Author: The Dispatch Staff
Leh: The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh successfully organized the inaugural function o f a six-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) program for Sowa Rigpa teachers and practitioners (Mo) in Leh. The program brings together esteemed Sowa-Rigpa scholars and participants from leading institutions across India, including the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (Sarnath), Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (Leh), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Gangtok, Sikkim), Palpung Institute o f Buddhist Sciences and Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute (Darjeeling). The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries. Prof. Saket Kushwah, Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, attended as the Chief Guest. The Director, Health…
In Ladakh, as part of the New Education Policy (NEP), which emphasizes “learning by experience”, PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School, Lankerchey organized an exposure tour for its students to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Agricultural Science and Technology Campus Ladakh, and AstroTurf at Khel Gaon Kurbathang Kargil. During the visit, students were addressed by Dr. Nasreen, Head and Chief Scientist, KVK Kargil, and Dr. Nazir Hussain, Scientist, who delivered detailed lectures on natural farming practices, vermicompost management, and the potential of economic agriculture as a career option. In addition, resource persons from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology…
Kargil, September 08, 2025: As part of the celebrations leading up to its 15th Raising Day on 21 September, Project Vijayak organised a Bike Rally from Kargil to Kargil War Memorial, Drass today. The rally was graced by the presence of senior officers of the BRO and Armed Forces, along with the Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar and SSP Kargil Shree Raam R., as special guests from the civil administration. Lending dignity and solemnity to the occasion, the rally was ceremonially flagged off by the Ex Commandant of the GREF Centre, Col V K Oberoi (Retd), an 82 year old…
Kargil, September 08, 2025: A seven-day Art and Craft Workshop organized by Team Stringmo at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Sankoo Thasgam concluded today with great enthusiasm and active participation from the students. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, as the Chief Guest. The District Planning Officer, Kargil, attended as Guest of Honour, while Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Sankoo and Zonal Education Planning Officer (ZEPO) Sankoo were also present. The program began with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Naat, after which students showcased their…
Kargil: Government Degree College (GDC) Drass, in collaboration with the Drass Administration and sponsored by Councillors of Rambirpora and Bhimbet constituencies, today inaugurated a Free Crash Course and Mentoring Programme for KSSRB and LSSRB aspirants of the Drass region. Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest. The event was also graced by Councillor Abdul Wahid (Bhimbet, Drass), Councillor Abdul Samad (Rambirpora), Principal of GDC Drass, Zonal Education Officer Drass, Block Medical Officer Drass, faculty members, and a large number of students. The programme began with Tilawat-e-Qur’an, followed by a…
Zanskar,: A training workshop on “Psychosocial Care in Disaster Management for Community Preparedness and Resilience”, facilitated by MoHFW–NIMHANS–NHM Ladakh held at GDC Zanskar in collaboration with Government Degree College, Zanskar and the Community Health Centre, Padum. The programme began with a detailed presentation on Mental Health by Riyaz Ahmad, RKSK Block Coordinator, Zanskar, who highlighted the significance of psychological well-being in disaster preparedness and recovery. Ms. Fatima Kaneez also delivered an engaging talk that actively involved both students and faculty members, complemented by several hands-on activities to demonstrate practical aspects of psychosocial care. The speakers further enriched the workshop with…
Leh, September 8, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, through the Office of the Mission Director of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), successfully concluded its two-day participation at the Bib Expo of the Ladakh Marathon 2025, held on September 8, 2025. On the final day, the Ladakh ABDM team continued to witness enthusiastic participation from marathon runners, tourists, and local residents. The team demonstrated the process of generating the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID and provided hands-on experience of ABDM-enabled digital health services. Live demonstrations were carried out throughout the day, during which several visitors—including…
Leh, Ladakh | The Certification Course in Entrepreneurship under the flagship initiative Enterprising Ladakh was inaugurated today at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh by Mr. Tsering Angchuk, Deputy CEC, LAHDC Leh. Enterprising Ladakh is an initiative of Department of Higher Education UT Administration of Ladakh which is being Implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. This 20-day program will train 200 students in innovation, business idea generation, branding, marketing, and the usage of AI in entrepreneurship. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy CEC stressed the need to equip Ladakhi youth with entrepreneurial skills to drive job creation and…
Leh: A meeting was convened by the Director General of Police, Ladakh, Dr. S. D. Singh Jamwal, in the presence of Secretary, Tourism & Culture, UT Ladakh Sanjit Rodrigues; Additional Director General (Conservation, World Heritage, NCF), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shri Janhwij Sharma; Director (Conservation), ASI, Shri Sunder Paul; Deputy Director, Archives UT Ladakh, Shri Khadim Hussain; along with officials from the ASI Conservation Wing and the Archives Department, UT Ladakh. The meeting was aimed at deliberating on Ladakh’s archaeological and cultural heritage and discussing measures for its preservation and promotion. The meeting also reviewed the damages caused to…
Leh: Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Kunzes Angmo, inaugurated a two-day (8th and 9th Sept 2025) Training-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child Rights, Care, and Protection of Children for the functionaries of Mission Vatsalaya and child helplines at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh. The programme is being organised by the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development with the support of the Social & Tribal Welfare Department and the UT Child Protection Society, Ladakh. Sonali Kumari, Assistant Director, National Institute of Cooperation and Child Development, Regional Centre, Mohali, is serving as the trainer for the programme. She highlighted…
Kharu: CRISIL Foundation, implementing the Moneywise Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) under the aegis of DEA Fund, RBI & FIF NABARD and supported by State Bank of India in UT of Ladakh, organized a financial literacy awareness programme at Village Chemday Block Kharu. The programme was conducted by CFL Kharu in coordination with Shri Amit Kumar, Manager & Lead District Officer, Reserve Bank of India, Jammu. During the programme, Shri Amit Kumar interacted with farmers and community members, sensitizing them about the regulatory role of the Reserve Bank of India, customer rights and grievance redressal mechanisms. He also elaborated on…
Leh: The grand finale of the 3rd Climate Cup 2025 was played today at the Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk. The tournament was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with the Ladakh Football Association, with sponsorship support from the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited. The final match between Sudeva FC and Rajasthan FC proved to be an intense and hard-fought contest. Both teams scored once during regulation time, ending the match in a 1–1 draw. The winner was decided through penalties, where Sudeva FC held their…
Leh, September 7, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, through the Office of the Mission Director of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), successfully participated in the Bib Expo of the Ladakh Marathon 2025, held on September 7–8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Bib Expo witnessed enthusiastic participation from both local residents and tourists preparing for the marathon. The Ladakh ABDM team guided citizens through the process of creating their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Visitors were shown how to:Use Aadhaar, Download ABDM-enabled PHR apps.The stall featured live demonstrations, interactive activities, and the…
In Ladakh, in a vibrant celebration of art and imagination, a Painting Competition was organised at Vijayak Headquarters, Kargil, as a prelude to the 15th Raising Day of Project Vijayak. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 120 contestants, reflecting the strong bond between the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the people of Ladakh. The competition was inaugurated by Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest. Spalzes Angmo, Principal District & Session Judge Kargil, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Also present were Brigadier Ashish Joshi, Commander 121 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Rahul…
Kargil, September 06, 2025: The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Kargil, under the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (Mission Shakti), organised an awareness programme on the PCPNDT/MTP Act at the Community Health Center (CHC), Sankoo, on 6 September 2025. 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 began at 2 pm with a welcome address by Niyaz Hussain, District Coordinator, Mission Shakti, who outlined the objectives and services offered under the Mission Shakti scheme. Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Gynaecologist at CHC Sankoo, served…
Inaugurates SDM Office Complex worth Rs 20.58 cr at Kharu Inspects Geothermal Heat Pump-based Space Heating System at PHC Thiksey Reaffirms commitment to make Ladakh a carbon-neutral UT Leh, September 6: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the newly constructed Office Building, Residence, and Patwar Khana of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at Kharu. Built at a cost of Rs 20.58 crore, the state-of-the-art complex is expected to significantly strengthen the revenue administration in the sub-division and provide better facilities for both officials and the public.Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the upgraded infrastructure…
Says Empowering rural Ladakh through Education & Healthcare is top focus Says Citizen Participation & Govt initiatives key to equitable development Leh, September 06: The UT Administration has pledged to take development to even the most remote villages of Ladakh, with a clear focus on empowering rural communities. By strengthening schools, improving healthcare facilities, and addressing the day-to-day challenges of people in far-flung areas, the UT Administration aims to ensure that growth is not limited to towns but reaches every corner of the Union Territory.This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today while addressing…
Leh: CEC/Chairman, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a review meeting today to take stock of the ongoing interior construction works of the Assembly Hall at the Council Secretariat. During the meeting,H’CEC held a detailed discussion with the concerned officials and stakeholders regarding the pending works and the progress made so far. He further directed that all remaining tasks be completed with proper finishing and ensured within the timeline of mid-October. Following the meeting, H’CEC carried out a detailed inspection of the Assembly Hall. He carefully examined the progress in different sections of the building and assessed the quality and pace of…
KARGIL: University of Ladakh announces its 2nd Convocation Ceremony to be held on 22nd September 2025 at the Kargil. This momentous occasion will be graced by the presence of the Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh/ Chancellor, University of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest of the event.The Convocation marks an important milestone in the academic journey of the University as it continues to strengthen higher education in the Union Territory. Degrees and medals will be conferred to meritorious students of various PG and UG streams in recognition of their academic achievements.Speaking on the upcoming…
Leh: Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Shri Tsering Angchuk, inaugurated the new school building of Government Middle School Gonpa today on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, celebrated alongside Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. School Management Committee (SMC) members and parents expressed heartfelt gratitude for the gift of additional classrooms on this special day, emphasizing the community’s commitment to education and holistic learning. The Guest of Honour was Shri Stanzin Tsepak, Councillor Upper Leh, and the Special Guest was Smt. Bhanu Prabha IAS, Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, UT Ladakh. Also present at the event were Smt. Padma Deachen, ZEO Leh; Shri Chamba Standar,…