Kargil, May 02: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has expressed concern over the appointment of a non-local as the State Nodal Officer for PM SHRI by the Directorate of School Education Ladakh. They believe that this appointment disregards the unemployed youth of Ladakh who are more deserving of such an important position in their region.
In a tweet, the AKSAD stated, “We find it unfortunate that Ms Khushbu Joshi has been appointed as the State Nodal Officer for ...
Leh, India – The three-day-long Y20 Pre-Summit concluded today, with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Services and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, addressing a press conference at Zen Hotel in Leh.
Thakur expressed optimism regarding the successful conclusion of the event, despite some opposition to hosting such gatherings in Ladakh. He emphasized India’s pride in celebrating its 75 years of Independence and securing the Presidency for the G20 Summit in India.
...Leh, April 27 – In response to a tweet by social activist Sajjad Kargili, DC Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve has clarified that Kargil was not ignored or sidelined during the Y20 pre-summit in Leh, Ladakh. The tweet had raised concerns about the absence of Kargil administration and LAHDC-K (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil) representatives from the event.
In an interview with a correspondent from Voice of Ladakh, CEC Feroz Ahmad Khan explained that LAHDC Kargil made a conscious...
Leh, April 28: The Y20 Pre-Summit commenced today at the Sindhu Sanskriti Auditorium hall in Leh, Ladakh. The event was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh, Dr. BD Mishra, in the presence of notable figures such as CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyaltsan, MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, and youth delegates from approximately 30 countries.
During his address, the LG highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the Ladakh Administration in areas like women’s empowermen...
Kargil, April 16: A tragic incident occurred today near the Astro Football ground at Kurbathang, where an unbusted bomb from the 1999 war exploded, killing one teenager and injuring two others. The three boys, identified as Ali Naqi, Muntazir Mehdi, and Baqir, were all residents of Kharzong, Pashkum.
Councillor Pashkum, Kacho Mohd Feroz told Voice of Ladakh that the boys were going to the football ground near which they stumbled upon the bomb. The explosion caused serious injuries to Ali ...
Kargil, April 14: To express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil organized a massive rally at Kargil bazaar on International Quds Day.
Following the tradition set by Ayatollah Khomeini, the procession took place on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan after Friday prayers. The rally began at Jama Masjid Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park, where the demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel, America, and other arrogan...
Kargil, April 06: The Centre government has stated that no outsider has purchased land or invested in the Union Territory of Ladakh since 2019, amid demands for statehood and special status under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
The Minister of State (Home Affairs), Nityanand Rai, informed Rajya Sabha of this fact, which is significant considering the ongoing protests by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). These organizations have been demanding protectio...
Kargil, Mar 31: In a new development towards resolving the longstanding issues of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to submit a revised proposal following a meeting between a senior Ladakh leader and an MHA functionary.
However, a senior leader from KDA told Voice of Ladakh that there has been no official communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs yet, and the news about the meeting nex...
Kargil, February 07: The alleged shifting of at least 33 district cadre posts from District Kargil to Leh belonging to the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department has stirred an uproar in the district Kargil. Public representatives and student organizations are consistently raising the issue via print, electronic and social media.
In this regard, Voice of Ladakh came to know that the Administrative Secretary, Yetindra M. Maralkar (IAS) in a letter No. Secy/(FCS&CA)/18/UTL/2022...
The Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre (BHC&RC) was awarded the prestigious Ladakh state award in the category of social reforms and empowerment. In this regard, Voice of Ladakh conducted a detailed interview with President Baqirya, Dr. Ahmed Ali to discuss the journey since its establishment in 2007. This interview covers the milestones, different health-related initiatives, and programmes that reflect on the major ailments being prevalent in district Kargil. The full interview is enum...
