VoL Desk, August 04: In a recent tweet, the official handle of LG Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) emphasized that the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is more than just a government scheme; it’s a “Jan-Andolan,” a people’s movement, for securing one of the most critical resources for survival. During an Interaction Program with representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), LG Ladakh underscored the need to rise above political differences to ensure the effective execution of the JJM in the region.
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EC Fazily, DC Shrikant flag off Kargil’s fresh apricot to national market
Kargil, August 03: Executive Councilor Social Welfare/Horticulture/Handloom/Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments, LAHDC, Kargil, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily along with Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today flagged off fresh apricot from Kargil to the national market.
Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil, Ali Raza, other officials and members of Krishak Agritech were present at the flag-off ceremony.
Krishak Agritech, a farmer-centric organization is working wi...
Parliament Passes Law To Auction And Mining Of Lithium Reserves
Delhi, August 03: India’s parliament has approved a new law aimed at accelerating the extraction of critical minerals, including lithium, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The legislation permits the government to auction and mine the recently discovered reserves of these minerals, marking a significant step towards meeting the rising demand for EV raw materials.
The law removes lithium and other minerals from the list of atomic minerals, which previously restricted their auc...
Wreath laying ceremony of martyr constable of UTDRF Unit Kargil held at DPL Kargil
Kargil, August 03: A wreath laying ceremony was held today at District Police Lines Kargil to pay homage to the martyr constable Mohd Raza, No. 1461 of UTDRF Unit Kargil who gave supreme sacrifice while conducting a rescue operation at Drass River near Kaksar bridge during accident of a private vehicle on 22-07-2023 which had slipped into gorge of river.
The martyr police personnel received a severe head and back injury during rescue operation and was immediately shifted to District Ho...
Death Anniversary of Sheikh Ali Elmi Brolmo Commemorated in Hundermo Brok
Kargil, August 03: The death anniversary of Sheikh Ali Elmi Brolmo was solemnly observed at Qadimi Imam Bargha of Goma Hundermo Brok in Ladakh, in collaboration with the Village Committee of Hundermo Brok.
The event was graced by the presence of Padma Shri awardee, Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, who served as the Chief Guest. The programme was presided over by Sheikh Ali Mussa, the village clergy.
This commemoration marked the first of its kind for the cleric, where historian Mohd Sadiq Ha...
Empowering Ladakh’s Connectivity: Advisor Kotwal Chairs UT level Committee Meeting
PRI to be empowered in O&M of PMGSY roads
Leh, August 02: Ladakh’s drive towards all-weather road connectivity received a significant boost as the UT Level Standing Committee, chaired by Advisor Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, recommended projects worth Rs 2744.80 Cr under the Central Road & Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III Phase II).
In the meeting, a total of 53 new/upgradation road projects and 54 bridge projects, spanning 900 km, were proposed un...
PS School Education Ladakh chairs meeting of SSC on Evaluation of National Teachers Award 2023
Leh, August 01: Principal Secretary of School Education, UT Ladakh Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting of the State Selection Committee for the evaluation of teachers for the National Award for Teachers 2023 at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.
Evaluation and scrutiny of five nominations and shortlisted based on the performance of the eligibility criteria from the national portal held on the performances in their respective schools and communities using technology, innovative pedagogy, joyful l...
ALUYA Demands Early Release of SSC Result, Announces 5th August as Black Day
VoL Desk, August 01: The All Ladakh Unemployed Youth Association (ALUYA) held a significant protest in Leh on Tuesday, urging the timely release of the Ladakh Recruitment results conducted by SSC. The unemployed youth expressed their frustration with the UT administration, accusing them of providing false assurances despite their repeated requests.
Chanting slogans, the protesters expressed their disappointment with the UT administration, stating that they have seen little improvement in ...
SC Starts Hearing Pleas Against The Abrogation Of Article 370 Today
Delhi, August 02: The Supreme Court is hearing from August 2 a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is conducting day-to-day hearings from today.
The Bench, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant, had on July 11 fixed July 27 as the deadline for filing writte...
Ladakh to Introduce Warrant of Precedence Following MHA Clearance
VoL Desk, August 02: Ladakh is set to introduce its Warrant of Precedence, following clearance from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The protocol list, which has already been approved by the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, is awaiting final approval from the MHA, as per report.
The Warrant of Precedence will define the status of various officials and dignitaries in the region. It is expected to grant significant status to Chairpersons-cum-CECs of the twin Autonomous Hill Deve...