Shrikant Balasaheb Suse assumes charge as DC Kargil

Kargil, July 14, 2023: Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil in presence of senior district officers and officials.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Ghulam Mohi-Ud-In Wani, ACR Kargil, AG Zargar, CPO Kargil, Abdul Hadi, SE PWD Abdul Mutalib, Chief Controller Finance besides other officers and officials of district administration were present on the occasion.

The Deputy Commissioner was accorded a warm welcome by the officers present...

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ADC Kargil inaugurates smart class at KV Kargil

Kargil, July 14: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-In Wani today paid a visit to Kendriya Vidyalaya Kargil on the direction of DC Kargil to inaugurate a smart class gifted by Nominated Councillor, Leela Banoo.

The NCC cadets accorded a warm welcome to the dignitaries. ADC, Kargil went around the vidyalaya and took stock of the progress being made. He appreciated the efforts put in by I/C Principal and all the staff members.

Mohit Sharma (PRT) gave a demo as t...

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Drass Town Unites in Bandh, Demands District Status

VoL Desk, July 14: Drass Town and its neighboring areas in Kargil District of Ladakh witnessed a complete shutdown on Thursday as the residents voiced their demand for district status.

A committee, representing various political, social, religious, transportation, and business organizations, called for the bandh in solidarity with the ongoing plea for district status.

As a result, all commercial establishments remained closed, and transportation services were suspended throughout the...

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MHA permits foreign tourists to visit Hanle for Nomadic Festival 2023

Leh, July 13: In a historic moment, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GoI, grants permission to foreign tourists to visit and stay at Hanle, Changthang, specifically for the upcoming Ladakh Nomadic Festival 2023, scheduled to be held from July 15-16 at Hanle in Changthang region.

Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Union Home Minister, Hon’ble Amit Shah led Ministry of Home Affairs and Lt Governor, Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), for all...

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AD Food inaugurates onsite training, orientation for wheat fortification for millers of Kargil

Kargil, July 13: Additional Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Consumers Affairs Kargil, Khanzada Mohd Usman today inaugurated onsite training and orientation for wheat fortification for millers at SVRF Mill Kargil.

Food Safety Officer Kargil, Nayeem Ahmad was also present on the occasion. Both the officers inspected the mill and the premix blend feeder.

As anemia is a significant public health concern in Ladakh, particularly among women and children, the FCS&CA, Health...

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LAHDC Kargil bids farewell to DC Santosh Sukhadeve

Kargil, July 13: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil on Wednesday organized a farewell in honor of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, after completing successful more than two-year tenure in Kargil district of Union Territory of Ladakh.

The farewell party was held at TFC Biamathang, Kargil and witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan, EC Social Welfare, Agha Syed Mehdi Fazilly, EC Works ...

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GMDC Zanskar organizes campus beautification initiative

Kargil, July 12, 2023: Eco-Club, Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar today organized a beautification initiative as part of campus beautification.

The event was aimed to foster the college’s beautification and to inculcate roles and responsibilities in the planning and conduct of campus beautification among students.

Students as well as faculty members of the college participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. During the event, unwanted writings and materials from walls wer...

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Administrative Secretary Kacho Mehboob Designated as Commissioner/Secretary UT Ladakh

Leh, July 7: The Government of Union Territory (UT) Ladakh has issued an official order designating Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, an esteemed member of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) batch of 2004, as the Commissioner/Secretary to the Administration of UT Ladakh. The order, bearing No. 223-LA(GAD) of 2023 and dated July 7, 2023, comes into immediate effect.

The decision to appoint Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan to the prestigious position of Commissioner/Secretary UT Ladakh follows his recent promoti...

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Rockfall Incident on Drass-Srinagar Highway Killed Unidentified Person

VoL Desk, July 09: A tragic incident occurred today at approximately 10:30 hours near Pandrass on the Drass-Srinagar highway, resulting in the unfortunate death of an individual due to a rockfall onto their vehicle, said sources.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be determined, and local law enforcement, specifically the Ladakh Police team, has arrived at the accident scene to assist with the investigation. The victim’s vehicle, a Wagon-R bearing a Kargil district number plate, has ...

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Kargil Police Seize 60 Litres of Illicit Desi Dharu, Arrest Two Nepale Women

VoL Desk, July 8: In a significant operation, the Kargil Police have successfully recovered 60 litres of illegal Desi Dharu (locally brewed alcohol) and apprehended two women hailing from Nepal. The arrests were made in the Megawatt area of Kargil, and the case has been registered under FIR No. 34 & 35, Section 48 of the Excise Act, at the Police Station Kargil.

Acting on a tip-off received by the authorities, a team from the Kargil Police conducted a targeted raid in the Megawatt area. T...

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