Author: The Dispatch Staff
Zanskar, May 20: Shri Tushar Anand, Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, conducted an inspection visit to Community Health Centre (CHC) Zanskar during his ongoing three day tour of Zanskar and Kargil districts. Accompanied by the BMO Zanskar, the Mission Director interacted with doctors, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers, who raised various issues including loyalty bonus, enhancement of wages, and long-pending transfers. Shri Tushar Anand assured the staff that their genuine demands would be taken up with the Ministry of Health and other concerned authorities for consideration. He also interacted with patients to obtain feedback regarding healthcare services and stressed the importance…
. Leh, May 18 : Mission Director, National Health Mission Ladakh, Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), conducted an inspection visit to PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot to review the healthcare facilities and services being provided to the public. During the visit, the Mission Director inspected various sections of the health centres including the pharmacy, healthcare service delivery mechanisms, and the functioning and roles of the staff. He interacted with the healthcare personnel and reviewed the overall arrangements aimed at ensuring effective and efficient healthcare services for the people. The Mission Director directed the health staff to maintain quality healthcare standards and…
Leh, May 16: A mega cleanliness drive was carried out across Sub-Division Kharu in Leh district on Friday under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk, with officials, security forces, organisations and local volunteers joining hands to promote cleanliness and environmental awareness.The drive, led by Mohd Shabbir, covered areas from Shende Morh near Stakna up to Upshi, including market areas and public spaces.Officials said the initiative was aimed at strengthening public awareness regarding sanitation, encouraging community participation and maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the region.The campaign witnessed participation from officials of various departments under Sub-Division Kharu,…
Nubra, May 16: The Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) of the Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd., Diskit, was held successfully at Nubra T-Morh on Friday following the election notification issued by the Additional Registrar Cooperative, UT Ladakh.The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dorjai Dadul and attended by members of the society along with officials from the Cooperative Department.Sharma Tashi presided over the proceedings on behalf of the department and briefed members about the election process, the role and benefits of cooperative marketing societies, and the overall financial position and functioning of the society.During the meeting, Dorjai Dadul highlighted the…
Nubra, May 16: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Friday visited a PMFME-supported food processing unit at Tirith village in Nubra, highlighting the Centre’s focus on strengthening entrepreneurship and value addition in Ladakh’s remote regions.The minister visited the unit of Jigmat Gyalson, proprietor of M/s Gyalson Dairy and Food Processing Unit, which has been supported under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme.Officials said the enterprise is engaged in processing local produce and promoting value-added products in the Nubra region.During the visit, Paswan reviewed the functioning of the unit and held discussions with the…
Kharu, May 16: The three-day training programme for enumerators and supervisors of Tehsil Kharu concluded successfully on Friday at the SDM Conference Hall, marking another key step in preparations for Census 2027 in Ladakh.The programme was conducted under the overall supervision of Mohd Shabir as part of the preparatory phase aimed at strengthening grassroots-level readiness for the upcoming national census exercise.During the training sessions, participants were given detailed orientation on enumeration methodology, use of digital tools for data collection, house-listing procedures and the newly introduced self-enumeration module that will form part of Census 2027 operations.Stanzin Namgyal along with field trainers…
Leh, May 16: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh on Friday commenced the second batch of a three-day training programme for enumerators and supervisors in connection with the upcoming Census 2027 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh.The programme is being organised by the Office of the Census Charge Officer/Tehsildar Leh under the supervision of Attaullah Khan to familiarise field staff with the framework and operational procedures of Census 2027.Field trainers Rahula and Zahir Ahmed conducted detailed sessions and presentations covering various aspects of the nationwide census exercise.During the training, officials informed participants that Census 2027 will be conducted in two…
Leh, May 15: In a major push towards clean energy and sustainable development, the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday launched the Solar Rooftop City Accelerator Program (CAP) in Leh to speed up rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.The programme was launched at the NIELIT Conference Room in Leh in the presence of officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), vendors and other stakeholders. The initiative is being coordinated by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation along with Ernst & Young LLP.The City Accelerator Program aims to support rooftop…
Leh, May 16: In a major boost to adventure tourism in Ladakh, the Union Territory Administration on Friday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royal Enfield and the Ladakh Bike Co-operative to organise the annual “Ladakh Bike Week” as a flagship tourism event for the next three years.The initiative comes under the vision and sustained push of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to position Ladakh as a premier global destination for biking and adventure tourism.Under the agreement, the week-long “Ladakh Bike Week” will be held every year from September 1 to September 7. The event is expected to…
Kargil, May 15: Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, UT Ladakh, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary today reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects being executed under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across Kargil district at Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer, PWD Ladakh, Superintending Engineer PMGSY Ladakh, Superintending Engineer PWD Kargil, Executive Engineers of R&B Division Kargil, Sankoo and Zanskar, besides Assistant Executive Engineers and Assistant Engineers. During the meeting, the Secretary reviewed the physical and financial progress of ongoing CRIF road and bridge projects…
Leh: A widely respected veteran Ladakhi leader and key figure in the region’s identity and empowerment movement since late 1980s, Thupstan Chhewang has cast aspersions on the legitimacy and representative character of the current leadership as he calls for restrain and recalibration before resuming dialogue with New Delhi. After weeks of uncertainty over his current thought process and future role, Chhewang said that he no longer sees the Apex Body Leh (ABL) functioning in the spirit in which it was originally conceived. Reminding the Ladakhi people at a press conference here today that the Apex Body was formed after…
, May 12: In view of the large gathering during the Sacred Holy Relics event at Karsha Monastery, the Health Department through Community Health Center Zanskar organized a special health camp to provide medical assistance and emergency care to devotees and visitors.According to officials, from Monday till 1:00 PM on Tuesday, nearly 150 patients were examined at the camp. Most of the visitors were treated for common health issues including gastric problems, headaches, and normal fever.Medical teams provided on-the-spot health check-ups, basic treatment, medicines, and necessary medical advice to ensure the well-being of devotees attending the sacred religious event.Sharing details…
Kargil, May 12: Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Tuesday announced that two-way traffic movement between Minamarg and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Kargil highway will resume from May 14, 2026, bringing major relief to commuters and transporters.According to officials, the decision was finalized after detailed discussions between the CEC and the Divisional Commissioner, UT Ladakh, regarding traffic modalities on the crucial Srinagar-Kargil route.During the deliberations, the Divisional Commissioner, UT Ladakh coordinated with the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to streamline traffic management and ensure smooth vehicular movement on the highway stretch.The CEC also held discussions with the Deputy Commissioner Drass to ensure effective coordination and…
Kargil, May 12: A major ecological concern has emerged in Ladakh after Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kargil reported the spread of an invasive Buff-tip moth species threatening the fragile ecosystem of the region.The study, conducted between June 2021 and August 2023 under the supervision of Dr. Mohd Hussain, Assistant Professor, Zoology, GDC Zanskar, documented the rapid spread and destructive impact of the pest in the Himalayan region, particularly across the Suru Valley.According to the findings, the invasive moth causes complete defoliation of its host plant within a short span of time, posing a serious threat to biodiversity and vegetation sustainability in…
Kargil, May 12: Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Tuesday welcomed the newly appointed Director of Social and Tribal Welfare, Zahida Banoo, at the Council Secretariat of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil.During the interaction, the CEC extended his best wishes to Zahida Banoo for her new assignment and expressed confidence that her tenure would further strengthen the implementation of welfare and developmental initiatives, particularly for marginalized and tribal communities across the district.Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi was also present during the meeting.The discussion focused on various welfare-related issues, with special emphasis on coordinated efforts for ensuring effective implementation and delivery…
Drass, May 12: Imteeaz Kacho on Tuesday conducted a series of inspections across Drass to review developmental works, sports infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and preparations for the upcoming visit of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee.The Deputy Commissioner first visited the Indoor Stadium of the Youth Services & Sports Department at Ranbirpur, where he was received by the Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO) Drass and staff members.During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the available infrastructure and assessed facilities being provided to sportspersons, students, and sports enthusiasts. He directed the concerned departments to expedite pending works and instructed the ZPEO to organise sports…
Zanskar, May 12: The sacred Holy Relics darshan at Karsha Monastery continued to witness an overwhelming response on the second consecutive day, with thousands of devotees gathering to pay obeisance and seek blessings.According to the official abstract issued for May 12, a total of 5,322 devotees visited the holy site during the day. The devotees included 2,308 males and 2,554 females, reflecting the deep spiritual devotion associated with the sacred relics.The records further revealed that among today’s visitors were 403 senior citizens, 57 non-local devotees, and 3 foreign nationals who also participated in the darshan.Earlier, on the opening day, 6,908…
Leh, May 12: Ashish Kundra on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of the Vibrant Village Programme across border areas of Ladakh.During the meeting, the Chief Secretary reviewed ongoing developmental works aimed at improving infrastructure, connectivity, livelihood opportunities, and essential public services in identified border villages under the flagship programme.Detailed discussions were held regarding the status of various projects and inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective and timely implementation of the scheme. Special focus was laid on road connectivity, drinking water supply, power infrastructure, tourism promotion, healthcare, education, and digital connectivity in remote villages.The…
“ Khaltse, May 11: In a major initiative to strengthen grassroots governance and public engagement, the newly established Sham District witnessed a joint public outreach programme organised by the Police and Civil Administration on Monday.The programme brought together representatives from various organisations, including LBA, political parties, Women Alliance groups, LAS, religious bodies, and village Lambardars, for direct interaction with district officials on issues concerning law and order, civic amenities, and developmental needs.Addressing the gathering, Kunzes Angmo assured the public that extensive tours across all villages of the district would be undertaken to ensure developmental initiatives reach every corner of the…
Nubra, May 12: Bhupesh Choudhary on Tuesday visited the proposed District Industrial Area in Nubra to review the present status of the site and assess its developmental potential for future industrial growth in the region.The Administrative Secretary was accompanied by Mukul Beniwal and other senior district officials during the inspection.During the visit, the officials reviewed the condition of internal roads and assessed the requirement of essential infrastructure and utilities, including power supply, bore well facilities, and sewage systems. Detailed discussions were also held regarding future infrastructure planning and the overall scope for industrial development in the area.The Administrative Secretary sought…