VoL Desk, October 27, 2023 – In a significant development, the Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon has issued Order No. 107 of 2023, detailing the allocation of responsibilities within the Executive Council.
Under the provisions of Sections 29 and 33(2) of the LAHDC Act 1995, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Lahdc Kargil has delineated specific portfolios to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Executive Council.
Executive Cou...
KARGIL, OCTOBER 27: Following Friday prayers, the residents of Khangral, Samrah, Chiktan, Shakar, Sankdoo, Lamsoo, and Sanjaq came together in a unified protest in a display of support for Palestine and against Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
The protest began at the Jama Masjid Chiktan and culminated at the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) headquarters, where a religious scholar delivered an impassioned speech.
The villagers, deeply concerned about the ongoing situation in the Middle Eas...
Kargil, Oct 26, 2023: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today conducted a meeting regarding to detachment of teaching and non-teaching employees of Education Department Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, Mohammad Feroz Kacho, Executive Councilor, Aga Syeed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor, Zakir Hussain and Director School Education UT Ladakh, Tsering Paldan.
The CEC stressed upon the Director School Education UT Ladakh to resol...
Leh, 26 Oct – Three Days National Seminar on Himalayan Medicinal Plants was inaugurated at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College Leh today.
Chief Guest of the inaugural session, Professor S. K. Mehta, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, shared his vision for promoting research opportunities among faculty and students. He underscored the untapped potential of Ladakh’s medicinal plants and acknowledged the valuable contributions of DRDO and Sowa Rigpa in preserving Ladakh’s rare medicina...
Leh, Oct. 26, 2023: Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh conducted a one-day training cum orientation program for newly recruited employees under Mission Shakti on October 26.
The orientation program, led by the State Coordinator of Mission Shakti, Sonam Yangzom aimed to provide necessary knowledge and insights to the newly recruited employees who will play a pivotal role in advancing the Mission’s objective.
During her presentation, she highlighted the key functions and...
VoL Desk, October 25, 2023 – The Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Sankoo, under the able supervision of Mr. Shafiq Mushtaq Lone, pronounced the verdict today, in a theft case dating back to 2019.
After thorough deliberation, wherein both the Assistant Public Prosecutor and the defense counsel presented their arguments, the Court reached a verdict. The convict was found guilty of criminal trespass and stealing batteries installed at KREDA under sections 457 & 380 of the Indian Penal ...
Kargil, Oct 24, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the concluding ceremony of the 3rd LG Horse Polo Cup organized by DYSSO Kargil, which concluded at Goshan Stadium Drass.
Ladakh Scouts Leh clinched the third LG Cup for the third consecutive time, securing a 4-0 victory over D’Meadows Drass.
Speaking at the event, the CEC emphasized the significance of Polo as a heritage sport and expressed his satisfaction over the substantial developments that hav...
VoL Desk, Oct. 25: In a heartfelt appeal, Smanla Dorje Nurboo, a prominent Youth Leader from Ladakh and sitting Congress Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, voiced deep concern regarding the dumping of religious idols in the sacred Indus River.
Expressing worry for both Ladakh’s delicate environment and the local way of life, Councillor Nurboo earnestly called upon Hindu devotees to honor Ladakh’s unique lifestyle and traditions.
“We, the people of Ladak...
Kargil, 24th October:- Amidst Israel’s ongoing bombing of Palestine, claiming thousands of lives, including innocent children, the Baseej-E-Fatimaya of Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman Sankoo, Kargil, organized a protest on Tuesday in solidarity with the Palestinian people, condemning Israel’s impending invasion of Gaza.
Hundreds of protesters gathered, chanting anti-US and anti-Israeli slogans, demanding a ‘Free Palestine.’
During the rally, the protesters vehemently criticized the American gov...
VoL Desk, Oct. 23: As per Order No: 01 of 2023/FEE/UTL dated 23-10-2023, the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh has proudly declared “Juniperus semiglobosa (Juniper Tree/Ladakhi – Shukpa)” as the official State Tree of Ladakh. This significant announcement was made by Dr. Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, UT of Ladakh.
State trees and flowers are emblematic of a region’s identity, symbolizing its unique cult...
