Kargil, August 15, 2023: The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with national fervor and gaiety across Kargil. Main function was held at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium where Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse, hoisted the National Flag and inspected parade.
DC Kargil took the salute at an impressive march past consisting contingents of Ladakh Police, NCC cadets, ex-servicemen, Sports Authority of India as well as students from different schools.
The occasion was also graced ...
Kargil, August 15: The picturesque Gurez Valley, situated along the Line of Control and approximately 85 km from Bandipora district headquarters, is poised to receive a significant tourism boost as authorities contemplate reopening the traditional Gurez-Kargil road through Kaobal Gali. This initiative is anticipated to not only enhance tourism but also reestablish age-old connections between the two regions.
With a recent surge in tourist arrivals, the Gurez Valley presents a promising op...
Kargil, August 13, 2023: Female MBBS aspirants of district Kargil have been concerned over alleged discrepancy in the seat allocation process carried out by the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) for medical admissions in Jammu and Kashmir. The issue revolves around the alleged negligence of BOPEE in adhering to the stipulated seat matrix, specifically in the ST Kargil girls’ category.
The concerned applicants have come forward with complaints, highlighting what appears t...
Zanskar (Kargil), Aug 9: Senior BJP leader and General Secretary (Org), Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh today asked his party men to win all seats of Zanskar in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-(LAHDC) Kargil elections.
According to a press release, during his detailed tour of Kargil, Ladakh, he held a meeting of senior leaders at Zanskar to discuss about the forthcoming party programmes and the upcoming LAHDC elections.
Local BJP leaders from Ladakh representing four mandals – ...
VoL Desk, August 10: In a significant legal triumph, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has emerged victorious in the J&K High Court. Vice President of JKNC, Omar Abdullah, announced through a tweet that the court has directed the Union Territory of Ladakh to assign the Hal (Plough) symbol to candidates of the party for the upcoming Hill council elections. The election notification had been issued just a few days prior.
The ruling is a substantial step for JKNC’s representat...
Kargil, August 08, 2023: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, today organized a day-long Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira, at Language Centre Academy Complex, Kargil.
The event witnessed the participation of over 30 senior poets and emerging talents from across the district, representing Urdu, Balti, Purgi and Shina Dardi languages.
The poets eloquently presented their poetic expressions, predominantly focused on praising and paying heartfelt tributes to the mar...
VoL Desk, August 08: The executive members of the Block Congress Committee, Padum, Zanskar of district Kargil, have collectively tendered their mass resignation today. However, sitting councilor from Zanskar, Stanzin Ala, revealed that the resignations are emanating from only one group within the Zanskar block.
The resignation comes amidst a backdrop of discontent and disagreement within the committee over the recent decision to form an alliance between the Indian National Congress (INC)...
Kargil, 07 August: The Athletic Association UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Athletic Association Kargil, commemorated the Second National Javelin Day on August 7th at the K.S.C.S. Stadium in Kargil.
The day’s proceedings commenced with a grand Opening Ceremony at 10 am, graced by the presence of notable dignitaries. Mr. Syed Toha, Assistant Director of Tourism, and Ex Power Commissioner of J&K, Haji Asger Ali Majazi, presided over the event, adding their distinguished presence to the...
Kargil, August 07, 2023: District Health Society Kargil initiated the launch of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 in District Kargil, in sync with the nationwide effort. The inauguration took place at the Vaccination Section of the CMO Office, Conference Hall, Kargil.
The event was inaugurated in presence of Dr. Mohd Abbas, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Kargil, who graced the occasion as the chief guest. Dr. Jaffar Akhone, former CMO of Kargil (epidemiologist), Dr. Fatima Banoo, Distric...
Kargil, August 06: Government Model Degree College (GMDC) Zanskar on Saturday organized a seminar on “Documentation of Zanskari Language and Revitalization”.
The seminar aimed to raise awareness within the Zanskari community, specifically targeting college undergraduate students, regarding their language.
Notably, last year also the college organized workshop and encouraged students to get involved in capacity building as part of Zangskari Language Documentation Project.
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