VOL Desk, Nov 28,( Mussa Tumaily) – Rinchen Youdol, a trailblazing Para Taekwondo athlete from Ladakh, has etched her name in history by securing a Bronze Medal at the inaugural World Para Poomsae Taekwondo Championships held in Manama, Bahrain. Her remarkable achievement has not only brought immense pride to Kargil and the Union Territory of Ladakh but has also showcased India’s growing prominence in international sports. The event, a milestone in the world of Para Taekwondo, attracted glob...
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Lg Ladakh launches e-Daakhil (e-filing consumer complaints) Portal
Leh, 22 Nov, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), launched the e-Daakhil portal (e-filling consumer complaints) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of CEC/Chairman, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillors and Councillors from LAHDC Kargil; Advisor to the HLG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Administrative Secretaries and officials from National Informatics Centre (NIC). The launch of the portal is a significant step t...
𝐌𝐏 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐁𝐑 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Hon’ble Member of Parliament Mohmad Haneefa Jan chaired a meeting with Airport Advisory Committee, KBR Airport, Leh to review the works and progress of new airport at the conference Hall, DC office, Leh on November 23. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; SSP Leh Shruti Arora; APD, AAI, KBR Airport Leh Ramandeep Singh Saini; AOC, 21Wing, IAF, Leh; GM Project Leh A. Umasankar, Executive Officer Municipal Committee, Leh; Station Manager, Air India, Leh; Sta...
Agreement on PSC Likely in Ladakh-MHA Talks Scheduled for Dec 3
Kargil, Nov 23: A breakthrough on establishing a Public Service Commission (PSC) for Ladakh is anticipated during the upcoming talks between Ladakhi leaders and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on December 3, reported a news report citing sources from Leh Apex Body and Ministry of Home Affairs.
Leaders from the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have expressed openness to utilizing the Jammu and Kashmir PSC but firmly oppose joining DANIAS (Delhi, ...
Three schools selected from Ladakh to participate in RBVP 2024
VoL Desk, Nov. 23: Three schools from Ladakh have been selected among 185 total schools from all over the country for participation in 51 Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) 2024. The three schools selected from Ladakh are PM Shri Govt. Model High School, Lankore, Kargil with the theme Skarchung – An Automatic Life Saviour, PM Shri Government High School, Minjee, Kargil with the theme Sustainable Agriculture for an Organic, Healthy and Prosperous Ladakh, and Imamiya Mission School, C...
The Untold Sacrifices of Education: A Journey from Zanskar to Distant Dreams
It was never a choice for us coming from a remote village in Zanskar valley (Padum) but rather a compulsory option to go away from home at such a young age just to get an education. I wouldn’t say “just” when we sacrifice all and everything we have for education. All the sacrifices our families made to make sure we have sufficient education – that’s how much value education holds in this generation.
We all are aware that Ladakh is known for its harsh winter, where the temperature reaches ...
Man from Kargil dies in Alto-Tanker Collision, Another injured
Ganderbal, Oct 29, KNT: The collision between an Alto car and an oil tanker on Srinagar-Kargil highway near Sonamarg left a man from Kargil dead while another traveler sustained critical injuries. The car was damaged extensively in the accident.
Police sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that there was a collision between an Alto (JK07-6871) en route to Kargil, and an oil tanker (PB13BE-0587) coming from Kargil towards Sonamarg.
The driver and a passenger of the Alto, ident...
LAHDC Kargil passes resolution demanding Separate PSC for Ladakh
VoL Desk, October 23: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil (LAHDC-K) has passed a resolution for Separate Public Service Commission for gazetted posts in Ladakh, adoption of Sikkim model for reservation of jobs, and relaxation of upper age limit for recruitment in Ladakh.
A meeting of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, was held on October 10, 2024 chaired by the Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil.
The meeting was att...
Ladakh’s New Districts: A Path to Progress or a Strategic Shift?
“Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts will be Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, Changthang”.
As I came across this news, so many thoughts started running around in my brain. Ladakh – newly appeared Union Territory on the map of India has been an integral part of India from long time. Known for its harsh climate, tough terrain, high altitude, unique culture,...
Ladakh Directorate of Health Services Announces Selection for Central Pool Medical Seats
VoL Desk, Oct. 19: The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh, has released the list of candidates selected and nominated for the Central Pool Medical Seats, along with a waiting list, on Friday.
A total of nine candidates have been selected, including seven for MBBS and two for BDS. Additionally, nine students are on the waiting list.
Among the selected candidates, five are from Kargil and four from Leh district. The top candidate from Kargil is Salman Khan, who achieved a NEET score ...