GDC Zanskar organizes day long seminar on Cryosphere, Biosphere, Climate Change

Kargil, August 30, 2024: A day long seminar on Cryosphere, Biosphere and Climate Change organised in collaboration with Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was held today at GDC Zanskar.

Dr Tsewang Namgyal Director SLC(IT) was the lead speaker on the occasion. The inaugural session commenced with talk by Dr Tsewang Namgyal in which the speaker threw light on different important aspects of education and its true purpose.

The talk was followed by a talk on environmental and ecological s...

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ہنزہ،خواتین کی جانب سے سبزیوں کابازارقائم

ایجنسیز#صوبائی وزیر ترقی و نسواں دلشاد بانو نے ہنزہ علی آباد میں خواتین کی طرف سے صحت مند زندگی کے لئے تازہ اور غذائیت سے بھرپور سبزیوں کیلئے قائم بازار کا افتتاح کردیا۔ ان کے ہمراہ ڈپٹی کمشنر ہنزہ سمیت دیگر انتظامی آفیسران اور مقامی تجارت سے وابستہ خواتین بھی شریک تھیں۔

 اس موقع پر خواتین سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے صوبائی وزیر دلشاد بانو نے کہا کہ ہنزہ کی خواتین نے ہر شعبے میں اپنی بھر پور صلاحیتوں کا لواہا منوایا ہے مقامی خواتین باعزت روزگار کمانے کے لئے مردوں کے شانہ بشانہ کام کرتی ہیں نہایت م...

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Ladakh all set to hold 11th Edition of Ladakh Marathon

Leh, August 30, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, convened a preparatory meeting regarding the conduct of the 11th edition of the Ladakh Marathon at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

At the outset, Secretary to Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, Vikram Singh Malik provided detailed insights about the Marathon, challenges and bottlenecks which impede the event.

The event will feature six different categories with the participation of 6281 runne...

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New Districts in Ladakh Bring Joy and Resentment: Celebrations in Zanskar and Drass, Protests in Sankoo and Shakar-Chiktan

By: Safina Qusar & Mohd Hassanain Ebadie

Elated by the announcement of granting five new districts in Ladakh, the Zanskar and Drass subdivisions resonated with chants of celebration. People danced joyfully at Jashn-e-Drass, a major celebration that saw participation from various political and religious leaders, setting aside religious, sectarian, and political differences. In contrast, a shutdown erupted in Sankoo, while Shakar-Chiktan expressed their displeasure over not being included i...

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Self-Defense Training Program for girls held at EJM College Leh

Leh, 29th August 2024 – In a strong initiative to empower women and promote physical fitness, Mission Shakti organized a special self-defense training program on the occasion of National Sports Day. The event was held today on 29th August 2024 at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College Leh, which aligned with the spirit of National Sports Day, aimed to promote empowerment and safety among women and girls.

The session began with a comprehensive briefing by District Coordinator Diskit Ladol, who pr...

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Sankoo observe complete shutdown to push for district status

VoL Desk, August 29: Sankoo Subdivision observed complete shutdown in the whole region from Parkachik to Kanoor pushing for district status to Sankoo Subdivision.

The call for the protest was given by the United Movement for Sankoo District Status a body of all religious institutions and political parties of the Subdivision.

The demand for District status for Sankoo has intensified after the announcement of Ministry of Home Affairs to give five new districts for Ladakh that excludes Sa...

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NALSA launches toll-free number to provide legal aid

VoL Desk, August 29: The National Legal Services Authority has launched its toll-free/helpline number 15100 to provide legal aid and support to individuals who need assistance, particularly those who may face barriers in accessing legal services.

The NALSA helpline is available to address queries related to legal matters, offer guidance and connect individuals with legal aid services. It plays crucial role in ensuring justice for all, especially marginalized and disadvantaged groups.

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Applications invited for MBBS, BDS seats under Ladakh Central Pool

VoL Desk, August 29: The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh have invited applications from eligible candidates obtaining minimum prescribed marks for selection against 7 MBBS and 2 BDS seats under “Ladakh Central Pool Medical Seats Guidelines”.

The announcement was made in a notification on August 26, 2024 to fill up the MBBS and BDS seats of Ladakh quota for the year 2023-24.

The medical colleges offered for the candidates are Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, LLM Medical C...

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جعلی ڈگری کیس میں عدم پیشی۔ خالد خورشید کی گرفتاری کا حکم

ایجنسیز/ گلگت کی عدالت نے جعلی ڈگری کیس میں عدم پیشی پر گلگت بلتستان کے سابق وزیراعلیٰ خالد خورشید کی گرفتاری کا حکم جاری کردیا ہے ،عدالت نے خالد خورشید کے ضامنوں وزیرشاہ عالم اور نبی اللہ کو بھی گرفتار کرکے پیش کرنے کا حکم دیا ہے۔

بدھ کو سینئر سول جج ،جوڈیشل مجسٹریٹ گلگت ہدایت علی نے کیس کی سماعت کی،اس موقع پر خالد خورشید پیش نہیں ہوئے ،خالدخورشید کی عدم پیشی پر عدالت نے گرفتاری کا حکم جاری کرتے ہوئے ہدایت کی کہ خالد خورشید اور ان کے ضامنوں کو گرفتار کرکے عدالت میں پیش کیا جائے۔

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J&K Assembly polls: NC retains old guard, BJP introduces new faces

Arjumand Shah

Srinagar, Aug 28 (KINS): The National Conference (NC) has largely retained its old guard, while the BJP has introduced mostly new faces in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

The nomination process for the Assembly elections, covering 24 constituencies in the first of three phased polls in Jammu and Kashmir, concluded on Tuesday. A total of 279 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 24 constituencies—16 in Kashmir and 8 in the Jammu region....

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