National Conference, Congress sweep LAHDC-Kargil poll, win 22 seats

VoL Desk, Oct. 08: The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election, officials announced today. The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Twenty-six seats of the council went to polls on October 4. According to the officials, the Nation...

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DC Kargil Unveils Revised Schedule for 5th LAHDC Elections Vote Counting

VoL Desk, Oct. 05: In an revised official statement released today, Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse of Kargil has detailed the vote counting plan for the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections, set to take place on October 08, 2023 at Government Polytechnic College, Kargil.

According to the order, the vote counting process will commence at 8 am in the morning on the specified date, with various shifts clearly outlined. The Bhimbat, Padum, and Stakchay-Khangral (1st Shift) constit...

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Kargil LAHDC Election ends peacefully: Kargil witness 77% Voter Turnout on poll day 

Kargil, 04-10-2023: Kargil recorded a 77.61% voter turnout on poll day in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections, which concluded peacefully today. 

The voting for the fifth LAHDC Kargil election was held across the district and a total of 77.61 per cent of voters exercised their franchise through EVMs to decide the fate of 85 candidates who are in the fray. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8, 2023.

Earlier this morning the polling began at 8 am ...

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Live Updates: Kargil Votes for 5th LAHDC Kargil Council Members

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Today, the LAHDC Kargil elections witnessed a robust turnout of 77.62%, with 74,040 out of 95,388 registered voters exercising their right to vote. Among them, 48,625 were male voters, and 46,762 were female voters.

Gund Mangalpur constituency leads with highest turnout at 84.33%, while Padum in Zanskar Sub-Division trails with lowest turnout at 69.03%.

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Constituency: Thasgam Thuvina
Brakoo 391
Humbree 401
Thasgam 335
Skyangkung 127
Karchaykhar 425
Sangrah 77...

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Weeklong Celebration at IKMT Honors Prophet Mohammad’s Birth, Embracing Diversity within Islam

VoL Desk, Oct. 03: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) in Kargil concluded its Week of Unity celebrations with a grand congregation at Jama Masjid Kargil, marking the auspicious birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him.

Hundreds of attendees gathered under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mohammad Mohaqiq, Chairman Guardian Council, IKMT.

The weeklong celebration, observed from 12 Rabiul Awwal to 17 Rabiul Awwal, was organized by various wings of IKMT, including Baseej-...

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Lieutenant (Lt.) Mohmad Hussain conferred with “DG’s Plaque”

VoL Desk, Oct. 03: Director General NCC , Lt. General Gurbirpal Singh ( AVSM, VSM) , ceremonially conferred “DG’s Plaque” to Lt. (Dr) Mohmad Hussain, Associate NCC Officer and Senior Lecturer Botany , Govt ML Boys’ Higher Secondary School Kargil.

DG NCC was on his 5 days visit to Ladakh , accompanied by Major General RK Sachedewa Additional Director General Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Directorate, Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Kalsi Group Commander Sringar , Lt Colonel HS Dhanoa Commanding Officer...

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UT Ladakh Invites Residents to Vote for the Perfect Logo for Ladakh Tourism

VoL Desk, September 26: The Department of Tourism in UT Ladakh has made significant progress in selecting a logo for Ladakh Tourism. After receiving an impressive 246 entries, the department has now shortlisted the top 5 logos.

These logos are now up for public voting, allowing the residents of UT Ladakh, aged 15 and above, to actively participate in the selection process.

To ensure fairness and transparency, individuals from UT Ladakh are encouraged to cast their votes and assign sc...

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DC Kargil chairs meeting regarding Swachhata Hi Seve Program

Kargil, Sep 25: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse presided over a meeting to deliberate on the preparations and initiatives planned for the Swachhata Hi Seva Program scheduled for October 1, 2023.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Division Forest Officer, Principal GDC Kargil, Deputy SP Headquarter, Exen PHE Kargil, representatives of MC Kargil and other district officials. During the meeting...

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RD&PRD Kargil organizes cleanliness drive in Pashkum

Kargil, September 22: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Kargil today organized a cleanliness drive in Pashkum Block of Kargil.

The drive was organized under Swachhata Pakhwada campaign under Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to promote the concept of cleanliness in the country. District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Kargil, Padma Angmo, BDO Pashkum Ghulam Rasool, Panchayat Instructor Ali Akbar, Sarpanch Pashkum B, Issa Ali Shah, Panchs, RD&PRD officials, and locals includ...

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Cleanliness drive held at Biathang, Omchik thang, LoC viewpoint, Hundurman Broq 

Kargil, Sep 21: The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Tourism Department, Municipal Committee, Kargil and AKTTA today jointly conducted a cleanliness drive at Biathang Shilikchey, Omachik Thang, LoC Viewpoint Hunderman and Hundurman Broq Museum.

District Panchayat Officer, Padma Angmo, Assistant Director, Tourism Aga Syed Toha, Executive Officer, MC, Kargil, Shafaqat Hussain, Sarpanch Shilikchey, Mohd Abass, Panch Hunderman Brok besides other officers and officials of RD&PR...

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