Author: The Dispatch Staff

Leh: The Two-Monthly Poetry Digest in Bhoti Language was officially released by Secretary, School Education, UT Ladakh, Banu Prabha, in the presence of Director of School Education Tsering Paldan, Chief Education Officer Leh, and Principal, DIET Leh on 19th August 2025. The release ceremony was held at Auditorium Hall of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh. The Bhoti Digest was meticulously edited and compiled by Venerable Stanzin Nurbo, DIET Leh. This edition presents a remarkable collection of poems authored by both students and teachers from various schools across the Leh District, reflecting their creativity, imagination, and literary excellence.…

Tangtse : The Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Combat Medics organised a Comprehensive Medical and Dental Health Camp at the Government Higher Secondary Residential School, Tangtse. The camp was formally inaugurated by Brigadier M.R. Jagdish, Station Commander, Tangtse Military Station, and Konchok Stanzin, Councillor, in the august presence of Colonel J.S. Kulaar, Commanding Officer, 303 Field Hospital, Phupspan Psulpin, Sarpanch, and Mr Sonam Dorjey, Vice Principal. A dedicated medical team from 303 Field Hospital, comprising a Physician, Lady Medical Officers, a Lady Dental Officer, and diagnostic staff, provided healthcare services. The initiative benefitted over 120 students and staff members who…

Leh: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Leh, in collaboration with PARAKH, NCERT New Delhi, successfully organized a two-day orientation program on the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) for Headmasters and Examination In-charges of middle and high schools across Leh district on 18th and 19th August. The program marked an important step towards strengthening competency-based education in Ladakh, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Day-1: Orientation and Policy Context The program was formally inaugurated by Ms. Bhanu Prabha, Secretary, School Education Department (SED), UT Ladakh, in the presence of senior officials, resource persons,…

Leh: A comprehensive Table Top Exercise on disaster preparedness was conducted in Leh under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, to enhance inter-agency coordination and strengthen response mechanisms for natural disasters in the region.The exercise was held in the presence of the Administrative Secretary, Disaster Management, Shashanka Ala, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, SSP Leh, Shruti Arora, and other senior district officers.Key participants in the exercise included Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Sudhir Bahl; Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain, Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA); Lt. Gen. Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 14…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson chaired a meeting in the presence of DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh Donk, and CPO Leh, Tsewang Gyalson. The meeting was attended by CEO Education Department,Dr. Delden Angmo; Bharatarshabha Dasa, National President, The Akshaya Patra Foundation; Tejas S., General Manager (PR), and Deepak Chugh, Operations Head. Detailed discussions were held on introducing hot mid-day meals under the PM Poshan scheme for students of government schools in Leh district in collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation. It was discussed that Akshaya Patra shall establish kitchen facilities at a centralised location and supply hot meals…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting in the presence of DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh Donk. The meeting was attended by CPO, Tsewang Gyalson; AD Tourism Padma Angmo; President ALTOA, Tsewang Dorjey; General Secretary ALTOA, Tsewang Namgyal; Vice President ALHGHA, Nawang Tashi and Lobzang Tsendol; Dr. Fatima Bano, Accounts Assistant, Tourism Dept and Abhijeet Singh from Ernst & Young, Tourism Department. The officials held an extensive discussion on the ITB Berlin initiative.Abhijeet Singh from Ernst & Young gave a comprehensive briefing to the Hon’ble CEC, outlining the necessary steps, procedures, and technical aspects required for successful…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was today called on by a delegation on behalf of the residents of Gonpa village led by BJP Upper Leh Mandal President, Ms. Nilza Angmo Hashur. The delegation included BJP State Yuva member, Eshey Tashi Langpochay; State Mahila Member, Phuntsok Angmo; Mandal General Secretary; Nambardar of Gonpa, Ganglass Tsering Mutup Meer; members of Gonpa village, Tsering Mutup Parcha and Tashi Nurboo; and Nezer Committee members including Chairman, Konchok Thinless Raktuk, along with Tsering Rigzin Kukshopa, Tsering Dorjay Doktuk and Tsering Angchuk Jingmal Khawoo. The delegation extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble CEC…

Sankoo:— In a significant stride towards enhancing the effectiveness of the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) initiative, a comprehensive two-day orientation training programme concluded today at Imam Bargah Thang Sankoo. Organized by the Office of the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Sankoo under the PM POSHAN Scheme, the training witnessed enthusiastic participation from cooks and helpers representing the majority of schools across the Sankoo Zone. The programme, held over August 18 and 19, aimed to equip MDM staff with essential knowledge on hygiene practices, nutritional standards, and efficient meal preparation techniques to ensure the well-being of students. The sessions were designed to foster…

Sankoo:— In a significant stride towards enhancing the effectiveness of the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) initiative, a comprehensive two-day orientation training programme concluded today at Imam Bargah Thang Sankoo. Organized by the Office of the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Sankoo under the PM POSHAN Scheme, the training witnessed enthusiastic participation from cooks and helpers representing the majority of schools across the Sankoo Zone. The programme, held over August 18 and 19, aimed to equip MDM staff with essential knowledge on hygiene practices, nutritional standards, and efficient meal preparation techniques to ensure the well-being of students. The sessions were designed to foster…

Seeks Central support for PMAY-U 2.0 housing, groundwater crisis, speedy completion of Pang-Kharnak project, Ladakh’s carbon-neutral energy goals New Delhi, August 1 9: Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, today met Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on major developmental projects of Ladakh Union Territory. The Hon’ble Lt Governor apprised the Union Minister about two landmark 24×7 water supply projects for Leh and Kargil towns, costing Rs 334.72 crore and Rs 373.17 crore respectively, which have been approved by the…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, convened a meeting with representatives of ALHGHA and ALTOA to discuss challenges in Ladakh’s tourism sector and the participation in ITB Berlin 2026. Present at the meeting were CPO Leh, Shri Tsewang Gailson; ADT Leh, Ms. Padma Angmo; President ALHGHA, Ms.Rigzin Wangmo Lachic; President ALTOA, Shri Tsewang Dorje; their executive members; and Abhijeet Singh from Ernst & Young, Tourism Department. Discussions highlighted Ladakh’s ITB Berlin participation as a key platform to showcase the region, build networks, and attract international visitors. The meeting also included ALTOA’s follow-up on the Ladakh Mountaineering Foundation (LMF) and…

World Peace Conference is a significant gathering that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The conference will take place at MIMC Devachan, Shanti Stupa, and Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh from 23rd to 25th August 2025

Leh: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), in collaboration with the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), successfully concluded a 43-day tailoring training program for 30 women participants. A felicitation ceremony was held today to celebrate the trainees’ achievements. Under the Banner of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, DHEW Leh Mission Shakti distributed sewing machines to the trainees, equipping them with tools to pursue economic independence. The event was graced by Shri AG Zargar, JKAS, District Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Services Leh, as the chief guest. In his address, he congratulated the participants and urged them…

Applications are invited for engagement of manpower on a contractual outsourcing basis under the Office of the Wildlife Warden, Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh, for the following posts. Read the notice for more information.

Leh, August 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson inaugurated the LAHDC’s Free Coaching Classes for LAHD-SSRB and LSSSSB aspirants at Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium, CIBS Leh, in the presence of a massive gathering of over 1,500 students. He was accompanied by the Deputy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk, Executive Councillors Shri Stanzin Chosphel and Shri Ghulam Mehdi, and senior district officials. Also present at the inaugural ceremony were ADDC Leh, Shri Sonam Nurboo; CPO Leh, Shri Tsewang Gailson; DPO Leh, Shri Tsering Dorjay; CCF LAHDC Leh, Shri Zulfikar Ali; departmental officers; representatives from SANKALP including Nodal Officer Shri Devraj; and LEAF President…

KARGIL: The three-day Emergency Critical Care Conference-cum-Workshop organized by the Department of Surgery, District Hospital Kargil and NQAS, in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Medicine, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC), AIIMS New Delhi, concluded successfully today. Held from August 16th to 18th, 2025, the event aimed to strengthen emergency and trauma care capabilities among medical professionals in Kargil. Theme”Saving Lives When Every Second Counts,” the conference delivered intensive hands-on training in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), enhancing critical care readiness among doctors and paramedics…

​LEH: The Department of Social Work at EJM College, Leh, successfully held the inaugural session of its 6th National Social Work Week today, August 18, 2025. The event featured an insightful panel of three speakers: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kunzes Dolma, Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Shah from the Department of Psychology, and Assistant Professor Dr. Tanushree Malakar from the Department of Social Work, all of whom shared their expertise with the attendees.

Pledges to devote every drop of blood to nation Jammu, Aug 18: India today stands at the threshold of a historic transformation, marching with confidence under a visionary leadership towards reclaiming its ancient glory as Vishawguru of the world. “We have full faith in our leadership and the collective strength of 140 crore citizens, and together we will script a new chapter of development, unity and global recognition,” stated the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing a programme organised by the Jammu branch of Divya Jyoti Jagran Sanstha in Jammu. The Lt Governor underlined the importance…

Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, felicitated Ms. Rinchen Youdol for her remarkable achievement of winning a Gold Medal in the Para Poomsae Individual Female Senior P34 Category at the 2025 Junior, Cadet & Para Asian Taekwondo Championships held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The championship saw participation from 12 countries, making her victory a proud milestone for Ladakh. During the felicitation ceremony, Hon’ble CEC Gyalson congratulated Rinchen for scripting history as the first athlete from Ladakh to secure an international gold medal in Para Taekwondo. He praised her determination, courage, and hard work, calling her a “symbol of hope and…