Promise to fulfill four-point agenda, Hanifa Jan campaigns for Lok Sabha

VoL Desk, May 14: As the election dates are coming closer in Ladakh the election campaigning are also also getting intense in its momentum. In this connection the Ladakh Democratic Alliance’s independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan has so far completed his campaigning process in three Subdivision of Kargil district including Sankoo, Shakar- Chiktan, and Drass.

Throughout his election campaigning he was accompanied by the Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffar Akhoon, Exec...

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Fire Erupts in residential house at Nangma, Sankoo

VoL Desk, May 14: Fire erupted in a residential house in Nangma, Sankoo, around 5:30 pm today, resulting in significant damage to the property. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

The homeowner, identified as Mohd Jaffar, son of Mehdi, witnessed the unfortunate event. Local residents swiftly mobilized to contain the fire, with support from the Army stationed at Khurbathang and NHPC’s fire and emergency services.

Despite efforts to respond promptly, the fire and emergency serv...

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CEO, UT Ladakh, Facilitates Collaboration for Nation-Building

Leh, May 14: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Yetindra M. Maralkar, met with the Administrative Secretaries of Ladakh Administration, towards democratic participation and fostering a culture of civic engagement, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meetings held to hand over the invitation to vote, the exclusive Ladags Phonya Magazine and Kargil Samzod Magazine – Election Special Edition 2024, SVEEP T-Shirt, Ladakh, and batches of the election marked a signifi...

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GDC Kargil hosts intra-faculty sports tournament 2024

Kargil, May 14, 2024: Professor MNM Shabani Chief IQAC today inaugurated the second edition of intra-faculty sports tournament, featuring competitive volleyball, table tennis, and other recreational activities.

The event showcased the athletic prowess and camaraderie of participants from six departments, with a total of 45 players competing for victory.

In the men’s volleyball category, the final match saw the Department of Humanities clinch the championship title, with the Department ...

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Class 10th, 12th results declared, first after affiliation with CBSE

VoL Desk, May 14: On May 13, the Central Board of School Education (CBSE) announced the Class 10 and Class 12 results. The overall pass percentage for Ladakh in Class 10 is 53.08%, while for Class 12 it is 41.59%.

Following the formation of the Union Territory, most schools in Ladakh, previously affiliated with JKBOSE, were merged with CBSE.

Across Ladakh, 1,818 students appeared for the Class 10 exams, with 965 passing, resulting in a pass percentage of 53.08%. For Class 12, 1,796 stu...

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Two Teachers Die in Road Accident Near Khargundla While En Route to Election Training

VoL Desk, May 14: Two teachers died in a car accident near Khardung La on Sunday when they were going to Leh for election training. DC/Returning Officer Santosh Sukhadava announce a compensation of 15 lakh for each family.

The victims named as Mohd Eliyas was the teacher Middle School, Thang and Mohd Ibrahim, teacher of Primary School Tyakshi, Farol both victims hail from Nubra Subdivision and both were going to Leh, for an election duty under the second and third phase of training.

In...

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UOL Students Urge Prompt Resolution of Staff Shortages, Funding Requests, and BPED Course Continuation

VoL Desk, May 14: University of Ladakh students at Leh Campus held a press conference today due to the administration’s failure to address academic issues, shortage of teaching staff, and lack of grant for academic tours. They claimed that despite repeated appeals over the past three years, the administration has not resolved their concerns.

During the conference, students criticized the University Administration for a communication gap between the National Council for Vocational Educatio...

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Agriculture Dept. Kargil organizes training on “School Soil Health Program” at JNV, Kargil

Kargil, May 13: Department of Agriculture Kargil today organized a one-day orientation cum training on “School Soil Health Programme” at PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbathang Kargil.

The officers from Agriculture Department and resource persons from KVK-1 Kargil conducted a thorough training to the student batches of JNV School and teaching staff on the importance and maintenance of Soil Health, Soil Sampling Methods and use of SHC mobile App, importance of soil fertility...

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Intense Solar Storms Illuminate Ladakh Skies with Stunning Aurora Display

Kargil, May 13: On the night of May 10-11, the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle and Merak, Ladakh, captured a mesmerizing showcase of intense auroral activity, sparked by potent geomagnetic storms from the Sun impacting the Earth.

These storms originate from Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), massive discharges of plasma and magnetic fields ejected from the Sun’s corona. They can take hours or even days to reach our planet. The current robust aurora was anticipated and observed worldw...

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The cricket team of Kargil Campus UoL won the title of Khumbathang Premier League

Kargil, May 13: To foster sportsmanship and camaraderie between the Indian Army and the people of Suru Valley, Khumbathang Premier League 2024 cricket tournament was organised by Forever in Operations Division. Six Army & Four civil youth teams competed intensely for the ultimate prize. The tournament, played with passion and fervor amidst serene surroundings, culminated with Ladakh University lifting the title of Champions of KPL 2024.

The final of the tournament was played between Unive...

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