Five-day Nubra Sport and Adventure Festival concluded

Leh, Oct.16, 2023: The second edition of the five-day Nubra Sports and Adventure Festival concluded on October 15 at Skuru Nubra.

Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgail was the chief guest, while Deputy Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Tsering Angchok, and Secretary, Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar were the guest of honors on the closing day cum Silk Route MTB Race.

Besides, Councillor Panamik, Tsering Sangdup; Councillor Tegar, Rigzin Lundup; Councillor Hunder, K...

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CEC Selection for 5th LAHDC Kargil Body Still Undecided Amidst Speculations

VoL Desk, Oct. 16: In the midst of speculations and rumors regarding the selection of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) candidate for the 5th LAHDC body by the Congress-NC alliance, sources have clarified that no final decision has been made yet.

The parties are currently engaged in discussions, and a decision on the candidates for the Council Executive body is expected within the next two days.

However, it has been confirmed by the sources that the council will be officially forme...

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CS, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan takes stock of Tourism, Labour infrastructural projects in Zanskar

Stresses on quality workmanship, quality material use and follow quantity parameters as per DPR/BOQ

Kargil, October 15, 2023: Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Labour & Employment Department, UT Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan on Saturday took stock of the progress of ongoing works of Tourism Development Authority Zanskar and Tourism Department Zanskar, both physical and financial, under State Sector and SDP during a meeting at Tourist Reception Centre, Padum.

Chief Executive O...

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Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2023 concludes

Zanskar, 14-OCT-2023: Two days Ladakh Zanskar Festival-2023 concluded today at Padum with enthralling performances of artists and participation of crowd in thousands in number, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh.

Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, Commissioner Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture, UT Ladakh, was the chief guest to grace besides Sonam Dorje , Sub Division Magistrate, Zanskar, was the Guest of Honor.

Deputy Secretary Tourism & Culture Nazir Hussain, AD Touris...

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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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