World Environment Day celebrated in Zanskar Subdivision

Kargil, June 05: On World Environment Day a cleanliness drive was organized in Zanskar Sub Division under the aegis of Zanskar Administration, RD&PRD in collaboration with Zanskar Buddhist Association Youth Wing in and around the Headquarter.

The cleanliness drive was flagged off by SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk from Tourist Dak Bunglow. The event saw participation of officers along with their subordinates, Merchant Association Hotel Association, Vegetable Vander and hundreds of volunteer...

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GDC Kargil celebrates World Environment Day

Kargil, June 05: Government Degree College, Kargil in collaboration with Municipal Committee, Kargil successfully completed a one-day cleanliness drive at the Kako Shilikchey spring water site and along the Kargil-Drass National Highway.

The event was organized to raise awareness about cleanliness, ecosystem restoration and to increase the overall quotient of environmental consciousness among the general public as a whole.

Every year, 5th June is celebrated as ‘World Environment Day’. ...

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Kargil’s Muntazir Mehdi Ahmad Scores 99.83 Percentile in NEET 2024

VoL Desk, June 05: Muntazir Mehdi Ahmad from Shakar Chiktan village of Kargil district has secured outstanding score of 692 out of 720 which is 99.83 percent, securing the all India rank 3799 and all India ST rank 17 in the NEET 2024 exam held on May 05.

Muntazir Mehdi Ahmad received his early education till class 6th from Munshi Habibullah Higher Secondary Mission School, Kargil then from class 6th to class 8th he studied at Partap World School, Pathankot Punjab. From Saink School Kunjpu...

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Mohmad Haneefa independent candidate wins with 65,259 votes from 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency

Leh, June 04: As the results of General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2024 were announced today, Mohmad Haneefa, Independent candidate from Kargil district was declared the winning candidate from 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency of Union Territory of Ladakh with a total of 65,259 votes by Returning Officer, 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency, Santosh Sukhadeve.

Haneefa came out victorious with a staggering margin of 27,862 votes defeating Indian National Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal a...

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HUO Conduct Training on Mushroom Cultivation in Drass Sub-Division

VoL Desk, June 01: The Humas Upliftment Organisation, in collaboration with Himalayan Volunteer Tourism and mushroom cultivation expert Mr. Vijay Kumar, organized a 15-day orientation and training program on ‘mushroom cultivation’ in various villages of the Drass Sub-Division.

The training sessions were held in three villages: Sumat, known for its wild mushrooms, Jusgond, and Khunda. Mr. Vijay Kumar, along with local trainer Mr. Bilal Ahmad Lone, who holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture, trained ...

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Lok Sabha election: Training for election counting staff held in Kargil

Kargil, May 30: A training for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro-Observers for the Lok Sabha Election-2024 was held today at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Suhail Ahmed; Assistant Returning Officer, Skalzang Dorje; Naib Tehsildar election and other concerned officials were present on the occasion.

During the training program, the counting staff were trained about their role and responsibilities. Besides providing hands-on train...

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Historian Mohammad Sadiq Hardassi’s book ‘Rajgan Purik’ released in Kargil

Kargil, May 29: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Language (LAACL), Kargil today organized a book release function at TFC Kargil to unveil “Rajgan Purik,” a comprehensive historical account authored by renowned historian Mohammad Sadiq Hardassi.

The event celebrated Hardassi’s third major work following his previous publications, “Balti Mahajireen: A Short History” (2012) and “Balti Adab: A Short History” (2017).

The book release function was graced by several distinguished guests. Di...

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District Health Society organises Mental Health Awareness Camp at Munshi Habibullah Mission Hr. Sec School

Kargil, May 29: District Health Society Kargil today organized a mental health awareness camp at Munshi Habibullah Mission Hr. Sec School. The event aimed to educate students, teachers, about the importance of mental well-being and to provide essential information on identifying and managing mental health issues.

The awareness camp featured a series of informative sessions led by experienced mental health professionals, including Dr Fatima Nissa, Nodal Officer, Mental Health, and Dr Murta...

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Cleanliness drive held at main market Sankoo

Kargil, May 28: Under the direction of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, a massive cleanliness drive was conducted today in the main market Sankoo.

The drive was spearheaded by Asgar Ali Naib, Tehsildar of Sankoo, with the objective of raising awareness among the general public, shopkeepers, and hoteliers about the importance of maintaining a clean environment and cleaning up the main market of Sankoo.

The cleanliness drive saw huge participation of stakeholders. The drive started...

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1 Ladakh Bn NCC Leh conducts first Annual Training Camp (ATC) in Kargil

Kargil, May 28: Since its raising, 1 Ladakh Bn NCC Leh on Monday conducted its first ever Annual Training Camp (ATC) 2024 in District Kargil where Taira Bano, Assistant Professor English, GDC Kargil delved deep into career counselling.

The training program was aimed to provide the cadets, a conducive and congenial ecosystem so that they can inculcate basic traits of regimental way of life and emerge as confident, convinced, disciplined and accountable citizens.

The training program was...

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