Author: The Dispatch Staff

Srinagar: The Government Fee Fixation Committee (GFFC) directed the private schools to return the huge amounts which they have collected from the parents in the name of the security deposits, refundable fund and in some cases as admission fee as well. GFFC in this regard has ordered that “The schools that have charged and collected money beyond the prescribed fee are directed to forthwith return such money to the parents or the students.” According to the official communiqué available, “The FFRC is informed that some other big schools are allegedly charging and collecting huge amounts in cash from the parents…

As a part of National Postal Week celebrations organized by the India Post from October 09, the government-operated postal system in India, part of the Department of Post under the Ministry of Communications, has dedicated a special cover for apricot. Watch for Details. https://youtu.be/25EUJLmEI8U

Leh: The Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) Ajeet Kumar Sahu has framed three separate panels for considering promotion cases of eligible candidates of Health & Medical Education, Forest (Wildlife) Department and Forest, Ecology & Environment Department. As per the order issued by Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) Ajeet Kumar Sahu, six members panel led by Administrative Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department will consider considering promotion cases of eligible candidates under UT/Divisional cadre post(s) in accordance with Union territory of Ladakh Health & Medical (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2021. Similarly, the panel led by Administrative Secretary, Forest, Ecology…

Leh: After a much awaited gap of two years, the four-day extravaganza of Ladakh Festival 2022 commenced at the historic Polo-Ground in Leh on Thursday. His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche inaugurated this mega event and dignitaries like MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Secretary Tourism Department Mehboob Ali Kacho were also presented in the ceremony. The festival is known for exhibiting the rich culture and tradition of Ladakh and many local artists presented colourful performances during the inaugural ceremony. Take a look:

Leh: President of Mahila Mandal, Leh, Rani Sarla Chhewang conferred withDr. Sarojini Naidu International Award for 2022. As per reports, she was awarded at the 8th Global Literary Festival, by Asian Academy of Arts in association with Writers Association of India and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry. Congratulating Sarla Chhewang, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R K Mathur said that her contribution towards women empowerment in Ladakh is immense & noteworthy “Congratulations to Smt. Sarla Chhewang, President of Mahila Mandal Leh, for being conferred the prestigious Dr. Sarojini Naidu International Award 2022,” LG Mathur wrote on Twitter. “Congratulations to…

LG Polo Cup Tournament 2022 concludes at Horse Polo Stadium Goshan, Drass. LSRC Red lifts the trophy by 02 goals. https://youtu.be/5VWnD2ohD58

JAMMU: The Government deputed four JKAS officers to the Union Territory of Ladakh on deputation basis. “The services of the four JKAS officers are placed at the disposal of the Union territory of Ladakh, on deputation basis, with immediate effect,” reads an order issued by DR Piyush Singla, Secretary GAD. As per order, those who have been deputed to Union territory of Ladakh include Swaran Singh, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Ramban; Fesal Iqbal Tantary, Jr. Scale JKAS, BDO, Kralpora; Khanzada Mohd. Usman, Jr. Scale JKAS, DSWO, Anantnag; and Junaid Amin Bhat, Jr. Scale JKAS, CDPO, Breng, Anantnag. It is further…

Ladakh: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HelpAge India, Rohit Prasad and Mission Head, Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, called on Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh RK Mathur, in New Delhi today. CEO HelpAge India informed the LG about their various ongoing projects and works for the benefit of the elderly in Ladakh. They discussed universal coverage of social security schemes to all the elderly persons; state policy for older persons; Long-Term Care (LTC)/Home care programme for the elderly on policy level by the state Government; value education to school-going children and providing training to family caregivers of the elderly under the inter-generational…

KARGIL: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani today chaired a meeting of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship with Skill Development Committee, Kargil in presence of head of different departments for the planning of skill development. The meeting was attended by Project Officer Wages, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner and other heads from the different departments. During the meeting, ADC Kargil informed about the Skill Development Project, MGNF, under the Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship in detail. It was informed that the project is aimed for skill…

KARGIL: Implementation Support Agency-Natural Resource Management and Common Wealth today concluded workshop and training program under the PHE Department, Kargil on Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQMS) on Jal Jeevan Mission at Conference Hall, Baroo. The second day of the training program was specifically designed for the women in order to train them to improve the quality of water. Trainer from Water Quality Monitoring Unit, Kargil Sakeena Banoo and her team gave a detailed presentation on water quality parameters and diseases associated with it. Practical demonstration of testing water by using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) was also shown at the…

KARGIL: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired a review meeting with PHE officials to review the progress on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects in the district. ACD Ghulam Muhammad, Chief Planning Officer Abdul Hadi, Executive Engineer PHE Mohd Hassan, concerned AEs of JJM works, Implementing Support Agency, third-party inspection agency and District Team Leader PMU Kargil and other officials of the PHE Department attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed status of JJM, strategy of improving FHTC coverage, 100 percent saturation of villages, Anganwadi Centers, schools etc. availability of material and status of IEC activities. The DC enquired and…

Leh: The National Postal Week celebrations organized by the India Post from October 09 concluded today at Conference Hall Kargil. The government-operated postal system in India, part of the Department of Post under the Ministry of Communications, has dedicated a special cover for apricot. During the occasion, Chief Postmaster General J&K Circle, Niraj Kumar released a special cover on apricot which is “ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT” of Kargil District. Kumar informed that by releasing the special cover, apricot will be given publicity not only in Ladakh and J&K UTs, but also at the national level and India Post is ready…

Leh: Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Ladakh, Leh campus organised an Inter-department volleyball championship on October 11 and 12 at the UoL campus, Taru, Leh. A team of six departments, including both men’s and women’s categories, participated in the competition. The final matches of both men’s and women’s categories were held on Oct 12. Dean of Research, University of Ladakh, Dr Sonam Joldan was present as a chief guest on the occasion. The faculties of various departments also graced the concluding ceremony. In the women’s category, the final was played between Mathematics and Zoology departments in which…

Leh: National Health Mission, UT Ladakh is organising a four-day long training program under DAKSHATA for Training of Trainers on technical update and skills standardization for maternal and newborn care at Leh from today in collaboration with resource persons from Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology-India (Jhpiego-India). DAKSHATA is an initiative under the National Health Mission to improve the quality of care during the intra and immediate postpartum period. Jhpiego is a non-profit organization for international health affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. The training program is exclusively for Gynecologists, Medical Officers, Nursing Supervisors and Labour room…

Leh: Taking cognisance of the complaints received from the office of Ladakh Buddhist Association, Leh regarding damages caused to various petroglyphs by the workers of Border Road Organization (BRO) during the construction/widening of the road from Khaltsi to Gurgu-dho, the Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting today with the Chief Engineers of Project Himank and Project Vijayak of BRO to discuss the issues in detail. ADDC Leh, Sonam Norboo; ADC Leh, Sonam Chosjor, and SE R&B, Nisar Ahmed also attended the meeting. CEC Gyalson highlighted the importance of petroglyphs being a tangible part of Ladakh’s rich heritage and…

Leh: After a gap of two years, Ladakh Festival 2022 commences with great fanfare with the symbolic procession in the auspicious snow shower. https://youtu.be/6j2ebjAOduA The four-day extravaganza of Ladakh Festival organised by the Department of Tourism and Culture, LAHDC Leh commenced at the historic PoloGround, Leh in the presence of chief guest H.E Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and guest of honour Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson and Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Dy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk; Executive Councillors Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Ghulam Mehdi and Stanzin Chosphel; Councillors; Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Jigmet Takpa; Commissioner/Secretary, Information/Social Welfare, Padma…

Leh: UIDAI Regional Office Chandigarh in collaboration with the Department of IT, Ladakh organized a day-long workshop for UT Ladakh to share the key developments on Aadhar, modes of Aadhaar authentication and simplifying/enhancing Aadhaar usage for improving service delivery in various sectors. At the outset, the CEO, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Dr Saurabh Garg (IAS) gave an address welcoming the delegates and participants. He stated that with the successful implementation of Aadhaar the vision of Prime Minister to improve the ease of living can be realized. It would transform the ways programmes are implemented. He added that Ladakh…

Leh: Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Justice Magray Justice Ali Mohammad Magray was on October 13 sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Srinagar, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Justice Magray at a ceremony at SKICC, they added. They warrant of appointment of Justice Magray as Chief Justice was read out by the Registrar General of the High Court, the officials added. The ceremony was attended by politicians and senior officers of…

Leh:  GOC Fire and Fury Corps inaugurated an Oxygen Generation Plant & an Operation Theatre complex renovated by Highland Healers at Leh in Ladakh. https://twitter.com/firefurycorps/status/1580437374500483072?s=20&t=IOOyCa9YTNlZYZMPD3GEUA He complimented the efforts of the entire medical staff in providing timely care to patients in a challenging environment.

Leh: After a gap of two years, Ladakh Festival 2022 commences with great fanfare with the symbolic procession in the auspicious snow shower. The symbolic procession of LadakhFestival2022 from Karzoo zing via market reached PoloGround marking the commencement of four-day festival from Oct 13-16. All preparations have been made to mobilize the crowd of tourists in these celebrations as well. At the same time, Ladakh Sports Department Secretary Ravindra Kumar said that the role of sports in promoting tourism in Ladakh is important. He said that cultural programs, sports like archery, polo and horse riding along with folk dances…