CEC attends final match of Kargil Hero’s Cup 2023

Kargil, October 22, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon today attended the concluding ceremony of Kargil Hero’s Cup Cricket Tournament-2023 organized by the Humas Upliftment Organization Ladakh at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. 

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balsaheb Suse, Councillor Bhimbhat, Abdul Wahid, Councillor Chuliskambo, Councillor Chiktan constituency, Kacho Liyaqat Khan, members of civil society, players, and sports enth...

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Former Councilor Haji Ghulam Mohd Aligns with BJP

VoL Desk, Oct. 21: Haji Ghulam Mohd Tangole, a former Councillor from the Parkachik Constituency, along with others, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. The joining took place in the presence of Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

Also gracing the event were Senior BJP leader Haji Anayat Ali and other party workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kargil unit.

Haji Ghulam Mohd Tangole, a two-time councilor from the Parkachik constituency, fac...

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Mandatory Mediation Training Programme for Advocates of Ladakh concluded

Leh, Oct. 21,2023: A 40-Hour (Five Days) Mandatory Mediation Training program for Advocates of UT Ladakh, organized by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India, Mediation and Conciliation Committee of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, concluded on October 19 at Conference Hall, NISR, Leh. 

The training program was inaugurated by the Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brig. (Dr). B. D. Mishra (Retd.), on ...

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CEC Kargil Announces Appointment of Executive Councillors

VoL Desk, Oct. 21: Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone, the newly elected Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC, Kargil, announced the allocation of Executive Councillors for the 5th LAHDC Kargil Council today.

In accordance with the authority granted under Section 29 of the LAHDC Act 1995, CEC Akhone delegated powers to Councillor Trespone, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillor Padum, Er Phunsuk Tashi, Councillor Pashkum Kacho Mohd Feroz, and Councillor Shakar Zakir Hussain.

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9-day Usha Silai school capacity building programme kick-starts at GDC Kargil

Kargil, October 20, 2023: A nine-day Usha Silai School capacity building programme organised by Ladakhi Craft and Design Skill Centre Govt. Degree College Kargil and supported by Usha International Ltd.

The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. Tashi Ldawa, Director College Affairs and Prof. Deskyong Namgyal, Controller of Examination, University of Ladakh.

The capacity building training will focus on three major components i.e sewing machine installation and repairing, Stitching...

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Saeed Naqvi Exposes Media Bias in Palestine-Israel Conflict: Online Session Organized by IKMT Qom Branch

VoL Desk, October 19, 2023: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust’s Branch in Qom, Iran, organized an insightful online program titled “Role of Media in Palestine-Israel War” via the Google Meet application today. The event featured senior journalist Mr. Saeed Naqvi as the special guest, who shared his personal views and analysis on media coverage and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The program commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran by Mr. Mohd Hassanain, a seminary student i...

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غیر قانونی بجلی کنکشنز پر گرفتاریوں کا حکم

ایجنسیز/گلگت بلتستان// صوبائی وزیر داخلہ شمس الحق لون نے گلگت بلتستان میں بجلی کے غیر قانونی کنکشنز اور بجلی بلوں کی عدم ادائیگی کے حوالے سے اپنے ایک پیغام میں واضح کیا ہے کہ بجلی چوروں کے خلاف قانونی کاروای شروع ہوچکا ہے۔

گلگت بلتستان میں جو بھی صارف بجلی کا بل ادا نہیں کرے گا ان سب کے خلاف قانونی کاروای کریں گے۔40 کے قریب بجلی چوروں اور غیر قانونی کنکشنز میں ملوث عناصر کے خلاف مختلف تھانوں میں درخواستیں دی جاچکی ہیں ۔ اس حوالے سے کسی بھی قسم کی کوئی کوتاہی برداشت نہیں کی جائے گی۔

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Hanle Dark Sky Reserve celebrates its first star party

Leh, October 20,2023: The first official star party for experienced amateur astronomers was organised by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in collaboration with Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh at Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in eastern Ladakh, from October 12-15. 

Hanle is home to IIA’s Indian Astronomical Observatory and hosts many professional telescopes due to its dark skies and dry weather. About 30 amateur astronomers travelled to Hanle with their telescopes and camer...

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UT of Ladakh issues Offer of Appointments to 523 Candidates

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...

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