Grand final of ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ held in Zanskar 

Kargil, Oct 09, 2023:  The grand final of “Sanklap Saptaah” was held today in presence of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sonam Dorjay, BDO, ZEO, Range Officer and other Sub-Divisional Officers.

The program which is closely aligned with the nationwide Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was organized to honour the hard work, dedication and progress achieved during the entire week.

The participants included school students, farmers. The outstanding performances received certificates from the...

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Escalating Conflict Grips Israel and Palestine, International Community Expresses Concern

Agencies/ Oct. 09: A major military campaign orchestrated by the Palestinian Resistance sent shockwaves through Occupied Palestine as they launched a well-coordinated attack on various Israeli cities and settlements. This offensive, in retaliation to Israeli army and settler violence in the West Bank and the tragic loss of innocent children, has escalated the conflict dramatically.

In response to the attack, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas off...

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National Conference, Congress sweep LAHDC-Kargil poll, win 22 seats

VoL Desk, Oct. 08: The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election, officials announced today. The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Twenty-six seats of the council went to polls on October 4. According to the officials, the Nation...

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LG Ladakh Commends Ladakhi Citizens and Army at Historical Seminar

VoL Desk, October 6, 2023: Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra of Ladakh attended a significant seminar titled “Historical Perspective of Ladakh: Crossroads of Civilisations” organized by the @firefurycorps Corps of the Indian Army in Leh. In his engaging keynote address, the Hon’ble Lt Governor delved into various facets of Ladakh, including its rich history, geographical significance, diverse populace, security concerns, and developmental progress.

Addressing a captivated audience,...

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Secretary Transport chairs Meeting on Rationalisation of Motor Vehicles in Ladakh

Leh, Oct 06, 2023 : Amit Sharma, IAS, Secretary Transport, Union Territory of Ladakh today chaired an important meeting of the Committee regarding rationalisation of Motor Vehicles in Ladakh in his office chambers. This Committee  had recently been constituted by the UT Administration to examine all the Motor Vehicle proposals from various departments so as to assess the current status and actual requirement of vehicles in the UT of Ladakh. 

Secretary Trasnsport Amit Sharma, at the outset...

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Advisor Pawan Kotwal Leads Efforts to Expedite Appointment Orders for 562 Posts in UT

Leh, 04 Oct 2023: Advisor Pawan Kotwal, presiding over a meeting at the UT Secretariat Conference Hall, discussed the vital process of issuing appointment orders pertaining to select lists issued by the Staff Selection Commission. 

Advisor Kotwal emphasized the need for swift action, noting that out of a total of 562 posts, results have been declared for 481 positions. To ensure transparency and information dissemination, he directed the concerned officers to hold a press conference every...

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LG Inaugurates 2000 LPH Milk Pasteurisation Plant at Agling; Kargil to Follow Suit in 2024-25

VoL Desk, Oct. 06: In a groundbreaking move to bolster Ladakh’s agricultural and dairy sectors, H’LG Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, the distinguished Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, dedicated a state-of-the-art 2000 Litres Per Hour (LPH) Milk Pasteurisation Plant to the people of Ladakh. The inauguration ceremony, held at Agling, marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the region’s dairy industry.

The newly inaugurated plant at Agling will serve as a hub where local farmers from various...

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DC Kargil Unveils Revised Schedule for 5th LAHDC Elections Vote Counting

VoL Desk, Oct. 05: In an revised official statement released today, Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse of Kargil has detailed the vote counting plan for the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections, set to take place on October 08, 2023 at Government Polytechnic College, Kargil.

According to the order, the vote counting process will commence at 8 am in the morning on the specified date, with various shifts clearly outlined. The Bhimbat, Padum, and Stakchay-Khangral (1st Shift) constit...

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Remembering Urmila Eulie Chowdhury – India’s First Woman Architect, on Her 100th Birth Anniversary

Urmila Eulie Chowdhury (4 October 1923 – 20 September 1995) was India’s first qualified woman architect, teacher, and writer. Some historians believe that she was Asia’s first qualified female architect. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1947. Earlier, she earned a Cambridge School Certificate from the Windsor House School in Kobe, Japan. In addition, she learned singing and piano at the Conservatory of Music of the Julian Ashborn School of Art, S...

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DIET Leh organises district level FLN TLM mela in Leh

Leh, Sept. 05, 2023: District Institute of Education & Training, Leh organised a District-level FLN TLM Mela 2023 as part of the NIPUN Bharat Mission at Eco Park, main market Leh. This event witnessed participation from the top ten schools representing all zones of Leh District.

Chief Education Officer of Leh, Sonam Dorjey Namgail, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Principal DIET Leh, Chetan Dorje, extended a warm welcome to the guests and participants.

CEO Leh, S D Namgail expre...

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