Leh, April 26: As part of the Indian Army’s initiative to secure a better future for Ladakhi youth, the Indian Army, under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps, signed MoUs with corporate partner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and executing agency National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation, (NIEDO) today at HQ 14 Corps, Leh in the presence of Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor, Leh; Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP, Ladakh; Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula; Ravinde...
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DPC Leh grants promotion to 167 employees
Leh, April 22: The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) headed by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Leh Shrikant Suse, in a meeting today, cleared 167 time-bound promotion and functional promotion cases of non-gazetted employees serving in the district.
The DPC reviewed the proposals submitted by each department in congruence to the various recruitment rules. The 167 promotions included 155 time-bound promotions and 12 functional promotions.
Time-bound promotion cases of 67 employees of...
Ladakh Public Representatives Reject National Level Bidding of Mining Blocks
KARGIL, APRIL 21, 2021: On the Ladakh Union Territory administration’s intention to provide National level bidding for minor mining blocks in Ladakh, various stakeholders including political and socio-religious organisations expressed their resentment over the potential move.
On April 3, the hill council in a meeting had decided to “assist the Department of Geology and Mining UT Ladakh in identification of Minor Minerals blocks on State land at different locations for e-auctioning purpose...
Around 20 tons outdated chicken seized in Ladakh
KARGIL, APRIL 18, 2021: Around 20 tons of outdated frozen chicken has been seized in Ladakh in the month of March and April, said food safety officer, Mr Naeem Ahmad Lone.
The Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Leh Sonam Chos said to Voice of Ladakh correspondent that the seized chicken will be dumped or fed to dogs in a couple of days.
On 25 March 2021, 7392 kg of frozen chicken were seized from cold storage of Cooperative Department in Agling Leh. The chicken was owned by Ujas Sales, Hakik...
UT admin to enforce strict preventive protocols on labour entry
Leh, April, 17: A meeting was chaired by Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas in connection with the labour management amidst the surge in Covid -19 positive cases in UT Ladakh.
Divisional Commissioner, Saugat Biswas pointed out that the number of cases is increasing and stressed the importance of containing the spread, ramping up tests, keeping vigil on those who are in isolation and quarantine. He said that actions must be taken at every zone to stop the virus from spreading....
Principal Secy reviews flagship Schemes in Ladakh
Leh, April, 15: A meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal today to review the implementation of flagship schemes of the Government of India in UT Ladakh.
Extensive deliberations were held to review the progress of the various flagship schemes including Health and Wellness centres, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (PM-JAY), NDHM Tech Platform, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban /Grahmin), Agriculture Market Reforms, National Animal Disease Control Program, Pradhan Matri Matsya...
Pawan Kotwal get charge of four departments as Principal Secretary
Leh, April 13, 2021: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has ordered posting of Pawan Kotwal, an IAS officer of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre of 1994 batch as Principal Secretary Administration of UT of Ladakh.
He has been assigned the duties of Administrative Secretary of four departments including Health and Medical Education, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Revenue and Planning, Development and Monitoring Department.
With Spike in Covid Cases DC Leh visits Care Centres
Leh, April 14: Keeping in view the sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Leh, Shrikant Suse, today conducted a day-long visit to Covid-19 Care Centres (CCC) in Leh town and surrounding suburban areas. He inspected the White House, Lachumir Spituk, Radha Swamy Ashram, Chuchot Yokma and The Last Resort, which are the designated CCCs.
DC Leh Shrikant Suse inquired about the arrangement at these centres like food, cleanliness, medical care etc. He directed nod...
Secy Animal Hus. convenes meeting with National Dairy Development Board
Leh, April, 09: A meeting was convened by Secretary, Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Ravinder Kumar with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at the Secretariat today.
There was a detailed discussion on the benchmark report for two districts of Leh and Kargil, exploring the possibility of collaboration with Mother Dairy for milk procurement operations and milk supply to the army. Also, there was a discussion on development marketing operations in the region and pr...
UT Ladakh signs MoU with SECI for 50 MW SPP
Leh, April 06: On the historic road ahead to tap the potential of renewable energy of Ladakh, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between UT Administration, LAHDC Leh and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI Ltd) for setting up a 50 MW solar power project at Taru, Leh.
The three parties signed the MoU in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, RK Mathur, who was joined by CEC, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson; Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal; ...