Tropicalist Trust & Bisleri International collaborate for Earth Day cleanliness drive

Kargil, April 23: On the occasion of World Earth Day, the Tropicalist Trust and Bisleri Internatinal joined hands to organise an impactful cleanliness drive in Kargil, aimed at fostering environmental consciousness and responsibility among the youth.

The event, held in collaboration with Govt High School, Saliskote, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 50 students, along with teachers showcasing a proactive approach towards addressing pressing environmental concerns.

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GNM Kargil students suffer in absence of any governing council – SEMoK

VoL Desk, April 23: The President of Student Education Movement of Kargil (SEMoK) in a letter to the District Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer highlighted the concerns regarding the problem faced by the students of the General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) school in Kargil district.

In his letter to the DC he said that before the bifurcation of the erstwhile J&K State, the GNM fall under the Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE) but after the formation of the ...

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Improvement Notices Issued to Food Business Operators in Ladakh under Section 32 of FSS ACT 2006

Kargil, April 22: The Designated Officers of Food Safety in Leh & Kargil, under the directions of the Commissioner of Food Safety, UT Ladakh, have issued 17 improvement notices to various Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the region.

The notices were issued due to non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Label and Display Regulations 2020, FSS Organic Regulations 2018, and FSS Advertisement & Claims Regulations 2018. The FBOs have been given a response time of 20 days to ad...

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GDC Zanskar celebrates World Earth Day

Kargil, April 22: Govt. Degree College Zanskar in collaboration with Forest Department, Range Zanskar today observed World Earth Day.

The day reminds citizens across the globe about the importance of environment conservation, sustainability and encouraging people to come together to take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

The event was with a plantation drive at the college premise. More than 50 saplings of willow (sps) were planted in presence of Sub Divisional Magistr...

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ADGP Ladakh advocates judicious use of mobile phones during visit to Zanskar subdivision

Kargil, April 21: Additional Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal accompanied by SSP Deachen Police Headquarter UT Ladakh visited Zanskar Subdivision.

SSP Kargil, Shree Raam R, SDM Zanskar Romil Singh Donk, Dy. SP DAR Kargil Stanzin Dorjay, Tehsildar Zanskar Mohd Hassan, Station House Officer Zanskar presented a warm welcome to the visitors at Zangla village. A traditional reception was also presented by the President ZBA, ZGA, ZMA, Lambardar Association,...

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Returning Officer 01 of Ladakh LS Parliamentary election visits Zanskar 

Kargil, April 20: Returning Officer 01 of the Ladakh Lok Sabha Parliamentary election, Santosh Sukhdeve visited Zanskar Subdivision.

During the inspection, the officer was accompanied by SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Shri Mohd Hassan, along with other concerned officers.

RO 01 Ladakh inspected various polling stations and examined facilities such as ramps, drinking water facilities, electricity connections, room size, and separate toilet facilities.

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GDC Zanskar organizes one-day tour for students 

Kargil, April 20: Environmental Science and Education Department, GDC Zanskar jointly organized a study tour for students of 2nd Semester to Zangla Village of Zanskar Subdivision.

The tour was aimed to provide hands-on training and bridge gap between employability and skill by offering practical learning opportunities. 

The students received information and knowledge regarding the process of making paneer and cheese from Stanzin Donsal, a nun at Chamgchub Choling Nunnery, Zangla.

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DC/DEO inspects model and critical polling stations around Kargil town

Kargil, April 20: Deputy Commissioner Kargil/District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse visited various model and critical polling stations around Kargil town and its peripheries to assess the preparations of Lok Sabha elections-2024.

During the visit, the District Election Officer visited various Polling Stations including Govt. High School Goma Kargil, High School Poyen, Indoor Stadium Main Market, Govt. Middle School and High School Baroo, Govt. High School Minjee, Higher Secondary Schoo...

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Comm. Secy Dr. Franklin & CEO UT Ladakh attend concluding apricot blossom festival

Leh, April 18: Commissioner/Secretary, Planning Development & Monitoring, Agriculture & Horticulture, Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries, Dr. Lalthinkhuma Franklin Franklin and Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, Yatindra M. Maralkar attended the concluding festival of apricot blossom at Saspol Village.

The festival, organized by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the villagers of Saspol, was filled with different cultural performances and dances by cultural troupe and the talen...

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Car falls into gorge at Zojila Pass, miraculous escape for Jammu passengers

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Ganderbal, Apr 19, KNT: Five locals from Jammu had a miraculous escape after the car they were traveling in glided on Zojila pass and fell down the 50-feet-deep gorge. The incident occurred on Friday morning at Zojila Pass in Sonamarg falling in the Ganderbal district.

Divulging information about the incident, an official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust a Swift Desire car (JK02BG-2903) was on its way to Srinagar from Kargil when it went out of control of the driver nea...

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