Leh, August 01: Principal Secretary of School Education, UT Ladakh Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting of the State Selection Committee for the evaluation of teachers for the National Award for Teachers 2023 at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.
Evaluation and scrutiny of five nominations and shortlisted based on the performance of the eligibility criteria from the national portal held on the performances in their respective schools and communities using technology, innovative pedagogy, joyful l...
VoL Desk, August 01: The All Ladakh Unemployed Youth Association (ALUYA) held a significant protest in Leh on Tuesday, urging the timely release of the Ladakh Recruitment results conducted by SSC. The unemployed youth expressed their frustration with the UT administration, accusing them of providing false assurances despite their repeated requests.
Chanting slogans, the protesters expressed their disappointment with the UT administration, stating that they have seen little improvement in ...
Delhi, August 02: The Supreme Court is hearing from August 2 a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is conducting day-to-day hearings from today.
The Bench, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant, had on July 11 fixed July 27 as the deadline for filing writte...
VoL Desk, August 02: Ladakh is set to introduce its Warrant of Precedence, following clearance from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The protocol list, which has already been approved by the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, is awaiting final approval from the MHA, as per report.
The Warrant of Precedence will define the status of various officials and dignitaries in the region. It is expected to grant significant status to Chairpersons-cum-CECs of the twin Autonomous Hill Deve...
Leh, August 01: A delegation from Ladakh Union Territory (UT) recently visited the Space Application Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (SAC-ISRO) in Ahmedabad. The delegation included prominent figures such as Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson; Executive Councillor, Ghulam Mehdi; Vice Chancellor of University of Ladakh, Prof. SK Mehta, and Dean, Science UoL, Dr. Subrat Sharma. The purpose of their visit was to explore collaborative opportunities to develop science-bas...
These lakes could be a potential source of glacial lake outburst floods in the Himalayas, the scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, said.
Kargil, August 01: Accelerated melting of the Himalayan Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh could give rise to three glacial lakes with an average depth ranging between 34 and 84 metres, scientists have found.
These lakes could be a potential source of glacial lake outburst floods in the Himalayas, the scientists from the Wadia ...
VoL Desk, August 01: Hundreds of Shia Muslims from neighboring villages of Fokar gathered at Karamba today to observe the solemn occasion of Asad-e-Ashura. The mourners commenced a procession from Imam Bargah, Khachay, which culminated at Imam Bargah Karamba. During the procession, they recited Nohas and elegies to express their grief and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
Concurrent congregations were also held at various villages, where respected speakers delivered sermons. Shei...
VoL Desk, August 01: In a tragic turn of events, the lifeless body of Shabbir Ahmad, a resident of Drass, Kargil, was discovered on the banks of the Indus River at Kharmang Khas in Pakistan occupied territory, reported local news.
This comes just a few days after the body of 28-year-old Belqees Banoo from Akchamal, Kargil, was found in Mayurdo, Kharmang. As per a lookout notice by Ladakh Police, Belqees Banoo was reported missing since the morning of July 15, 2023.
The recent body fo...
VoL Desk, August 01: The Department of Tourism in the Union Territory of Ladakh has announced its plans to revamp its current logo. In this regard, the department is inviting logo design submissions from the talented residents of Ladakh to create an inspiring and captivating new ‘Logo’ that represents the essence and beauty of the region.
All interested individuals are invited to participate by submitting their unique ‘Logo’ designs for consideration and possible selection as the official...
VoL Desk, July 31: Thovina village in Kargil witnessed a tragic incident as wild carnivores attacked a domestic sheepfold in Mohalla Bardum Thovina at Fuks – Choskam Ree, resulting in the death of more than 20 domestic goats and sheep, with dozens more wounded. The attack occurred last evening, and the villagers discovered the lifeless animals inside the sheepfold early in the morning.
The Thovina Ree (Mountain) region is known to be the habitat of various wild carnivores, including snow ...
