Article 370: Petitions Come to Naught, SC Upholds August 5th Decision

Srinagar 11 Dec (CNS): After hearing of several petitions, which argumented for the restoration of Article 370, the Supreme Court of India on Monday pronounced a verdict against the reinstating of the special status of J&K.

As per reports, the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said that Article 370 was a temporary arrangement owing to the war conditions in the erstwhile state and buttressed his decision by putting forth the Article 370’s textual reading, which he said indicated the...

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IKMT Kargil Announces General Elections for Executive Body

VoL Desk, Dec. 07: In a notification issued by Shiekh Mohammad Mohaqqiq, Chairman Guardian Council of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, today the General Elections for key positions within the Executive Body have been officially announced.

The positions open for election include Executive Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Joint Secretary Administration, Joint Secretary Finance, and Joint Secretary Organising.

The polling date has been scheduled for December 13th, 2...

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Ladakh Leaders Left Unsatisfied: Ministry of Home Affairs Offers No Assurances on Key Demands

VoL Desk, November 04: The Ladakh leaders, comprised of seven members each from the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, convened with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi on Monday.

In an interview, Chhering Dorjey Lakruk stated that while the MHA attentively heard their demands and grievances, the meeting cannot yet be deemed a success as there is no assurance to fulfill their requests. Although the MHA pledged to engage in further discussions, a concrete timeline for the sub...

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Are small isolated communities like Ladakh a curse?

Till half a century ago, Ladakh was an isolated society with limited needs and aspirations. Dependent on agrifarming, life was hard with limited resources but self-sufficient and self-reliant with minimum intervention and interference from outside.

In comparison, contemporary Ladakh, with both physical and digital connectivity with the outside world, has developed more needs (goods, services, and ideas) and aspirations (such as carbon neutrality and tourism). These newly developed needs t...

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WHO says Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital Unable to Bury Dead Bodies

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that al-Shifa Hospital is “nearly a cemetery” and unable to bury dead bodies as the facility is also tackling power cuts and a lack of fuel amid ongoing Israeli onslaught.

Christian Lindmeier, a spokesman for the WHO, said more than 600 patients were trapped in al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical complex and central hospital located in the northern Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, with others sheltering in hallways. “Around the hospital, t...

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Controversy Erupts Over Ladakh’s New Industrial Land Allotment Policy, Challenging Autonomy and Environmental Concerns

VoL Desk, Nov. 06: The recently finalised “Ladakh Industrial Land Allotment Policy – 2023” seems to have sparked public outrage once again against the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. As per critics, the recent policy contradicts the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act 1995, which empowers the two elected local autonomous bodies of Leh and Kargil districts for land allotment. However, the recent policy for industrial land allotment has vested this power in the three Si...

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Children Unite in Defiance, Demanding Justice for Gaza’s Fallen Innocents!

October 30, 2023 – A tidal wave of righteous fury surged through the hearts of Kargil’s youth, as thousands of children from the district’s remotest corners united at the district headquarter today. Their collective voice roared against the heinous slaughter of innocent Gaza children perpetrated by the Israeli forces.

Nestled amidst the towering Himalayas, Kargil witnessed a remarkable display of solidarity. The morning chill surrendered to the warm embrace of the sun, illuminating the r...

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Phyang Councillor Tundup Nubu Cheetah Accuses Ladakh MP of Misleading Public

VoL Desk, Oct. 27 – Tundup Nubu Cheetha, Phyang Councillor, LAHDC Leh has accused Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgial of misleading the people of Ladakh on various issues. Cheetha expressed his concerns during a press conference held in Leh on Friday.

In July, the MP had met with the Secretary of Education, Government of India, requesting the creation of permanent posts in the school education department of Ladakh for Bhoti language teachers. Cheetah, in a press conf...

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CEC Kargil define roles for Executive Councillors

VoL Desk, October 27, 2023 – In a significant development, the Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon has issued Order No. 107 of 2023, detailing the allocation of responsibilities within the Executive Council.

Under the provisions of Sections 29 and 33(2) of the LAHDC Act 1995, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Lahdc Kargil has delineated specific portfolios to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Executive Council.

Executive Cou...

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Ladakh Scouts Leh Secures LG Cup Title for Third Consecutive Time

Kargil, Oct 24, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the concluding ceremony of the 3rd LG Horse Polo Cup organized by DYSSO Kargil, which concluded at Goshan Stadium Drass.

Ladakh Scouts Leh clinched the third LG Cup for the third consecutive time, securing a 4-0 victory over D’Meadows Drass.

Speaking at the event, the CEC emphasized the significance of Polo as a heritage sport and expressed his satisfaction over the substantial developments that hav...

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