Author: The Dispatch Staff

Kargil : The three-day long 21st International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) Conference concluded today in Kargil, marking the successful return of this globally respected academic forum to the region after a gap of ten years. The event, which drew together eminent scholars, writers, researchers, and students from Ladakh, across India, and several other countries, witnessed a total of 53 academic presentations on diverse themes connected to Ladakh’s history, culture, society, and contemporary challenges. Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, in his concluding remarks, said that the return of the IALS Conference to Kargil after a decade is…

Dras, Aug 31: In a thrilling finale, Avenger Yulboo Dras emerged victorious against City Boys to lift the 1st Edition Volleyball Tournament 2025, held in Dras on Sunday. The nail-biting contest showcased the spirit of sportsmanship and the growing enthusiasm for volleyball among local youth. The tournament, organized by Meer Brothers in collaboration with Drass Online Himalayan Drass, witnessed enthusiastic participation and overwhelming support from the community. Local residents turned up in large numbers to cheer for their teams, making the event a celebration of unity and talent. Organizers emphasized that such initiatives are vital in empowering youth, channeling their…

Leh, August 31: To celebrate National Sports Day 2025, a cycle rally was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, under the initiative “Sundays on Cycle” in Leh. DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, who flagged off the rally from Singay Namgyal Chowk in the presence of students and officials. More than 100 students, both boys and girls, from government and private schools of Leh district took part with great enthusiasm. Employees of the Youth Services and Sports Leh and officials of the Public Health Engineering (PHE)…

Ladakh, 30 August 2025.​​The Five DaysMilitary-Civil Fusion Capsule 2025, organised under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps concluded today at Karu Military Station, marking a pivotal milestone in strengthening collaboration across diverse sectors, including Education, Health, Revenue, Police, Rural Development, Tourism, Public Administration and Army. The five-day summit, which began on August 26, 2025, brought together key stakeholders to advance the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through a unified military-civil synergy aimed at the comprehensive development of Ladakh with a Whole of Nation approach. Update on Military-Civil Fusion Capsule The final day began with an update to Hon’ble Lt Governor by Army Officials who outlined the structure…

Kargil: In a significant step towards nurturing scientific curiosity and innovation among students, the official brochure of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2025–26 was ceremoniously released today in the Kargil District of Union Territory Ladakh during an inter school competition program at Govt. Middle School Chutuk. The release was graced by the august presence of Smt. Tashi Dolma ji, Worthy Director School Education UT Ladakh; and Sh. Tsering Paldan, Worthy Director Tourism UT Ladakh; who jointly unveiled the brochure, marking a pivotal moment in student-centric scientific engagement. Sh. Zakir Hussain, Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Education, LAHDC Kargil, also officially released the…

Leh: The Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting today in his office chamber, Leh, regarding land-related issues concerning Government Middle School, Skara. The meeting was attended by Tehsildar Leh, Dorjey Gyaltsan; Patwari, Tsewang Motup; VEC Chairman, Tahira Bano and other executive members. During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the land issues of Government Middle School, Skara, along with matters concerning the reconstruction and overall development of the school.

Leh: The Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, was called on by the Live to Love International team along with its Board Member James Potter. The delegation was led by the Hon’ble Councillor, Shri Thinles Nurboo from Kungyam Constituency. The team shared the success of the second edition of the Yak Tank Summit and discussed their upcoming healthcare initiative, NaropaCare. The Yak Tank Summit, inspired by the global Shark Tank format, has emerged as a unique platform to promote Himalayan entrepreneurship by providing startups and innovators the opportunity to present their ideas directly to investors. The second edition…

Kargil, August 29, 2025:The Ladakh Taekwondo Association, under the aegis of India Taekwondo, inaugurated the National Sports Day Celebration 2025 with the theme “Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidaan Mein”. The program was graced by Chairperson Hajj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Majaz, as the Chief Guest, while two tourists from Spain joined the occasion as Special Guests. President of Ladakh Taekwondo Association, Gulzar Hussain Munshi, extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries with the presentation of traditional Khataks. On the occasion, Taekwondo players presented a special demonstration highlighting their skills and discipline. Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mohd Ali Majaz said…

LEH: Government Degree College Khaltse successfully conducted its first-ever Student Council Elections, with enthusiastic participation from students who cast their votes for the posts of President, General Secretary, and Cashier. The elected representatives are: President: Mepham Dolkar of 5th semester General Secretary: Rigzin Dorjey of 3rd semester Cashier: Phuntsok Dorjey and Dechen Chorol of 3rd and 5th semesters respectively. Principal Dr. Samina Iqbal congratulated the winners and advised the student representatives to work judiciously for the betterment of the college, emphasizing that participation in such elections nurtures the values of democracy and leadership. She highlighted that this council acts as…

Leh : World Sports Day has been enthusiastically celebrated jointly with Government Boys Higher Secondary School Leh, Government Girls Higher Secondary Leh, Government Higher Secondary School Housing Colony and Government High School Skalzangling Leh at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Leh. This occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief Executive Councilor Mr Tsering Angchuk LAHDC Leh while Mr Tsering Namgail Councillor Lower Leh (LAHDC Leh) and Mr Tsering Tashi District Youth Services and Sports Officer Leh witnessed the same day as Guest of Honor. HOIs, escort teachers and students of in and around Govt. School of Leh city have also…

KHARU: The 3rd Infantry Division’s ongoing Civil-Military Fusion Capsule hosted a joint conference today at the BDO conference hall in Kharu, bringing together representatives from the Indian Army and local civil administration. The conference, which is part of a five-day program to strengthen cooperation in border areas, was chaired by SDM Kharu Sonam Dorjay. The joint conference served as a platform for an open dialogue aimed at fostering a ‘whole of nation approach’ for the development of border regions and enhancing the operational efficiency of the armed forces. Dignitaries from the 3rd Infantry Division, including Lt. Col Varun and Lt.…

Ladakh: the 21st Conference of the International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) commenced late evening on 8th of August at Tourism Facilitation Centre (TFC) Kargil, with a Keynote Address by eminent poet, scholar, and author Kacho Asfandiyar Khan. The IALS, a global network of scholars and researchers, holds biennial conferences to share research and facilitate dialogue on Ladakh’s diverse history, culture, religion, and environment. It serves as a vital platform for disseminating knowledge, fostering academic partnerships, and deepening understanding of Ladakh’s unique heritage and challenges. In his keynote address, Kacho Asfandiyar Khan reflected on the historical destruction to Purig during…

Sankoo: — The Zonal Education Office Sankoo successfully organized the Zonal Level Cooking Competition 2025 for Mid-Day Meal (MDM) cooks today at Government Higher Secondary School Sankoo, under the centrally sponsored PM POSHAN Scheme. The event celebrated culinary skill, nutritional awareness, and community pride, bringing together top-performing MDM cooks from across the zone. The participants in this prestigious competition were the winners of Cluster Level Cooking Competitions held earlier at their respective cluster centers, making this zonal event a true showcase of excellence. The programme was graced by Sh. Tsering Wangdus, Deputy Chief Education Officer Sankoo, as Chief Guest, and…

Leh: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh; and Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh, Shruti Arora, chaired a meeting today in the Council Secretariat regarding the upcoming Ladakh Marathon 2025. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Leh, Sonam Nurboo; Chief Planning Officer, Leh, Tsewang Gyalson; Superintending Engineer, PWD Circle Leh, Dorjey Gyatso; Chief Medical Officer, Leh, Dr. Dolma Chuskit; Joint Director (F), UT Ladakh, Jigmet Namgyal; Deputy Secretary, Cultural Academy Leh, Tsewang Pajor; Executive Engineer, R&B Leh, Lobzang Yontan; Executive Engineer, PDD…

Leh: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting today at the Council Secretariat, Leh, in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh; and Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh, Shruti Arora, regarding the 3rd edition of the “Climate Cup Football Tournament 2025.” The meeting was also attended by ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo; Joint Director Finance UT Ladakh, Jigmet Namgail; Chief Planning Officer, Leh, Tsewang Gyalson; Superintending Engineer PWD Circle Leh, Dorjey Gyatso; Chief Medical Officer, Leh, Dr. Dolma Chuskit; Deputy Secretary Cultural Academy, Leh, Tsewang Paljor; Executive Engineer Construction…

Leh, August 28:Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson held a meeting with Former Member of Parliament and President of Asoka Mission, Shri Thupstan Chhewang, along with the General Secretary of Asoka Mission, Shri Tsering Motup. The meeting included discussions on the annual charitable medical camps organized by Asoka Mission in collaboration with specialist doctors from AIIMS, New Delhi. They apprised the Hon’ble CEC that this year’s camps will be held from 14th to 21st September 2025, covering Leh from 14th to 18th September and Nubra from 19th to 20th September. A team of around 30 doctors from nearly all…

Leh: Martyrs’ Day was solemnly observed at the Martyrs Memorial Park, Skyatsags, on August 27 to honor the supreme sacrifices of Ladakhi martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause and identity of Ladakh. The commemoration was attended by His Eminence Khamtak Rinpoche; Hon’ble Executive Councillor for RDD, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee; Hon’ble Councillors of LAHDC Leh Tsering Namgyal, Tundup Nurboo,Karma Namdak, Lobzang Sherab,Konchok Stanzin,Dr.Morup Dorjey;Smanla Dorjey;Lhundup Dorjai & Hon’ble Nominated Councillor, Ven. Konchok Tsepel;Founder SECMOL Sonam Wangchuk; President, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Chering Dorjey Lakrook; Senior Vice President LBA, Rigzen Dorjey; President, Anjuman Imamia Leh, Ashraf Ali Barcha; President,…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, was called on by BJP members from Charasa–Burma village. The delegation expressed their gratitude to the Hon’ble CEC and the Deputy Chairman Shri Tsering Angchuk for supporting the long-pending demand of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River to connect Disket with Burma. They appreciated their efforts in taking the matter to Delhi and meeting Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari and Hon’ble MoS for Roads and Highways to push for its sanction. The members also extended thanks to Councillor Tiger Shri Rigzen Lundup, and Councillor Panamik Shri Tsering Sandup for their…

Stresses revival of traditional games, expansion of Winter Sports My vision to build world-class infrastructure while preserving Ladakh’s cultural roots Calls on youth to emulate Courage & Discipline in every field Drass: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, on Thursday, reaffirmed UT Ladakh Administration’s vision of positioning Ladakh as a centre of cultural heritage, sporting excellence, and youth-driven growth. He said the Union Territory will prioritise the revival of traditional games like horse polo, expand winter sports, and create a strong ecosystem that blends culture, tourism, and modern infrastructure to give new opportunities to the youth and preserve Ladakh’s…

Turn emotional while witnessing Soldiers’ Last Letters & Pictures Drass: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid heartfelt homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Drass War Memorial. Accompanied by his wife, Smt Bindu Gupta, the Lt Governor offered floral tributes at the memorial and observed a solemn silence in remembrance of the martyrs. The Lt Governor, along with his wife, turned emotional with moist eyes while witnessing the Soldiers’ Last Letters and Pictures framed in the Hut of Remembrance in the War Memorial. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt…