Leh, June 5, KNT: A truck met with an accident in the mountainous pass of Leh resulting into the death of the driver and injuries to the Conductor.
Both the driver and the conductor (cousins) hail from Haknar Gund area of Central Kashmir’s Kangan town.
The accident occurred at Fotu-La Pass when the driver Muhammad Aslam Famda lost control over the truck and it fell deep into 200 feet deep gorge.
The truck (JK01P/8724) suffered damages while the driver died on spot. The 25-year-old Conductor Mun...
Ladakh
LG launches Rewa scheme to provide financial assistance to students
Leh, June 4: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh will give financial assistance to meritorious students for availing coaching facility for specific examinations under the scheme ‘Rewa- Lt Governor’s Student Support Initiative’. The scheme will be effective for examinations conducted on or after October 1.
A total of 60 students from Ladakh will be selected based on marks secured in the 10th standard board examinations, while 70 students will be selected based on marks secured ...
KGSL launch street libraries in Kargil
KARGIL, JUNE 04, 2021: In a first of its kind in North India, Khuwaja Ghulam Sayyedain Library (KGSL) Kargil installed six number of street libraries at different locations in between Kargil city and Baroo, here today.
Deputy Commissioner and CEO Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve inaugurated the street Library here at Tourist Facilitation Centre Biamathang Kargil. On the occasion, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anayat Ali Choudhary, Ex MLA and member of Guardian Council IKMT Haji Asgar Ali Karb...
DC Kargil visits Rangdum, Parkachik
Takes stock of grievances, issues of locals, assures resolution of land issues at earliest possible
KARGIL JUNE 03, 2021: In order to take on spot appraisal of the grievances, issues and developmental needs of the people of Tai Suru Block, District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve along with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil Anayat Ali Choudhary visited Rangdum and Parkachik areas here on Wednesday.
Additional District Commissioner (ADC), ...
32nd Demise Anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini observed in Pushkum
Pushkum, June 04, 2021: On the occasion of 32nd demise anniversary of Ayatullah Khomeini, Al-Hilal Welfare Society Pashkum organized a congregation to commemorate the great loss. The event held at Imam Bargah Pashkum Kargil, said a press release issued by the organization.
Considering the spread of Covid cases in the district, few speakers, naat singers and few organizers were present at the event venue.
The event formally commenced with recitation of Holy Quran and recited meaningful taranas....
Administration demands improved services from telecom providers of Ladakh
Secretary Information Technology reviews performance of telecom providers
Leh, June, 03: A meeting of all the telecom service providers of Ladakh was held today to explore ways and means to better the voice and data services by the telecom operators. The meeting with BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vindhya Telelinks Ltd was chaired by the Secretary, Information Technology, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas.
The Airtel and Reliance Jio will improve the quality of connectivity by increasing their spe...
President JUIAK handed over 10 oxygen concentrators to Alreza health care
Kargil, June 03, 2021: President Jamiat ul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil today handed over 10 oxygen concentrators to its health wing Alreza Health Care and research foundation. All 10 oxygen concentrators were donated by Khalsa Aid international to Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil.
The concentrators were received by the monitoring committee of Alreza Health care and research foundation. The monitoring committee including Haji Asgar Majaz, Haji Gulzar Hussain and Dr. Shabir Hussain has expres...
Lankore face an acute shortage of irrigation water
KARGIL, MAY 31, 2021: Ploughing of agricultural fields commences between mid of March in suburb villages of Kargil town. And with a difference of few days, other villages in Kargil district also plough fields. The period extends to the month of May in far-flung areas where farmers grow only one crop. However, 25-35 days after ploughing water for first irrigation is needed as per a normal routine. Pathetically, village Lankore that is adjacent to the Kargil town got water for first irrigation...
Ladakh waives off late fees for transport documents
Leh, June 02: LG Administration of Ladakh has extended the validity of various documents such as driving licence, registration certificate, vehicle fitness, vehicle permit etc. upto 30 June 2021 and also exempted the late fees on renewal of these documents until 30 June 2021, keeping in view the COVID -19 pandemic.
This has been done by the UT Administration to give succour to the public in general and transporters in particular in the difficult times of the Covid pandemic, when it has...
UoL approves 30 Skill Enhancement Courses in Constituent Colleges
KARGIL JUNE 02, 2021: According to the Registrar, University of Ladakh (UoL), the Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh has approved the introduction of 30 skill enhancement courses in the Constituent Degree Colleges of the University from 3rd to 6th semesters.
Courses which have been introduced in the 3rd semester include Renewable Energy and Energy Harvesting, Early Childhood Care and Education, Learning Skills of Afsana in Urdu, Persian Conversation and Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Environm...