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...
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...
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 ...
New Delhi, Feb. 02: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has faced a budget cut this year with the Centre reducing its grant by over 60 per cent while the allocation for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has been slashed for the second consecutive year.
The budget for school education has been increased by over Rs 500 crore but the grant for higher education has been reduced by over Rs 9600 crore from the previous fiscal year’s Revised Estimate (RE).
In the interim budget for 2024-2...
VoL Desk, Feb. 02: Imam Jummah of IKMT, Sheikh Hamid Nasiri during the Friday sermon appealed the public to support Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB) on February 3, emphasizing the protest’s necessity to fulfill Ladakh’s key demands.
Various religious organizations viz Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK), Anjuma Sahab Zaman, Sankoo (ASZ), Anjuman Inqilab e Mehdi, Suru (AIM), have also joined in urging the general public to s...
Kargil, Feb 01: In connection with the Lok-Sabha Elections 2024, District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse flagged off the EVM Demonstration Vans (EDVs) for all tehsils of Kargil excluding Zanskar at DC Office Kargil.
Deputy District Election Officer, Dr. Khanzada Mohd Usman, NT Election, Zakir Hussain and other officials of DC Office and District Election Cell Kargil were present on the occasion.
The EDVs were provided with adequate IEC material l...
Jammu, Jan 31: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon visited Kargil Boys Hostel Jammu to review the issues and demands of students studying in Jammu.
During the occasion, ALSWAJ members highlighted admission challenges facing by students in various colleges and universities of Jammu and Kashmir, and for financial support, to ALSWAJ.
The CEC inspected the various amenities being provided to the students. Students apprised the CEC about water leakage, the necessity of air con...
Leh, Jan. 31: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal undertook an extensive visit to the various locations hosting the 4th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024.
The inspection aimed at ensuring the seamless execution of the mega sporting event at the Ice Hockey Rink at NDS Ground, the Ice Rink at Gophugs, and the Ice Rink at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh.
The Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal was keen on ensuring that the infrastructure, faciliti...
VoL Desk, Jan. 30: Former JKNC Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Shiekh Mohammad Raza hailing from Chuskore passed away following a tragic road accident that left him severely injured. He was subsequently shifted to Srinagar where after fifteen days of intensive treatment he succumbed to the injuries.
In response to the loss of the councilor, various religious and political parties including the LAHDC, JKNC, and religious institutions of Kargil have conveyed condolence to the family members on t...
New Delhi, Jan 30: India is home to an estimated 718 snow leopards, according to a report released by the Union Environment Ministry on Tuesday. The region of Ladakh reported the highest number, with 477 of these majestic cats.
Conducted between 2019 and 2023, the first-of-its-kind ‘Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India’ (SPAI) was carried out by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) with the collaborative support of snow leopard range states and conservation partners, including the...
