Union Minister Anurag Thakur Addresses Press Conference as Y20 Pre-Summit Concludes Successfully in Leh

Leh, India – The three-day-long Y20 Pre-Summit concluded today, with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Services and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, addressing a press conference at Zen Hotel in Leh.

Thakur expressed optimism regarding the successful conclusion of the event, despite some opposition to hosting such gatherings in Ladakh. He emphasized India’s pride in celebrating its 75 years of Independence and securing the Presidency for the G20 Summit in India.

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CEC Feroz Khan visits Barsoo Block, inspects ongoing construction works on Ichu road

Kargil, April 27, 2023: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today visited Barsoo Block to inspect ongoing construction works on Ichu road and also took an assessment of other developmental activities in the area.

During the visit, the CEC visited the construction site of Ichu road and walked by foot for 1.5 km to assess the status of work of the road.

The CEC was informed that out of 8600 meters, road construction works on 5200 meters stretch is compl...

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CEC, DC Kargil Clarifies Misunderstanding Regarding Y20 Pre-Summit Participation

Leh, April 27 – In response to a tweet by social activist Sajjad Kargili, DC Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve has clarified that Kargil was not ignored or sidelined during the Y20 pre-summit in Leh, Ladakh. The tweet had raised concerns about the absence of Kargil administration and LAHDC-K (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil) representatives from the event.

In an interview with a correspondent from Voice of Ladakh, CEC Feroz Ahmad Khan explained that LAHDC Kargil made a conscious...

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Y20 Pre-Summit Commences in Leh, Ladakh; Over 100 Delegates from 30 Nations Gather

Leh, April 28: The Y20 Pre-Summit commenced today at the Sindhu Sanskriti Auditorium hall in Leh, Ladakh. The event was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh, Dr. BD Mishra, in the presence of notable figures such as CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyaltsan, MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, and youth delegates from approximately 30 countries.

During his address, the LG highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the Ladakh Administration in areas like women’s empowermen...

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Livestock deaths due to starvation; prompt action from Department of Sheep and Animal Husbandry in Leh

Leh, April 26: In response to the recent incidences of starvation deaths among livestock in Bogdang Nala, the field officer of the Department of Sheep and Animal Husbandry Leh investigated the matter. After conducting a thorough investigation, the officer confirmed that the animals died due to a lack of fodder and grazing lands.

To mitigate the risk of such incidents occurring in the future, the officer recommended exploring and taking up the prospect of developing fodder and promoting su...

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DC Kargil chairs IWMP, PMKSY2 2.0 committee meeting

Kargil, April 26, 2023: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired a meeting of district level committee to discuss Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) 2.0.

Project Manager IWMP/ACD Kargil, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, EXEN REW Kargil, Assistant Director Fisheries, District Social Welfare Officer, Senior Scientist SK...

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More than 100 delegates from around 30 countries to attend the pre-summit meeting

Leh, April 25: The Y 20 Pre Summit Meeting under G20 hosted by Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs is slated to start tomorrow and more than 100 delegates would attend the meeting. The meeting is being organised from 26th to 28th April.

Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Joint Secretary G20 , Saugat Biswas, Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh; Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director, Youth Affairs; Manish Gautam, Director, PIB;  Falit Sijariya, Representative of Y20 India Secretariat and Prof. Rajendra S. Dhaka, C...

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Officials seize contaminated chicken and beef worth 13 lakhs from cold storage in Titichumik

VoL Desk, April 26: After receiving complaints from local residents and a report from the CID indicating the presence of contaminated chicken, officials from various departments conducted an inspection of the cold storage facility belonging to M/S Imtiyaz Ahmad in Titichumik. On Monday, they seized chicken and beef worth Rs 13 lakhs.

The inspection was conducted by a joint team consisting of officials from Food Safety, Drugs and Food Control Organization, CA&PD, MC Kargil, and the police....

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AKSAD Concludes its Annual Election 2023 and Oath Declaration Ceremony in Delhi

VoL Desk, April 24: On April 22, 2023, the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully concluded its Annual Election for the year 2023 at Jamia Ahlebait Public School, Shaheen Bagh, Delhi. The Advisory Body of AKSAD had released the notification for the Election on April 17 and had maintained April 19 as the last date for filing the nomination form.

A total of 15 members had filled the nomination form for different posts such as President, Vice President, Finance ...

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Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh chairs meeting to discuss issues of National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Leh, April 21: Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Ravinder Kumar chaired a meeting to discuss issues of National Cadet Corps (NCC) viz. expansion of NCC camps, preparation for the upcoming Vibrant Village Programme; status of hostels, amongst others.

At the outset, Commanding Officer, 1 Ladakh Battalion NCC Leh, Col VS Johar briefed the meeting on the status of the expansion of NCC camps in Leh and Kargil. There are 16 schools and colleges covered so far in Kargil and 24 in Leh. D...

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