Author: The Dispatch Staff

Leh, September 17, 2026: A four-member team from the CBSE Academic Unit, New Delhi, visited the DIET Leh Centre and Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh, to review the ongoing remedial coaching classes for students of Classes 10 and 12.The team, comprising Ms. Anjali Chhabara, Shri Al Hilal Ahmed, Dr. Meena Sehrawat and Ms. Prachi Dixit, Additional Directors and Associate Professors, is visiting Ladakh from September 12 to 22, 2026.The expert teaching programme focuses on strengthening students’ preparation for the forthcoming CBSE examinations, with academic support being provided in Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.The remedial classes have been…

Leh, September 16, 2026: Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh Ashish Kundra chaired a consultative meeting with prominent citizens, former public representatives, subject experts, religious leaders, socio-religious organisations and political groups to seek wider views on the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Nautor Regularisation) Rules, 2026.The consultation focused on key aspects of the proposed framework, including regularisation of eligible historical occupation, tenancy and proprietary rights, land-use regulation, eligibility criteria, field verification and the role of LAHDCs.Stakeholders Raise Key Land ConcernsDivisional Commissioner Ladakh Shubhir Singh briefed participants on provisions relating to Mustaqil and Gair Mustaqil tenancy, verification of eligible occupation, the prescribed cut-off…

New Delhi, September 18, 2026: Ladakh Tourism showcased its vision of transforming the Union Territory into a 365-day, high-altitude tourism destination at BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2026, held from September 16–18 at The Imperial, New Delhi.The ninth edition of BRIDGES brought together leading hoteliers, tour operators, travel designers, conservationists, policymakers, media professionals and tourism stakeholders, with discussions centred on responsible, sustainable and experience-led tourism.Representing Ladakh Tourism, Director Tourism Tashi Dolma, JKAS, and Assistant Director Tourism, Leh, Fesal Iqbal Tantray, JKAS, held extensive interactions with travel industry leaders, destination curators and media representatives.Ladakh’s Four-Season Tourism PushDuring a dedicated destination presentation, Ladakh…

Zanskar, September 17, 2026: A strong spirit of community participation was witnessed at Sani, Zanskar, as a Shramdaan for Swachhta (Cleanliness Drive) was organised at the venue of the recently concluded 11th Edition of the Zanskar Festival.The cleanliness drive brought together Ama Tsokspa, Government Degree College Zanskar, Government Higher Secondary School, residents of Sani village, Heads of Departments and staff from various government departments.Students, teaching and non-teaching staff, government officials and local residents actively participated in cleaning the festival venue and surrounding areas, reinforcing the message of shared responsibility for a clean and healthy environment.During the programme, Nazir Hussain, Deputy…

Farmers to Visit KVK, SKUAST & Kurbathang Farm; Kisan Mela to Showcase Modern Farming PracticesDrass, September 17, 2026: The Department of Agriculture, Drass, has launched a five-day farmer exposure and training programme in Kargil, scheduled from September 17 to 21, aimed at equipping farmers with practical knowledge and greater exposure to modern agricultural practices.The programme was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho, along with Tehsildar (HQ) Abdul Aziz, in the presence of officers and officials of the Agriculture Department.Briefing the participating farmers, Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) Drass Stanzin Idong outlined the itinerary and activities planned during the five-day…

!Kargil, September 17, 2026: A major push towards technology-driven agriculture in Ladakh took shape in Kargil as the 8th and 22nd Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings of KVK Kargil-I and Kargil-II (Zanskar) were held at KVK Kargil-II.The meetings were chaired by University of Ladakh Vice Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushawaha and conducted in hybrid mode, bringing together scientists, technical experts, line department officials and farmer representatives.The deliberations focused on technology standardisation, validation and upscaling of agricultural practices suited to Ladakh’s unique agro-climatic conditions.Presentations on the 2025–26 progress and annual reports of both KVKs highlighted major activities, achievements and interventions undertaken during…

Zanskar, September 17, 2026: A strong message against substance abuse echoed through Sani, Zanskar, as the Social & Tribal Welfare Department organised a Padyatra from Sani Lake to the Community Hall under the Union Territory-wide Drug Awareness Campaign.The initiative, being conducted as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, aims to strengthen public awareness and collective action towards making Ladakh a Drug-Free UT.The Padyatra saw enthusiastic participation from the BDO Zanskar, Tehsildar Zanskar, Tourism Officer, Principal of Higher Secondary School Padum and Numberdar of Sani, along with officials from various departments.Students and villagers from Sani and neighbouring areas also joined…

CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Welcomes Ankit Sinha, IFS; Focus on Green Cover, Wildlife Conservation & Fragile Mountain EcosystemKargil, September 17: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, welcomed newly appointed Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and Wildlife Warden Kargil, Ankit Sinha, IFS, during a meeting at the Council Secretariat on Wednesday.The meeting focused on key issues related to forest management, wildlife conservation and environmental protection across Kargil district.CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon stressed the need to step up social forestry and afforestation, with greater focus on increasing green cover and promoting sustainable environmental practices.Discussions also…

Padyatra under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan spreads a powerful message of healthy, disciplined livingDrass, September 17: A strong message against drug abuse echoed across Drass on Wednesday as a Padyatra under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was organised from Khandiyal Lungma to Tourist Dak Bungalow.Students, teachers, government employees, officials and members of civil society participated enthusiastically, raising awareness about the harmful consequences of substance abuse and urging young people to choose a healthy and productive lifestyle.The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Superintendent of Police Ishtyaq Kacho, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Asif Hussain and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri,…

Zanskar, September 15: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the 11th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2026, marking the first edition of the festival since Zanskar attained district status in April this year.The two-day festival celebrates Zanskar’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, crafts and growing tourism potential. During the inaugural event, the L-G inspected cultural stalls and Doksa exhibitions showcasing local products and virtually inaugurated infrastructure assets completed in the new district.He also released ‘Shesrab’, the annual magazine of Government Degree College Zanskar, and a special postal cover on Gonbo Rangjon in collaboration with India Post.Addressing the gathering, Saxena said Zanskar’s district status…

Drass, September 15: Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil visited several educational institutions in Drass to assess academic performance, teaching activities and student support systems ahead of the upcoming board examinations.During the visit to GHSS Drass, GHSS Bhimbet, GHS Mushkow and GHS Muradbagh, the CEO reviewed academic performance, hostel facilities, remedial classes and the ongoing CBSE Expert Teaching Programme for Classes 10th and 12th.He interacted with teachers, students and CBSE resource persons, taking feedback on the teaching-learning process and the academic support being provided to students.The CEO stressed the need for effective classroom teaching, regular remedial support and focused board-exam preparation,…

Zanskar, September 15: The Table Tennis Championship under National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month concluded successfully at the Indoor Hall, GDC Zanskar, with young athletes from across Ladakh delivering high-energy performances and showcasing remarkable sportsmanship.The finals were attended by Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Smt. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, as Chief Guest, along with district officials, sports mentors and other dignitaries.In the Women’s Final, Kargil defeated Leh in a closely contested battle to lift the championship trophy and win ₹10,000, while Leh finished runner-up with ₹8,000.The Men’s Final saw Leh take on hosts Zanskar. Leh emerged…

Leh, September 15: A one-day National-Level Workshop on MSME schemes, public procurement, export promotion, quality certification and GeM onboarding was organised at the LAHDC Leh Conference Hall, bringing together entrepreneurs, artisans and government officials to explore opportunities for expanding businesses beyond Ladakh.Organised by the MSME Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Jammu, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, the workshop saw participation from key organisations including NSIC, BIS, QCI, KVIC, DGFT, POWERGRID, GeM and IIP.Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, Himanshu Gupta, who presided over the inaugural session, highlighted various government initiatives supporting entrepreneurs, including PMEGP and credit-linked…

Zanskar, September 15: Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, along with DSHO Leh Dr. Tundup Namgyal, visited Zanskar and inaugurated the newly established office of the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO), Zanskar.During the visit, Dr. Iftikhar inspected the new office and reviewed ongoing livestock development programmes and departmental activities in the district. He also interacted with officers and staff and took feedback on field-level implementation.Dr. Asif Hussain, DSHO Zanskar, briefed the Director about the functioning of the newly established office and various activities being undertaken in the district.The Director also welcomed newly posted Livestock Development Officer Dr.…

Leh, September 15: Young learners at Govt. Middle School Phey got a hands-on taste of science as the STEM Lab Bus of DIET Leh visited the school, turning classrooms into spaces of curiosity, experimentation and discovery.The initiative, conducted under the guidance of Principal DIET Leh Sonam Dorjey Namgail and Head of Science Department Tsering Yangdol, aimed to make Science and Mathematics more engaging through practical learning and interactive demonstrations.Science Resource Persons Chetna Sharma, Kunzes Dolma and Rashida Parveen conducted activity-based sessions covering Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students enthusiastically participated in experiments, raised questions and explored scientific concepts, developing logical reasoning,…

Leh, September 15: Divisional Commissioner Shurbir Singh, along with Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk and Tehsildar Leh Mohd. Shabir, held deliberations with Village Nambardaars to discuss various long-pending issues and developmental concerns affecting villages.The Nambardaars raised concerns related to land allotment and settlement, land premiums, residential land and digital land settlement. They also highlighted the ongoing railway survey, expressing apprehension over its possible impact on residential areas, agricultural land and existing allotments.Issues of flooding, protection of nalas, drainage and water management were also discussed, with village representatives seeking stronger and timely flood-protection measures.The meeting further covered Jal Jeevan Mission,…

LEH, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — A comprehensive nutrition awareness campaign was organized today at the Thiksay Moosa Anganwadi Centre (AWC). The initiative saw active participation from all Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) of the Shay Thiksay zone.The programme focused on creating widespread awareness among the community regarding the vital importance of a protein-rich diet, the utilization of locally available food resources, and the significance of dietary diversity.Furthermore, the campaign emphasized the critical need for ensuring adequate nutrition for both children and mothers to promote overall community health and well-being.

Leh, September 13: Nearly a year after the violence of September 24, 2025, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday announced compensation of Rs 15 lakh each to the next of kin of the four persons killed in the incident, besides ex-gratia assistance for those injured.Announcing the decision, Saxena said the Ladakh Administration had sanctioned the compensation as part of its continued commitment to supporting families affected by the “tragic violence” in Ladakh on September 24 last year.The administration has also approved an ex-gratia payment of Rs 3 lakh for each person who sustained major injuries and Rs 1…

Previous Table-Top Exercise Set Aside; Public Hearings to Resume for Local CommunitiesLeh, September 12: In a major step towards safeguarding the rights and interests of local communities while ensuring effective conservation of Ladakh’s unique wildlife, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed the completion of the long-pending “rights and claims settlement” exercise in the protected areas of Hemis, Changthang and Karakoram within two months.The decision was taken during the 16th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, where the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need for a lawful, participatory and transparent process that adequately addresses the concerns of…

Leh: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today held a detailed interaction with the media and provided an overview of the major administrative, governance and policy initiatives currently underway across the Union Territory. The interaction covered the ongoing political dialogue on constitutional safeguards, strengthening of the institutional architecture of Ladakh, recruitment and promotions, the proposed Ladakh Administrative Service and Ladakh Police Service, Nautor land reforms, land-use regulations, healthcare recruitment, creation of new districts and several other matters of public interest.Opening the interaction with “Julley and Salam,” the Chief Secretary said that the purpose of the briefing…