DC chairs meeting, reviews progress of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Kargil, Feb 07: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse chaired a meeting to review the progress of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY).

The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Kargil, District Social Welfare Officer Kargil, Medical Superintendent DH Kargil and sub-Postmaster Mohd Abass.

The Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) Scheme is a small deposit scheme of the Government of India meant exclusively for a girl child.

While reviewing the progress of the scheme, th...

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DC Leh chairs review meeting on Border Village Development

Leh, Feb 6Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a review meeting at the VC Room of DC Office Leh. The meeting primarily focused on the ongoing development projects in border villages under the Vibrant Village Programme and the advancements in Project Tsangda at the Pangong area.

Colonel Atul Bharadwaj, representing HQ 14 Corps, shared detailed insights into the multifaceted development projects initiated by the Indian Army under the Vibrant Village Programme in Leh. He el...

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KIWG: Skaters put Maharashtra on top; Army denies ITBP ice-hockey double 

The first-ever Khelo India Winter Games in Ladakh came to a memorable finish with thousands watching the ice-hockey finals at the NDS sports complex

 Leh, Feb. 06Maharashtra finished on top of the medal standings as the first part of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 came to a rapturous finish at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh on Tuesday.

Maharashtra won 20 skating medals that included six golds. Karnataka also finished with six golds but their total count of eight a...

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DC visits Drass sub-division, take stock of developmental works 

Kargil, Feb 06: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse conducted tour of Drass subdivision in connection to review status of development works and snow clearance works on Srinagar-Leh Highway.

He was accompanied by Executive Engineer Mechanical, Mohd Hassan, Dy. SP Traffic, Manzoor Ahmed, Tehsildar Drass, SHO Drass, PHE Engineers and concerned BRO officers.

During the visit up to India Gate, the DC took stock of the snow clearance measures being undertaken by project Vij...

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Leh Apex Body Threatens Fasting if February 19 Meeting Fails

VoL Desk, Feb. 05: Following the Leh Chalo Andolan on February 03, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) held a press conference, announcing their intent to participate in the February 19, 2024, meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi. However, they warned that if no positive decision is reached regarding their 4-point agenda, they will commence a fasting process until their demands are met.

During the media address,Thupstan Chhewang the president of LBA, expressed determination in...

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Khelo India Winter Games: Ladakh women skate to historic gold

Leh, Feb. 05: It was a mixed day for hosts Ladakh on Day 4 of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 on Monday. While the Union Territory won a first-ever Khelo India gold in the women’s short track 1600m relay at the NDS sports complex in Leh, the men’s ice-hockey team went down 4-0 against a powerful ITBP in a semi-final match.

Maharashtra added two more skating golds to take their total tally to three, but Karnataka continue to lead the standings with four.

Maharashtra’s gold medals on M...

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DC Kargil reviews provision of AMFs at Polling Stations

Kargil, Feb 05: The Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer (DEO), Kargil Shrikant Suse, convened a meeting of the concerned officers to take stock of the provision of the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) at the Polling Stations in the district.

The Dy. District Election Officer Kargil, Dr. Khanzada Mohd Usman informed the meeting about the Accessibility arrangements and AMF Status of the Polling Stations as per the reports submitted by the concerned SDMs/Tehsildars and other Nodal...

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Baseej-e-Zaraat promotes farming techniques during Dah-e-Fajr celebration

VoL Desk, Feb. 04: The Baseej-e-Zaraat wa Baghbani (BZB), the agricultural wing of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), conducted an awareness event on new farming techniques during the Dah-e-Fajr celebration, marking the success of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Held at Jama Masjid Kargil as part of a ten-day program organized by various wings of IKMT, the event was chaired by Chairman Sheikh Sadiq Rajai, with Assistant Professor Mohammad Shabbir from the University of Ladakh as the...

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EC Feroz convenes review meeting of CADD

Kargil, Feb 02: Executive Councilor, Revenue, LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a review meeting of Command Area Development Department.

Deputy Director, CADD, technical staff besides concerned officers were present during the meeting.

During the meeting, threadbare discussions and deliberations were held on various proposals pertaining to drought mitigation and other issues.

After thorough discussion on the issues of CADD, the EC directed to submit a drought mitigation plan a...

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LAHDC Kargil accords warm farewell to outgoing CEO

Kargil, Feb 02: LAHDC, Kargil accorded a warm send-off to outgoing Chief Education Officer (CEO), Mushtaq Ahmed during a farewell function held at Council Secretariat.

Executive Councilor, Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor, Revenue Kacho Feroz Ahmed, Executive Councilor Information Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor Education Zakir Hussain, the outgoing CEO Mushtaq Ahmed, Councilors of LAHDC besides concerned officers of Council Secretariat were present.

During ...

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