CEC Dr Jaffer calls on Union Minister Shri. R. K Singh, discuss power sector issues in Kargil

Kargil, Feb 22: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon called on Shri. R. K Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India at New Delhi and held a meeting with the Hon’ble Minister in presence of top officers from Ministry of Power and NHPC.

During the meeting, there was a thorough discussion and deliberation on various issues concerning the power sector in district Kargil.

CEC Dr. Jaffer informed the Hon’ble Ministe...

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SHO Panikhar issues lookout notice for missing woman

VoL Desk, Feb. 23: The Station House Officer, Panikhar of district Kargil has issued a lookout notice for a missing woman named Saleema Banoo, wife of Ghulam Haider a resident of Achambore.


The report was given to the police by the brother of the missing woman named Mohd Hassan from Tambis that his sister Saleema Banoo aged about 35 years, height: 5 feet – 2 inch, colour whitish, face round is missing since last one year i.e. February 2023.


The police have appealed to have a sharp look...

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PM Modi Virtually Lays Foundation Stone for Sindhu Central University in Ladakh

VoL Desk, Feb. 20: In a landmark event on Tuesday, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, virtually laid the foundation stone for Sindhu Central University in Ladakh. The ceremony took place at MA Stadium, Jammu, where the Prime Minister addressed the nation and emphasized the significance of the educational institution for the region’s development.

The Hon’ble Lt Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, also virtually attended the foundation laying ceremony from New Delhi, highlighting t...

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Petition filed in High Court challenging University of Ladakh recruitment

Kargil, Feb. 22: The Ladakh Research Scholar Forum (LRSF) has lodged a petition before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh challenging the University of Ladakh’s advertisement no. 06 of 2023 dated 21-12-2023 regarding recruitment of teaching faculties in the University.

The High Court in this connection has directed that the selection process shall commence only after the resolution of the petition.

In December 2023, the University of Ladakh initiated the recruitment process f...

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Youn Tab Scheme: LAHDC Kargil distributes free tablets to students

Kargil, Feb 22: Executive Councilors Kacho Mohd Feroz and Zakir Hussain, LAHDC Kargil today distributed free tablets with pre-loaded educational content to students who were previously not included, as part of Youn Tab Scheme of Department of Education UT Ladakh.

Chief Education Officer Kargil, SD Namgyail, along with teachers and students from adjoining schools, graced the ceremony with their presence.

Speaking at the event, EC Feroz expressed gratitude to the UT Education Department...

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DIPR organizes media workshop cum experience-sharing session for staff, private media persons

Kargil, Feb 21, 2024: As part of a series of events, the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Kargil today organized a media workshop-cum-experience sharing session for its staff and private media persons of Kargil. 

Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho graced the occasion as chief guest along with Assistant Director Information, Kargil, Padma Angmo.

Photo Officer, Haji Ahmed Khan; Assistant Exhibition-Cum-Cultural Officer, Mohammad Mussa;Head Assistant, D...

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SHA Ladakh organizes workshop to strengthen ABDM, AB-PMJAY implementation

Kargil, Feb 21, 2024: The State Health Agency and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, UT, Ladakh organized a workshop-cum-interactive session with CMO, BMOs, Medical Officers, Program Officers and other medical staff on the implementation of ABDM, AB-PMJAY and usage of NextGen e-Hospital in health facilities at Hotel the Kargil.

The workshop was aimed to equip the healthcare providers with essential knowledge and tools to enhance healthcare service delivery to the beneficiaries.

The event...

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CEC Dr Jaffer advocates critical airlift initiative, with LG

Kargil, Feb 21, 2024: In a significant development meeting, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon engaged in constructive talks with Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Brig. (Retd) Dr. B.D. Mishra.

The primary focus of the discussion centered on the urgent need for special flights, specifically IL-76 & C-130 aircraft, to facilitate the seamless airlift of passengers and students from Srinagar & Jammu to Ladakh.

Dr Jaffer highlighted the critical importance of these speci...

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Mild Tremor Hits J&K: Kargil Takes Center Stage in Epicenter

VoL Desk, Feb. 19: A low-intensity earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night. The intensity of the earthquake measured on the Richter scale is 5.5, according to Kashmir weather.

The depth of the quake was 10 km. As per the National Center for Seismology 9NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake was located 148 km northwest of Ladakh’s Kargil.

MHA Ladakh Meeting: Sub-Committee Formed by LAB, KDA; Hunger Strike Abandoned with Next Meeting Scheduled

VoL Desk, Feb. 19: Following a crucial meeting between the leaders of Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance with the high-powered committee of the Union Home Ministry in Delhi today, Ladakh leaders have decided to cancel their planned hunger strike set for February 20.

The leaders collectively agreed to establish a joint sub-committee to delve into the specifics of the issues and further engage in discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Another meeting has been...

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