Thupstan Chhewang Assume Charge as LBA President

Leh/ February 12, 2021: After won the elections for the post of President Ladakh Buddhist Association, veteran leader fem Leh Thupstan Chhewang assumed charge, said a press release by DIPR Leh.

Thupstan Chhewang won with a majority in the recently held elections conducted by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA).

Member of Parliament (MP), Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal congratulated Thupstan Chhewang on being elected as the new president of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA).

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Central University in Leh: The Heart of NEP 2020 Omitted

The New National Policy on Education 2020 is a comprehensive and historic policy that comes after the long gap of thirty-four years after the National Policy on Education 1986 and its Programme of Action 1992. It was the long-cherished dream of India to make an inclusive policy on education, which cater to the need of the diversity of our country. However, the BJP government’s announcement to establish a Central University in Leh district of Ladakh is contradicting the commitment of the newl...

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Apex Body Leh calls on LG Ladakh

Leh/ Feb 01: A delegation comprising the members of the “Apex Body of Peoples Movement for Sixth Schedule for Ladakh” met Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, today.

The delegation comprising Thupstan Tsewang, Tsering Dorjey Lakruk, Ashraf Ali Barcha and Noor Mohd appreciated the efforts taken by the UT Administration to stock essential commodities for the winters. They shared that the availability of essential commodities in the ongoing winter months has surpassed that of the past ...

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Month-long Skill Development Camp Concludes at Nyoma

Leh/ Jan 31: The closing ceremony of the month-long winter camp for students of Nyoma was held at Nyoma today. The camp was jointly conducted by Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), Health Inc, Nyoma Youth Association with support from the District Administration.

Councillor Nyoma, Ishey Spalzang, was the chief guest for the closing ceremony. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Nyoma; Nambardar, members of Village Education Committee (VEC), parents and villagers were present during the event.

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72nd Republic Day Celebrated in Different Blocks of Leh District

Leh, Jan 26: The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated with full fervor and gaiety in different blocks of Leh district. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, unfurled the national flag at the Polo Ground. He also inspected the guard of honour and took the salute during the occasion.

Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson; Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Executive Councillors of LAHDC Leh; Advisor to LG, Umang Narula; Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas; Admini...

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Leh: Full-dress Rehearsal Parade Conducted Ahead of Republic Day

Leh, Jan 24: A full dress rehearsal parade took place ahead of the 72nd Republic Day, at the Polo Ground in Leh today. Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sachin Kumar Vaishyapresided over the parade and unfurled the Indian flag.

The full dress rehearsal ceremony consisted of marching contingent from Central Armed Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District PoliceLeh (men), woman 25 battalion; women Special Police Officer (SPO), District Police Leh; and Ex-servicemen, three-ban...

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79 Healthcare Workers Get Covid-19 Vaccine in Leh

Leh/ Jan. 16: In the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, 79 health care workers were given the first shots of the vaccine in Leh district today.

Skalzang Chosdon, a safaiwala by profession, was the recipient of the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in Leh district. A total of ten healthcare workers, including Skalzang, were given a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine at Ladakh Heart Foundation.

Earlier, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, RK Mathur, inaugurated the COVID vaccina...

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Sixth Schedule Row: Centre to Form Panel to Look into Ladakh Issues

Delhi/ Jan. 06: A committee would be constituted under Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy to find an appropriate solution to the issues related to language, culture and conservation of land in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

A 10-member delegation of Ladakh, where all members were from Leh district, met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday.

“In view of the difficult geographical conditions and the strategic importance of Ladakh...

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CEC Leh Inaugurates Skill Testing, Certification Prog

Leh/ Jan. 01: Inaugurating free course on ‘Programme for Skill Testing and Certification’ being conducted by the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ladakh at its institute here today, the Chairman / Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Leh Advocate Tashi Gyalson said that the Tourism Industry in Ladakh is flourishing and the students of the region should utilize the opportunity.   

Director Tourism Ladakh Kunzes Angmo, Additional Deputy Commissioner Leh/ Principal IHM Ladakh Sonam Chosjor, A...

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COVID-19: Chairman DDMA Imposes Restrictions in Leh

Leh/ Dec. 31: Chairman DDMA/District Magistrate Leh issues order in connection with imposition of restrictions amid COVID-19 pandemic.

In view of emergence of new strain of COVID-19 and in pursuance to the Ladakh Disaster Management Authority order No. 28-DC(UTL) of 2020 Dated: 30-122020, I, Sachin Kumar Vaishya IAS in exercise of the powers conferred upon me as Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority under Section-34 of Disaster Management Act, 2005 as well as under Section-144 ...

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