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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Ladakh gears up for Dalai Lama's month-long visit
Dalai Lama (AP photo) SRINAGAR: Ladakh has begun final preparations for the Dalai Lama's arrival in Leh on July 12, where the 89-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader is scheduled to stay for a month. According to Ladakh Buddhist Association, he will rest and acclimatise for a few days before beginning public engagements, including a visit to Zanskar. Top Ladakh officials reviewed logistics and security. The Dalai Lama will be provided Z-plus security cover throughout his stay and a medical team at venues, officials said. Chief secretary Pawan Kotwal called for 'highest standards of protocol and safety' as the Dalai Lama's visit is expected to draw large crowds from across Ladakh and beyond.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ladakh initiates drive to hire 359 gazetted officers
The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a recruitment drive for 359 gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), said officials. This marks the first-ever recruitment of gazetted posts through the UPSC since the formation of the union territory on August 5, 2019, after a wait of nearly six years. The Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025, notified on June 2, and the corresponding Ladakh Reservation Rules, notified on June 27, increased the reservation cap from 50% to 85%. 'This milestone follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh,' said an official spokesperson. The framework ensures maximum local representation in public employment, while aligning with the aspirations of the people of Ladakh for responsive and inclusive governance. 'Developed in consultation with public representatives through a high-powered committee constituted by the ministry of home affairs, the framework includes robust definitions of domicile, enhanced reservation provisions, and clearly outlined recruitment procedures,' he said. 'To enable this, the central government notified the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 on June 2 this year. This was followed by the Ladakh Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025, notified on June 3 and the requisite formats for domicile certificates issued on June 27,' he added. The Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025, notified on June 2, and the corresponding Ladakh Reservation Rules, notified on June 27, increased the reservation cap from 50% to 85%. This includes 80% reservation for scheduled tribes (ST), 4% for areas adjoining the Line of Control (ALC), 1% for scheduled castes (SC), and 10% for economically weaker sections (EWS), with 5% unreserved. The vacancies under the EWS category, if remaining unfilled, shall be treated as unreserved and shall be filled under the same select list from among candidates belonging to the unreserved, ST, SC and ALC categories, in order of merit, said the spokesperson. The list of ALC areas in Leh and Kargil districts has also been notified. Out of the 359 gazetted vacancies identified across departments, 269 posts have been prioritised for referral to UPSC in the first phase, said the spokesperson. In parallel, chief secretary Pawan Kotwal, who is also the chairman of the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), reviewed the recruitment process for non-gazetted posts, including Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C positions. These will be filled through the LSSSSB and the District Subordinate Recruitment Boards of Leh and Kargil. The departments have been asked to finalise syllabi and eligibility conditions for technical posts in consultation with the recruitment boards.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ladakh administration notifies Reservation (Amendment) Rules to restructure quotas in alignment with Central legislations
Leh/Jammu: The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Sunday notified a fresh recruitment and reservation policy with the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules to restructure reservation quotas and recruitment procedures in alignment with the Central legislations. "The administration has achieved a significant milestone in the recruitment and reservation policy with the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025, redressing the long-pending concern of the locals, especially the youth of Ladakh," said an official spokesperson. The amendments are made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025, and come into force from the date of their publication in the official gazette. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Ladakh Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal said that these revised rules aim to update the legal terminology, restructure reservation quotas and streamline the roster and recruitment procedures in alignment with the Central legislations such as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. As per the amended rule, reservation in direct recruitment includes one per cent for Scheduled Castes (SCs), 80 per cent for Scheduled Tribes (STs), four per cent for residents of areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) and 10 per cent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), he added. Live Events Likewise, the horizontal reservations include six per cent for ex-servicemen and four per cent for persons with benchmark disabilities, with further division based on definitions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Michael D'Souza, the secretary of Ladakh's General Administration Department, informed the notification further amends the preparation of select lists to follow a structured, three-list approach ensuring transparency in unreserved and reserved selections, accommodation of horizontal reservations, merit-based seniority, conversion of unfilled EWS vacancies into unreserved slots and maintenance of backlog for unfilled reserved categories. The notification also amends the roster maintenance and implementation system to a 100-point running roster that will be used for each service, cadre and grade, he said. The notification further provides an elaborated understanding of reservation in promotions. As per the amended Rule 9, the SCs will get one per cent and the STs will receive 84 per cent reservation in promotions.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's first hydrogen buses flagged off in Ladakh, set global benchmark in green mobility
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. In a landmark development for India's clean energy ambitions, five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses were officially flagged off on Thursday for commercial operations in Leh district of Ladakh, home to the world's highest motorable roads. This is India's first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses, marking a globally significant leap toward sustainable mobility in extreme terrains. As per news agency PTI, the green hydrogen buses were handed over by NTPC Limited to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) in a formal ceremony held at NTPC's hydrogen mobility station in Palam, Leh. Administrative secretary of the transport department Bhupesh Chaudhary inspected the green hydrogen plant, including its production, storage, and dispensing systems. He commended NTPC's technological feat in executing this project at high altitude and highlighted its role in achieving a carbon-neutral Ladakh. Chief secretary Pawan Kotwal lauded the 'pioneering efforts' of NTPC, stating that the successful operationalisation of hydrogen buses in such extreme terrain 'could usher in a new era of hydrogen fuel cell mobility in India.' He also directed the corporation to document all operational learnings for replication across other regions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo T his initiative is the result of collaborative efforts between NTPC and the Ladakh administration. It stands as a powerful symbol of India's growing leadership in renewable energy innovation and aligns with the Centre's broader push toward net-zero emissions. The world's first hydrogen fuelling station at such a high altitude, 11,562 feet above sea level, was launched by NTPC in November last year. Co-located with a 1.7 MW solar plant, the station operates entirely on renewable power. The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by around 350 metric tonnes annually and contribute 230 metric tonnes of pure oxygen, equivalent to planting nearly 13,000 trees. NTPC, India's largest integrated power utility with over 81 GW of installed capacity, has an ambitious plan to reach 60 GW of renewable energy by 2032. With 9.6 GW of green capacity under construction, the hydrogen mobility initiative in Ladakh represents a crucial step in the company's clean energy transition. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
