Author: The Dispatch Staff

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…

LEH, September 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Ladakh later this month, a possible visit that comes amid a series of measures by the Centre and the Union Territory administration aimed at addressing long-standing political and developmental concerns in the region.Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, during his recent visit to Ladakh, had also indicated that the Prime Minister was likely to visit the Union Territory.The visit, if it takes place, could acquire significance beyond its immediate itinerary. It comes at a time when the Centre and Ladakh are discussing a new political and constitutional framework for the…

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 7: Four BJP councillors have resigned from LAHDC Kargil, demanding immediate delimitation and fresh elections.Stanzin Lakpa of Cha, Padma Dorjay of Stakchey Khangral, and nominated councillors Rigzin Gurmet and Namgal Phunchok announced their resignations at a press conference, saying they had submitted them to the Chief Executive Officer of LAHDC Kargil.The councillors said recent administrative reorganisation had redrawn the council’s territorial landscape, with areas previously under LAHDC Kargil now falling under other districts, including the newly created Sham district.They argued that the existing electoral constituencies and representative structure must be realigned with the revised administrative boundaries.They also flagged…

Leh, Sept 6: In a major boost to traditional crafts and youth empowerment, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V.K. Saxena has announced a 275 per cent increase in the daily stipend for trainees at Handloom and Handicrafts Training Centres across the Union Territory, raising it from Rs 40 to Rs 150 per day.Announcing the decision, the Lieutenant Governor said the enhanced stipend would provide greater financial support to trainee artisans, encourage more youth to take up traditional crafts and strengthen the handloom and handicrafts sector as a sustainable livelihood avenue.The LG said the issue of the low stipend came to his…

Kargil, Sept 6: The UT-level Athletic Meet organised by the Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Department, Kargil, under the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, concluded on Sunday with the 10,000-metre race, bringing to a close the athletics segment of the month-long Youth Engagement Programme held to commemorate National Sports Day.The championship witnessed spirited participation from athletes representing all seven districts of Ladakh, offering young sportspersons a platform to showcase their endurance, speed and competitive spirit.The concluding-cum-prize distribution ceremony was held at the TFC Ground, Kargil, with Advocate Khadim Hussain, Councillor, Baroo-Minjee Constituency, as the Chief Guest, while…

Drass, Sept 5: The two-day Drass Festival, organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, concluded on a vibrant note at the iconic Manman Top View Point in Lamochan, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage while reinforcing the message of a drug-free society.The concluding ceremony featured an array of colourful cultural performances by local artists, singers and cultural groups, showcasing the unique traditions and artistic diversity of Drass. The Army Band, Humas Band, 8 Mahar Regiment Band, renowned local singer Zain Drassi, and students from High School Kharbu and Higher Secondary School Drass enthralled the audience with their performances. A thought-provoking…

Drass, Sept 5: The two-day Drass Festival, organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, concluded on a vibrant note at the iconic Manman Top View Point in Lamochan, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage while reinforcing the message of a drug-free society.The concluding ceremony featured an array of colourful cultural performances by local artists, singers and cultural groups, showcasing the unique traditions and artistic diversity of Drass. The Army Band, Humas Band, 8 Mahar Regiment Band, renowned local singer Zain Drassi, and students from High School Kharbu and Higher Secondary School Drass enthralled the audience with their performances. A thought-provoking…

Nyoma, Sept 5: District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO), Changthang, Dr. Mohd Abass undertook a three-day extensive field tour of Nyoma Sub-Division to review the functioning of the Sheep Husbandry Department, assess ongoing developmental works and interact with field staff as well as nomadic pastoral communities.During the visit, Dr. Abass inspected various field centres of the department and reviewed the implementation of livestock development programmes, field-level interventions and departmental activities. He also examined records and registers maintained at the centres to assess documentation, progress and overall functioning.Interacting with field functionaries, the DSHO took stock of the challenges faced by the staff…

Leh, Sept 5: In a major push to strengthen Ladakh’s horticulture sector, the Department of Horticulture, Leh on Saturday organised a Kisan Mela-cum-Fruit and Flower Exhibition, drawing participation from over 250 farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), entrepreneurs, NGOs and government officials.The event, held at the office complex of the Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh, was inaugurated by Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, in the presence of Commissioner/Secretary, Finance, Shri Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS, who attended as the Guest of Honour, along with senior officers and dignitaries.Welcoming the gathering, Director of Horticulture, Shri Tsewang Punchok, highlighted the steady growth…

Following Centre’s decision, L-G VK Saxena approves notification for creation of LAHDCs for all 7 districts in LadakhMove paves way for elected local self-governance in 5 new districts – Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass Leh, September 3: The Central Government’s historic decision for creation of new Autonomous Hill Development Councils in all 7 districts of Ladakh reached its culmination today, with Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, approving the notification for creation of 7 LAHDCs. The Centre, on 13 July 2026, had announced the creation of new LAHDCs in the UT of Ladakh.The Lieutenant Governor thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister…

Sham, Ladakh, August 27, 2026: District Police Sham, under the supervision of SSP Sham Malik Aijaz, JKPS, in collaboration with the Civil Administration Sham, conducted drug awareness programmes at Domkhar Gongma and Domkhar Dho to sensitise local communities about the growing threat of substance abuse.At Domkhar Gongma, Inspector Tsewang Norboo, SHO Police Station Khaltsi, along with Stanzin Diskit, CHO, and Lobzang Chorol, ANM, briefed participants on the harmful physical and social consequences of drug abuse. The importance of timely counselling, medical assistance and community support was also emphasised.A similar awareness programme was held at Domkhar Dho, where Inspector Tsewang Norboo,…