Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal Chairs 5th UT Level NARCO Coordination Centre Meeting

Leh, Mar. 29, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 5th UT Level NARCO Coordination Centre (NCORD) committee meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The committee reviewed the actions taken on the outcomes of the 4th UT Level NCORD meeting, and deliberated upon various crucial issues concerning drug trafficking, prevention, rehabilitation, and awareness campaigns within the state.

At the outset, a comprehensive presentation was give...

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Market checking squad conducts inspection in Kargil market

Kargil, March 28, 2024: On the direction of District Administration, the Market Checking Squad Kargil today inspected Kargil market, particularly focusing on ensuring adherence to food safety standards in view of Ramadan and opening of Zojila Pass.

The inspection mainly focused on addressing violations of rate lists and promoting hygiene practices within the fruits and vegetables market in the district.

The inspection was carried out by a dedicated team led by Additional Director FS&CA...

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LAACL Kargil organizes district-level multi-lingual Hamdiya Naatiya Mushaira 

Kargil, March 28 2024: In connection with the Ramadan, Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture & Languages Kargil today organized a district-level multi-lingual Hamdiya Naatiya Mushaira at Cultural Academy Hall Kargil, in which poets recited their poetry in Purgi, Balti, Dard Sheen, Dard Aryan and Urdu. 

During the event, 20 poets from different parts of Kargil described the virtues of Ramadan by presenting poetic compositions in Purgi, Balti, Dard Sheen, Dard Aryan and Urdu.

Padma Shree awarde...

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SVEEP awareness programs held at Choskor, Karkitchoo

Kargil, March 28, 2024: Tehsildar Kargil, Tanveer Ahmed conducted SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness program at Hr. Sec School Choskor (Polling Station Grong Choskor).

The program was aimed to sensitize and aware the voters about the significance of taking part in the electoral process as the Election Cell has identified polling station with the low voters turnout in the past in comparison to other Polling Stations in the district.

Similarly, on ...

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Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh celebrates World Theatre Day

Kargil, March 27, 2024: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Language (LAACL), Kargil, Ladakh in collaboration with Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh today celebrated World Theatre Day-2024 at Auditorium Hall of the university campus.

Dr Jaffer Ali Khan, Senior Assistant Professor from Sociology Department, Dr Mohd Taqi, Assistant Professor Geography Department along with all faculty members, commended Kacho Ahmed Ali, Founder of the RANTHAG Theatre Group and his team encouraging further ...

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Will Sacrifice Even Lives for Ladakh’s Essential Demands: Asgar Karbalai Affirms

VoL Desk, March 27: After concluding the three days long hunger strike for Statehood and Sixth Schedule on Tuesday, the Kargil Democratic Alliance staged a massive protest at Kargil today, drawing significant participation from across the district.

The protest rally commenced from Bus Stand Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park, where leaders of various religious and political factions addressed the public, urging the Centre to address Ladakh’s essential demands.

Demonstrators voiced t...

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SDM Zanskar visits Polling Stations ahead of Lok Sabha election

Kargil, March 23: In a proactive effort to ensure the smooth conduct of elections and provide essential amenities for voters, a team headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Mohd Hassan along with Block Development Officer (BDO) and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) conducted inspections at several polling stations in the Subdivision.

Notably, the team visited Middle School Ubarak and Ufti Pibiting to assess the existing facilities like availabili...

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All stakeholders overwhelming participation in Kargil’s hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 24: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) launched a three-day hunger strike today at Hussaini Park in District Kargil, drawing widespread participation from political, religious, and civil society groups.

Led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the hunger strike aims to push for several key demands including Statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a Public Service Com...

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Forest Division Kargil celebrates World Forest Day at JNV Kargil

Kargil, March 21: In connection with the World Forest Day, Forest Division Kargil organized a program on the theme “Forests and Innovation” at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Khumbathang, Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, who is also chairman of JNV, attended the program as chief guest, ADC Kargil, Suhail Ahmed was guest of honor, DFO Kargil Mohd Ali, Principal JNV Kumar Ashwini Amitabh, CMO Kargil Liyaqat Ali, district officers, teachers, students and staff of For...

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ALSWAJ Calls for Protest in Jammu demanding Statehood, Sixth Schedule

VoL Desk, March 22: After distancing themselves from the protests for four-point agenda in Ladakh, the All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association, Jammu (ALSWAJ) has now announced a protest in Jammu on March 24, advocating for Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.

The announcement, led by General Secretary Mushtaq Ali and other Executive Members, notably occurred without the presence of the organization’s President at the press conference.

ALSWAJ has called upon all Lad...

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