Leh, April 21: Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired the 5th Apex Committee Meeting of Jal Jeevan Mission at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. The Commissioner/Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu elucidated the agenda items in a detailed presentation viz. Annual Action Plan, social audit, physical verification; hiring of Jal Shakti Fellow; establishment of Drinking Water Quality Commissionerate (DWQC) under JJM in the UT amongst others. He explained that after the star...
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Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Kargil with religious fervor as prayers held across the district
VoL Desk, April 23: On Saturday, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Kargil with religious fervor following the sighting of the moon in Jammu, Delhi, and other parts of the country.
Under the banner of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, led by Syed Kazim Sabiri, the Eid Namaz was offered at Kargil town. A similar Eid gathering for prayers was held at Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil campus, where the prayers were led by Sheikh Ghulam Ali Mufeedi.
Prayers congregation was also held at Sunni Eid-g...
Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil holds protest on International Day of Quds 2023
VoL Desk, April 21: Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil, under the leadership of Imam Juma, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalili, staged a massive protest in Kargil to mark the International Day of Quds 2023 today.
The procession began after Friday prayers from Isna Ashriya Chowk, moving towards Jama Masjid Kargil and passing through Apo Bazar. The march eventually ended at Islamia School.
During the event, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalili emphasized the need for the liberation of Palestine and the reconstructio...
Aadhaar-based Subsidies to be enabled in Ladakh
Promote Digital Payment Systems at all levels; Advisor Narula
Leh, April 19: Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula held a meeting to discuss the status of Digital Payment Systems in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Vikas Sirohi, Digital Payment Professional from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) presented the status of Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), UPI Increment over the years, and the promotion of RuPay card in Ladakh.
It is pertinent to mention that amongst other ...
EC Tashi holds meeting with Deputy GOC at Kumbathang Kargil regarding setting up of war memorial museum
Kargil, April 20, 2023: Executive Councilor Tourism/RD and Zanskar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi today called on Brigd Upinder Singh Anand Deputy GOC 8 Mountain Division at Kumbathang to sort out several pending issues with Army regarding setting up of war memorial museum within the premises of Army and land allotment to Army at Stongdey Kumik Zanskar.
EC Tashi briefed the Dy GOC and other army officers about the proposal for the construction of war memorial museum at Kumbathang approved unde...
LAHDC Leh approves draft outlay of 300 Cr District Capex Budget for FY 2023-24
Leh, Apr 19: LAHDC Leh conducted its General Council Meeting to discuss the Draft Capex Budget for the financial year 2023-24 under the chairmanship of the Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, at the conference hall of DC’s Office, Leh.
At the beginning of the first’s day’s session, CEC Gyalson condemned the conspiracy to defame H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama and demanded an apology from the media houses & celebrities who tried misinterpreting the audience with a maligned video of His Holiness. The hou...
Joint Director Youth Services and Sports inspects progress of Multipurpose Sports Hall at Kurbathang
Kargil April 19, 2023: Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Moses Kunzang today visited the site of a Multipurpose Sports Hall at Kurbathang Kargil near Council Secretariat and inspected the progress of the construction.
The Engineer of JKPCC and contractor were also present during the inspection. During the visit, Moses Kunzang directed that the remaining works should be completed and handed over to the department within the current working season.
The indoor sports stad...
Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, Lt. Governor of Ladakh, concludes four-day tour to Kargil
VoL Desk, April 19: This morning (April 19), Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, Lt. Governor of Ladakh, left for Leh after concluding his tour of Kargil. During his journey, he planned to visit Shargole and Khagral village.
On April 15, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra arrived in Kargil for his four-day long tour to the district to experience the developmental works on the ground and to closely learn the aspirations and expectations of the people. On the way, he visited Mulbek villa...
LG Hosts Iftar Party for People of Different Communities in Kargil, Emphasizes Joint Efforts for Social Issues
VoL Desk, April 18: Hon’ble Lt Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, hosted an Iftar party for people of different communities in Kargil on Sunday. The Iftar party was held at a time when the ongoing auspicious month of Ramzan is being observed worldwide.
During the event, the Hon’ble Lt. Gov extended his warm wishes to everyone and highlighted the importance of joint efforts from all sections of society to address various social issues. He further appealed to the guests to actively contribute t...
Tourism Department Kargil organizes Apricot Blossom festival at Karkitchu
Kargil April 17, 2023: Tourism Department Kargil today organized 4th Apricot Blossom Festival at Karkitchu Kargil.
Executive Councilor for Tourism, Er Punchok Tashi, EC, Health, Mohin Ali, Councilor, Altaf Hussain, BDC, Khatija Banoo, Assistant Director Tourism, Aga Toha, Sarpanch, Panches, Naib Sarpanch, Self Help Groups, villagers, Village Education Committees, Domestic Tourists besides other dignitaries were present.
During the event, EC Tourism highlighted the potential of Apricot...