New Ladakh Food Security Rules Exclude Government Employees from Ration Entitlement, Sparking Opposition

VoL Desk, June 03: Government employees have been recently excluded from the ration entitlement under the new Ladakh Food Security Rules 2023, which were published in the Ladakh Gazette. This rule is expected to affect approximately 10-12 thousand households that include government employees. However, public representatives have voiced their opposition to the new rule, urging a reconsideration in the best interest of the general public.

The draft of this rule was made available for stakeh...

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Dr Pawan Kotwal is new Advisor to LG, Ladakh

Kargil, June 02: The government of India on Friday ordered transfer and postings of two IAS officers of AGMUT cadre with immediate effect.

According to an order, the government ordered that Umang Narula has been transferred from Ladakh as to Delhi ,while Dr. Pawan Kotwal has been posted as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh.

MHA Extends Invitation to LAB and KDA for Talks in New Delhi

Vol Desk June 01: Following the recent announcement by Ladakh representatives expressing their willingness for discussions with the central government, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended an invitation to the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) for talks in New Delhi on June 19.

The LAB and KDA, which have been leading protests in Ladakh in support of their four-point agenda, have accepted the invitation. A total of six representatives, three from ea...

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DIET Kargil organizes first session of Janbhagidari

Kargil, June 01: DIET Kargil today organized the first session of Janbhagidari event aimed at promoting the importance of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills among the local community and schools under NEP 2020 at HS Lankore.

Under Janbhagidari, a series of programs would be organized by the Education Dept. across different schools, focusing on its first theme, ensuring Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.

The inaugural session of the event was held today at Govt. HS Lankore...

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LAHDC Kargil felicitates Hujjatul Islam Aga Mehdi Mehadavipur

Kargil, June 01: LAHDC Kargil felicitated the Chief Representative of Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenai, in India, Hujjatul Islam Aga Mehdi Mehadavipur today at an event held at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil.

While welcoming the Chief Representative, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan said Aga Mehadavipur’s visit to Kargil is an auspicious event and expressed happiness over his gracious presence.

Khan expressed that his visit will strengthen unity and b...

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“Kargil is the centre of world”, says Agha Mahdavipur during interaction with Kargil leadership

VoL Desk, June 01: Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, in India, Agha Mehdi Mahdavipur arrived here in Kargil today where he received a grand welcome from the LAHDC, religious organisations and people of Kargil district.

People received him at Khangral with traditional khatak and traditional flower presents. People at different villages including Wakha, Shargole, Tingdoo, Lotsum, Pashkum, TV Station, Tumail Colony, Bagh Khomeini, Baroo, etc. The students of Mutahhary Public Scho...

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DC Kargil chairs meeting to discuss achievements of FY 2022-23

Kargil, May 31, 2023: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired a review meeting at his office chamber to discuss achievements of FY 2022-23 and finalize physical and financial targets under MGNREGA for the year 2023-24.

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Ghulam Mohammad, besides Block Development Officers (BDOs) of Taisuru, Shakar-Chiktan, Sodh, Drass, Bhimbhet, and Pashkum were present during the meeting.

The BDOs gave detailed presentations of res...

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Annual UTLMAC meeting approves Action Plan for PMMSY scheme in Ladakh

Leh, May 31: The UT Level Monitoring and Approval Committee (UTLMAC) convened its annual meeting under the chairmanship of Secretary (ASH & Fisheries) UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar in his office chamber on May 30, 2023. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss and approve the annual action plan for the financial year 2023-24 under the PMMSY scheme.

At the outset of the session, Assistant Director Fisheries Leh presented the Annual Action Plan with an outlay of Rs 1447.99 lacs, compris...

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Publicity program on NEP 2020 held at GMDC Zanskar

Kargil, May 31: A publicity program on NEP 2020 was organized today at Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar aimed to provide an understanding of the NEP.

More than a hundred students from the Higher Secondary Schools of Zanskar, Sub Division participated in the program.

Dr Jamphel Sheyan, NEP Coordinator of the college spoke at length on the topic and informed students about the silent features of NEP 2020.

He also provided information about the four-year multidisciplinary undergradua...

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Draftsman Suspended Following Unauthorized Video Recording during Exam in Kargil

Kargil, May 30: A recent incident involving Miss Zehra Batool, a Draftsman at the R&B Division in Kargil, has led to her suspension following an inquiry conducted by the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of DSSRB (Deputy Commissioner, Subordinate Services Recruitment Board).

The incident came to light after a video went viral on social media, showcasing a DSSRB examination taking place at one of the centers. Upon discovering that a mobile phone had been brought into the exam room and the v...

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