Tashi Gyalson to contest for Ladakh MP from BJP

VoL Desk, April 23: In connection with 2024 General Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janata Party has given mandate to current CEC, LAHDC, Leh Advocate Tashi Gyalson, announced the State Election incharge BJP Ladakh in a press conference today.

While briefing to media the Election Incharge said that out of the three names which were send to higher authorities of the party in Delhi, Adv Tashi Gyalsan has been chosen to contest election from Ladakh constituency.

Among the names that wer...

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Improvement Notices Issued to Food Business Operators in Ladakh under Section 32 of FSS ACT 2006

Kargil, April 22: The Designated Officers of Food Safety in Leh & Kargil, under the directions of the Commissioner of Food Safety, UT Ladakh, have issued 17 improvement notices to various Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the region.

The notices were issued due to non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Label and Display Regulations 2020, FSS Organic Regulations 2018, and FSS Advertisement & Claims Regulations 2018. The FBOs have been given a response time of 20 days to ad...

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NISR Leh celebrates World Earth Day

Leh, April 23: The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh celebrated World Earth Day at Trans Himalayan Herbal Garden of National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, opposite Phey village on April 22.

The plantation drive began by planting Lycium ruthenicum (Goji Berry) plant by chief guest, Brij Mohan Sharma, Additional Principal, Chief Conservator of Forest and Guest of Honor Sajjad Hussain Mufti, Chief Conservator of Forest, Union Territory of Ladakh.

Director National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, ...

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GDC Zanskar celebrates World Earth Day

Kargil, April 22: Govt. Degree College Zanskar in collaboration with Forest Department, Range Zanskar today observed World Earth Day.

The day reminds citizens across the globe about the importance of environment conservation, sustainability and encouraging people to come together to take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

The event was with a plantation drive at the college premise. More than 50 saplings of willow (sps) were planted in presence of Sub Divisional Magistr...

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UGC Opens Doors: 4-Year UG Degree Holders Granted Direct Entry to NET and PhD Pursuit

New Delhi, April 21: Students holding 4-year UG degrees now have direct access to appear for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and pursue a PhD, announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday. To pursue a PhD, whether with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), these students need to attain a minimum of 75 percent aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.

Previously, NET candidates were required to possess a master’s degree with a minimum of 55 percent marks.

“The introduction...

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ADGP Ladakh advocates judicious use of mobile phones during visit to Zanskar subdivision

Kargil, April 21: Additional Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal accompanied by SSP Deachen Police Headquarter UT Ladakh visited Zanskar Subdivision.

SSP Kargil, Shree Raam R, SDM Zanskar Romil Singh Donk, Dy. SP DAR Kargil Stanzin Dorjay, Tehsildar Zanskar Mohd Hassan, Station House Officer Zanskar presented a warm welcome to the visitors at Zangla village. A traditional reception was also presented by the President ZBA, ZGA, ZMA, Lambardar Association,...

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DEO leads SVEEP campaign in Trans Singey La 

Leh, Apr 21The District Election Officer Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve and District SVEEP Nodal Officer, Tajamul Ara led a successful SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness camp in the remote areas of Trans Singey La on April 19 and 20. 

The aim of  the camp was to enhance voter awareness and ensure greater participation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.

The awareness campaign covered significant hamlets including Lingshed, Youlchung, Nerak, Phot...

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Returning Officer 01 of Ladakh LS Parliamentary election visits Zanskar 

Kargil, April 20: Returning Officer 01 of the Ladakh Lok Sabha Parliamentary election, Santosh Sukhdeve visited Zanskar Subdivision.

During the inspection, the officer was accompanied by SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Shri Mohd Hassan, along with other concerned officers.

RO 01 Ladakh inspected various polling stations and examined facilities such as ramps, drinking water facilities, electricity connections, room size, and separate toilet facilities.

The RO i...

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GDC Zanskar organizes one-day tour for students 

Kargil, April 20: Environmental Science and Education Department, GDC Zanskar jointly organized a study tour for students of 2nd Semester to Zangla Village of Zanskar Subdivision.

The tour was aimed to provide hands-on training and bridge gap between employability and skill by offering practical learning opportunities. 

The students received information and knowledge regarding the process of making paneer and cheese from Stanzin Donsal, a nun at Chamgchub Choling Nunnery, Zangla.

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DC/DEO inspects model and critical polling stations around Kargil town

Kargil, April 20: Deputy Commissioner Kargil/District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse visited various model and critical polling stations around Kargil town and its peripheries to assess the preparations of Lok Sabha elections-2024.

During the visit, the District Election Officer visited various Polling Stations including Govt. High School Goma Kargil, High School Poyen, Indoor Stadium Main Market, Govt. Middle School and High School Baroo, Govt. High School Minjee, Higher Secondary Schoo...

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