CBC’s 2-day ICOP-cum-photo exhibition concludes in Kargil

Kargil, October 14, 2023: The two-day Integrated Communication Outreach (ICOP)-cum- photo exhibition Programme organized by Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, concluded today at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.

The programme covered the themes of “9 Years of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan”, “Mission Life” and India’s G20 Presidency besides highlighting key achievements and landmark decisions taken by the Central Government in the...

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CJM Kargil convicts man in road accident case of 2016

Kargil, Oct 13, 2023: The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Ladakh presided over by Fariqa Nazir today convicted a man namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar in a road accident case of 2016.

After hearing the Public Prosecutor Tsering Phuntsog and defense counsel, the court said that the accused has been found guilty.

The accused has been sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one year for commission of offense U/S 304-A RPC. The accused is also sentenced to payment of fi...

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Multi-specialty camp organised for senior citizens at SNM Hospital

Leh, Oct. 13, 2023: In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons 2023, the Health and Family Welfare Department, Leh organised a multi-specialty camp for senior citizens at SNM Hospital on October 12, as part of the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE). This camp will continue to provide services to senior citizens until October 17.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Acros...

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IKMT Kargil Leads Massive Protest Rally Against Israeli Bombardment in Gaza

VoL Desk, Oct. 13: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a significant protest rally in Kargil on Friday, condemning the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by Israeli forces.

The rally commenced from the iconic Imam Khomeini tower in the morning, with clerics leading the march through Kargil town, concluding at Lal Chowk Kargil.

During the rally, passionate demonstrators raised their voices against ...

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Amrit Kalash Yatra concludes at Sports Stadium Padum Zanskar

Kargil, Oct 14, 2023: As part of the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ , Amrit Kalash Yatra concluded at Sport Stadium Padum Zanskar during Ladakh Zanskar Festival on Friday. 

During the event, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sonam Dorjay was the chief guest while BDC, SHO, BDO Zanskar were also present.

It was followed by Panch Pran Pledge by the guests and participants. Also, the Sarpanches took the soil (mitti) from Panchayats to the block-level Kalash.

One of the main events of the Amrit Kala...

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Independent LAHDC Kargil Winners Forge Alliance, Reject BJP Allegations

VoL Desk, Oct. 12: Amid speculations that the independent candidates who emerged victorious in the recent LAHDC Kargil elections, are going to support a single political party, the two candidates convened a deliberation recently, said reliable sources close to the candidates.

The independent candidates have joined hands and decided to support the coalition of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference and Indian National Congress from outside without joining any political party for now.

T...

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Local Voices Challenge Detachment Orders of Teachers in Education Department

VoL Desk, Oct. 12: In response to directives issued by the Deputy Secretary of the School Education Department in Ladakh, endorsed by the Chief Education Officer of Kargil, Zonal Education Officers have been instructed to relocate teachers to their original positions. The orders mandate teachers in their respective zones to revert to their original posts within three days, ensuring strict compliance and notifying the relevant ZEO Office accordingly.

ZEOs have also published a list of teac...

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Zojila Pass Reopens After Brief Halt: Traffic Resumes Amid Improved Weather Conditions

VoL Desk, Oct. 10: Traffic has returned to normal on Zojila after a brief pause caused by adverse weather conditions. The Kargil police reported that owing to the improved weather situation along Zojila, traffic has been permitted to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar.

Previously, the Kargil police, in a post on social media, had announced the temporary suspension of traffic at Minamarg and Sonamarg due to recent snowfall and slippery road conditions at Zojila Pass on NH-1D. This halt wa...

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University of Jammu launches booklet on culturing techniques of newly discovered mushroom at GDC Drass

Kargil, Oct 09, 2023: The Dept. of Botany, University of Jammu launches a booklet on the culturing techniques of newly discovered Mushroom, Kargil Dingrii, at Government Degree College Drass. 

Professor Yash Pal Sharma, Dept. of Botany, University of Jammu organized an awareness campaign on “Mushrooms for Nutrition, Health and Well-being” at GDC Drass under the project National Mission on Himalayan studies (NMHS).

A booklet dealing with the culturing techniques, crop management and con...

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Grand final of ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ held in Zanskar 

Kargil, Oct 09, 2023:  The grand final of “Sanklap Saptaah” was held today in presence of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sonam Dorjay, BDO, ZEO, Range Officer and other Sub-Divisional Officers.

The program which is closely aligned with the nationwide Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was organized to honour the hard work, dedication and progress achieved during the entire week.

The participants included school students, farmers. The outstanding performances received certificates from the...

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