Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh Opens for Domestic Tourists and Visitors

VoL Desk, May 21: In a significant development, the Siachen Base Camp, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been officially opened for domestic tourists and visitors. This announcement comes after a notice was issued with the approval of the Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, marking a momentous occasion for the people of Nubra and all tourism-related stakeholders in Ladakh.

For the past two years, the Tourism Department of the UT Administration, Ladakh has been tir...

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CEC Feroz Khan flags off distribution of solar water heaters and other equipment’s procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA

Kargil, May 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today flagged off the distribution of solar water heaters and other renewable energy devices at Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) Office, Kurbathang to beneficiaries and these have been procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA of LAHDC Kargil.

Executive Councilor Works, LAHDC, Kargil Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC RD, Tourism and Zansksar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi, EC Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazili, Deputy Commissio...

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Important Instructions for LAHDC-KSSRB Examination Candidates on May 21, 2023

Kargil, May 20: In a significant development, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) has released crucial instructions for all candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming examination on May 21, 2023 (Sunday).

Candidates are informed to reach the examination centre by or before 8:00 a.m. for the first shift and 12:00 p.m. for the second shift, and advised to read the instruction carefully.

DC Kargil chairs preparatory training to conduct 10+2 level KSSRB examination

Kargil, May 19: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired the preparatory training to conduct the LAHDC, Kargil Subordinate Service Requirement Board 10+2 examination.

During the training, District Treasury Officer/Controller Examination, Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents besides other concerned officers were present.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the examination schedule and discussed the resources that would be ...

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RBI withdraws Rs 2000 currency notes after introducing them in 2018

Srinagar, May 19, KNT: Reserve Bank of India today said that has withdrawn Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes, however, the notes will continue as legal tender.

The Rs 2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934, primarily to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner after the withdrawal of the legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes in circulation at that time.

Yogesh Dayal, the Chief General...

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NBWL Recommends Study on Wildlife Impact of Infrastructural Projects in Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 16: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has proposed a study to examine the impact of infrastructural projects on wildlife in Ladakh Union Territory.

During the 72nd meeting of the NBWL’s standing committee on April 25, 2023, an official from the Central government suggested conducting a study on the movement of wildlife in Ladakh, considering the various infrastructural projects taking place in the region.

The suggestion was made when discussing a proposal to divert...

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ADC Kargil inaugurates Zonal Level Inter School Tournaments

Kargil, May 16: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani today inaugurated Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil organized by Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil under the umbrella of Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil. 

The ADC was the chief guest on the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil, officers and officials of the District Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil, teachers of ...

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Horticulture Dept. Kargil issues recommendations to check further infestation of aphid in apricot trees

Kargil, May 15: The Horticulture Department Kargil has issued recommendations for farmers regarding aphid infestation in apricot orchards.

As reported by the field staff of the Horticulture Department Kargil the apricot fruit trees are observed with aphid infestations with symptoms of curled leaves.

The life cycle of aphid is very short and it is not a life-threatening insect/pest for fruit trees. To control the aphid group which is sucking type insect/pest needs systemic insecticide f...

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KDA Deliberates Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands as Central Government Considers Empowering LAHDCs

VoL Desk, May 15: The Kargil Democratic Alliance convened a crucial meeting today at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil to address the pressing issue of Statehood and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, according to reliable sources.

After a comprehensive hour-long discussion on the future course of action, the leaders opted against holding a press conference and refrained from engaging with media personnel who sought interviews after the meeting.

The timing of this meeting is significan...

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SAI Training Centre, Kargil announces Selection Trials for Boxing & Taekwondo for 2023-24

Leh, May 15: Sports Authority of India, Training Centre, Kargil, UT Ladakh, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced that it will conduct selection trials for Boxing & Taekwondo for the year 2023-24.

The trials are open for boys and girls aged between 12 to 18 years and will be held at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium, Baimathang Kargil on 25th-26th May 2023 and Open Stadium Spituk/Astroturf football ground Leh on 28th-29th May 2023. The reporting ti...

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