AD Food inaugurates onsite training, orientation for wheat fortification for millers of Kargil

Kargil, July 13: Additional Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Consumers Affairs Kargil, Khanzada Mohd Usman today inaugurated onsite training and orientation for wheat fortification for millers at SVRF Mill Kargil.

Food Safety Officer Kargil, Nayeem Ahmad was also present on the occasion. Both the officers inspected the mill and the premix blend feeder.

As anemia is a significant public health concern in Ladakh, particularly among women and children, the FCS&CA, Health...

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LAHDC Kargil bids farewell to DC Santosh Sukhadeve

Kargil, July 13: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil on Wednesday organized a farewell in honor of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, after completing successful more than two-year tenure in Kargil district of Union Territory of Ladakh.

The farewell party was held at TFC Biamathang, Kargil and witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan, EC Social Welfare, Agha Syed Mehdi Fazilly, EC Works ...

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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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