SVEEP awareness program held at GDC Drass

Kargil, April 15: The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program was held at Govt. Degree College Drass which witnessed an overwhelming response from participants. It was aimed to foster voter awareness and active participation in democratic process.

Led by the District Nodal Officer SVEEP in collaboration with the SVEEP committee, the program brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, each contributing to the collective goal of enhancing electoral lit...

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Kargil Forest Division organizes insect management drive in Skambu village

Kargil, April 15: Kargil Forest Division in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kargil today organized a low defoliating insect management drive to deal with Gypsy moths infecting the willow trees in Skambu Village of Shargole Constituency.

During the programme, Chief Scientist KVK, Dr Mehdi Akhoon gave a live demonstration to the farmers to tackle with the moth.

He informed the farmers about its different biological aspects and stages in which it attacks the leaves of willow trees...

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Principal GDC Drass flags off volleyball teams for UoL tournament

Kargil, April 14, 2024: Principal, Government Degree College Drass flagged off the college’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams set to compete in University of Ladakh’s Inter-College Volleyball Tournament.

The team is led by Mohd Yassin (CDPE) of the college. The tournament will be held at EJM College Leh from 15-16 of April 2025.

The principal expressed his confidence in the team’s abilities, urging them to give their best and showcase their talent. He highlighted the importance of sp...

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Apricot Blossom Festival concludes in Hardass village

Kargil, April 14: Department of Tourism, Kargil, organized the third phase of the Apricot Blossom Festival in Hardass village.

Deputy Commissioner/DEO, Kargil, Shrikant Suse was the chief guest, the other guests included Joint Director Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Director Tourism, Rahmatullah Butt, Chief Agriculture Officer, Ashiq Hussain, Chief Horticulture Officer, Mohd Zaffar, DySP HQ, Nitin Yadav, SDM Drass, Vishal Atri, AEE/PHE HQ/Drass, Zakir Hussain, Phunchok Lada...

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Kargil Urged for Swift Recruitment of Contractual Lecturers to Alleviate Student Suffering

VoL Desk, April 12: Imam Juma, from the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil, Sheikh Hameed Nasiri, has urged for the prompt recruitment of contractual 10+2 lecturers in the Department of Education. This shortage of teaching staff is adversely affecting students’ education.

Nasiri emphasized that despite the advertisement of posts and applications from interested candidates, the recruitment results have not been declared. Consequently, students across the district are facing difficultie...

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AKSAD elects new Executive Body for 2024-25

VoL Desk, April 11: The All Kargil Ladakh Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has elected new Executive Body for the year 2024-25 in its Annual Election for Executive Body held at Ahlulbait Public School, Shaheen Bagh, New Delhi on Thursday.

The Election Board of AKSAD had released the election notice for filing nominations on 05-04-2024 with 07-04-2024 as the last date of nomination. A total of 10 nominations were received which after the withdrawals process reduced to seven.

The cand...

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Eid Al Fitr Celebrated in Kargil with Solidarity to Palestine

VoL Desk, April 11: Thousands of people offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Hussaini Park under the imamate of Executive Chairman, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Sheikh Sadiq Rajai.

Organised by the IKMT, the Hussaini Park was decorated with the flags of Palestine expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Large number of believes including men and women participated in the congregational prayers at the Kargil city which was the largest Eid congregation at the district.

Eid moo...

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Congregational Prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr held at Sankoo

KARGIL, APRIL 10, 2024: Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour by Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman and Anjuman Tableeghat e Imam Reza at Sankoo on Wednesday.

 A congregation Prayer was held under the aegis of Anjuman Sahib Zaman where thousand of people including men, women, and children participated in and celebrated the auspicious occasion.

The Congregational Eid prayers was felicitated by Chairman Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman, Sheikh Sadiq Balagi .

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World Health Day celebrated at GDC Zanskar

Kargil, April 08: World Health Day was celebrated at GDC Zanskar under the theme “my health, my right”.

The day is celebrated all over the world on 07 April every year to raise awareness about the pressing health issues and promote healthy lifestyle. 

A series of events were held to mark the day. A 400 metre race in men’s and women’s categories were organized that highlighting the importance of health and well being.

In men’s category, Stanzin Dawa of 6th Semester bagged first place...

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Social and Tribal Welfare Dept. Ladakh organizes one day training on gender budgeting

Kargil, April 08: Social and Tribal Welfare UT Ladakh organizes one day training on Gender Budgeting at Kargil to facilitate inter-sectoral convergence of schemes and programs meant for women with the mandate to create an environment in which women realize their full potential. 

During the event, Additional Superintendent of Police, Nitin Yadaw, Assistant Commissioner Developement, Padma Angmo, Chief Controller Finance Kargil, Iftikhar Hussain besides other sectorial officers and official...

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