OTT post aspirants in Kargil concerned due to delay in recruitment

VoL Desk, Feb. 10: Mohammad, a student who did not want to reveal his full name, completed his diploma course in Operation Theatre Technician (OTT), in the year 2012. Since then, in the last ten years, he is waiting for the District Administration to advertise posts related to his course. Meanwhile, he has no regular source of income.

Mohammad is concerned about getting overage for the post if it takes time to get advertised in the new setup of the Union Territory. His concern is further ...

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Mohd Ali Ashoor’s poetry book “rGya-lon” released in Kargil

VoL Desk, Feb. 10: Mohammad Ali Ashoor’s poetry book “rGya-lon”, which means 100 big messages, was released today by the Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan here at Cultural Academy Hall Kargil.

The book release ceremony was organised by the Association of Baltis in Himalaya and Territories of Indus. On the occasion, CEC Kargil Feroz Khan presided as Chief Guest while members of the Balti Association were also present. Many invitees could not make it to the event du...

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Ladakh wood carving among nine products from J-K, Ladakh in line for GI tag

The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are set to get the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for nine products. “The GI applications of all these products have been filed at the GI Registry in Chennai. The Consultative Group Meeting of all these products has already been successfully held and the products are in the final stage of being granted the tag. The final GI tag is expected soon,” a spokesperson said.

The products in line to obtain the GI tag include the famous Basoh...

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LAHDC Leh refutes CEC Kargil’s allegation of shifting of District Cadre posts

Leh, Feb 07: Dy Chairman/Executive Councillor FCS&CA, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk rebutted the allegation made by the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil regarding the ‘shifting of sanctioned District Cadre posts of Kargil district to Leh district in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs.’

Dy Chairman Angchuk has requested the Administration of UT Ladakh to further increase the number of posts in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs of Leh district, re...

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Ladakh Admin to control stray dogs through Mission Mode Campaign

Leh, 07 Feb: The issue of stray dogs has been a constant and rising concern in Ladakh despite the various initiatives implemented and underway since the past years.

In this regard, Secretary Ravinder Kumar called a meeting with all stakeholders to discuss and develop means and measures for tackling the menace caused by stray dogs including threat to life, in a constructive and time-bound manner.

Dr. Tsewang Dorjey, Technical Officer, Department of Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries t...

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Farmers sell fresh vegetables produced in Ladakh Green Houses

Leh, Feb 06:  Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi, and Secretary, Agriculture, Ravinder Kumar, inaugurated the sale of fresh vegetables produced in the poly-carbonate Ladakh Green Houses at Main Market, Leh today.

Around three quintals of fresh vegetables produced in poly-carbonate Ladakh Green Houses by the farmers from Taru, Basgo, and Nimoo villages were for sale. 

Executive Councillor Ghulam Mehdi shared that Ladakh, in the true sense is treading on the path to achieving ...

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Explained: Public in Kargil flays alleged shifting of FCS&CA posts to Leh, demands reallocation

Kargil, February 07: The alleged shifting of at least 33 district cadre posts from District Kargil to Leh belonging to the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department has stirred an uproar in the district Kargil. Public representatives and student organizations are consistently raising the issue via print, electronic and social media.

In this regard, Voice of Ladakh came to know that the Administrative Secretary, Yetindra M. Maralkar (IAS) in a letter No. Secy/(FCS&CA)/18/UTL/2022...

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CEC Feroz Khan flags off snowshoe team Ladakh to participate in 3rd Khelo India Winter Games

Kargil, Feb 06, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan today flagged off the snowshoe team of Ladakh to participate in the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games to be held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.

Executive Councilor, RD, Tourism and Zanskar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi and EC Works, Mubarak Shah Naqvi along with team coach Sajjad Hussain were also present.

While flagging off the team, the CEC said Ladakh has great winter tourism potential and can become an alternative for Gulma...

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At least 36 District Cadre posts from Kargil shifted to Leh, CEC writes LG to withdraw order

VoL Desk, Feb. 06: On shifting of District Cadre posts from Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Kargil, the CEC Kargil Feroz Khan has written a letter to the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh, Radha Krishna Mathur demanding immediate withdrawal of the order.

“In continuation to D.O letter vide No: 09/7833 dated: January 28th, 2023, it is submitted that the matter with regard to shifting of District Cadre Posts from Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Depart...

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BHC&RC launches “Sister’s Program” on menstrual health and hygiene

Kargil, Feb 05, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan today inaugurated an awareness program on menstrual health and hygiene organized by Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre (BHC&RC) Kargil in collaboration with LAHDC, Kargil, here at Auditorium Hall.

The CEC was the chief guest while Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho was the guest of honor. Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Commanding Officer Military Hospital Kargil, Chief Education Officer Kargil, Assista...

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