Mandatory Mediation Training Programme for Advocates of Ladakh concluded

Leh, Oct. 21,2023: A 40-Hour (Five Days) Mandatory Mediation Training program for Advocates of UT Ladakh, organized by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India, Mediation and Conciliation Committee of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, concluded on October 19 at Conference Hall, NISR, Leh. 

The training program was inaugurated by the Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brig. (Dr). B. D. Mishra (Retd.), on ...

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CEC Kargil Announces Appointment of Executive Councillors

VoL Desk, Oct. 21: Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone, the newly elected Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC, Kargil, announced the allocation of Executive Councillors for the 5th LAHDC Kargil Council today.

In accordance with the authority granted under Section 29 of the LAHDC Act 1995, CEC Akhone delegated powers to Councillor Trespone, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillor Padum, Er Phunsuk Tashi, Councillor Pashkum Kacho Mohd Feroz, and Councillor Shakar Zakir Hussain.

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9-day Usha Silai school capacity building programme kick-starts at GDC Kargil

Kargil, October 20, 2023: A nine-day Usha Silai School capacity building programme organised by Ladakhi Craft and Design Skill Centre Govt. Degree College Kargil and supported by Usha International Ltd.

The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. Tashi Ldawa, Director College Affairs and Prof. Deskyong Namgyal, Controller of Examination, University of Ladakh.

The capacity building training will focus on three major components i.e sewing machine installation and repairing, Stitching...

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Saeed Naqvi Exposes Media Bias in Palestine-Israel Conflict: Online Session Organized by IKMT Qom Branch

VoL Desk, October 19, 2023: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust’s Branch in Qom, Iran, organized an insightful online program titled “Role of Media in Palestine-Israel War” via the Google Meet application today. The event featured senior journalist Mr. Saeed Naqvi as the special guest, who shared his personal views and analysis on media coverage and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The program commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran by Mr. Mohd Hassanain, a seminary student i...

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Hanle Dark Sky Reserve celebrates its first star party

Leh, October 20,2023: The first official star party for experienced amateur astronomers was organised by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in collaboration with Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh at Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in eastern Ladakh, from October 12-15. 

Hanle is home to IIA’s Indian Astronomical Observatory and hosts many professional telescopes due to its dark skies and dry weather. About 30 amateur astronomers travelled to Hanle with their telescopes and camer...

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UT of Ladakh issues Offer of Appointments to 523 Candidates

Leh, Oct 19: The Administration of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh has issued Offer of Appointments to 339 candidates recommended by the Staff Selection Commission for various UT/Divisional cadre posts. These appointments span a range of essential departments, including Planning Development & Monitoring, Agriculture, Cooperatives, Command Area Development, Labour & Employment, Health & Medical Education, Revenue, Law, Information, Industries & Commerce, Transport, Finance, Social Welfare,...

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Rare coral reef fossils found at 18K feet in Ladakh

Ambika Sharma

Oct. 18: Renowned geologist Ritesh Arya has unearthed coral reef fossils at 18,000 feet above sea level in the Eastern Ladakh Himalayas at Burtse.

While talking to The Tribune, Arya said, “Coral reefs, often associated with tropical, shallow waters, may be the last thing one expects to find in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, known for its rugged mountains and high-altitude terrain. However, the recent discovery of the coral reef fossils in Burtse challenges conventional w...

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LG Ladakh Congratulates New Body of LAHDC Kargil

VoL Desk, Oct. 19: In a recent post on X, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh expressed warm congratulations to the newly elected Chairperson and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Shri Dr. Mohd Jaffer, and all the councillors.

LG Ladakh praised their election and conveyed his best wishes as they prepare to embark on a new journey dedicated to serving the people of Kargil.

The LG Ladakh emphasized the importance of collaborati...

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Advisor Ladakh Chairs Crucial Meeting on Special Campaign 3.0

Leh, Oct. 17: Dr. Pawan Kotwal, the Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory Ladakh, presided over a pivotal meeting to discuss the implementation of Special Campaign 3.0 across various departments within the UT.

The meeting was convened to deliberate on the comprehensive implementation of Special Campaign 3.0 across various departments within the Union Territory. The primary objective of this campaign is to institutionalize daily activities, eliminate pendency, and address g...

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MLAs from Haryana conduct official study tour in Ladakh

Leh, Oct. 18, 2023:  A group of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Haryana Vidhan Sabha was on an official study tour to the Union Territory of Ladakh. The purpose of the tour was to engage with the Rural Development Department (RDD) officers in Ladakh and discuss matters related to local governance and development.

Chaired by the MLA, Ram Kumar Kashyap, the meeting was conducted to foster dialogue and collaboration between the visiting delegation and the officials in Ladakh. Lead...

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