Zanskar Buddhist Association Requests Closure of Meat and Alcohol Establishments during Auspicious Period

Zanskar, VoL Desk, May 20 – The Zanskar Buddhist Association, led by President Passang Lhawang, has issued a notification urging the closure of meat shops, chicken shops, and bars in Zanskar during the upcoming auspicious period of Saka Dawa, a significant occasion for the Buddhist community. The notification, marked as Ref. No: ZBA/92/23 and dated 15.05.2023, appeals to the owners of such establishments to respect the sentiments and feelings of the Buddhist community and the general public....

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CEC Feroz Khan flags off distribution of solar water heaters and other equipment’s procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA

Kargil, May 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today flagged off the distribution of solar water heaters and other renewable energy devices at Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) Office, Kurbathang to beneficiaries and these have been procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA of LAHDC Kargil.

Executive Councilor Works, LAHDC, Kargil Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC RD, Tourism and Zansksar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi, EC Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazili, Deputy Commissio...

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University of Ladakh Opens Online Applications for Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement Basis

Kargil, May 19: University of Ladakh invites online application for the post of Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement basis at the Constituent Colleges of University of Ladakh for the Session 2023-24.

The subjects in which Assistant Professor is required are Anthropology, Botany, Education, Arabic, Chemistry, English, Biochemistry, Computer, EVS, Biotechnology, Economics, Geography, Geology, Math, Hindi, MCJ, History, Physics, Sociology, Pol. Science, Psychology, Und...

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Important Instructions for LAHDC-KSSRB Examination Candidates on May 21, 2023

Kargil, May 20: In a significant development, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) has released crucial instructions for all candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming examination on May 21, 2023 (Sunday).

Candidates are informed to reach the examination centre by or before 8:00 a.m. for the first shift and 12:00 p.m. for the second shift, and advised to read the instruction carefully.

DC Kargil chairs preparatory training to conduct 10+2 level KSSRB examination

Kargil, May 19: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired the preparatory training to conduct the LAHDC, Kargil Subordinate Service Requirement Board 10+2 examination.

During the training, District Treasury Officer/Controller Examination, Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents besides other concerned officers were present.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the examination schedule and discussed the resources that would be ...

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Go First Crisis Disrupts Tourism in Ladakh

Kargil, May 16: Hotel and other industries associated with the tourism are facing massive cancellations these days owing to Go First airlines crisis as well as frequent closure of Srinagar-Leh National Highway.

The hot desert region’s prime travel months are May, June, and July. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many foreign visitors chose not to travel to Ladakh after 2020 till now, yet the UT saw more than five lakh tourists last year, primarily domestic ones.

In the Leh district, where ...

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NBWL Recommends Study on Wildlife Impact of Infrastructural Projects in Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 16: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has proposed a study to examine the impact of infrastructural projects on wildlife in Ladakh Union Territory.

During the 72nd meeting of the NBWL’s standing committee on April 25, 2023, an official from the Central government suggested conducting a study on the movement of wildlife in Ladakh, considering the various infrastructural projects taking place in the region.

The suggestion was made when discussing a proposal to divert...

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ADC Kargil inaugurates Zonal Level Inter School Tournaments

Kargil, May 16: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani today inaugurated Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil organized by Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil under the umbrella of Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil. 

The ADC was the chief guest on the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil, officers and officials of the District Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil, teachers of ...

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Horticulture Dept. Kargil issues recommendations to check further infestation of aphid in apricot trees

Kargil, May 15: The Horticulture Department Kargil has issued recommendations for farmers regarding aphid infestation in apricot orchards.

As reported by the field staff of the Horticulture Department Kargil the apricot fruit trees are observed with aphid infestations with symptoms of curled leaves.

The life cycle of aphid is very short and it is not a life-threatening insect/pest for fruit trees. To control the aphid group which is sucking type insect/pest needs systemic insecticide f...

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KDA Deliberates Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands as Central Government Considers Empowering LAHDCs

VoL Desk, May 15: The Kargil Democratic Alliance convened a crucial meeting today at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil to address the pressing issue of Statehood and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, according to reliable sources.

After a comprehensive hour-long discussion on the future course of action, the leaders opted against holding a press conference and refrained from engaging with media personnel who sought interviews after the meeting.

The timing of this meeting is significan...

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