His Holiness 43rd Sakya Trizin Gyana Vajra Rinpoche begins 3-day visit to Zanskar

Kargil, March 10, 2023: His Holiness 43rd Sakya Trizin Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, who is on a visit to Ladakh, today began his three-day visit to Zanskar valley and was received at Padum with a warm welcome.

HH Sakya Trizin was given a warm welcome at Padum Civil Helipad by President Zanskar Buddhist Association, President All Gonpa Association Zanskar, President Youth Wing ZBA, Incharge Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Station House Officer Zanskar, President Numberdar Association Zanskar, ...

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Volleyball tournament concludes at Zanskar

Kargil, Feb 16, 2023: The volleyball tournament organized by Culture Preservation Society Kumik concluded on Wednesday Kumik, Zanskar.

Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Sonam Dorjay accompanied by Station House Officer Zanskar, Dorjay Gyalson, Block Development Officer, Zanskar, Tsewang Rigzin and Zonal Physical Education Officer, Tsering Tashi were present at the final match of the volleyball tournament.

Eight teams from different villages participated in the tournament. The final ma...

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In view of Zanskar Winter Festival, SDM inspects condition of Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road

Kargil, Jan 29, 2023: Sub Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, Sonam Dorjay today visited Pidmo to review and inspect the condition of the Nimu-Padum-Darcha (NPD) road.

The SDM requested 13 BRTF Commander to ensure road clearance from Zangla to Kilima in view of tourist arrival for participating in Zanskar Youth and Tourism Winter Festival 2023. The 13 BRTF Commander assured to clear the road by tomorrow.

SDM Zanskar also interacted with Lambardar of Zangla and other villagers and appealed ...

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Kargil Police solves burglary case in Zanskar, accuse arrested

Zanskar, January 27, 2023: Kargil police has succeeded in solving a burglary  case of case FIR No.14/2022 Under Section 457, 380 IPC of Police Station Zanskar with the arrest of one accused namely Stanzin Wangchok.

On 30-12-2022 Police Station Zanskar received a written compliant from one person namely Stanzin Sangdup S/o Sonam Stagat R/o Atting, Zanskar stating therein that during the intervening night of 29th and 30th December some unknown person had entered his shop at Maney Ringmo Pad...

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Joint Director Industries, Commerce, Handloom and Handicraft visits Zanskar

Kargil, Jan 18, 2023: Joint Director, Industries, Commerce, Handloom and Handicraft, UT Ladakh, Lakshay Singhal on Tuesday visited Zanskar Sub Division by road.

The Joint Director inspected and reviewed the ongoing various schemes and also discussed the problems faced by the employees.

The concerned officials raised various issues like electricity, steel gate and paint for the Handloom Building and also discussed other minor issues. The JD assured the officials that the issues will be ...

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10-day ice hockey training concludes at Sani

KARGIL, JAN 04, 2023: The 10-day ice hockey training organized by Nima Odzer Sorig Foundation supported by Zanskar Winter Sports Foundation concluded today at Sani village.

The organizer provided basic ice hockey training to 50 participants to carry out their skills in the field. Executive Councilor, RD, Tourism, and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi appreciated the organizer for providing such a platform for children so that they can perform in the State/National level in ...

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High-altitude Shinkula Pass connecting Zanskar with Lahaul open for vehicles this time of year

The 5,091-metre-high Shinku La Pass, which connects Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh with Zanskar Valley in Kargil, remained opened for vehicles around this time of the year for the first time, officials said.

The road used to be closed during winters as it was unmetalled and risky for driving, especially in snow-bound patches.

The 17-km road between Ramjak in Lahaul and Kargyak in Zanskar Valley was built by Chultim Chonjo, a retired government employee, using his savings. With a ...

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Preparations for 3rd Edition of Zanskar Winter Sports Festival in Full Swing

Leh, November 03: The Administrative Secretary of the Sports and Youth Services Department, Ravinder Kumar held a meeting in the presence of the Administrative Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse; Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve; Joint Director, Sports, and Youth Services, Moses Kunzang; Director of Tourism, Kunzes Angmo and other concerned officials to review the preparations at the Civil Secretariat Leh.

In the...

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EC Tashi inspects developmental work sites in Zanskar

Kargil, October 29, 2022: Executive Councilor, Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs Er. Punchok Tashi today visited ice skating rink at Munki Chumik Pipiting.

While inspecting the ice skating rink, he directed the concerned department to prepare for remaining component works such as visitor gallery, changing room, approach road and public convinence which could be projected as desired by Secretary Sport during his recent visit.

The EC also directed to complete the remaining works before the...

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Secretary Ravindar Kumar visits Zanskar

KARGIL, OCTOBER 10:

Secretary Power Development Department, Agricultural, Animal, Sheep and Youth Services and Sports UT Ladakh, Ravindar Kumar on Sunday visited Zanskar.

He was accompanied by OSD to Secretary Dr Stanzin Thekchos and Dr Tara Chand. A warm reception was presented to the visitors by officers of the sub-division at village Abran.

Enroute to Padum, public delegations met the Secretary at village Abran, Skyagam and Phay and submitted their application regarding the griev...

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