Leh, July 28: Secretary, Agriculture & Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar flagged off the first road shipment of Fresh Apricots from Leh to Mumbai on 26th July. This marks a significant milestone in the history of Ladakh’s horticulture industry, showcasing the region’s exceptional agricultural prowess to a broader market.
Building on the success of last year’s Apricot exports, Zakir Zaidi CEO of Harman Apricots Ladakh, in collaboration with DJ Exports Pvt. Ltd, has taken a momentous step by suc...
VoL Desk, July 29: District Kargil, along with other parts of the world, solemnly observed the Day of Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Hussain ibn Ali, and his 71 companions in the historic Battle of Karbala.
Mourning processions were held across Kargil at district, sub-divisions, tehsil, and village levels. The largest gatherings took place at the district headquarters, Kargil, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashr...
VoL Desk, July 28: Thousands of mourners in Kargil honored the memory of Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Standard bearer of the soldiers of Imam Hussain, on the ninth of the Islamic month of Moharram. Mourning processions were held at district, sub-division, tehsil, and village levels throughout Kargil on Friday.
The largest procession took place in Kargil town, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK). Village-level processions co...
Kargil, July 27: In celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Kendriya Vidyalaya Kargil organized a press meeting to highlight the various initiatives and achievements undertaken in line with the NEP’s vision. The In-Charge Principal of K.V. Kargil presided over the press conference and shared significant developments made in the education system.
The NEP 2020, with its core focus on fostering experiential learning and critical thinking while discouraging ...
VoL Desk, July 26: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, had significant discussions with various officials and delegations in Kargil, addressing a range of developmental issues in the district.
During a meeting at Raj Niwas, Sh. Feroz Ahmad Khan, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor of Kargil, engaged in talks with the Lt. Governor about several developmental matters concerning the district.
Subsequently, Sheikh Nazir-ul-Mehdi, President of Anjuman-e-Jamiat-ul-U...
VoL Desk, July 26: Baseej-E-Imam, the youth wing of IKMT Kargil, organized a solemn procession on the 7th of Moharram to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali Akbar (A.S.). The event was a poignant display of devotion and love for Hazrat Ali Akbar.
The forefront of the procession was led by individuals holding the Holy Quran in their hands, expressing their strong condemnation against the recent desecration of the holy book in Sweden.
The procession commenced at Markazi J...
Leh, July 25: In a significant step towards addressing drug abuse and promoting a drug-free Ladakh, Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired the 3rd State Level Meeting of Narco Coordination Center (NCORD). The meeting focused on the establishment of Drug De-Addiction Centres in Leh and Kargil, the progress on the Forensic Laboratory, and strategies to create a drug-free environment in the region.
During the meeting, DIG Ladakh, Sheikh Junaid, presented updates on the progress made in establishin...
Kargil, July 25: In a significant step towards empowering women and ensuring their safety and security, the Ladakh Police Department today inaugurated the first-ever Women Police Station in Kargil district.
The inauguration ceremony took place at Petrol Pump Kargil NH1 and was graced by the presence of SD Sing Jamwal, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Ladakh, along with other distinguished guests.
The establishment of the Women Police Station in Kargil marks a moment...
Leh, July 25: Dr Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Hon’ble LG, UT Ladakh, inaugurated a one-day orientation programme on springshed management in Ladakh as part of Water Vision 2047 of the UT Ladakh at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Leh.
During the inaugural speech, Dr. Kotwal emphasized the importance of conserving springshed and highlighted the significance of reservoirs to store water. The objective of the program was to discuss the springshed management concept, context, complexities, c...
VoL Desk, July 25: The Ladakh Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the assault on two police personnel in Leh on Sunday evening, as confirmed by Additional Director General of Police, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal.
Dr. Jamwal made the announcement during a meeting with various stakeholders from the Kargil district, including civil societies, religious organizations, political parties, and sitting councilors.
During the meeting, the stakeholders strongly condemned th...
