Ladakh to resume agitation for statehood, special status soon
The scarcely populated Ladakh, known as the ‘cold desert’ of India which usually remains cut off from the rest of the country has been demanding...
Is the Ladakh bureaucracy undermining councillors of LAHDC?
On January 26, the councillors of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh boycotted the Republic Day function the official event after they were not allowed...
Status of transfer of teachers and implementation of schemes in Leh reviewed
Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk (Executive Councillor for Education) convened a meeting to discuss measures with regards to the general transfer of teachers in...
73rd Republic Day celebrated in Ladakh, CEC unfurls national flag at Council Secretariat
LAHDC, Leh celebrated India’s 73rd Republic Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson unfurls the national flag at the...
Ladakh gets football stadium at 11,000 feet height
In a major development, Ladakh has got its first open synthetic track and football turf for football stadium under Khelo India Programme. It has definitely...
Committee formed to keep check on vehicular movement on Zanskar-Kargil highway
Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zanskar, Sonam Dorjay on Wednesday chaired a meeting in view of snowfall and to avoid any kind of untoward incident on...
NHIDCL initiates widening of Kargil-Zanskar highway
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has initiated with the work of Kargil-Zanskar National Highway for its upgradation and expansion. Officials informed that...
India-China 14th round of military dialogue lasted 13 hours but no positive outcome yet
The 14th round of India-China military dialogue took place on Wednesday and lasted for 13 hours long at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point. The talks took...
Changthang region receives livestock feed for distribution to nomads
The Secretary Animal, Sheep, Husbandry and Fisheries, Ravinder Kumar informed that the feed distribution in the Durbuk region shall commence and approximately 422 quintals of...
Lieutenant Governor Ladakh visits Phyang monastery
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, today visited Phyang monastery. Councillor Tundup Nurbu, Sarpanch Tashi Dorjey and Nambardar Rinchen Wangyal of Phyang village and...
Ladakh police to get POLNET for better communication
For providing better connectivity in the cold desert region Ladakh, the police in Leh and Kargil districts have been provided with POLNET for improved communication....
Winter sports activities in Ladakh postponed
Ravinder Kumar, IAS, Administrative Secretary of Youth Services and Sports Department, UT Ladakh, chaired an important meeting in his office chamber, regarding the conduct of...
266 job openings in Ladakh police; Apply before January 31
Ladakh police has notified 266 vacancies in the department and has asked the candidates to apply before January 31 this year...
Big boost to border infrastructure: Ladakh, J&K gets new bridges
In an attempt to boost border infrastructure and ensure swift movement of troops at borders, 24 bridges and three roads in four states and two...
Ladakh to get winter helicopter service soon
During extreme winters, Ladakh is often left isolated due to heavy snowfall and closure of Srinagar-Leh national highway. In an attempt to curb this situation...
Cold wave grips Ladakh; Leh freezes at minus 10 degrees Celcius
Freezing cold condition continues to prevail in Ladakh as Leh recorded minus 10 degrees as its minimum temperature on Saturday. As per weather department, Leh-Ladakh,...
Meeting on export of seabuck-thorn, apples from Ladakh held
Secretary, Agriculture/Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar chaired an important meeting to review the export of agriculture and horticulture produce of Ladakh including sea-buckthorn and apples. In the...
Ladakh showing the way to country in exploring solar energy
Principal Secretary, Planning/Forest Ecology and Environment Department, Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting today to discuss the issue of acquisition of land for the proposal...
Handicraft fair that celebrates Ladakh begins at Dilli Haat
A fair that celebrates Ladakh began on Sunday and will continue till December 31. An exhibition of art and craft from Ladakh is celebrated at...
First forensic science lab established in Ladakh
The first forensic science laboratory (FSL) has been established in Ladakh, officials informed on Friday. The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the establishment of...