Advisor/Secy. Revenue Dept, Reviews Property Rent Rates for Defence Forces in Ladakh

Leh, June 21: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Administrative Secretary of the Revenue Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, convened a critical meeting to review the revision of rent rates for properties occupied by the Defence Forces within the region, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting addressed significant concerns regarding the valuation and management of lands utilized by Defence Authorities, ensuring equitable and updated rental agr...

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Himachal Road Transport Corporation commence trail bus service between Kaylong to Padum

Kargil, June 20: The Department of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh, commenced a trial bus service between Keylong and Padum, following a request by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor of the Zanskar Development Authority.

This bus service between Manali to Padum would be in the interest of commuters like tourists, students and general public of Zanskar as HRTC is a commercially viable transport and fare would be reasonable as they successfully operate such bus service to Leh ...

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CEC convenes meeting with Sapi villagers, ahead of proposed visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama

Kargil, June 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon held a meeting with the villagers of Sapi village to discuss the arrangements put in place for the proposed visit of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama this year.

The meeting was attended by Councilor Choskore Constituency Nasir Hussain Munshi, Tsewang Thinless and other members of LBA Kargil.

The villagers informed the CEC that the invitation letter has been submitted to his Holiness Dali Lama Ji o...

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10th International Yoga Day celebrated at Sani Lake Zanskar

Kargil, June 21: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sani Lake in Zanskar today.

The event witnessed participation from all Heads of Departments and their officials, showcasing their commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga.

The celebration commenced at 7 a.m. and was led by Mustafa, Director of Physical Education at Government Degree College Zanskar, alongside Yontan, NCC Associate Officer. Their leadership and guidance we...

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CEC Dr Jaffer chairs meeting on key district issues, development plans

Kargil, June 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired an important meeting to address several issues in the district. 

Executive Councilor, Education; EC, PHE, EC, Information; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil; Superintendent Engineer R&B; AEE R&B, Division Kargil; Accounts Officer to Deputy Commissioner and Naib Tehsildar, Kargil attended the meeting.

The CEC emphasized the need to vacate illegally allotted residential quarters for LAHDC Kargil Councillors....

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Executive Councillor, School Education, prohibits overnight school picnics to ensure student safety

Kargil, June 20: In a decisive move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Executive Councillor for School Education, Zakir Hussain, has issued a directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, prohibiting schools from organizing picnics or any similar activities that involve overnight stays.

This decision comes in response to multiple reports highlighting the potential risks associated with such events.

The directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, reads: “I am writing to ad...

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Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Holds Free Eye Camp

Kargil, June 19: The Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Kargil, Health Wing of JUIAK Ladakh, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital Srinagar and the Department of Health Kargil, organized a two-day Free Eye Camp and Screening for Cataract Surgery. The event took place at the 18th and 19th at Old Hospital Kargil.

The camp saw the participation of more than 550 patients, who received free eye checkups. Among them, around 100 patients were shortlisted for further treatment. The camp...

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Centre Cancels UGC-NET June 2024 Exam Amid Integrity Concerns

The Centre on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 examination due to prima facie indications of compromised integrity.

“To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has decided to cancel the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination,” the education ministry said in a statement.

“A fresh examination will be conducted, with details to be shared separately. Simultaneously, the matter is b...

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LLSA, District Legal Services Authority Kargil conducts community awareness program

Kargil, June 19: Ladakh legal Services Authority and District Legal Services Authority Kargil, under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority today conducted community awareness program in District Kargil.

The program was organised to raise awareness about the expanded horizon of free legal services by including within its fold the schemes for awareness of the right to free legal aid.

Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Khanna, Judge Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman National Leg...

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Skill/Vocational Courses in Ladakh to be strengthened; LSDM, NIELIT & UoL sign MoU

Leh, June 19: A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM), National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Leh, and University of Ladakh (UoL) to introduce skill and vocational courses, upgrade laboratory infrastructure, and implement Skill Development Programmes in Government Degree Colleges of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The primary focus of this partnership is to introduce skill courses in the colleges of UT...

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