Organic Farming: A new face of Ladakh’s Agriculture

Organic farming has seen a surge in popularity among farmers and consumers alike as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution due to negative environmental effects of conventional and modern farming methods.

Moreover, it emphasizes natural processes, low use of chemicals, and comprehensive land management. In view of the increasing demand for organic farming and its products, the government has been promoting it as a chemical-free farming with its different ongoing schemes like ...

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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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BJP Appoints Tarun Chugh as Election In-charge for JK, Ladakh

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Saturday appointed Tarun Chugh as election in-charge for upcoming Lok Sabha polls for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories.

News agency KNO reported that BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is the party’s in-charge for political affairs in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has been named the election in-charge for both Union Territories.

Ahsish Sood has been appointed as co-incharge for Jammu and Kashmir.

In the last Lok Sabha...

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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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CEC Discuss Expansion of Ward Boundaries for MC Kargil

Kargil, Jan 24: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting to discuss the expansion of ward boundaries for the Municipal Committee Kargil.

Executive Councillor I&FC, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Councillor Town, Haji Abass Adulpa, Administrator Municipal Committee, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Executive Officer, MC, Shafaqat Hussain, and District Panchayat Officer, Kargil, Padma Angmo, beside other concerned officers attended...

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National Girl Child Day Held at GHS Shargole

Kargil, Jan 24: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project Shargole organized the National Girl Child Day at Government High School Shargole.

Speakers talked about the importance of National Girl Child Day and the need to eradicate social taboos. They encouraged reporting instances of domestic violence to concerned authorities. They also spoke about the rights of girls enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

CDPO Farida Batool, who presided over the event, said the ICDS Pro...

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14th National Voters’ Day 2024 Celebrates Across Kargil District

DEO/DC Kargil releases ECI’s song in Purgi language

Kargil, Jan 25: District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse today attended the celebration of 14th National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2024 as chief guest here at SMM Auditorium Hall, Kargil.

On the occasion, Chief Engineer, I&FC, Maqbool Hussain, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Mohd Sharif Kakpori, CMO, Dr Kacho Liyaqat Ali, Divisional Forest Officer, Sheep Husbandry Officer, Deputy District Election Offic...

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