Leh, Oct 19: The Administration of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh has issued Offer of Appointments to 339 candidates recommended by the Staff Selection Commission for various UT/Divisional cadre posts. These appointments span a range of essential departments, including Planning Development & Monitoring, Agriculture, Cooperatives, Command Area Development, Labour & Employment, Health & Medical Education, Revenue, Law, Information, Industries & Commerce, Transport, Finance, Social Welfare,...
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Rare coral reef fossils found at 18K feet in Ladakh
Ambika Sharma
Oct. 18: Renowned geologist Ritesh Arya has unearthed coral reef fossils at 18,000 feet above sea level in the Eastern Ladakh Himalayas at Burtse.
While talking to The Tribune, Arya said, “Coral reefs, often associated with tropical, shallow waters, may be the last thing one expects to find in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, known for its rugged mountains and high-altitude terrain. However, the recent discovery of the coral reef fossils in Burtse challenges conventional w...
LG Ladakh Congratulates New Body of LAHDC Kargil
VoL Desk, Oct. 19: In a recent post on X, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh expressed warm congratulations to the newly elected Chairperson and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Shri Dr. Mohd Jaffer, and all the councillors.
LG Ladakh praised their election and conveyed his best wishes as they prepare to embark on a new journey dedicated to serving the people of Kargil.
The LG Ladakh emphasized the importance of collaborati...
Advisor Ladakh Chairs Crucial Meeting on Special Campaign 3.0
Leh, Oct. 17: Dr. Pawan Kotwal, the Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory Ladakh, presided over a pivotal meeting to discuss the implementation of Special Campaign 3.0 across various departments within the UT.
The meeting was convened to deliberate on the comprehensive implementation of Special Campaign 3.0 across various departments within the Union Territory. The primary objective of this campaign is to institutionalize daily activities, eliminate pendency, and address g...
MLAs from Haryana conduct official study tour in Ladakh
Leh, Oct. 18, 2023: A group of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Haryana Vidhan Sabha was on an official study tour to the Union Territory of Ladakh. The purpose of the tour was to engage with the Rural Development Department (RDD) officers in Ladakh and discuss matters related to local governance and development.
Chaired by the MLA, Ram Kumar Kashyap, the meeting was conducted to foster dialogue and collaboration between the visiting delegation and the officials in Ladakh. Lead...
Sports Authority of India approves establishment of Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Ladakh
Leh, 17 Oct: The Sports Authority of Inda (SAI) has approved the proposal of the Department of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, for the establishment of Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) in the Sports viz, Athletics, Boxing, & Archery Discipline.
The newly constructed Open Stadium at Spituk, Leh, has been identified as the venue for the establishment of the Excellence Centre after a Technical Evaluation by an expert committee. The Centre shall have all the required techni...
Kargil Police Apprehend Thief Behind Attempted Bank Robbery at Taisuru
VoL Desk, Oct. 17: In a significant development, Kargil Police have successfully apprehended the suspect responsible for the attempted theft at the State Bank of India’s Taisuru branch, which occurred during the intervening night.
The accused, a resident of Bihar, was swiftly arrested, thanks to the diligent efforts of the local law enforcement. The arrest was made in connection with Case FIR No 18/2023, which was lodged at PS Panikhar following the incident.
Kargil Police’s prompt r...
Newly Elected Members of 5th LAHDC Kargil Take Oath, Pledging Dedicated Service
VoL Desk, Oct. 17: In a solemn ceremony held today at the Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall in Kargil, 26 recently elected members of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) took their oath of office.
The oath was administered by Principal District and Session Judge, Iqbal Ahmed Masoodi, to the newly elected councillors, comprising 12 members from the National Conference Party, 10 from the Indian National Congress, two from the BJP, and two independents.
The event was grac...
5-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights begins at Kargil Campus, UoL
Kargil, Oct 16, 2023: Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Goa Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Property Rights (G-CEIP), organized a five-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights: A Macroscopic Understanding of Patenting and Beyond.
The workshop is aimed to provide faculty members from the University of Ladakh and its constituent colleges with valuable insights into the realm of intellectual property rights.
The workshop was inaugurated on October 16...
مسئلہ فلسطین اورہل کونسل انتخابات پر چیر مین آئی کے ایم ٹی کا خطاب
وی ایل نیوزسروس//حجتہ الاسلام والمسلین شیخ محمد صادق رجائی امام جمعہ امام خمینی میموریل ٹرسٹ کرگل نے جمعہ کے خطبے میں حالات حاضرہ پر روشنی ڈالتے ہوئے فلسطین پر اسرائیلی جارحیت کے بھر پور مذمت کی اور مسلمانان کرگل کی غزا کے نہتے عوام کے ساتھ ہمبستگی کااظہارکیا۔
انہوں نے حالیہ مقامی ہل کونسل انتخابات کو پر امن طور انجام دینے پر اطمنان کا اظہار کیا البتہ انہوں نے آئین ہند میں شہریوں کو دئے ہوئے حق رائے دہی کو ذمہ داری اوردیانت داری سے استعمال کرنے کی ضرورت پر زوردیتے ہوئے بتایا کہ ووٹ کی خری...