At 71.2 MHz, Airtel now has the largest spectrum bank in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and is well positioned to deliver the best network experience to customers
Leh, June 18, 2021: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, today said that it has upgraded its mobile network in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to deliver the best network experience for its customers.
Airtel has deployed additional 30 MHz spectrum in the 1800/2300 MHz bands along with advanced network s...
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Brown bear damage property, livestock in Drass
KARGIL, JUNE 19, 2021: Brown bears break into animal sheds and storerooms causing damage to livestock and stored food items in different hamlets of Drass, reported Murtaza Agha, a social activist from the area, in a number of tweets.
The bear attack has become a routine that compels the villagers to safeguard livestock and property even at night. In his first tweet, Murtaza said that the villagers have to safeguard their livestock throughout the night. The attack caused damage to property...
IKMT Congratulates Ebrahim Raeisi, People Of Iran
Kargil, June 19, 2021: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil on behalf of the people of Kargil, Ladakh convey its heartfelt congratulations to the
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the Iranian nation and the president – elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayattulah Syed Ebrahim Raeisi on securing an overwhelming majority in the 13th general presidential election held on Friday.
Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil in a press release expressed hope that ties between Iran and Indi...
DDMA Leh issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines for further unlocking
Leh, June 20: Chairman, DDMA Leh, Shrikant Suse, has notified new Covid-19 SOPs/guidelines applicable from June 21 to 28, with the intention of gradual unlocking of restrictions in the district.
The District Administration Leh has further amended the previous roster prepared regarding commercial activities. Groceries/ general stores, fruits/ vegetable/ milk products, meat/ chicken shops, nanwai and bakeries would be allowed to open on all days of the week from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Hardwa...
Garbage fire cause air pollution at Linkipal
KARGIL, JUNE 19, 2021: In an event at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Director Rural Development Department (RDD) Tahir Hussain Zabdawi flagged off seven garbage management vehicles to six blocks of Kargil district. This event held besides awareness camps in Panchayat Halqa Shilikchay and Goma Minjee. The resource persons in the awareness camps emphasized on segregation of degradable and nondegradable wastes. Theories in their speech were ideal; while to know the reality, implemented on ground ...
GDC Kargil mark World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
KARGIL, JUNE 17, 2021: Department of Botany, Government Degree College (GDC), Kargil organized an online webinar entitled “Role of Plants in Combatting Desertification” on Thursday 17h June to celebrate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2021.
Dr. Ovaid Akhtar Assistant Professor Department of Botany, Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical and Social Science Sultanpur was the resource person on the occasion. Dr. Amina Qari, Principal and Dr. Javed Naqi Vice Principal, Govt. Degre...
19 villages in Siachen area electrified through Chamshen MHP
Leh, June 17: A total of 19 villages from the Siachen area in Leh district were electrified from the Chamshen micro-hydel project (MHP) due to the joint effort of the Power Development Department and LREDA. These villages were connected through the 11 kV line under SDP with the 450 kW Chamshen MHP.
The 19 villages are Chamshen, Kuri, Charasa, Burma, Pinchimik, Hasara, Kyagar, Sumooor, Lakjung, Tirith, Tyaksha, Panamik, Tirisha, Hargyam, Fukpochey, Kobet, Ayee, Aranu, Sasoma. The Ministry...
Community Radio to operate from early 2022 in Ladakh
Leh, June 16, 2021: Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired a meeting to review the implementation strategy for setting up a Community Radio Network in UT Ladakh.
Issues regarding policy guidelines for community radio, eligibility criteria, technical parameters, site selection, proposed network for community radio, tentative project timeline, requirement from the administration, proposed set up for community radio estimated budget were discussed in the meeting. A detailed presentation was ...
“Most beef business in Kargil operates without FSSAI license”
KARGIL, JUNE 17, 2021: Office of the Assistant Commissioner Food Safety, Drug and Food Control Organization, UT Ladakh in a fresh notice has instructed beef business operators in District Kargil to obtain FSSAI license within 15 days.
As per the notice that was issued on Monday, June 14, 2021, the Office of the Commissioner Food Safety, Drug and Food Control Organization observed that most of the beef business operators in district Kargil are functioning without FSSAI license.
“It has ...
Ceremonial blast for breakthrough of Z-Morh Tunnel conducted in Sonmarg
Umar Raina
Sonmarg, June 11, KNT: A ceremonial blast for the breakthrough of one of the two tubes of Z-Morh Tunnel was done today at picturesque Sonmarg area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district today.
The ceremonial blast for the breakthrough was done by Gurjeet Kambo, Executive Director (Projects), Regional Office Srinagar, NHIDCL.
The Z-Morh Tunnel is a currently under-construction. The 6.5 km long road tunnel will offer road connectivity throughout all weather conditions between Srinagar...