Author: The Dispatch Staff
Says Ladakh to replicate Daman-Diu model with focus on people-centric development Says will develop Sindhu River, promote adventure sports to boost tourism Diu: Tourism plays a vital role in the development of any region as it not only strengthens the economy but also creates employment opportunities and promotes local culture. This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, during his visit to the Aviary Bird Sanctuary, on the last day of his visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Accompanied by First Lady Smt. Bindu Gupta, Advisor to the Administrator…
Leh: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, comprising Hon’ble Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Member (Judicial/HoD), and Hon’ble Mrs. Pragya Sahay Saxena, Member (Administrative), conducted the Circuit Sitting on 23rd August 2025 at the Alternate Dispute Redressal Centre, Melongthang, Leh. All necessary arrangements for the sitting were made by the Department of Law and Justice, UT of Ladakh. Law Officers and Legal Assistants from the department also attended the proceedings and extended support throughout the session. During the sitting, the Bench heard cases pertaining to Leh. A total of nineteen cases were listed, out of which four matters were dismissed, one Original…
Leh: The Vidya Pravesh Test was successfully conducted across various schools of Ladakh, marking a significant step towards strengthening the foundational learning of young students in the Union Territory. The initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to ensure that every child attains age-appropriate Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills. As part of the review, Dr. Vijayan from NCERT, New Delhi visited Council Model School, Sabu to assess the conduct of the programme. During his visit, Dr. Vijayan expressed deep appreciation for the systematic functioning of the school, its overall academic standards, and effective implementation of Foundational…
LEH: A career counselling session regarding Chartered Accountancy the course was conducted by the Department of Commerce, EJM College Leh in collaboration with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi at EJM College Leh. The guest speakers included CA (Dr.) Jai Kumar Batra, Secretary (CEO) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and CA Mudit Vashishtha, Head Regional and Branch Affairs Directorate of ICAI. The session began with welcoming guest speakers with traditional Khataks by Principal EJM Madam Stanzin Yangdol. She emphasised the need to conduct such sessions in Ladakh so that more and more students come…
Nubra: The Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra Mr. Mukul Beniwal (IAS) convened a review meeting with all Principals of Higher Secondary Schools of Nubra Zone in his office chamber on 23.08.2025 to deliberate on the performance of students in the recently conducted pre-board examinations. While addressing the gathering the SDM emphasized the need for adopting proactive measures to enhance academic outcomes. He directed the school heads to conduct joint counselling sessions in collaboration with various departments, arrange parent counselling meetings and organize special remedial classes for academically weaker students. He also encouraged the Principals and teachers to work with utmost dedication to…
On the third day of his visit to Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, HLG, Kavinder Gupta visited Daman Aviary and stalls run by Sylvan Didi. HLG expressed hope to replicate such infrastructure development in Ladakh to boost tourism and enhance public service delivery.
Leh: The World Peace Conference 2025 began today with the dedication of the Six Guardians of Peace: Roku Jizō statues at the Buddha Park, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh. The consecration was led by Rev. Koya Matsuoka and Ms. Sachiko of Susono Komyoji Temple, Japan, in the presence of Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, and other distinguished international delegations attending the conference. The event was facilitated by Jin Young Lim and Stanzin Gurmet from the Spawo Foundation, marking a symbolic offering of peace from Japan to the Himalayas of Ladakh. Following the dedication, the…
UPSC Recruitment Alert Applications invited for Lecturers in various subjects in the School Education Dept., UT Ladakh. Apply online: 23-08-2025 to 11-09-2025 (23:59 hrs) Last date for printing apps: 12-09-2025 Apply: upsconline.gov.in/ora/
Leh: The Education Department of Ladakh organized a grand farewell party in honour of the outgoing Director, Mr. Tsering Paldan (JKAS), and warmly welcomed the new Director, Ms. Tashi Dolma (JKAS), at Nangsay Garden Restaurant, Shey. The event was attended by a large gathering of officers, principals, headmasters, lecturers, and staff of the department. In her address, Ms. Deldan Angmo, CEO Leh, highlighted the remarkable contributions of Mr. Paldan during his tenure. She praised his initiatives such as the Winter Residential Coaching programme, which significantly improved CBSE board results, the successful organization of the Education Conclave, the institution of the…
Leh: Chairman/CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, was called on by executive members of religious organizations of the Muslim community. The delegation was led by Hajj Committee member Haji Nazir Ahmed, along with Executive Member of Anjuman Noorbaksh, Haji Shamsher Ali; Naib Imam of Jama Masjid Leh, Anayat Ali; and Ex-Member of Anjuman Imamia Leh, Amjad Hussain Zubdavi. During the meeting, the delegation expressed gratitude for the establishment of the Haj Committee in Ladakh following the Union Territory status and highlighted the community’s longstanding request for a Haj House in Leh along with a branch office for the Haj Committee.…
Leh, Aug 22:The Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, felicitated Ven. Stanzin Nurbo, Resource Person at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Leh, in recognition of his dedicated efforts towards the preservation and promotion of the Bhoti language. During their meeting, Ven. Stanzin Nurbo apprised the Hon’ble CEC of the wide-ranging initiatives he has undertaken over the past two years. These include the creation of Teaching Learning Materials (TLM), development of Bhoti textbooks, teacher training programmes, tutorial classes, and the establishment of Bhoti Labs across government and private schools in Ladakh. His initiatives have…
Leh: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, in collaboration with Golden Mile Learning (GML), hosted the Final Report Presentation and MoU Extension Signing Ceremony of the Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) Program at Zen Hotel, Leh. Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Shri Tsering Angchuk, was the Guest of Honour. The event was also attended by Hon’ble Executive Councillors Shri Ghulam Mehdi, Shri Stanzin Chosphel, and Shri Tashi Namgyal Yakzee. The ceremony also saw the participation of Hon’ble Councillors led by LoP Shri Tsering Namgyal, Director School Education…
Kargil: In a proud moment for Ladakh, Iftikhar Hussain, son of Late Master Mohd Ibrahim from Minjee, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Ultimate Kho Kho League 2025 by the Kho Kho Federation of India. To celebrate this achievement, the Ladakh Kho Kho Association organized a small but impressive felicitation ceremony, where General Secretary Syed Mehraj Uddin Shah, on behalf of President Jigmat Angchuk and all players, presented traditional khataks to Hussain. Speaking on the occasion, Syed Mehraj Uddin Shah expressed gratitude to the Kho Kho Federation of India, particularly its President Sudhanshu Mittal and Chairman (Administration & Organization) M.S. Tyagi,…
Leh: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, today hosted a special luncheon in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat, Shey. Welcoming His Holiness on behalf of the Council and the people of Ladakh, the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Shri Tsering Angchuk, expressed profound gratitude for the rare blessing of His Holiness’s presence. He remarked that Ladakh is truly fortunate to be blessed time and again with His Holiness’s visits and guidance, which bring strength, inspiration, and joy to the people. He further prayed for the continued good health and long life of His…
Nubra: Following the successful landslide preparedness exercise earlier in the day the administration of Nubra conducted the second phase of the Mock Drill Exercise this time focusing on Earthquake Response and Management. The exercise was held at the Sub-District Hospital Diskit under the overall supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mukul Beniwal (IAS) with the aim of testing the readiness of health facilities, emergency services, and disaster response teams in case of a major earthquake. The staging area for the exercise was established at COVID Centre and Dak Bangla Diskit, where response teams assembled with all necessary equipment and manpower. An…
On the second day of his visit to Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lt Governor, Kavinder Gupta visited NAMO Hospital, Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir in Silvassa, NAMO College of Allied Health Sciences, NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute.
Leh: In continuation to the Mock drill exercises conducted at different locations of Leh district, an evening mock drill was also conducted under the coordination of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA) on August 21 night at various locations. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Romil Singh Donk. The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, including Tashi Thogsmon Choglamsar, Lungmar near Lamdon School along with a Relief Camp…
Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta reached Diu, where he was warmly welcomed by Praful Patel, Administrator of Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli. HLG, along with the Administrator, reviewed key infrastructure projects in the region, which reflect the
Leh, August 21, 2025: Mock drill exercises was successfully conducted at different locations of Leh district by UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on August 21. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Romil Singh Donk. The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, including Boys Higher Secondary School Leh, IOCL Agling, LAHDC Petrol Pump and SNM Hospital, Leh. Each location was allotted with designated Camp In-charge who were responsible…
LEH: The Department of Social Work, EJM College celebrated Indian Social Work Day today as a concluding event of the 6th National Social Work Week, 2025. The event commenced with a presentation of the activity report by HOD/ State Co-ordinator NSWW Leh, Dr. Yangchan Dolma followed by a series of cultural performances by students of the department. The concluding ceremony was graced by Prof. Stanzin Yangdol, Principal EJM College, Leh who addressed the gathering by saying that “Social Work is not just a subject to study but a way of life. It reminds us of our traditional way of life…