Leh, May 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson accompanied by Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi met with His Excellency, Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Her Excellency, Yum Sonam Choki from the Royal family of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the presence of H.E. Gyalwa Dhokhampa, and H.E. Khamtak Rinpoche at Leh today.
CEC Gyalson on behalf of LAHDC Leh and the people of Leh Ladakh accorded a warm welcome to the Royal Family and inquired regarding their stay in Le...
VoL Desk, May 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, a Mega Plantation Drive was organized by ‘Live-to-Love,’ ‘Young Drukpa Association,’ and the District Administration of Leh in Liktsey. The event witnessed the honorable Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurating the drive.
The plantation drive saw the participation of distinguished individuals, including Ven Rinpoches of Drukpa Sect, prominent political and religious leaders, as well as dedicated...
Kargil, May 16: Hotel and other industries associated with the tourism are facing massive cancellations these days owing to Go First airlines crisis as well as frequent closure of Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
The hot desert region’s prime travel months are May, June, and July. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many foreign visitors chose not to travel to Ladakh after 2020 till now, yet the UT saw more than five lakh tourists last year, primarily domestic ones.
In the Leh district, where ...
VoL Desk, May 16: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has proposed a study to examine the impact of infrastructural projects on wildlife in Ladakh Union Territory.
During the 72nd meeting of the NBWL’s standing committee on April 25, 2023, an official from the Central government suggested conducting a study on the movement of wildlife in Ladakh, considering the various infrastructural projects taking place in the region.
The suggestion was made when discussing a proposal to divert...
Kargil, May 16: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani today inaugurated Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil organized by Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil under the umbrella of Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil.
The ADC was the chief guest on the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer Kargil, officers and officials of the District Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil, teachers of ...
“Body shaming, minor physical abuse, and financial constraints have sadly become normalized in many households in Kargil”, but as Incharge of the Women Cell at Police Station Kargil, Dechan Angmo revealed in a conversation with Voice of Ladakh correspondent, “The concerned civil societies for women receive cases only when they reach severe levels.” The revelation is shocking, considering that the Special Cell for Women in Kargil was established just a year ago and has already received around...
Kargil, May 15: The Horticulture Department Kargil has issued recommendations for farmers regarding aphid infestation in apricot orchards.
As reported by the field staff of the Horticulture Department Kargil the apricot fruit trees are observed with aphid infestations with symptoms of curled leaves.
The life cycle of aphid is very short and it is not a life-threatening insect/pest for fruit trees. To control the aphid group which is sucking type insect/pest needs systemic insecticide f...
VoL Desk, May 15: The Kargil Democratic Alliance convened a crucial meeting today at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil to address the pressing issue of Statehood and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, according to reliable sources.
After a comprehensive hour-long discussion on the future course of action, the leaders opted against holding a press conference and refrained from engaging with media personnel who sought interviews after the meeting.
The timing of this meeting is significan...
Leh, May 15: Sports Authority of India, Training Centre, Kargil, UT Ladakh, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced that it will conduct selection trials for Boxing & Taekwondo for the year 2023-24.
The trials are open for boys and girls aged between 12 to 18 years and will be held at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium, Baimathang Kargil on 25th-26th May 2023 and Open Stadium Spituk/Astroturf football ground Leh on 28th-29th May 2023. The reporting ti...
Kargil, May 15, 2023: Hajj Committee Ladakh today organized an orientation/training program for provisionally selected Hajj pilgrims of Kargil district for the year 2023 at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
During the training program, Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal addressed the pilgrims virtually and congratulated them, and applauded the Hajj Committee Ladakh for their efforts.
It was informed that a total of 475 applications were filed from Ladakh for Hajj Pilgrima...
