VoL Desk, August 5, 2023: The Election Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a significant notification today, officially announcing the dates for the much-anticipated 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil general elections 2023.
This announcement comes after the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh issued a call for constituencies to elect their members for the constitution of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil.
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DC, SP, ADC, district officers visit simulation sites, monitor mock drill exercise
Kargil, August 04: For the second consecutive year, the UT level mock exercise on earthquake disaster organized by UT Ladakh in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India successfully concluded in Kargil.
In this regard, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kargil conducted the emergency response mock drill exercise on earthqua...
Leh, August 4: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting in the presence of CEC/ Chairman, LAHDC Leh Tashi Gyalson on issues regarding the 13 GW Renewable Energy Project at Pang, Leh, and also discussed demands submitted by LAHDC Leh to be achieved as part of the project.
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) gave a detailed presentation on the proposed 13 GW Renewable Energy project in Leh (9 GW Solar, 4 GW wind with 12 GW Battery Energy Storage Sys...
VoL Desk, August 04: In a recent tweet, the official handle of LG Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) emphasized that the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is more than just a government scheme; it’s a “Jan-Andolan,” a people’s movement, for securing one of the most critical resources for survival. During an Interaction Program with representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), LG Ladakh underscored the need to rise above political differences to ensure the effective execution of the JJM in the region.
...Kargil, August 03: Executive Councilor Social Welfare/Horticulture/Handloom/Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments, LAHDC, Kargil, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily along with Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today flagged off fresh apricot from Kargil to the national market.
Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil, Ali Raza, other officials and members of Krishak Agritech were present at the flag-off ceremony.
Krishak Agritech, a farmer-centric organization is working wi...
Kargil, August 03: A wreath laying ceremony was held today at District Police Lines Kargil to pay homage to the martyr constable Mohd Raza, No. 1461 of UTDRF Unit Kargil who gave supreme sacrifice while conducting a rescue operation at Drass River near Kaksar bridge during accident of a private vehicle on 22-07-2023 which had slipped into gorge of river.
The martyr police personnel received a severe head and back injury during rescue operation and was immediately shifted to District Ho...
Kargil, August 03: The death anniversary of Sheikh Ali Elmi Brolmo was solemnly observed at Qadimi Imam Bargha of Goma Hundermo Brok in Ladakh, in collaboration with the Village Committee of Hundermo Brok.
The event was graced by the presence of Padma Shri awardee, Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, who served as the Chief Guest. The programme was presided over by Sheikh Ali Mussa, the village clergy.
This commemoration marked the first of its kind for the cleric, where historian Mohd Sadiq Ha...
PRI to be empowered in O&M of PMGSY roads
Leh, August 02: Ladakh’s drive towards all-weather road connectivity received a significant boost as the UT Level Standing Committee, chaired by Advisor Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, recommended projects worth Rs 2744.80 Cr under the Central Road & Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III Phase II).
In the meeting, a total of 53 new/upgradation road projects and 54 bridge projects, spanning 900 km, were proposed un...
Leh, August 01: Principal Secretary of School Education, UT Ladakh Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting of the State Selection Committee for the evaluation of teachers for the National Award for Teachers 2023 at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.
Evaluation and scrutiny of five nominations and shortlisted based on the performance of the eligibility criteria from the national portal held on the performances in their respective schools and communities using technology, innovative pedagogy, joyful l...
VoL Desk, August 01: The All Ladakh Unemployed Youth Association (ALUYA) held a significant protest in Leh on Tuesday, urging the timely release of the Ladakh Recruitment results conducted by SSC. The unemployed youth expressed their frustration with the UT administration, accusing them of providing false assurances despite their repeated requests.
Chanting slogans, the protesters expressed their disappointment with the UT administration, stating that they have seen little improvement in ...
