MP, Karbalai, Wangchuk under detention; Ladakh leaders calls presser at Delhi

Delhi, October 01: As the veteran Ladakhi leaders including Member of Parliament Mohd Haneefa, former MLA Asgar Ali Karbalai, Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk and other padyatris arrested by Delhi Police, the Ladakhi leaders addressed a presser at Press Club of India.

In a press note the leaders stated, “We, the people of Ladakh, express our deep concern and disappointment over the government’s decision to prevent the Padyatris, including environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk and members of t...

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AKSAD Condemns Detention of Ladakhi Padyatris in Delhi

VoL Desk, October 01: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students Association Delhi (AKSAD) has strongly condemned the detention of Ladakhi Padyatris by the Delhi Police. In a press release, AKSAD expressed deep concern over the incident, urging the government to meet the demands of the Ladakhi people.

“We, the students of Ladakh, are deeply disheartened by the government’s refusal to allow the peaceful Padyatris, who have been marching for over a month, to enter Delhi. This peaceful march was a pla...

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Ladakh Observed Bandh Following Detention of Sonam Wangchuk and Pad Yatris

VoL Desk, October 01: Both the districts of Ladakh Union Territory observed a complete shutdown on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, following a call by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB). The bandh disrupted daily life and movement across the region.

The protest was triggered by the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk and Pad Yatris from Ladakh during their “Delhi Chalo” march. Upon learning of the detention in Delhi, the KDA and Leh Apex Body (LAB) immed...

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EC Tashi attends one-day stakeholders’ meet cum workshop of progressive farmers on medicinal plants

Kargil, September 28, 2024: Executive Councilor, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj/ FCS&CA/Forest & Wild Life, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi on Saturday attended one-day stakeholders’ meet cum workshop of progressive farmers on medicinal plants conducted at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

The workshop was organized by Regional Cum Facilitation Centre (RCFC), Northern Region II, National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with School of A...

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Second Batch of Protesters from Kargil Flagged Off for Delhi Pad Yatra

VoL Desk, September 28, 2024: Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Haji Nahifa Jan, today flagged off the second batch of protesters from the Council Secretariat in Kargil. The group is set to join the ongoing pad yatra to Delhi, advocating for the restoration of democratic rights in Ladakh.

This batch of protesters is led by Co-Chairmen of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai and Qamar Ali Akhone. Prominent figures present at the flag-off included Executive Councillors...

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IKMT Kargil Holds Massive Procession to Commemorate Hezbollah Leader’s Martyrdom

VoL Desk, September 29: In remembrance of the martyrdom of Hezbollah’s Secretary General, Syed Hassan Nasrallah, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a massive procession condemning the assassination of the resistance leader, citing violations of International Humanitarian Law.

Thousands of mourners gathered in Kargil town on Sunday, chanting elegies and slogans in solidarity with Palestine and against the aggressions of America and Israel. The crowd, carrying flags an...

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Kargil hosts flag off ceremony for mountain expedition

Kargil, Ladakh: On 26th September 2024, a team of 10 experienced mountaineers of Vajra Corps embarked on an ambitious 10-day expedition to scale the majestic Himalayas, marking the official flag-off of their thrilling adventure.

The expedition was flagged off early morning from the location of Heritage Hut, Kargil  helipad by Commander Kargil Sentinels Brigade under the aegis of Forever in Ops Division. Over the next 10 days, they will navigate treacherous terrain, braving unpredictable weath...

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UoL launches 1st B.Sc. Agriculture Program at Leh, Kargil Campuses

Kargil, Sept 25, 2024: University of Ladakh has launched its first-ever B.Sc. Agriculture program at its newly established Agriculture Campuses in Leh and Kargil.

The inaugural batch at the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T) in Kargil commenced with a seven-day orientation program, Deekshaarambh, starting on September 17, 2024.

Dr. Faizan Ahmad, Chief Scientist and Head of SAS&T, Kargil, introduced students to the course, emphasizing its broad scope and future opportu...

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Horticulture Department organizes annual exhibition at Batalik

Fruit growers showcase 377 fruit varieties; highlight region’s rich horticultural diversity

Kargil, Sept 25, 2024: Horticulture Department Kargil concluded its annual exhibition 2024-2025 at Batalik village today, where fruit growers showcased 377 varieties of fruits highlighting the region’s rich horticultural diversity.

During the event, Director Horticulture Ladakh, Tsewang Phunchok along with other officials inspected different fruit varieties displayed by local growers at the exhi...

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Oath ceremony of nominated members of 5th LAHDC Kargil conducted 

Kargil, Sept 24, 2024: The nominated members of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, were sworn in today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall in Kargil in a function organized by Election Authority.

Principle, District and Session Judge Kargil, Malik Shabeer Ahmad who is prescribed authority administered oath to the three nominated members including Namgyal Phuntsok, Regzin Gurmath, and Hakima Khatoon. 

On the occasion of the oath taking ceremony, Chairman/CEC, ...

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