Bomb Found and Safely Neutralized in Apricot Orchard at Kurbathang

VoL Desk, July 8, 2024 – A potentially catastrophic incident was averted today in Khurbathang when a bomb was discovered in an apricot orchard located in a densely populated area.

The alarming find was immediately reported to local Indian Army authorities. Demonstrating remarkable efficiency and coordination, the Engineers of Forever in Operations Division, alongside the local police in-charge, responded promptly to the scene.

In a meticulously executed operation, the bomb was safely d...

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CEC chairs review meeting on developmental issues of SDH Drass

Kargil, July 09: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a review meeting to discuss developmental issues of Sub-District Hospital Drass.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, PHE & IFC, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councilor, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry Syed Mujtaba; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse; Councilor, Bhimbhet, Abdul Wahid; Councilor Ranbirpora, Abdul Samad; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Block Medical Officer Drass besides oth...

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MS IAS Academy, Hyderabad to conduct entrance exam in Kargil for Free Residential Coaching: AKSAD

VoL Desk, July 09: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi has announced that the MS IAS Academy, Hyderabad has agreed to conduct the entrance exam for Free Residential Coaching in Kargil. The institute took the decision after intervention by the AKSAD President.

MS residential IAS coaching academy at Hyderabad aims to train the brilliant brains of the community for the Civil Services examination and motivate them to join the civil services and thus contribute to society and t...

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Secy PDD discuss role of banks in PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Leh, July 08: The Administrative Secretary of the Power Development Department, UT Ladakh, Sh. Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, chaired a meeting regarding the role of Banks (Public Sector/Private) in financing and promoting the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, in the Union Territory of Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

During the meeting, a thorough discussion was held regarding the role of the financial institutions, including central and private banks functioning in UT of Ladakh, for the...

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CEC inaugurates five-day multi super-specialty camp in Kargil

Kargil, July 08: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon inaugurated a five-day multi super-specialty medical camp at Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil. 

The camp is organized by LAHDC, Kargil, in collaboration with District Administration and Ashoka Mission. Doctors from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital Delhi will be attending to patients at the District Hospital Kargil.

In his address, the CEC commended the efforts of Ashoka Mission and paid tribute to the late Lama Lobza...

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EC Zakir Hussain inaugurates Council Model Girls Middle School at Bhibhmet & Drass

Kargil, July 06: Executive Councilor, Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain inaugurated Council Model Girls Middle School Bhibhmet and Council Model Middle School Drass.

Durring the inaugural session Councilor Ranbirpora Abdul Samadh; Councilor Bhhimbhet Abdul Wahid; Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil; Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Drass; former Councilor Syed Agha Mohd Shah, Village Committee Members (VC) of the respective villages, parents and students were present.

Speaking on t...

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DC Kargil issues directives to combat feral dog attacks

VoL Desk, July 06: In view of the surge in incidences of feral dog’s bites in the district posing grave danger to public safety and health, the District Magistrate Kargil has issued necessary instructions for proper management and disposition of leftover foods.

It is observed that the improper management, irresponsible disposing of leftover food has been one of the reason for rise in such incidences.

In this regard the District Magistrate has ordered all the hotels, homestays, guest ho...

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KDA urge Government of India to resume talks on four-point agenda

VoL Desk, July 05: The Kargil Democratic Alliance in a press release today has called the Government of India to resume talks on the key four-point agendas of Ladakh.

The KDA under the leadership of Co-Chairmen Qamar Ali Akhone and Haji Asgar Ali Karbalaie, urgently calls upon the Government of India to resume the dialogue process with local leaders of Ladakh. This demand pertains to the four-point agenda that has been placed before the government through the high-power committee constitu...

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CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon visits Chuchot, Leh to condole tragic demise

Kargil, July 04: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon visited Chuchot along with Councillor, Yourbaltak Constituency, Manzoor ul Hussain to offer his condolences following tragic demise of a young boy who drowned in Indus River in Leh.

During his visit, the CEC expressed heartfelt gratitude to the LAHDC Leh, IKMT Baseej Imam Volunteers, Army, SDRF, Ladakh Police, ITBP, JCB Association, Rafting Association, volunteers and all involved in the search efforts to recover the boy’...

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POWERGRID hands over Water Tanker to DC for GDC, Kargil under CSR

Kargil, July 05: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) handed over a Truck Mounted Water Tanker with 9 kL capacity to DC Kargil for Government Degree College, Kargil under CSR on 05th July 2024.

Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of POWERGRID, the tanker was handed over by Shri Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director (Northern Region-II) on behalf of POWERGRID to Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS, District Devel...

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