Author: The Dispatch Staff
“Leh, August 5: Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday reviewed preparations for Phase-II (Population Enumeration) of Census 2027 in Ladakh, directing officials to ensure robust digital infrastructure, extensive public awareness and seamless execution of the nationwide population enumeration exercise.Chairing a high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary assessed the operational framework, digital readiness, training plans and awareness strategy for the upcoming census phase.During the meeting, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Amit Sharma, presented a detailed roadmap for Phase-II, covering self-enumeration, population enumeration, digital tools, training of census personnel, publicity measures and strategies for conducting the exercise in…
Leh, August 5: In a move to strengthen digital governance and ensure faster delivery of citizen services, the General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ladakh, conducted a training programme on the Public Services and Auto Appeal System under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011.The training focused on familiarising officials with the online Auto Appeal System, integrated with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Single Window Portal, to promote transparent, accountable and time-bound public service delivery.The session was attended by Secretary, GAD, Rudra P. T. Goud, along with officers from…
Leh, August 5: With the 80th Independence Day approaching, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the Union Territory-wide celebrations, directing all departments to ensure flawless coordination and timely execution of arrangements.The meeting reviewed preparations for the main UT-level function as well as district-level celebrations, covering security, parade contingents, cultural programmes, venue management, traffic regulation, media coordination, hospitality, medical assistance, power backup, webcast facilities and other logistical arrangements.Chief Secretary Kundra instructed all departments and district administrations to complete preparations well before August 12 to facilitate final inspections. He emphasised close…
Leh, August 5: The UT-Level Technical Sanction Committee (TSC) and UT-Level Contract Committee on Tuesday reviewed a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity, public services and sustainable development across the Union Territory of Ladakh.The meetings were chaired by Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, who stressed the need for timely execution of development works while maintaining technical quality and financial discipline.During the 21st UT-Level Technical Sanction Committee meeting, the committee examined Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), estimates and technical components of several key projects. The proposals included the construction of an Animal Rescue Centre…
Leh, August 5: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday led the dPal rNgam Duston 2026 celebrations at the historic Leh Palace, marking the seventh anniversary of Ladakh’s Union Territory status. The event showcased Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage while highlighting the region’s developmental journey since becoming a Union Territory in 2019.Congratulating the people of Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor described August 5 as a landmark day in the region’s history and said the occasion represented the fulfilment of the long-standing aspirations of the people under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Addressing the gathering, Saxena…
Leh, August 5: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a three-day Jolly Phonics Professional Development Programme aimed at enhancing foundational English teaching skills among educators. The training brought together 120 Foundational Stage English teachers from the educational zones of Nubra, Durbuk and Khalsi.Organised in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the programme focused on strengthening foundational literacy through structured phonics-based instruction.The valedictory session was presided over by Principal, DIET Leh, Sonam Dorje Namgyal, who underscored the importance of systematic phonics instruction in early language development. He highlighted key aspects such…
Nyoma, August 5: In a significant boost to the education sector in Changthang, the newly established Government High School, Ladakh Model School, Liktsey was inaugurated by Administrative Secretary, School Education, UT Ladakh, Smt. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, on Tuesday.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, Nitish Rajora, IAS, H.E. Drupon Khamtak Rinpoche, Joint Director, School Education, Zakir Hussain, JKAS, and Chief Education Officer, Leh, Deldan Angmo, along with officials, teachers and local residents.Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries described the establishment of the Ladakh Model School as a major step towards strengthening educational infrastructure and expanding access to quality education…
Kargil, Aug 1: Amid rising incidents of human-brown bear conflict in Kargil district, particularly in Sankoo Sub-Division, Executive Councillor (LAHDC Kargil) Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting and called for coordinated efforts to protect both human lives and wildlife.The meeting, attended by officials from the Wildlife, Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments, reviewed recent bear attacks, field reports and the measures being taken to tackle the growing conflict.Expressing concern over livestock losses, the Executive Councillor directed the concerned departments to simplify and expedite the compensation process for affected families while simultaneously implementing long-term measures to…
Kargil, Aug 1: Amid rising incidents of human-brown bear conflict in Kargil district, particularly in Sankoo Sub-Division, Executive Councillor (LAHDC Kargil) Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting and called for coordinated efforts to protect both human lives and wildlife.The meeting, attended by officials from the Wildlife, Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments, reviewed recent bear attacks, field reports and the measures being taken to tackle the growing conflict.Expressing concern over livestock losses, the Executive Councillor directed the concerned departments to simplify and expedite the compensation process for affected families while simultaneously implementing long-term measures to…
Kargil, Aug 1: Amid rising incidents of human-brown bear conflict in Kargil district, particularly in Sankoo Sub-Division, Executive Councillor (LAHDC Kargil) Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting and called for coordinated efforts to protect both human lives and wildlife.The meeting, attended by officials from the Wildlife, Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments, reviewed recent bear attacks, field reports and the measures being taken to tackle the growing conflict.Expressing concern over livestock losses, the Executive Councillor directed the concerned departments to simplify and expedite the compensation process for affected families while simultaneously implementing long-term measures to…
Kargil, Aug 1: Amid rising incidents of human-brown bear conflict in Kargil district, particularly in Sankoo Sub-Division, Executive Councillor (LAHDC Kargil) Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting and called for coordinated efforts to protect both human lives and wildlife.The meeting, attended by officials from the Wildlife, Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments, reviewed recent bear attacks, field reports and the measures being taken to tackle the growing conflict.Expressing concern over livestock losses, the Executive Councillor directed the concerned departments to simplify and expedite the compensation process for affected families while simultaneously implementing long-term measures to…
Kargil, August 2: In a bid to strengthen community awareness on women’s safety and child protection, the Women Police Station (WPS) Kargil, in collaboration with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), organised an awareness programme at Hardras village on Saturday.The programme, led by the Station House Officer of WPS Kargil, brought together local residents, students, village representatives, and counsellors to educate the community on crimes against women and children, sexual harassment, child protection laws, and safe digital practices.Officials highlighted key issues such as the concept of good touch and bad touch, responsible mobile phone…
Padum, August 2: In a significant step towards strengthening policing and public service delivery in the newly created District Zanskar, the Director General of Police (DGP), UT Ladakh, concluded his maiden two-day official visit by inaugurating the newly established District Police Office (DPO) at Padum and reviewing the overall law and order situation in the region.The DGP was accorded a warm traditional welcome upon his arrival and was received by the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, public representatives, religious leaders, political leaders, and local residents. During the inauguration ceremony, a ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented before the ribbon-cutting of…
Leh, August 2: Around 250 youth participated in the nationwide “Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India (Viksit Bharat) – Pledge Campaign” organised by MY Bharat, Ladakh at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, reaffirming their commitment to building a drug-free society.The programme was graced by Administrative Secretary, Higher Education/Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Bhanu Prabha, as the chief guest. Students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, and members of various MY Bharat Youth Clubs took the anti-drug pledge.The event featured a virtual address by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who urged young people to lead the…
Nubra, July 30: The Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, registered 46 tourist units during a special registration camp held in Nubra Valley under the newly notified Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026, marking a major step towards streamlining the region’s tourism sector.The camp, organised at the SDM Office in Diskit, enabled hotels, homestays and travel agencies to complete on-the-spot registration with assistance from tourism officials. The initiative received a positive response from stakeholders across Nubra, who welcomed the department’s effort to simplify the registration process.Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra also interacted with tourism stakeholders during the visit and stressed the…
Leh, July 31: Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, reviewed the proposed expansion of Thoise Airport on Friday, directing officials to expedite formalities and ensure close coordination for the timely execution of the strategically important project.During his visit to Nubra district, Kundra assessed the land identified for the airport’s expansion and instructed the concerned departments to fast-track all pending processes. Stressing the need for efficient implementation, he ordered the constitution of a four-member team to prepare a comprehensive, step-by-step action plan for the project.The Chief Secretary also inspected the airport runway and reviewed ongoing developmental works. Officials presented the proposed…
Leh, July 31: Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, on Friday conducted an extensive review of developmental works and public service delivery in the border villages of Turtuk and Bogdang during the second day of his Nubra district tour. He also interacted with local residents and elected representatives to assess grassroots issues and development priorities.During the visit, Kundra received a memorandum from representatives of the Largyab Patsathang New Settlement Area outlining their key demands and concerns.At Bogdang, the Chief Secretary visited the Public Library and addressed a public gathering at Government Higher Secondary School, where he was accorded a…
Leh, July 30, 2026: Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, undertook a three-day tour of Nubra District to review the progress of developmental works, inspect key public infrastructure projects, assess tourism-related initiatives, and evaluate the implementation of various government schemes across the district.The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, IAS; Deputy Commissioner, Nubra; Senior Superintendent of Police, Nubra; Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary; Heads of Departments; and other concerned officers.On the first day of the tour, the Chief Secretary visited Diskit, where he attended a Special Registration Camp for hotels…
Leh, July 29, 2026: Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired the 3rd Governing Council Meeting of the State AYUSH Society under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) to review the implementation of AYUSH initiatives in the Union Territory and discuss the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) for the financial year 2026–27.The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning Department; Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Joint Director, Finance; Director Health Services, Dr. Thinles; and senior officers from the concerned departments.At the outset, Director Health Services, Dr. Thinles, presented a detailed overview of the agenda, including the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP)…
Leh, July 28: In a significant administrative boost for Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved ad-hoc promotions to vacant Group ‘B’ Gazetted Administrative Service posts, providing immediate relief to departments facing a shortage of Gazetted officers.The approval, conveyed through an MHA communication dated July 27, allows the Union Territory Administration to fill vacancies under the promotion quota as an interim measure until a regular promotion mechanism is established.According to officials, the move follows the intervention of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, who raised the issue with the MHA, highlighting that regular promotions had remained stalled due to…