Prospect of Gurez Valley’s Connection to Kargil via Kaobal Gali Emerges

Kargil, August 15: The picturesque Gurez Valley, situated along the Line of Control and approximately 85 km from Bandipora district headquarters, is poised to receive a significant tourism boost as authorities contemplate reopening the traditional Gurez-Kargil road through Kaobal Gali. This initiative is anticipated to not only enhance tourism but also reestablish age-old connections between the two regions.

With a recent surge in tourist arrivals, the Gurez Valley presents a promising op...

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India Will Be In World’s Top Three Economies In Coming Years: PM Modi

He said the government has taken several steps to tackle corruption, stop leakages and contain inflation

New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there has been an unprecedented surge in India’s exports and noted that India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy due to the efforts of 140 crore citizens. 

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, the Prime Minister said India will become the third-largest economy in the next few...

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DC Leh Santosh Sukhadeve attends Open House meeting at DPS Leh

Leh, August 13: An open house meeting was organised by the School Management Committee, Delhi Public School (DPS) Leh, to discuss the academic and administrative issues at the school.

Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS, attended the meeting with the President, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Thupstan Chhewang, and LBA Youth Wing, President, Rigzin Dorjey, in presence of parents and guardians of the students. From management side, Pro-vice chairperson Devinder Singh Arora,...

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Alleged Seat Allocation Discrepancy by JK-BOPEE Raises Concern Among Kargil’s MBBS Aspirants

Kargil, August 13, 2023: Female MBBS aspirants of district Kargil have been concerned over alleged discrepancy in the seat allocation process carried out by the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) for medical admissions in Jammu and Kashmir. The issue revolves around the alleged negligence of BOPEE in adhering to the stipulated seat matrix, specifically in the ST Kargil girls’ category.

The concerned applicants have come forward with complaints, highlighting what appears t...

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Ashok Koul to party leaders, ‘Win all seats of Zanskar in LAHDC-Kargil elections’

Zanskar (Kargil), Aug 9: Senior BJP leader and General Secretary (Org), Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh today asked his party men to win all seats of Zanskar in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-(LAHDC) Kargil elections.

According to a press release, during his detailed tour of Kargil, Ladakh, he held a meeting of senior leaders at Zanskar to discuss about the forthcoming party programmes and the upcoming LAHDC elections.

Local BJP leaders from Ladakh representing four mandals – ...

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J&K High Court Orders Hal Symbol Allotment to JKNC for LAHDC Elections

VoL Desk, August 10: In a significant legal triumph, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has emerged victorious in the J&K High Court. Vice President of JKNC, Omar Abdullah, announced through a tweet that the court has directed the Union Territory of Ladakh to assign the Hal (Plough) symbol to candidates of the party for the upcoming Hill council elections. The election notification had been issued just a few days prior.

The ruling is a substantial step for JKNC’s representat...

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LAACL Kargil organizes Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira

Kargil, August 08, 2023: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, today organized a day-long Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira, at Language Centre Academy Complex, Kargil.

The event witnessed the participation of over 30 senior poets and emerging talents from across the district, representing Urdu, Balti, Purgi and Shina Dardi languages.

The poets eloquently presented their poetic expressions, predominantly focused on praising and paying heartfelt tributes to the mar...

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Advisor Ladakh launches website of Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation

Leh, August 09: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal launched the official website of the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) https://www.sidcoladakh.org.in/., at Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The launch of this website marks a significant milestone in advancing SIDCO’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and effective communication for its diverse stakeholders, Dr Pawan stated. He emphasized that for sustainable development of the i...

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Mass Resignation in Zanskar Over Alliance Decision; Not Mass but Few, says Congress Councillor

VoL Desk, August 08: The executive members of the Block Congress Committee, Padum, Zanskar of district Kargil, have collectively tendered their mass resignation today. However, sitting councilor from Zanskar, Stanzin Ala, revealed that the resignations are emanating from only one group within the Zanskar block.

The resignation comes amidst a backdrop of discontent and disagreement within the committee over the recent decision to form an alliance between the Indian National Congress (INC)...

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Second National Javelin Day Celebrated in Kargil

Kargil, 07 August: The Athletic Association UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Athletic Association Kargil, commemorated the Second National Javelin Day on August 7th at the K.S.C.S. Stadium in Kargil.

The day’s proceedings commenced with a grand Opening Ceremony at 10 am, graced by the presence of notable dignitaries. Mr. Syed Toha, Assistant Director of Tourism, and Ex Power Commissioner of J&K, Haji Asger Ali Majazi, presided over the event, adding their distinguished presence to the...

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