The Department of Information & Public Relations, Leh bid farewell to its former Assistant Director, Dr. Tundup Namgail, and welcomed its new Assistant Director, Mohd. Amine Lone, on July 3.

Dr. Tundup Namgail served as the Assistant Director for a term of two years and eight months. During his tenure, the Department undertook numerous successful initiatives and organized various events, including capacity-building workshops, cultural workshops, the Ladakh Screenwriter's Workshop, Voice Over & Dubbing Workshop, Himalayan Film Festival, and Sarphel Laskhungs Podcast. Additionally, the Department provided subsidies under the 'Rolyangs-pa rogs' and 'rTsom-Rig Yar-skyed' schemes.

Under Dr. Namgail's leadership, the Department also compiled and edited the UT Ladakh Achievement booklet, themed 'Ladakh from Potential to Prosperity, 4-year Journey,' and he served as the editor-in-chief for the election special magazines earlier this year.

Speaking on the occasion, Joint Director, Department of Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho lauded Dr. Namgail's tireless efforts in making the Department a force to reckon with. He thanked him for his unwavering support, immense contributions, and for always motivating the employees to achieve their utmost potential.

The staff of the Department expressed their gratitude to Dr. Namgail for his contributions and support in various projects and initiatives, often under challenging circumstances. They also highlighted his significant role in the success of the Department's magazine ‘Ladags Phonya’.

Reflecting on his tenure, Dr. Namgail emphasized the importance of the Information Department and its pivotal role in contemporary times. He described his work with the Department as a pleasure and a memorable journey.

The Department also bid farewell to Under Secretary, Department of Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Rigzin Yangdol.

The newly appointed Assistant Director, Amine Lone, expressed his delight in joining the Department and conveyed his confidence that the Department will achieve greater heights of excellence in the future.