Around 10,000 Adult Learners in Ladakh Take Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test

VoL Desk, March 23: The UT Ladakh witnessed the participation of around 10,000 adult learners in the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test conducted across 369 Literacy Centres in both Leh and Kargil Districts. The test was conducted as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, with 496 voluntary trainers and 369 teachers supervising the process.

The Question cum Answer Booklet (QAB) was translated into local languages to ensure that all adult learners could attempt th...

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Fisheries Department, Leh Bid Adieu to Director Dr Mohammad Raza Abbasi

VoL Desk, March 23: A farewell programme was held at Fish Farm Shey by the Fisheries Department in Leh today to bid farewell to Dr Mohammad Raza Abbasi, the Director of ASH and Fisheries UT Ladakh.

The event was attended by various district officers, including Dr Iftikhar and Dr Niyaz ul Hussain, EC Fisheries and Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi, AO to Director Dr Stanzin Rabgyas, Technical Officer to Director Dr Dorjey, Assistant Director Fisheries Leh, Mohammad Ameen, and othe...

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Ladakh Police Bans Use of Sirens by VIP Escort Vehicles

VoL Desk, March 22: The Additional Director General of Police, Satish S. Khandara, announced on Twitter that the Ladakh Police has banned the use of Siren/multi-toned horns by the motorcade/escort vehicles of VIPs in U.T Ladakh. This move aims to curb the misuse of such vehicles and prevent unnecessary noise pollution in the region.

Khandara further stated that necessary departmental and penal action will be taken against any defaulters who violate this rule. He clarified that sirens will...

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LG Ladakh Assures Action on Development issues of Barsoo

VoL Desk, March 20: In a recent tweet by LG Ladakh, it was reported that the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra received a scheduled call-on from Councilor Barsoo, Sheikh Mohd Ansari and other PRI representatives at Raj Niwas today.

During the meeting, the representatives requested the HLG for the construction of the Ichu-Rangdum road, installation of mobile towers in Barsoo, and highlighted the issue of water scarcity in the region.

The Hon’ble Lieutenant Gove...

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CEC Tashi Gyalson meet MoS Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Mar 20: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson met Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology, (Ind. Charge) Earth Sciences; PMO, PP/ DoPT, Atomic Energy, & Space in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by BJP Ladakh’s State President, Phunchok Stanzin, and General Secretary, Dr. Skalzang Dorjey.  

CEC Tashi Gyalson discussed various developmental issues of Ladakh at large with the Union MoS. The delegation extended their gratitude for t...

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CEC Feroz Khan attends Jashn-e-Nowruz celebration at Hardass

Kargil, March 21, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today attended the Jashn-e-Nowruz celebration organized by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (LAACL), Kargil at Hardass

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Anayat Ali Choudhary, Director School Education, Safdar Ali, Assistant Director Tourism, Aga Syed Toha, Councilor Chuliskambo, Altaf Hussain, Padma Shri Awardee Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, PRI members, se...

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2-day World Forestry Day celebration concludes at GDC Drass

Kargil, March 21, 2023: As part of a series of G-20 events, a two-day program on the World Forestry Day celebrations organized by Kargil Forest Division in collaboration with Government Degree College Drass concluded today at the GDC Drass. 

Executive Councilor Social Welfare, LAHDC, Kargil Agha Syed Mehdi Fazili attended the event as a chief guest, BDC Chairman Drass, Noor Muhammad, DFO Kargil, Muhammad Ali, Principal GDC Drass, Dr Amjad Ali Abassi, professors, staff members, students of...

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Dentists in Kargil request extension of services, LG assures policy draft for government agency postings

VoL Desk, March 20: In a recent meeting, a delegation of dentists working on honorarium in various medical centers and hospitals of Kargil called on the Honorable Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra. The dentists expressed their concern about the need for an extension of their services on the same posts.

The delegation requested the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor to ensure that every eligible dentist of Ladakh gets a chance to work in a government agency. They also highl...

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Lt. Governor Ladakh Instructs Police to Avoid Inconvenience to Public During VIP Movements

VoL Desk, March 20: Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, has instructed the police department of Ladakh to ensure that the general public is not inconvenienced due to VIP movements.

During a meeting with officials including the police department on March 18, the Lt. Governor said that traffic should not be stopped or regulated even for his own motorcade.

He emphasized that the use of sirens and blue lights should be as per the protocols established by the Supreme Court, and th...

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First assessment examination conducted for adult learners in Leh and Khaltse zone

Leh, March 19: First assessment test of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy of New India Literacy Programme (NILP) under ‘Education for All’ was successfully conducted on March 19 at all the learning centres of Leh and Khaltse zones.

Three months of regular classes were conducted for all non-literates of 15 years and above age group.

Adult learners were taught how to read and write in Bhoti and Urdu, foundational numeracy, use of ATMs, bank withdrawal and deposits, and mobile handling a...

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