By: Safina Qusar & Mohd Hassanain Ebadie
Elated by the announcement of granting five new districts in Ladakh, the Zanskar and Drass subdivisions resonated with chants of celebration. People danced joyfully at Jashn-e-Drass, a major celebration that saw participation from various political and religious leaders, setting aside religious, sectarian, and political differences. In contrast, a shutdown erupted in Sankoo, while Shakar-Chiktan expressed their displeasure over not being included ...
Leh, 29th August 2024 – In a strong initiative to empower women and promote physical fitness, Mission Shakti organized a special self-defense training program on the occasion of National Sports Day. The event was held today on 29th August 2024 at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College Leh, which aligned with the spirit of National Sports Day, aimed to promote empowerment and safety among women and girls.
The session began with a comprehensive briefing by District Coordinator Diskit Ladol, who pr...
VoL Desk, August 29: Sankoo Subdivision observed complete shutdown in the whole region from Parkachik to Kanoor pushing for district status to Sankoo Subdivision.
The call for the protest was given by the United Movement for Sankoo District Status a body of all religious institutions and political parties of the Subdivision.
The demand for District status for Sankoo has intensified after the announcement of Ministry of Home Affairs to give five new districts for Ladakh that excludes Sa...
VoL Desk, August 29: The National Legal Services Authority has launched its toll-free/helpline number 15100 to provide legal aid and support to individuals who need assistance, particularly those who may face barriers in accessing legal services.
The NALSA helpline is available to address queries related to legal matters, offer guidance and connect individuals with legal aid services. It plays crucial role in ensuring justice for all, especially marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
VoL Desk, August 29: The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh have invited applications from eligible candidates obtaining minimum prescribed marks for selection against 7 MBBS and 2 BDS seats under “Ladakh Central Pool Medical Seats Guidelines”.
The announcement was made in a notification on August 26, 2024 to fill up the MBBS and BDS seats of Ladakh quota for the year 2023-24.
The medical colleges offered for the candidates are Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, LLM Medical C...
Kargil, August 29, 2024: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Brig. (Dr.) B.D Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady Smt. Neelam Mishra on Wednesday visited Govt. Degree College Drass where he inaugurated Hostel Block (Interim College) Residential Zone and Pickle Making Skill Centre.
On the occasion of inaugural ceremony, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor expressed happiness over the participation of girl students in large number than boys. He said the participation of girl students is necessary f...
Kargil, August 29, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retired), on Wednesday attended a public gathering in Drass as people celebrated the decision of granting district status to the region.
The HLG was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Raam R and other officials.
The HLG received a grand welcome by the people of Drass who were happy and celebrating the d...
Leh, August 28, 2024: The One Stop Centre (OSC) Leh, along with the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under the Mission Shakti, Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, organised a one-day interaction session/meeting with representatives from various women religious associations including Anjuman moinul Islam, Anjuman-e-Imamia, Ladakh Budhist Assocation Women Wing and Mahila Mandal on August 28.
The session focused on crucial issues concerning women’s safety, security, and emp...
Leh, Aug 28,2024: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Leh Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting to assess the progress of ongoing developmental works in Leh district in the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat, Leh on Aug 27.
The meeting was attended by District Superintending Engineer, PWD, Dorjay Gyatso; Chief Planning Officer, Tsewang Gyalson;
Executive Engineer, R&B Divison, Leh; Lobzang Yonton; Executive Engineer, Const. Division, Leh Imran Khan; Executive Engineer, I&FC, Leh, M...
VoL Desk, August 27: The public representatives of Sankoo Subdivision, comprising members from various political parties and religious factions, have urged the government to grant district status to the region. This demand was made during a press conference held at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that Ladakh would be getting five new districts.
Addressing the media, former MLC and Councillor Agha Syed Ahmad Razvi stated tha...
