January 2024 - Page 4 of 11

National Institute of Sowa Regpa, Leh & NIPER, Hyderabad Signs MoU

20 January 2024

Tags: MoU, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa

News Desk

𝐋𝐞𝐡, 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad at NIPER Hyderabad on January 19.

The aim of MOU is to foster and promote academic and research collaborations, faculty and student exchange, teaching programmes, and a proposal to facilitate the preservation, promotion and development of the Sowa-Rigpa System of Medicine as a model evolving high standa...

Various Delegations from Kargil Called on LG BD Mishra

20 January 2024

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 19: Several delegations called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Niwas, Kargil on the third day of his visit to Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Additional Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Chowdhary Iftikhar Ahmad and Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho were present at the occasion.

A delegation led by LAHDC Councillor, GM Pore Syed Ali called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra and...

Various Delegations from Kargil Called on Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra

19 January 2024

Tags: District Hospital Kargil, lecturers

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 18: Several delegations called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Niwas, Kargil on the second day of his visit to Kargil on Thursday.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Additional Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Chowdhary Iftikhar Ahmad and Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho were present during the meetings. Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon apprised the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor ...

CEC Visits Suru Valley to Assess Pace of Developmental Works

19 January 2024

Tags: Development

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 17: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon toured Suru Valley Subdivision to assess pace of various development works.

During the tour, the CEC inaugurated the newly re-developed building of J&K Bank at Taisuru and Saliskote besides visited CHC Sankoo and Government High School Sangrah.

CEC Dr Jaffer congratulated the public of Taisuru and Saliskote areas for getting benefited with such facilities, which will help improve their socio-econom...

15-day Ice Hockey Coaching Camp Begins at Taisuru

19 January 2024

Tags: ice hockey

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 18: Zonal Physical Education Officer Taisuru inaugurated the opening ceremony of the 15-day Ice Hockey Coaching camp at Ice-Hockey Rink Youljuk in Taisuru.

More than 140 boys and girls players of all age groups from different areas of the block registered their names for participation in the coaching camp.

Councillor Taisuru, Abdul Hadi was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. Moreover, the HM HS Youljuk, Mohd Hassan and public representatives of Taisuru block were also...

Advisor to LG Ladakh Convenes Meeting to Discuss State Award for 2023

17 January 2024

Tags: State Award

News Desk

Leh, Jan. 17: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the UT Level Selection Committee, UT Ladakh, convened a meeting to discuss the recommendations for the grant of the State Award for the year 2023, towards recognizing and honoring exemplary contributions done by different persons at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting underscored the importance of acknowledging outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of brav...

Drass Delegation Meets LG, Demands District Status

17 January 2024

Tags: Drass

News Desk

VoL Desk, Jan. 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig. (Dr) BD Mishra called on the delegation of Drass Sub-division comprising the Councilor Rambirpora, Abdul Samad, Councillor, Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and other members. During the meeting the delegation put forth their demand before the LG.

During the meeting the delegation requested the LG for his intervention in giving District status to Drass Sub-division. Besides, they demanded for the promotion of winter tourism; extension of days ...

CEC Inspects Healthcare Facilities at DH Kargil

16 January 2024

Tags: Health Care

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 16: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon visited District Hospital Kargil to inspect health facilities for patients.

The CEC was informed that the main work of installation 128-slice CT Scan machine has been completed while the remaining work is under execution.

CEC Dr Jaffer directed Chief Medical Officer, Kargil to keep the CT Scan machine ready for the inauguration by the Hon’ble LG Ladakh Brig (Dr) BD Mishra.

The CEC was informed th...

EC Education Inspects Residential Winter Classes at Kargil, Pashkum, Shargole

16 January 2024

Tags: education

News Desk

Kargil, Jan 16: Executive Councilor, Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain on Monday visited various schools of Kargil, Pashkum and Shargole Constituency to assess the functioning of residential winter classes.

ACR Kargil, Mohammad Sharif, Council Shargole Constituency, Mohammad Jawad, Chief Education Officer, Mushtaq Ahmed besides other concerned officers accompanied the EC during the tour.

During the tour, the EC visited Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Kargil, Govt. High School...

Zojila Pass Stays Open Amidst Dry Spell: A Double-Edged Sword for Ladakh’s Residents

16 January 2024

Tags: climate change, Zojila

Sayeeda Banoo

Jan. 16, 2024: Despite concerns about adverse effects on agricultural practices in the upcoming season due to the lack of snowfall, life for the people of Ladakh has temporarily eased due to uninterrupted traffic on the Zojila Pass.

Zojila, one of the highest motorable roads, situated at 11,575 feet, links Ladakh Union Territory to the rest of the world and usually remains closed for several months during the harsh winter solstice due to heavy snowfall. However, this year, with the change...