NCM convenes 1st interfaith meeting with different religious heads in Ladakh

Leh, July 31, 2024: National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Government of India, headed by its Vice Chairman, Kesri K Deboo, conducted an interfaith meeting for the first time in Ladakh on July 30 at DC conference hall, Leh.

The interfaith meeting was held specifically to discuss the issues and grievances of the minorities in Ladakh.

Different religious community heads, women wing heads and youth organisation heads of Ladakh discussed about the various issues and problems in Ladakh i...

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Flash floods at Lamayuru and Lingshed damage property, National Highway

Leh, July 30,2024: In an unfortunate incident last night due to heavy rainfall, a massive flash floods led at Lamayuru and Lingshed villages area causing damage to public property, private property and National Highway.

Under the direction of Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, officers of District Administration, Leh immediately activated respondent team,provided immediate relief and restoration. Additionally, CEC has ordered the urgent restoration of the Lamayuru road and dispatched a ...

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IKMT Kargil condemns assassination of Palestinian Leader Ismail Haniya

VoL Desk, July 31, 2024: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, on behalf of the people of Kargil Ladakh, strongly condemned the brutal assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Dr Ismail Haniyeh in an attack in Iran’s capital, Tehran.

The Zionist regime of Israel is largely indicated to be involved in this heinous crime to assassinate this Palestinian Leader.

Dr Haniyeh was a prominent figure within Hamas since 1987. He has served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Auth...

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روندو طورمک میں لڑکی سے اجتماعی زیادتی، چار ملزمان گرفتار

ایجنسیز//روندو طورمک میں لڑکی کو زیادتی کا نشانہ بنانے والے چار درندہ صفت افراد کو گرفتار کرلیا گیا جبکہ چار ملزمان روپوش ہوگئے ہیں، وزیراعلیٰ نے واقعہ کا نوٹس لیتے ہوئے پولیس کو ملزمان کے خلاف سخت ترین کارروائی کا حکم دے دیا ہے وزیراعلیٰ نے کہا ہے کہ ملزمان کو نشان عبرت بنایا جائے گا، روندو طورمک میں پولیس نے مبینہ اجتماعی زیادتی میں ملوث چار ملزمان کو گرفتار کرلیاہے جبکہ چار ملزمان فرار ہوگئے ہیں جن کی تلاش کے لئے پولیس نے چھاپہ مارکارروائیاں شروع کردی ہیں ، ملزمان لڑکی کو پچھلے 9ماہ سے زی...

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Fourth Edition of Ethical and Educational Exchange Programme held at Thiksey Monastery

Leh, July 26, 2024: The fourth edition of a weeklong Ethical and Educational Exchange programme concluded on July 23 at the Shesrap Skyadtsal Ling, Library & Learning Centre, Thiksey Monastery, Leh.

The weeklong event, held from July 18-23, was organised in collaboration with Thiksey Gonpa School, Shachukul Gonpa School and Disket Gonpa School.

The programme aimed to foster ethical values and educational development among students through a variety of enriching activities. Participants...

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DC Leh reviews preconstruction activities of Taklangla and Lachungla highway tunnels

Leh, July 26, 2024: The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting with the Consultancy Service to review the preconstruction activities of Taklangla and Lachungla highway tunnels, today on July 26.

The Consultancy Service gave a detailed presentation on the components required for the construction of the tunnels, total requirement of land and other materials and how the construction of these tunnels will benefit the public.

DC, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve instructed the ...

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Book Review: ‘Echoes of Faith’ by Novel and Ashok Lavasa

Novel Lavasa is an organic farmer and an environmentalist. Ashok Lavasa recently completed his tenure as Vice President of the Asian Development Bank. Before joining the bank, he served as Election Commissioner of India after his retirement from the government as Union Finance Secretary.

In this book, the authors share their three-decade-long journey through the places in India as well as other parts of the world that are associated with faith. They anthologized all their memories in this...

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LG Reviews Preparations for PM’s Visit to Kargil War Memorial

VoL Desk, July 24: The Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra took stock of the arrangements for the visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Kargil War Memorial in Drass.

The HLG visited various locations and reviewed the arrangements to ensure that all preparations were in place. He also visited Brigade Helipad in Drass where he saw the arrangements at the green room and helipad.

LG Addresses Water Shortage Problem at Hunderman Brok

VoL Desk, July 23: A delegation from Hunderman Broq village led by Mohd Ilyass called on the Hon’ble Lt Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra at Raj Niwas, Kargil. Shri Ilyass apprised the HLG about the shortage of drinking and irrigation water in Hunderman Broq, stated the LG Office in a post on X.

The delegation informed the LG that KREDA had prepared a project to lift water from the river Suru and requested the sanctioning of a lift irrigation plant at the earliest. The HLG directed Chief Engi...

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Public Invited to Contribute to ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’

VoL Desk, July 24: Secretary, Tourism Ladakh has invited comments/suggestions/ objections from the stakeholders/ public on the draft ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’.

The Departm,ent of Tourism, Ladakh has drafted the ‘Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024’ to regulate the mountaineering and trekking activities in Ladakh and to make organizers and participants of such activities more responsible and accountable towards the fragile ecosystem of Ladakh.

Comments/suggestions/objections, if...

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