Author: The Dispatch Staff

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…

Khaltse: An extensive mock drill exercise was successfully conducted today at Sub Division Khaltse under the supervision of Incident Commander/Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif. The scheduled timeline of activities was carried out in the morning, while a night mock drill exercise is also planned for later this evening in the Sub Division. The exercise was conducted in the presence of officers and officials appointed as members of the Incident Response System (IRS) at the Sub-Divisional level. The primary objective was to prepare and educate the community on effective response measures during any untoward incident. The drill simulated a real-life…

 Nubra:  comprehensive Mock Drill Exercise on Landslide Management was successfully conducted today in Nubra under the overall supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal (IAS). The exercise aimed to test the preparedness, coordination and response mechanism of various departments and stakeholders in the event of a landslide in the region.The staging area for the exercise was established at Khalsar where all necessary arrangements were set up. An Emergency Control Room was also set up at the Conference Hall of the SDM Office which served as the central hub for coordination, communication, and monitoring of the drill.As part of the…

Leh: A delegation from Matho Gonpa and Matho village, led by Chakzot Ven. Lama Jamyang Skarma, today called upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to extend a heartfelt invitation to grace the Ladakh Yarchos Chenmo 2026 as the Chief Guest. The event is scheduled to be hosted at Matho Sakya Monastery in the summer of 2026. The delegation comprised respected representatives from all major local bodies and societies of Matho, including Khenpo Ishey Tsering of Matho Gonpa, Gyapo Namgyal Angchuk of Matho Khar, former MP Sh. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Sh. Stanzin Chosphel, Hon’ble Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Sh. Tsering…

Leh,: In sacred memory of the brave martyrs Nawang, Dorjey, and Stobdan, who laid down their lives in the service of Ladakh and for the safety and dignity of its people, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, in collaboration with the LBA Youth Wing and Chushot Sporting Club, will organise the 27th Nawang Dorjey Stobdan (NDS) Memorial Champion Trophy T-20 Cricket Tournament commencing from 3rd September 2025. A preparatory meeting in this regard was held at the CEC Office Chamber under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk. At the outset, the Hon’ble Dy. Chairman…

New Delhi: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Government of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Hon’ble CEC personally extended an invitation to Shri Kiren Rijiju to attend the upcoming Suru Festival 2025, scheduled to be held on August 26, 2025, as the Chief Guest. Shri Rijiju graciously accepted the invitation. On the occasion, the CEC also met Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

UT level Mock Drill exercise on Earthquake, Cloudburst and GLOF has started today on August 21. At District Emergency Operating Centre Leh, exercise is being carried out to identify the emergency situation, casualties, requirements and other necessary arrangements. mockdrill

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting with representatives of various transport associations and concerned departments to deliberate on important matters related to transport operations in the district. The meeting was attended by ADDC Leh, Shri Sonam Norbu, DySP (HQ) Leh, Shri Sonam Angdu, DSP (Traffic) Shri Sonam Dorje, ARTO Leh, Shri Hidaitullah Mir, GM SIDCO, Shri Jigmet Namgyal, along with President Mazda Union, Shri Tsering Paljor Otsal, President 207 Union, Shri Lobzang Larjay, and President Big Bus Union, Shri Tashi Namgyal, besides executive members of the respective associations. The discussion focused on transport related issues which…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, today visited the site of the Reclining Buddha Statue at Chushot Shamma. He was accompanied by the Hon’ble Councillor of Chushot, Mirza Hussain. During the visit, the Hon’ble CEC conducted a detailed inspection of the statue and thoroughly reviewed the ongoing construction works. Members of the Chushot Shamma Ex-Servicemen Society, including President Tsering Angchuk, Vice President Tashi Dorjey, General Secretary Tsering Angchuk, Cashier Ishey Namgail, and other members, apprised him of the progress achieved so far. The members of the society extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble CEC for his continued support…

Leh: Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, today visited Palam to inspect the ongoing construction works of the Community Gathering Centre. He reviewed the progress achieved so far and was briefed about the project details by Nasreen Maryam, President of the Women Wing of Anjuman Immamia, along with executive members of the association. Hon’ble Nominated Councillor, Mumtaz Hussain, also accompanied the Hon’ble CEC during the visit. During the inspection, the President and members of Anjuman Imamia apprised the Hon’ble CEC about the construction status and issues pertaining to the Detailed Project Report (DPR). They requested his intervention for addressing…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, today inspected the ongoing construction works of the Shia Jama Masjid at Chute Rantak to review the progress achieved so far. Following the inspection, a luncheon was hosted in honour of the Hon’ble CEC by the Anjuman Imamia Jamia Masjid Construction Committee and members of the community. Nominated Councillor, Mumtaz Hussain, also accompanied the Hon’ble CEC during the visit. The visit was attended by Anjuman Imamia Leh Town President, Ghulam Mohammad Mir; Vice President, Akhtar Hussain; executive members and elders of the community, along with members of the Al-Zahra Women’s Association and members…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, today inspected the ongoing construction works of the Shia Jama Masjid at Chute Rantak to review the progress achieved so far. Following the inspection, a luncheon was hosted in honour of the Hon’ble CEC by the Anjuman Imamia Jamia Masjid Construction Committee and members of the community. Nominated Councillor, Mumtaz Hussain, also accompanied the Hon’ble CEC during the visit. The visit was attended by Anjuman Imamia Leh Town President, Ghulam Mohammad Mir; Vice President, Akhtar Hussain; executive members and elders of the community, along with members of the Al-Zahra Women’s Association and members…

New Delhi: Kavinder Gupta, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh UT, today called on Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, at his office in New Delhi and discussed critical issues concerning air connectivity in Ladakh. During the meeting, the Lt Governor strongly advocated for operationalising air services from Kargil and Thoise (Nubra) under the RCS–UDAN scheme, highlighting that these regions remain inadequately connected for most of the year due to difficult terrain and prolonged road closures. He pointed out that the current IAF-operated winter services under Operation Sadbhavna are limited in capacity and only cater to emergency travelers,…