Himalayan Forest Research Institute organise training on nursery, plantation of Juniper in Kargil

VoL Desk, August 22: A day long training programme on “Nursery and plantation techniques of Juniperus polycarpos (Shukpa)” was organized by Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla for the front line officials of Kargil Forest Division at Divisional Forest Office, Kargil today.

Pitamber Singh Negi, Scientist from Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla presented a detailed presentation on “Nursery and plantation techniques of Juniperus polycarpos (Shukpa) before the frontline offic...

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PDD Ladakh rolls out 3-day capacity-building training program on ECBC, ENS in Kargil

Kargil, August 22, 2022: Power Development Department (PDD) Ladakh under the guidance of Chief Engineer, PDD Ghulam Ahmed Mir in collaboration with The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) today rolled out a 3-day long capacity-building training program on Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and Eco Niwas Samhita (ENS) at Conference Hall, Baroo.

As electricity has become a basic necessity of human life and its consumption has tremendously increased in the country, the training program...

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Ladakh joins e-vehicle revolution in India

Kargil, August 19, 2022: The Union Territory of Ladakh has taken a major step towards making the UT self-sustainable, SMART, integrated and carbon neutral.

Under this initiative, the administration has come up with electric vehicle policy “Ladakh’s Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy 2022” which will encourage the transporter and individuals avail subsidy to create a carbon-neutral future for the UT.

The policy aims to transform Ladakh into a torch bearer in terms of adop...

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Ladakh Education Fair 2022 inaugurated at six colleges of UoL

Leh, Aug 19: The first Ladakh Education Fair 2022 organised by the Higher Education Department in collaboration with Ladakh Skill Development Mission and the University of Ladakh, was hosted by the Government Degree Colleges of Ladakh at Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Drass, Zanskar and Sankoo.

Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur virtually inaugurated the fair and also launched the Ladakh Skill Development Portal (https://lsdm.ladakh.gov.in). In the keynote calling Ladakhi youth the future of La...

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Ladakh Education Fair 2022 inaugurated at GDC Kargil

Kargil, August 19, 2022: Lieutenant Governor Ladakh R K Mathur today virtually inaugurated Ladakh Education Fair 2022 which was simultaneously inaugurated by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan here at GDC Kargil.

Padma Shri Awardee, poet, writer, Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, retired IAS Officer and author Kacho Asfandyar Khan Faridoon, Principal GDC Kargil Dr Amina Qari, General Manager District Industries Centre Iftikhar Naseem besides facu...

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Mahatma Gandhi statue in New York smashed amid wave of continued attacks

New York, Aug 19: A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of a temple in New York has been toppled and smashed in the second attack on the memorial this month and a local volunteer watch group has sprung into action to protect it.

The incident in the early hours of Tuesday was the latest in a series of attacks on Gandhi statues in the US.

Six men destroyed the statue at the Sri Tulsi Mandir with a sledgehammer and painted hate-filled words, around it and on the road, according to media rep...

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UoL with Central Waqf Council inaugurates free UPSC Civil Services coaching centre at Kargil

KARGIL, August 17, 2022: University of Ladakh (UoL) in collaboration with Central Waqf Council Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, today inaugurated a free UPSC civil services coaching centre at Kargil Campus UoL.

On the occasion Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan was the chief guest, Vice-Chancellor University of Ladakh Prof. S.K Mehta, Secretary Central Waqf Board, Ministry of Minority Affairs Muhammad Shaban Zeb Khan (who joined ...

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UTHPC Ladakh approves proposals of Rs 59.34 cr for Waste Management under SBM 2.0

Leh, Aug 18: The UT High Powered Committee (UTHPC) meeting on the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U 2.0) held under the Chairmanship of the Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula reviewed various Solid Waste Management projects under SBM 2.0 and approved proposals amounting to Rs 59.34 crore for submission to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

In a detailed presentation, the concerned officials apprised the Advisor of the action plans for various projects approved by respective District...

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4th district Open Karate Championship 2022 concludes at Indoor Stadium Kargil

Kargil, August 18, 2022:

Kargil Karate Association (KKA) under the leadership of Sensai Hassan Khan, Member SGI, Founder of SGI Doju Kargil, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kargil organized a 2-day 4th district level Open Karate Championship which concluded today at Indoor Stadium Kargil.

The closing ceremony of the 4th District Kargil Open Karate Championship was attended by Executive Councilor Health & Agriculture Mohsin Ali graced the function as chie...

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