District level science, mathematics, environment exhibition-2024 held in Kargil

Kargil, Sept 18, 2024: The District level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition-2024 under five sub-themes health, lifestyle for environment, agriculture, communication and transport, computational thinking was organized today by District Institute of Education and Trainings Kargil (DIET) at Chhutuk Kargil. 

Executive Councilor, Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain; Director Education Ladakh, Tsering Paldan; Chief Education Officer Kargil, S. D. Namgyail; Principal DIET Kargi...

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A Ladakhi Youth’s Alienation from Self, Soul and Homeland

After years of studies and residing outside Ladakh, this summer break, I returned to homeland, Ladakh. What should have been a joyous homecoming turned out to be a disheartening experience as one felt like a stranger in one’s own homeland.

My journey began when, as a small child, I was sent from Ladakh to a boarding school in Srinagar. These were formative years spent away from my house, which really shaped so much of who I am today, but coming back to Ladakh allowed me to realize how muc...

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No Aadhaar without a valid birth certificate for 0 to 5, Advisor Ladakh reviews Aadhaar Penetration

Leh, September 17, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal IAS chaired a UIDIC meeting to review Aadhaar penetration and usage of Aadhaar for good governance in UT Ladakh, at Civil Secretariat Leh.

Bhawna Garg, Deputy Director General (DDG) UIDAI, apprised the Advisor about the progress of Aadhaar enrolment/ updation in Ladakh. She also appraised about the challenges to enrol children in the age-group of 0-5 years.

The presentation covered key a...

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Congress- NC alliance will lead positive outcomes in the upcoming assembly elections: Pawan Khera

Arshad Farooq

Srinagar, Sep 17 (KINS): Pawan Khera, media advisor for the Indian National Congress, has criticized the Union Home Minister’s assertions that “terrorism has been eradicated, highlighting an increase in terrorist activities, particularly in the Jammu region”.

Speaking at a press conference in Baramulla , Khera, accompanied by senior Congress leader Salman Anees Soz and the party’s candidate for North Kashmir, stated, “Terrorist activities have escalated despite claims of ...

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Swachh Bharat Mission poised to enter its next decade

New Delhi, September 17, 2024: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014, few could have predicted its transformative impact. What began as a call for behaviour change has grown into a globally recognized initiative, reducing infant mortality and diseases, boosting school attendance for girls, reducing crimes against women, and improving livelihoods. As the Swachh Bharat Mission marks its 10th anniversary, this year’s Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign e...

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85 organisations, movements across India, express solidarity with Ladakh’s Delhi Chalo march

VoL Desk, September 17: Vikalp Sangam General Assembly, a network of 85 organisations and movements across India, expressed solidarity with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ footmarch that people of Ladakh have embarked on, on 1st September.

The Assembly stated that this Yatra highlights continued neglect of Ladakh’s legitimate demands for special Constitutional status, enabling its people to protect their land, culture, environment and economic interests. It is in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-v...

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ولادت پیغمبر اسلام و ہفتہ وحدت کی مناسبت پر کرگل میں محفل جشن کا انعقاد

وی ایل نیوزسروس//بارہ سے سترہ ربیع الاول دنیا بھر کے بیدار مسلمان ہفتہ وحدت المسلمین کے طور پر مناتے ہیں اس سنت کو فقیہ اھل بیت عالم مجاہد رہبر کبیر انقلاب اسلامی حضرت امام خمینی رحمتہ اللہ علیہ نے قائم کیا تھا تا کہ دنیا بھر کے مسلمان نبی کریم حضرت محمد مصطفیٰ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلّم کی ولادت باسعادت کو جی کھول کر منائیں بھی اور اپنے کردار وعمل سے رسول اللہ کے پر امن مشن اسلام کی تصویر بھی پیش کریں اور مسلمان آپسی احترام وفرقہ وارانہ ھماھنگی کے ساتھ ہادی دیں محمد مصطفیٰ صلی کے بتائے ہوئے ا...

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Kargil Night Musical Event Halted Amid Controversy

VoL Desk, September 16, 2024: A musical and cultural event titled “Kargil Night,” organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, UT Ladakh, was abruptly halted following objections raised by Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, President of Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil. The event, which had CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone as the Chief Guest, was scheduled to showcase cultural performances, including traditional dances and songs by prominent Ladakhi artists.

In an audio message circ...

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Kisan mela organized at KVK Padum, witnesses active participation of progressive farmers

Kargil, Sept 15, 2024: A grand kisan mela was successfully organized today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Padum, where 100 of progressive farmers from different villages actively participated, showcasing their agricultural products and engaging in various activities aimed at improving farming practices.

The event was a vibrant display of innovations in agriculture, drawing attention from the local farming community.

Dr. Akhon Mohd Mehdi, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Kargil-II, wa...

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Baqirya with Alamdar Health Services extends Sister’s Program to Leh

Kargil, September 15, 2024: Baqirya Health Care and Research Center, the health wing of IKMT Kargil launched its ongoing Program for women’s welfare known as “Sister’s program on Menstrual health and hygiene “in Leh District in collaboration with Alamdar Health Services, a unit of Anjumane Imamia Leh on 14th September 2024.

This unique program launched in Kargil by Baqirya as a pilot project last year got a massive positive response from female section and keeping in view the success of the p...

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