SDM Zanskar reviews preparations for Winter Festival-2024

Kargil, Jan 29: SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk chaired a meeting to review the preparations for Winter Festival-2024 which will be held from 7 Feb to 14 Feb 2024.

SDM Zanskar has instructed all Sub-Division employees to take on the responsibility of ensuring the success and memorability of the occasion.

The winter sports event will take place at various locations within the Sub-Division. The festival will feature activities such as ice hockey, ice climbing, archery, a food exhibition, a...

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CEC Kargil calls on LG J&K, discuss various issues

Kargil, Jan 30: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Monday called on Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha to address various issues pertaining to residents of Kargil post reorganization on August 5, 2019.

The CEC apprised issues related to the Admission for Kargil Students in various Colleges and Universities of J&K and requested for the continuation of reservation quotas in J&K universities for Kargil students.

Dr Jaffer emphasized for special rel...

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Health Department organizes Anti-Leprosy Day in Leh

Leh, Jan 30: Anti-Leprosy Day campaign was observed under the theme of ‘Ending Stigma, Embracing Dignity’ at Conference Hall of the CMO office Leh today on January 30.

The campaign started with observance of two minutes silence on Marty’s Day in the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for India’s freedom.

CMO, Leh, Dr. Diskit Dolma shared that Leprosy Day in India is observed on January 30 which marks the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi.

She directed all the p...

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Road Safety Month: Traffic Police organize seminar-cum-awareness program in Kargil

Kargil, Jan 30: As a part of the Road Safety Month, Traffic Police Ladakh today organized 6th seminar-cum-awareness program at Taxi Stand Kargil. Superintendent of Police, Traffic Ladakh, Mujeeb ur Rehman, DYSP Traffic Kargil, Manzoor Ahmad, ARTO Kargil, Khadim Hussain, Cluster Head J&K Bank, Mohd Hussain, in charge Police Post Kargil, Tamchos, National Insurance agent Mansoor, Dr Asif of Health Department, DDMA officials and representatives from various taxi unions beside taxi owners and ge...

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CEC Inaugurates 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024

Kargil, Jan 28: Chairman/CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon inaugurated the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024 organized by Department of Youth Service and Sports at Ice Hockey Rink at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil.

CEC, LAHDC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi ud din Wani, CEO, District Youth Services Sports officer Kargil, Abid Ali, District officers and participating teams were present at the inaugural Ceremony.

Addressing the players, the CEC sai...

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“Leh Chalo Andolan”: Ladakh Unites for Urgent Safeguard

VoL Desk, Jan. 28: In a press conference convened by the Leh Apex body, a significant call for the “Leh Chalo Andolan” on February 3, 2024, was made to safeguard the interests of Ladakh. Expressing their dissatisfaction with the periodic meetings with the Ministry of Home Affairs, both the Leh Apex Body and KDA jointly announced the commencement of the “Leh Chalo Andolan.”

During the press conference, Tsering Lakrok disclosed that the demonstration is scheduled to commence at 10:00 am fr...

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LAHDC Leh to rebrand Health & Wellness Centres in local language

VoL Desk, Jan. 29: In view of the controversy erupted as a result of renaming the Health Centres in Ladakh as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has proposed for rebranding the Health and Wellness Centres as “Tsey-Ring Nadmed Tsonas” in Leh as per Guidelines of Health Ministry.

CEC Leh, Tashi Gyaltsan chaired an important consultative meeting with socio-religious heads and officers of District Administration Leh.

In the meeting, the CEC affi...

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CEC Highlights Developments, Ongoing projects During Republic Day Speech

Kargil, Jan 26: While congratulating people on Republic Day, the CEC said that on Jan 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution was enacted after which India became a Democratic Republic. In the Constitution all religions, colours, gender and races have equal rights without any discrimination.

He said that people need to actively participate in the development of villages, cities, and the entire country with the spirit of patriotism.

On the occasion, Dr Jaffer paid rich tributes to the veteran...

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75th Republic Day Celebrate at District Headquarter and Sub-divisions in Kargil

Kargil, Jan 26: The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Bemathang, Kargil where the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon unfurled the National Flag.

At the stadium, the CEC inspected the parade and took salute at the march past presented by contingents of Ladakh Police, police band party, NCC Cadets, school contingents etc.

While congratulating people on Republic Day, the CEC said that on Jan 26, 1950...

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Kargil Congress Express Resentment over Renaming of Govt Medical Centers

VoL Desk, Jan. 25: The District Congress Committee Kargil in a letter to the Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, has expressed strong resentment against the Renaming of Government Medical Aid Centers/Health and Wellness Centers as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”.

“I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to rename the Govern...

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