VoL Desk, Feb. 19: A low-intensity earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night. The intensity of the earthquake measured on the Richter scale is 5.5, according to Kashmir weather.
The depth of the quake was 10 km. As per the National Center for Seismology 9NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake was located 148 km northwest of Ladakh’s Kargil.
VoL Desk, Feb. 19: Following a crucial meeting between the leaders of Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance with the high-powered committee of the Union Home Ministry in Delhi today, Ladakh leaders have decided to cancel their planned hunger strike set for February 20.
The leaders collectively agreed to establish a joint sub-committee to delve into the specifics of the issues and further engage in discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Another meeting has been...
Leh, Feb 17: Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) organised a training to the potential Lakhpati Didi in two different blocks of Leh district on February 15.
The trainer was community resource person on Lakhpati didi initiative happened earlier in the district.
The clutters coordinators and LRLM staff put their efforts in making the event successful although there will be continuous training for the 3000 Lakhpati identified didis in other blocks.
The main objective of this initia...
Leh, Feb 17: A pivotal high-level meeting, chaired by DC Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva, convened to assess the progress and strategies related to critical public health initiatives including Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination, National Deworming Day, and the District Task Force on Pulse Polio Immunization.
DIO Leh, Dr. Jameela Parveen, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme for 2024. The presentation covered key aspects such as the importance of supporting ...
Kargil, Feb 18: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse inspected examination centre established for smooth conduct of OMR-Based teacher posts at GDC Kargil, conducted by Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board (KSSRB), LAHDC, Kargil.
During the inspection, DC Shrikant, who is also Chairman of the LAHDC-KSSRB, inspected the arrangements at the examination center at GDC, Kargil.
The District Administration Kargil had made all the required arrangements for the smooth c...
Kargil, Feb. 15: With the sanction of the Election Commission of India, Mr. Sonam Chosjor, JKAS (2008), has been designated as the Joint Chief Electoral Officer for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
“In the interest of administration, and with the approval of Election Commission of India, it is hereby ordered that Sh. Sonam Chosjor, JKAS (2008), shall be appointed as the Joint Chief Electoral Officer, for the Union territory of Ladakh with immediate effect”, an order issued by the Administr...
Kargil, Feb 16: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued an advisory regarding an active Western Disturbance expected to affect the Western Himalayan region, including Ladakh, from February 18th to 21st.
Under its influence, light to moderate snowfall is highly likely to occur in most areas of the Kargil district and in many areas of the Leh district. Heavy snowfall is expected at scattered locations, particularly in the higher and middle reaches of Ladakh. During this period, dayti...
Jammu, Feb 15: Eighty-eight Public Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh have failed to ensure compliance with repeated directives regarding the onboarding of Public Information Officers (PIO) and First Appellate Authorities (FAA) on the RTI portal. Additionally, approximately 22 departments are not disposing of RTI applications within the prescribed timeframe. Stated in a news by Daily Excelsior.
Early last year, the Ladakh Union Territory administration launched the RTI portal to...
Kargil, Feb 16: On the third day of the Zanskar Winter Sports & Tourism Festival 2023-24, an exhilarating ice climbing exhibition took place at Sheela Waterfall in which experts of Zanskar Ski School Padum and Zanskar Rescue Tungri along with dedicated volunteers scaled the ice rock with determination.
Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, graced the event as the chief guest, while Bridger Sanjeeve Kohli from the 8th Mountain Division Kumbathang Kargil was the guest of hono...
Leh, Feb 15: Social, Emotional and Ethical learning educator preparation workshop, a dynamic and interactive learning experience, recently concluded its intensive sessions on Thursday 15.
Leaving all the 50 participants inspired and equipped with valuable insights. The workshop, held from February 12 to Thursday 15 focused on Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning principles.
The SEE Learning framework provided a holistic approach to personal and professional development. During...
