Author: The Dispatch Staff

Leh: The Zonal Education Officer Leh, successfully organized a “Cook-cum- Helper Cooking Competition” under centrally sponsor PM POSHAN scheme at Chief Education Office Leh conference hall. The event aimed to encourage innovation and nutritional best practices among the Mid Day Meal Cooks and helpers working across Government Schools in the region. The competition was graced by the presence of Director, School Education UT Ladakh Tashi Dolma, who was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Her presence inspired and motivated all participants, recognizing the essential role played by Cook-Cum-Helpers in ensuring the health and well being of School Children. The event…

Government Degree College, Nobra organized an interactive discussion and talk on 16th September with Prof. Suresh Babu G.S, senior faculty at the Zakir Hussain Centre for Educational Studies, New Delhi, and Prof. Ajay Choudhary, Chair Professor of Ambedkar’s Chair, Symbiosis University, Pune. The session focused on their recently published book “Culture of Learning: Mapping the New Spaces of Critical Pedagogy in India.” The program began with a formal welcome by the Principal Rigzin Sandup, followed by Dr. Tashi Lundup, who introduced the guest speakers and highlighted their academic contributions. In their talks, both professors elaborated on the key themes of…

Leh ,September 17,2025: A meeting regarding the Table Top Exercise of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was chaired today by the AERO at the conference hall of BDO office, Khaltsi. The exercise was convened to review the preparedness and ensure smooth implementation of the upcoming revision activities under the Election Commission guidelines. During the meeting, the AERO highlighted the importance of strict adherence to the schedule and directions issued for the Special Intensive Revision. Officials from various departments, including BLOs and supervisory staff, attended the session. Detailed discussions were held on roles and responsibilities, disposal of claims and objections within stipulated…

Leh Sept 17, 2025: A special health awareness and outreach programme under the “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan” commenced today at Community Health Centre (CHC) Khaltsi. The camp, scheduled to run from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, aims to promote women’s health, family welfare, and community well-being through a series of medical services, awareness sessions, and counselling activities. During the inauguration, health officials highlighted the importance of women’s health as the foundation of a healthy family and society. Medical officers, Doctors,ANMs, ASHAs, and other frontline workers actively participated in mobilising the community to ensure maximum outreach and participation. The…

Leh, September 17, 2025 – The State Bank of India, Leh has donated a school bus to National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund of State Bank of India. Th Bus is handed over to Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director, National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh by Sh. Krishan Sharma, Chief General Manager, Chandigarh circle, State bank of India in presence of Sh. Jayant Mani, Deputy General Manager, Business & Operation, J&K Zone, Sh. Anil Tondon, chief manager, main branch, SBI, Leh, senior officers of State Bank of India and staffs and students of National Institute of…

Jaipur, September 16: Democracy is not merely a modern system of governance but a way of life deeply rooted in India’s civilizational ethos. References to democratic thought can be traced back to Vedic literature and ancient texts, and that great thinkers like Chanakya laid the foundations of political ethics and governance in India. This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta while addressing the India Youth Parliament held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on the occasion of Democracy Day. The Lt Governor, was the Chief Guest, said that after 2014, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

Jaipur: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, at Raj Bhawan, Jaipur. During the meeting, the Lt Governor apprised the Governor about the ongoing developmental initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and welfare schemes being implemented in Ladakh under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He also highlighted the administration’s focused efforts towards promoting tourism, empowering youth, and strengthening border villages to ensure inclusive growth in the Union Territory. The Lt Governor further said that Ladakh is witnessing a new era of opportunities where connectivity, education,…

Kargil: A Delegation led by Councillor Stakchay Khangral, Padma Dorjey meet with the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon to discuss issues of the area. The delegation was comprised by Stanzin Namgyal Lambardar Henasku, Tundup Dorjey Lambardar Bodh-Kharboo, Sadiq Ali Lambardar Takchay Brok to Tsaraks, Ali Hussain Lambardar Chulichan, Ghulam Qadir President BJP unit muslim community Stakchay Khangral, and Haji Jalil Executive Member BJP Stakchay Khangral. The delegation informed the CEC that due to the recent multiple flash floods many irrigation canals, link roads, and agriculture fields were severely damaged, the delegation requested the CEC…

Leh: The 31st and 32nd meetings of the District Level Committee under NCORD Mechanism and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) were convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS) on September 15, at the VC Room of the DC Office, Leh. Key agenda points discussed included, exchange of intelligence and information on drug trafficking trends, monitoring investigation processes in drug-related cases with cross-state implications, promoting anti-drug awareness, particularly in schools and colleges, assessing requirements for drug detection equipment and submitting proposals, supervision of drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers, review of NMBA action points, and…

Leh:  The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) celebrated Hindi Divas with great enthusiasm and cultural fervor at its campus today. The program was organized to honor and promote the importance of Hindi a s the national language and to encourage students and staff to express themselves through it. Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director, NISR welcomed the chief guest and other participants and highlighted the importance of Rajbhasha Hindi. The occasion was graced by Prof. R. N. Prasad, former Additional Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his address, Prof. Prasad highlighted the historical and cultural significance…

Kargil: As part of the ongoing Seva Parv Campaign, Akashvani Kargil today launched the first episode of its special series dedicated to highlighting development and good governance in Ladakh. The inaugural episode featured an exclusive interview with Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, conducted by Anayat Ali, Copy Editor. The programme, broadcast at 4:35 PM, was based on the theme “Transforming Governance through Bold Reforms in Sports in Ladakh.” Mr. Zubdavi underlined the remarkable turnaround in the sports sector since Ladakh became a Union Territory. He noted that the region, which earlier suffered from limited funding…

LEH: The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh, hosted a special ceremony titled “Ladakh Scouts Veterans Celebration ” to pay tribute to the brave ex-servicemen of Ladakh for their selfless service to the nation. The event was graced by veterans, distinguished officers, dignitaries, cultural artists, and members of the Mahabodhi family. Before the formal ceremony, the ex-servicemen were taken on a visit to the Buddha Park for World Peace, a serene and inspiring site that houses 1,000 Buddha statues. There, Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena (VBS), Founder-President of MIMC, welcomed the veterans and shared his vision of creating a Martyrs’ Memorial within…

Leh:  Chairman/CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, inaugurated Ladakh’s first recycling facility at Nimo Thang, along with Temisgham Councillor Shri Tashi Tundup and other dignitaries. The initiative has been launched by Ladakh Recycling Solutions in collaboration with LAHDC Leh, following the signing of a MoU between the two, marking a joint commitment to address Ladakh’s waste management challenges. The inauguration ceremony began with a tour of the facility, where the Hon’ble CEC inspected machines and “waste-to-wealth” products such as tiles made of plastic wastes. The founders of Ladakh Recycling Solutions briefed him on the facility’s capacity to recycle 30 metric tonnes…

Kargil: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti under the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Kargil, organised a STEM initiative programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Trespone, on September 13. The event was part of a 10-day special awareness campaign launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The programme aimed to promote excellence among girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields and encourage students from schools across the TSG block to explore careers in science and technology. Resource person Mehboob Ali, Lecturer in Zoology, conducted a guided tour of the…

Kargil, September 15, 2025: The Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Kargil successfully organised a three-day botanical field visit to Suru Valley and Zanskar from 11th to 13th September 2025. The tour was aimed to provide students with practical exposure to important medicinal plants of the region and to acquaint them with the rich cultural heritage of Zanskar. The field visit was led by Dr. Tsetan Dolker (Assistant Professor, Botany) who guided the students and shared their expertise on medicinal plants, climate change, and local history. Students from the 3rd and 5th semesters participated in the programme. During the tour,…

Kargil: The Departments of Urdu and English, Sankoo Campus GDC Kargil, jointly organized a special event to celebrate Hindi Diwas on 15th September 2025. Held in the Seminar Hall, the program brought together faculty and students for an engaging session that highlighted the richness of Indian languages and the enduring legacy of Hindi literature. The event commenced with an enlightening speech by Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu. Dr. Mustafa delivered a captivating talk on Munshi Premchand, one of the most celebrated figures in Indian literature. He highlighted Premchand’s pioneering contributions to both Hindi and Urdu short stories,…

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma, under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, successfully organized the 7th Kisan Mela & Exhibition on 14th September 2025 at Nyoma, which witnessed overwhelming participation and enthusiasm from the farming community of the Changthang valley. The Chief Guest of the programme was Shri Ishey Spalzang, Hon’ble Councilor Nyoma, LAHDC Leh, while Shri Konchok Stanzin, Hon’ble Councilor Chushul, and Shri Thinless Nurboo, Hon’ble Councilor Kungyam graced the event as Guests of Honour. The mela was also attended by eminent dignitaries including Dr. Maheshwar Singh, Head RRS CAZRI Leh, Dr. Kunzes Angmo, Scientist SAS&T, University of Ladakh,…

Future Entrepreneurs Trained at ITI Leh under Enterprising Ladakh Programme Youth at ITI Leh Empowered with Entrepreneurial Skills through Enterprising Ladakh Leh: With a vision to equip ITI youth with entrepreneurial skills, a Special Program on Enterprise Creation was successfully concluded at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Leh, UT Ladakh On September 13. The six-day training program commenced on Monday, 8 September, under the flagship initiative Enterprising Ladakh. Enterprising Ladakh is an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh; Chief…

Leh:  A meeting of the Program Approval Committee (PAC) for the implementation of the SMILE Sub-Scheme Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in Begging under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment was held on 15th September, 2025 in the VC Room of the DC Office, Leh. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Romil Singh (IAS), in the presence of Senior Superintendent of Police, Shruti Arora (IPS), and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dolma Chuskit and other committee members were also present. Representatives of three NGOs—Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre, Umeed, and Rojavanam Trust—also attended the session. During the meeting, the NGOs…

Kargil: In view of the forth coming 10th edition of Ladakh Zanskar festival, a meeting of concerned officials was called at Tourist Dak Bunglow Padum Zanskar today. The meeting was chaired by worthy Area Development Officer/SDM Zanskar Omkar Rajendra Gundage (IAS). The meeting was attended by Tehsildar Zanskar Mr. Mohd Hassan, Executive Engineer R&B & ZDA Er. Wilayat Ali Khan, Executive Engineer Hydrolics/ PHE Er. Furman Ali, Block Medical Officer, Dr. Tsering Tashi, OC Army camp Capt. Sumit Pal, President All Gonpa Association, Anjuman Association, Merchant Association, Lambardar Asssociation and other Sub-Divisional level Officers attended the meeting. Tehsildar Zanskar briefed…