Principal Secretary of the status of development in all sectors. Principal Secretary, Dr. Kotwal directed the concerned officials for the early finalization ...
Kushok Thisksey Nawang Chamba Stanzin from Ladakh gets Padma Shri
VoL Desk, Jan. 25: Ladakh’s religious personality Kushok Thisksey Nawang Chamba Stanzin has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award in the field of Spirituality.
The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Padma Bhushan.
For the year 2023, the President of India has approved the conferment of 106 Padma Awards including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list co...
UT Ladakh announces State Awards for the year 2023
VoL Desk, Jan. 25: Commissioner/ Secretary (CS), General Administration Department Ajeet Kumar Sahu announced the grant of the 3rd State Awards on Republic Day, 2023 to persons and organisations for their contributions in various fields.
The CS in an Order No. :-24-LA(GAD) of 2023 today read, “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of 3rd State Awards on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023, in favor of the following person(s) /organization(s) in the fields as indicated against each”.
...Delegation from Nubra led by MP Ladakh called on Rajnath Singh
Leh, Jan 25: An official delegation from the Nubra region led by the Member Parliament (Lok Sabha) Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal called on Union Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister), Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by Dy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk, and Councillor Tegar, Rigzen Lundup.
The delegation discussed major issues pertaining to the Nubra region and put forth a few demands to the Union Defence Minister for consideration and immediate intervention from his office....
CEC, EC Culture attend closing ceremony of I-HDR at Liktsey village
Leh, Jan 25: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson presided over the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Initiative for Holistic Development of Rong (I-HDR) at Liktsey village today.
An initiative of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, the 10-day long programme was organised by the villagers of Liktsey, Tukla, Phulak with support from the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Leh.
The event was graced by the presence of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, and H.E Chechok Rinpoche. The guest of honour ...
Ladakh Admin. rescinds order for deputation of officials for scrutiny of SSC applications
VoL Desk, Jan. 21: The Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu in a fresh order No. 16-LA (GAD) of 2023, dated 19.01.2023 has rescinded the previous order regarding deputation of officials from Ladakh to the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) (NWR), Chandigarh for scrutiny of applications for 797 vacancies of Union Territory of Ladakh.
“The Order No.14-LA(GAD) of 2023 dated: -17.01.2023 issued under endorsement No.1/8471/2023 of e-file No.A-12/2/2023 is h...
CS Padma Angmo announces winter vacation for ITIs in Ladakh
VoL Desk, Jan. 21: In view of the severe cold climate in UT Ladakh, the Govt. ITI Leh and ITI Kargil shall avail winter vacations of 15 days w.e.f 21.01.2023 to 04.02.2023 (both days inclusive), announced order of the Commissioner Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Padma Angmo.
During this period of vacation, the offices shall remain functional. The Superintendent ITIs shall ensure that the syllabus of the trades are completed as per the schedule of DGT and sha...
Brainstorming session organised on winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh
LEH, Jan 21: A one-day brainstorming session on ‘winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh’ was organised by DIHAR-DRDO and Agriculture Department, Leh at DIHAR Campus, Leh.
The objective of the session was to seek feedback on the performance of Ladakh Greenhouse on the farmer’s field, and the scope for improvement.
The brainstorming session was attended by officers from the Agriculture Department, scientists, and researchers from DIHAR, SKUAST, and CAZRI, and progressive farmers from di...
CEC Leh reviews Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse
Leh, Jan 21: Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting to review the Master Plan for the development of Zer-thang at Khaltse village.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B Ladakh; SE R&B Leh, Xen SSD Khaltse and AEE SSD Khaltse. The officials gave a detailed overview of the preliminary Master Plan of Zer-thang, Khaltse.
While reviewing the plan, CEC Gyalson directed the officers to take a holistic approach to sector wise specific construction of proposed infrastructu...