Kargil, Ladakh – Former MLA and senior leader Ghulam Raza has brought the pressing issue of BSNL tower connectivity in Lhastaq and other parts of Barsoo to the attention of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil and the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of BSNL Kargil. Despite the installation of BSNL towers in several areas, including parts of Barsoo, they remain non-functional, causing significant inconvenience to residents. Gh...
Archive: December 2024
MES, SVPS sent teachers to Bangalore for Capacity Building Training
VoL Desk, Dec. 15: Mutahhary Educational Society Kargil and Suru Valley Educational Management,16 teachers were sent to Hyderabad today for professional training. This training program is designed to enhance the teachers’ professional skills and promote quality education.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nasir Shabani Chairman SVPS emphasized that such training plays a key role in shaping the education and upbringing of future generations.
This initiative will not only enable teachers to master ...
National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024 organized by NHPC
Shri Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary (Power), Govt. of India, Shri R.K. Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC, Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC and Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects & Technical), NHPC alongwith Appreciation Prize winners under Group ‘A’ category of National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024. Ms. Jigmet Zangdon and Ms. Akriti Sharma, participants from the States/ UTs allotted to NHPC by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Govt. of Ind...
BRO Salutes the Supreme Sacrifice of Spr Mahesh N Wali on Strategic Ladakh Road
VoL Desk, Dec. 14: In a heartfelt message, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has mourned the loss of Spr Mahesh N Wali of 13 BRTF (7 Engr Regt), who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 14, 2024.
He was operating a 20-ton rock breaker on the strategic Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road in Ladakh when the tragic incident occurred.
Spr Wali’s bravery and dedication in the harsh terrain of the third axis to Leh, where temperatures plummeted to -20°C, stand as a testament to his unwavering commitme...
526 cases settled in 4th National Lok Adalat held across UT of Ladakh
Leh, December 14, 2024: In a continued pursuit of delivering timely and affordable justice, Ladakh Legal Services Authority, under the distinguished leadership of Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice , High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief), Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Kumar,Executive Chairman, Ladakh Legal Services Authority, and guidance of Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Oswal, Chairman, High Court Legal Services Committee, today organized the 4th National Lok Adalat of the current c...
DC Kargil chairs meeting on AN-32 Kargil Courier Service
Kargil,December 13, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse chaired follow up meeting to review the operational arrangements for the AN-32 Kargil Courier Service during current winter season. Senior officers of IAF representing HQ WAC, HQ AOC JK-Udhampur, Jammu, Chandigarh,Srinagar & Kargil Stations as well as chief coordinator AN-32 courier service Er. Aamir Ali attended the meetingThe meeting deliberated on various points such as frequency of flights, additional requirements, secur...
Preventive Action Needed to Avert a Disaster at Kabadi Nallah, Fatima Chowk.
By Mussa Tumaily
Kabadi Nallah near Fatima Chowk has become a ticking time bomb, posing a significant threat to public safety. A recent incident in this area has already sounded the alarm about the dangers lurking in plain sight. Yet, the risks persist as the wall near the nallah, made of loose soil, is once again on the verge of collapse. With shops lining the area and pedestrians frequenting the vicinity, the situation demands immediate attention from concerned authorities before anothe...
Union Minister releases book authored by LG Ladakh in New Delhi
The 320-page Battles Against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka has been published by Prabhat Prakashan
Leh, Dec 11, 2024: The Hon’ble Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju released the book, ‘Battles Against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (L.T.T.E.) In Sri Lanka’ authored by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces, Gene...
Training Programme organised for 11th Agriculture Census at Leh
Leh, December 12, 2024: A one-day training programme for Phase II and Phase III of the 11th Agriculture Census was held at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh. The programme was conducted online by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Delhi through video conference and was chaired by Chief Planning Officer Tsewang Gyalson.The primary objective of the training was to enhance the skills and knowledge of enumerators and officials in conducting accurate and efficient data collection...
Kargil Police Take Action Against Rumor-Mongering on Social Media
By Mohammad Hassanain
Kargil, December 13: The Kargil Police has registered an FIR No. 64/2024 against an individual for spreading false information about an alleged sexual assault involving a minor, informed an official from Kargil Police. This misinformation caused panic among the public and damaged the reputation of several people.
The police have criticized attempts to involve religious organizations in spreading such rumors and reminded the public that revealing the identity of a ...