Candlelight Vigil in Lankerchey, Kargil: Uniting Against Gaza Genocide and Shia Killings in Parachinar

Kargil, Nov. 04: In a display of solidarity, hundreds of students from Maktab-E-Hyderiya Lankerchey, Sankoo, came together for a Candle Light Vigil on Saturday evening to stand against the ongoing genocide in Gaza by Zionist forces and the Shia killings in Parachinar.

Students from diverse backgrounds and walks of life passionately raised their voices against the war in Gaza, condemning the attacks on civilians, hospitals, schools, and places of worship. Holding placards, they expressed t...

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LG Ladakh Announces 10% CTET Qualifying Marks Relaxation for Reserved Categories

VoL Desk, Nov. 04: In a noteworthy development, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a significant relaxation in the qualifying marks for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).

The new directive, outlined in S.O. 89 and superseding the previous order S.O. 39 dated 16 June 2023, comes into effect under the powers conferred by S.O 282(E) dated 21st January 2020.

Under the revised guidelines, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as ST/SC/O...

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Meconopsis aculeata and Dactylorhiza hatagirea Under Consideration for Ladakh’s State Flower

VoL Desk, Nov. 04: The Commissioner Secretary of Forest, Ecology, and Environment in the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a public notice seeking suggestions for the designation of the State Flower for Ladakh.

The proposed species under consideration are Meconopsis aculeata and Dactylorhiza hatagirea. The public is encouraged to provide their suggestions within a 30-day period from the date of this notice.

Suggestions can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by post t...

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CEC chairs meeting with NHPC officials following tragic incident in Suru River

Kargil, November 4, 2023: In the wake of a tragic incident in Suru River, where a young girl lost her life due to the sudden release of water, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held meeting with the project head of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Kargil and other officers.

The meeting, which took place at the LAHDC, Kargil office, addressed the incident and the subseq...

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2-day GST awareness programme concludes in Kargil 

Kargil, Nov 03, 2023: The two-day GST Awareness Programme organized by the State Taxes Department UT Ladakh on TDS concluded today at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.

On the second day, various representatives from Merchant Association, Contractor Association, All Kargil Trade and Travel Association, Timber Merchant Association, Chemist and Druggist Association and members from Taxi and Bus Operators Union Kargil participated in the awareness program. 

Stanzin Sherab and K. Isfindiyar Khan, In...

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EC Zakir Hussain visits Govt. Primary School, Yokma Akchamal

Kargil, Nov 03, 2023: Executive Councillor, Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain today visited Govt. Primary School Yokma Akchamal to review education facilities and infrastructure.

The visit was aimed to assess the current state of school, focusing on essential aspects like water supply, sanitation, building infrastructure, enrollment and shortage of teachers.

During the visit, the Executive Councillor expressed concern over the prevailing conditions at the school, emphasizing the ...

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JUIA Kargil Protests Against Brutal Shia Genocide in Parachinar

VoL Desk, Nov. 03: Members of Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) organized a protest following Friday prayers to condemn the ongoing Shia genocide perpetrated by the Taliban in Parachinar, Pakistan. Hundreds of Shia Muslims participated in the demonstration, passionately voicing their grievances against the Pakistani state for its failure to halt the ethnic cleansing of Shia Muslims in Parachinar.

During the protest, Sajjad Kargili, a member of JUIAK, expressed deep concern about th...

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Secretary Ravinder Kumar Leads Strategic Planning Meeting for the National Winter Games

Leh, Nov. 02: In a significant progress and development for sports enthusiasts and winter sports enthusiasts, the Administrative Secretary of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar presided over a meeting to deliberate the arrangements for the forthcoming National Winter Games (Ice) at the Civil Secretariat in Leh.

During the meeting, Ravinder Kumar reiterated the UT Ladakh Administration’s commitment to making the National Winter Games a resounding success. He emphasized the ...

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CEC Kargil visits Council Secretariat, LAHDC, Leh, interacts with CEC Leh

Kargil, Nov 02, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Wednesday visited Council Secretariat, LAHDC, Leh and met with Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Leh Advocate Tashi Gyalson.

The Executive Councilors and Councilors of LAHDC, Leh accorded a warm welcome to Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil.The newly elected CEC Kargil held an interaction at Council Secretariat, Leh wherein the Dy. Chairman, Executive Councilors and Councilors of LAHDC, Leh were also present.

Some important issues...

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Burglars Strike Baroo Village: Three Homes Robbed, Valuables Stolen

VoL Desk, 01 November 2013 – A string of burglaries rattled the peaceful Baroo village last night as thieves targeted three houses, resulting in the loss of jewelry, essential documents, mobile phones, and other valuables, according to the victims.

The criminals broke into two residences, one located in the Dumbuthang area and another in Nyaqto, Baroo. Quick-witted residents thwarted a break-in attempt at a third house, chasing the thieves who managed to escape.

At the first two houses...

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