Congress Drass demands ex-gratia relief to recent Zojila accident victims

VoL Desk, June 22: The Block Congress Committee, Drass held a press conference today to address the June 16 road incident at Pani Matha on Zojila Pass, which resulted in the death of three family members, with only one surviving.

During the press conference, ex-Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Agha Syed Mohammad Shah, expressed resentment towards the LAHDC, Kargil, for their inaction following the incident. He criticized the council administration for not offering sympathy or releasing ex-grati...

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AKSAD Raises Concern Over Absence of PMUSP Verification Center in Kargil

VoL Desk, June 22: The All Kargil Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has expressed concern about the absence of a verification center in Kargil district for the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PMUSP) scheme.

In a tweet on the ‘X’ platform, AKSAD highlighted that the lack of a verification center in Kargil is causing significant disruption for students. They have requested the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Advisor AICTE, and Commissioner Secretary, Higher ...

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CEC Kargil attends Bhumi Pujan at new construction site of Monastery

Kargil, June 21: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the Bhumi Pujan ceremony at the new construction site of Buddhist Gonpa (monastery) in Kargil.

Executive Councillor, Revenue, Kacho Mohd Feroz; EC, Information Er. Punchok Tashi; EC, Education, Zakir Hussain; Councillors of LAHDC Kargil, representatives from religious organizations Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Jamiat Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Anjuman Ahle Sunnat, President Buddhist Association...

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Himachal Road Transport Corporation commence trail bus service between Kaylong to Padum

Kargil, June 20: The Department of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh, commenced a trial bus service between Keylong and Padum, following a request by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor of the Zanskar Development Authority.

This bus service between Manali to Padum would be in the interest of commuters like tourists, students and general public of Zanskar as HRTC is a commercially viable transport and fare would be reasonable as they successfully operate such bus service to Leh ...

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CEC convenes meeting with Sapi villagers, ahead of proposed visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama

Kargil, June 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon held a meeting with the villagers of Sapi village to discuss the arrangements put in place for the proposed visit of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama this year.

The meeting was attended by Councilor Choskore Constituency Nasir Hussain Munshi, Tsewang Thinless and other members of LBA Kargil.

The villagers informed the CEC that the invitation letter has been submitted to his Holiness Dali Lama Ji o...

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10th International Yoga Day celebrated at Sani Lake Zanskar

Kargil, June 21: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sani Lake in Zanskar today.

The event witnessed participation from all Heads of Departments and their officials, showcasing their commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga.

The celebration commenced at 7 a.m. and was led by Mustafa, Director of Physical Education at Government Degree College Zanskar, alongside Yontan, NCC Associate Officer. Their leadership and guidance we...

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CEC Dr Jaffer chairs meeting on key district issues, development plans

Kargil, June 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired an important meeting to address several issues in the district. 

Executive Councilor, Education; EC, PHE, EC, Information; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil; Superintendent Engineer R&B; AEE R&B, Division Kargil; Accounts Officer to Deputy Commissioner and Naib Tehsildar, Kargil attended the meeting.

The CEC emphasized the need to vacate illegally allotted residential quarters for LAHDC Kargil Councillors....

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Executive Councillor, School Education, prohibits overnight school picnics to ensure student safety

Kargil, June 20: In a decisive move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Executive Councillor for School Education, Zakir Hussain, has issued a directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, prohibiting schools from organizing picnics or any similar activities that involve overnight stays.

This decision comes in response to multiple reports highlighting the potential risks associated with such events.

The directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, reads: “I am writing to ad...

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Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Holds Free Eye Camp

Kargil, June 19: The Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Kargil, Health Wing of JUIAK Ladakh, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital Srinagar and the Department of Health Kargil, organized a two-day Free Eye Camp and Screening for Cataract Surgery. The event took place at the 18th and 19th at Old Hospital Kargil.

The camp saw the participation of more than 550 patients, who received free eye checkups. Among them, around 100 patients were shortlisted for further treatment. The camp...

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LLSA, District Legal Services Authority Kargil conducts community awareness program

Kargil, June 19: Ladakh legal Services Authority and District Legal Services Authority Kargil, under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority today conducted community awareness program in District Kargil.

The program was organised to raise awareness about the expanded horizon of free legal services by including within its fold the schemes for awareness of the right to free legal aid.

Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Khanna, Judge Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman National Leg...

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