M2 type Voting Machine without VVPATs to use in LAHDC Kargil Elections, says DC Kargil

VoL Desk, September 09: Following a press conference held by the National Conference and Congress party unit in Kargil, expressing apprehension over the absence of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections, the District Magistrate convened a press conference to provide clarity on the concerns raised by political parties.

The press conference witnessed the presence of notable figures, including DC Kargil Shrikant Suse, SSP Kargil Anayat Ali Chaudha...

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Concerns Arise Over Absence of VVPATs in Upcoming LAHDC Kargil Elections

VoL Desk, September 09: In a press conference today, the Kargil unit of the National Conference and Congress party expressed concern regarding the absence of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) alongside the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections.

According to the election regulations, the Law Department of UT Ladakh introduced amendments to the LAHDC Election Rules on September 18, 2020, under SO 26. These amendments encompassed various changes to...

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Joint Secretary MoRD Smriti Sharan visits TSG, Sankoo

Kargil, Sep 08: Joint Secretary of NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Smriti Sharan, accompanied by Anchor Person NRLM for UT Ladakh, Shrimati Vasuda Shukla, along with the NRLM Team, paid a visit to TSG and Sankoo in Kargil today.

During their visit, they engaged with local village organizations and members of Self Help Groups (SHGs). The SHG members showcased local and forest products at stalls established in collaboration with BDO Drass, in coordination with ACD ...

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Joint Secretary MoRD Smriti Sharan visits Drass, interacts with newly formed SHG members

Kargil, Sep 07: Joint Secretary, NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI, Smriti Sharan, and Director of RD&PRD Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zabdavi, accompanied by the NMMU, NRLM team, as part of two-day visit to Kargil, today visit Drass block to interact with the recently formed Self-Help Group (SHG) members and assess the progress of LRLM initiatives in the district.

During the visit, ACD Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, UT Anchor NRLM Ladakh, Dr Vasuda Shukla, National Mission Manager IBCB, OM ...

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Arba’een, the 40th Day of Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom Observed in Kargil

Vol Desk, September 07: Arba’een, the solemn occasion marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), was observed with reverence in different parts of Kargil district where thousands of people took part in procession. This day holds great significance in the hearts of Shia Muslims worldwide.

Arba’een serves as the culmination of a 40-day mourning period, beginning with the tragic events of the 10th of Muharram when Hazrat Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 devoted compa...

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Breaking News: Fresh Notification Announced for 5th LAHDC Kargil Elections

VoL Desk, Sep. 7, 2023: Following the recent judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, which invalidated the entire LAHDC Kargil election process initiated by the UT Ladakh Administration, a fresh election notification has been promptly issued by the UT Administration.

The judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, dated September 6, 2023, in Civil Appeal No. 5707 of 2023 (SLP No. 18727 of 2023), has set aside the entire election process initiated under the notification dated...

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Supreme Court Invalidates UT Adm. Notification; Holds JKNC Entitled To Plough Symbol

Delhi, September 06: In a significant development, the Supreme Court made a notable ruling on Wednesday. They invalidated the notification issued by the Union Territory of Ladakh on August 5, which pertained to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election scheduled for September 10 in the Kargil region.

Furthermore, the Court declared that the ‘plough’ symbol should be allotted to the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party (JKNC). This decision came after the Cour...

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Major Alcohol Seizure in Batalik area

Vol Desk,  September 6: In a noteworthy development, the Police Post Darchiks have conducted a successful search operation, leading to the seizure of a substantial alcoholic beverages from the car of a local resident in the Batalik area. This marks the second such incident in Darchiks.

During the operation, a total of 114 bottles of beer, rum, and whisky were discovered in the vehicle belonging to a resident of Darchiks. According to the police report, a First Information Report (FIR) ha...

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Centre likely to call Apex Body, KDA for talks after Kargil elections

Vol Desk , September 4: It is anticipated that the Central Government will engage in further discussions with representatives from Ladakh. These discussions are expected to take place after the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil elections have concluded. There are indications that some of the demands put forth by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) may find favor with the Government.

The previous round of talks between the Union Home Min...

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Career counseling program held at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kargil

Kargil, Sept 02, 2023: An enlightening career counseling program was organized at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kargil, featuring distinguished speakers including Assistant Professor Shashi Ranjan from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar and Devang Raval, the Account Officer.

The event aimed to provide valuable insights into various aspects of NIFT and its offerings. The program commenced with AP Shashi Ranjan introducing the National Institute of Fashion Technology, known ...

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