GMDC Zanskar organizes campus beautification initiative

Kargil, July 12, 2023: Eco-Club, Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar today organized a beautification initiative as part of campus beautification.

The event was aimed to foster the college’s beautification and to inculcate roles and responsibilities in the planning and conduct of campus beautification among students.

Students as well as faculty members of the college participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. During the event, unwanted writings and materials from walls wer...

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Administrative Secretary Kacho Mehboob Designated as Commissioner/Secretary UT Ladakh

Leh, July 7: The Government of Union Territory (UT) Ladakh has issued an official order designating Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, an esteemed member of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) batch of 2004, as the Commissioner/Secretary to the Administration of UT Ladakh. The order, bearing No. 223-LA(GAD) of 2023 and dated July 7, 2023, comes into immediate effect.

The decision to appoint Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan to the prestigious position of Commissioner/Secretary UT Ladakh follows his recent promoti...

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Rockfall Incident on Drass-Srinagar Highway Killed Unidentified Person

VoL Desk, July 09: A tragic incident occurred today at approximately 10:30 hours near Pandrass on the Drass-Srinagar highway, resulting in the unfortunate death of an individual due to a rockfall onto their vehicle, said sources.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be determined, and local law enforcement, specifically the Ladakh Police team, has arrived at the accident scene to assist with the investigation. The victim’s vehicle, a Wagon-R bearing a Kargil district number plate, has ...

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Kargil Police Seize 60 Litres of Illicit Desi Dharu, Arrest Two Nepale Women

VoL Desk, July 8: In a significant operation, the Kargil Police have successfully recovered 60 litres of illegal Desi Dharu (locally brewed alcohol) and apprehended two women hailing from Nepal. The arrests were made in the Megawatt area of Kargil, and the case has been registered under FIR No. 34 & 35, Section 48 of the Excise Act, at the Police Station Kargil.

Acting on a tip-off received by the authorities, a team from the Kargil Police conducted a targeted raid in the Megawatt area. T...

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Special Cell for Women holds fourth outreach-cum-awareness program at Zanskar

Kargil, July 06: Special Cell for Women in collaboration with Women Police Station Kargil (Ladakh Police) today conducted the fourth outreach-cum-awareness program at Sheela Community Hall, Zanskar.

SHO Women Police Station, Diskit Ladol, Social Worker Special Cell, Hassina Batool, Sarpanch, SHGs and villagers from Sheela were present in the program.

The SHO Women Police Station gave awareness to the participants about the violence faced by the women and requested them to speak against...

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Kargil Celebrates Eid-e-Gadheer with Zeal and Reverence

VoL Desk, July 07: People in Kargil joined fellow Muslims around the world in celebrating Eid-e-Gadheer with great enthusiasm. The district witnessed vibrant celebrations in various locations. The largest congregation took place at Musallah Imam Khomeni in Minjee, led by IKMT and hosted at the premises of Islamia School under the organization of JUIAK.

At Musallah Imam Khomeni, the program was presided over by Shiekh Sadiq Rajaie. Notable speakers at the event included Haji Asgar Ali Karb...

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Deputy Commissioner Kargil Declares Summer Vacation for Schools

Kargil, July 7, 2023 – In response to the recommendations made by the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of Kargil has issued an official order declaring the summer vacation for all Government and Private Educational Institutions in the district.

The order states that the summer vacation will commence from the 10th of July 2023. During this period, all educational institutions within the district are directed to suspend regular academic activi...

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Baseej-e-Zarat and Rangul Organic Promote Floriculture in Kargil with Lilium and Gladiolus Distribution Program

VoL Desk, July 06: Baseej-e-Zarat wa Baghbani (BZB) and Rangul Organic Producer Company Limited (ROPCL) organized a distribution program today for Lilium bulbs and Gladiolus corms, which was sponsored by the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur. The event took place at TFC, Biamathang, Kargil, with the aim of encouraging farmers to engage in floriculture.

The program saw the presence of notable figures including CEC Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan, DC Kargil Santosh Sukhad...

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission holds awareness program on PMEGP

Kargil, July 05: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) today organized an awareness program on Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for stakeholders and students at Conference Hall, Kargil.

Nodal Officer PMEGP, Ladakh and J&K, Anil Sharma gave a detailed presentation related to the scheme. He informed the gathering about various modules related to the PMEGP and its importance in order to provide employment avenues and in creation of enterprising units.

He als...

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Widening of Kargil-Zanskar National Highway scheduled to be completed by Oct 2024

Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu inspects the road to review the work progress

Kargil, July 03, 2023: Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu, UT Ladakh, on Sunday conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing construction of the Kargil-Zanskar National Highway (NH-301).

The meeting, held at the Conference Hall, Baroo, witnessed discussions on the significant physical achievements and compensation disbursement status. The development of this vital infrastructure project is aim...

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