Four candidates files nomination in Kargil for LS election; Sajjad Kargili chides KDA

VoL Desk, May 03: A total of four candidates have submitted their nomination papers on the last day of filling the form on Friday before the Assistant Returning Officer at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil. The Four candidates consist of independent candidates Haji Hanifa Jan backed by the district units of Congress and National Conference, Sajjad Kargili, Kacho Mohd Feroz and Ghulam Nabi Zia.

While filling the nomination form Haji Hanifa Jan was accompanied by a huge crowd of supporter...

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Chief Engineer PHE & I&FC Ladakh chairs review meeting on expenditure, preparedness measures

Kargil, May 01: A review meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Division Kargil was convened at the office of Chief Engineer PHE & I&FC Ladakh.

The meeting was presided over by Chief Engineer, Er. Maqbool Hussain and attended by Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, all Junior Engineers, officials from the planning section and drawing branch.

The meeting held discussion regarding the latest expenditure of released funds for the current fiscal year. Additionally, t...

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NC, Congress appoints Haji Hanifa Jan as joint candidate, Congress mandate awaited

VoL Desk, May 01: Clearing the confusions among general public, the Indian National Congress and National Conference today announced Haji Mohd Hanifa Jan, the district president of NC as joint candidate to contest the Ladakh parliamentary election seat, announced the two largest political parties in a joint press conference today.

The press conference was attended by senior NC leader Qamber Ali Akhoon, Ex Chief Executive Councillor, Feroz Ahmad Khan, CEC, Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, EC Kach...

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DLSA Kargil conducts plantation drive at Court Complex Baroo

Kargil, April 30: District Legal Service Authority Kargil in collaboration with Forest Division Kargil today conducted a plantation drive at Court Complex Baroo, Kargil.

Chairman, District Legal Service Authority, Kargil, Secretary District Legal Service Authority Kargil, Chairman Bar Association Kargil, staff of District Legal Service Authority Kargil and Forest Division Kargil participated in the event.

A sapling of the state evergreen tree of UT Ladakh, locally known as Shukpa, was ...

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One Man Commission constituted to identify Areas adjoining LAC

VoL Desk, April 30: As per a notice issued by Director (Rtd.) Additional Secretary to the Commission, Tsering Mutup (JKAS) a One-Man Commission under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice Bansi Lal Bhat, former Judge of High Court of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh has been constituted to identify Areas adjoining Line of Actual Control (LAC).

This identification is aimed for reservation under the J&K Reservation Act 2004 as applicable to the UT of Ladakh.

The Commission, with its headquarters ...

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NC, Congress to field Haji Hanifa Jan as joint candidate for Lok Sabha race

VoL Desk, April 30: As the deadline for filing nomination papers for the Ladakh parliamentary elections is approaching, the representatives of the political parties in Kargil district have finalized the candidate for the general elections 2024.

According to confirmed information in this regard, the largest political parties in Kargil, Indian National Congress (INC) and National Conference (NC) have unanimously decided to field Haji Muhammad Hanifa Jan as joint candidate.

When asked by ...

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Congress leaders from Kargil visits Delhi; public awaits nomination of MP candidate

VoL Desk, April 30: Ahead of the nomination of candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, top Congress leaders of District Kargil have left for Delhi, confirmed reliable sources. However, reason of their visit remains unknown.

Among the leaders visiting Delhi consist of veteran Congress leader Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai and Congress District President Nasir Hussain Munshi.

Meanwhile, there are speculations that the Congress and National Conference units of Kargil have agreed to field Haji Han...

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Expenditure Observer chairs meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring preparedness

Kargil, April 28: Expenditure Observer, 01- Ladakh Constituency, Sh. Gajendra Singh (IRS) today chaired a meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring pertaining to the conduct of Lok Sabha Election-2024, at Conference Hall, Baroo today. 

During the meeting, the Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh interacted with the all concerned officers and nodal officers related to Lok Sabha elections management in the Kargil. 

Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shrikant S...

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“Will not accept apology, initiate legal action”: IKMT responds to derogatory remarks against Ayatollah Khomeini

VoL Desk, April 27: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Ladakh, reflecting the general feeling of the Shia Muslims of Ladakh region condemned the “highly objectionable blasphemous, vilifying and derogatory content carried out about highly revered World Islamic Leader and founder of Islamic Revolution of Iran Late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a 6th Class Textbook published by one Q Connect Books/Acuber gone viral on social media”. Stated the IKMT in a press release besides condemnin...

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UoL hosts seminar on explore Gilgit-Baltistan’s roots, heritage & politics

Kargil, April 26: The Center for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies at Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, hosted a significant one-day seminar titled “Gilgit-Baltistan: Exploring Roots, Heritage, and Politics.” The event was graced by Prof. S.K. Mehta, Honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh as the Chief Guest, and Lieutenant Colonel Sumit Sardana from the 8th Mountain Division, Indian Army as Guest of Honor.

Worthy Rector Madam Kaneez Fathima delivered the formal welcome address. Madam K...

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