ADGP Ladakh, inaugurates Kargil’s first Women Police Station

Kargil, July 25: In a significant step towards empowering women and ensuring their safety and security, the Ladakh Police Department today inaugurated the first-ever Women Police Station in Kargil district.

The inauguration ceremony took place at Petrol Pump Kargil NH1 and was graced by the presence of SD Sing Jamwal, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Ladakh, along with other distinguished guests.

The establishment of the Women Police Station in Kargil marks a moment...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal inaugurates orientation programme on springshed management in Ladakh

Leh, July 25:  Dr Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Hon’ble LG, UT Ladakh, inaugurated a one-day orientation programme on springshed management in Ladakh as part of Water Vision 2047 of the UT Ladakh at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Leh.

During the inaugural speech, Dr. Kotwal emphasized the importance of conserving springshed and highlighted the significance of reservoirs to store water. The objective of the program was to discuss the springshed management concept, context, complexities, c...

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Three Arrested in Leh Police Assault Case, ADGP Assures Stricter Action

VoL Desk, July 25: The Ladakh Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the assault on two police personnel in Leh on Sunday evening, as confirmed by Additional Director General of Police, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal.

Dr. Jamwal made the announcement during a meeting with various stakeholders from the Kargil district, including civil societies, religious organizations, political parties, and sitting councilors.

During the meeting, the stakeholders strongly condemned th...

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Outrage and Calls for Justice: Kargil Condemn Brutal Attack on Policemen in Leh

Kargil, July 24: Various religious organizations and political parties in District Kargil have strongly condemned the alleged assault on policemen from Ladakh Police in Leh by hooligans and are demanding strict action against the culprits.

The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil, Jammu Kashmir National Conference, and Indian National Congress Councillor have issued separate press releases and statements, expressing their condemnation of the attacks on the police...

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IKMT Kargil Condemns Sweden for Desecration of the Holy Quran, Urges International Action

VoL Desk, July 21: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) in Kargil, Ladakh, representing the Muslim community, issued a strong condemnation against the Swedish Government for permitting the desecration and burning of copies of the Holy Quran, while also expressing concern over the rising Islamophobia.

Speaking at the Friday gathering at Musalla Imam Kargil, Hojjatul Islam Shiekh Mohammad Hussain Lutfi, the former Chairman of IKMT Kargil, delivered a passionate sermon denouncing the repe...

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District Administration Kargil takes up restoration works at Nakpochoo Nallah, Sankoo 

Kargil, July 23, 2023: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, comprehensive measures have been taken up by District Administration at Nakpochoo Nallah, Sankoo.

On Saturday night, on receiving report about overflowing of nallah and subsequent flowing of excess water in nearby areas, the restoration works at Nakpochoo Nallah has been taken up immediately on war-footing basis.

Nearby three households were shifted to safer locations. Meanwhile, DDMA Kargil has dep...

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Chairman DDMA Leh Santosh Sukhadeve reviews flash flood restoration works

Leh, July 22: Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Leh who is also the Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, convened a meeting to review the temporary and permanent flash flood restoration works in the district.

Chairman DDMA Leh inquired about the status of restoration work being done in Chokhang Vihara, Lamdon School, and Khakshal area, etc as well as the status of damaged roads, headworks of irrigation, electric poles, footbridges affected by flash ...

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Govt likely to allow 8th Muharram procession in Kashmir capital Srinagar

Srinagar, July 21, KNT: The government in Jammu Kashmir is mulling to allow the traditional 8th Muharram procession that remains banned since the onset of militancy in the erstwhile state in the early 90’s.

Reliable sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the first round of meetings between the Shia leaders and Divisional Administration Kashmir ended on a positive note and there is every possibility that the district administration of Srinagar will not impose any restrictions...

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Tragic Incident: One Dead, Four Missing After Vehicle Submerges in River

VoL Desk, July 22: In a tragic turn of events, five individuals, including one from Drass, Kargil, and four from Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, have been reported missing after their vehicle was found submerged in a river. The distressing incident occurred while the car was en route to Kargil from Drass, and it is believed to have disappeared between Kaksar and Kargil at approximately 9:00 PM yesterday, according to sources.

The missing persons have been identified as Shabir Ahmed, son of Sirraj ...

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2-day free eye surgery camp concludes at CHC Sankoo

67 Cataracts, 07 Pterygium cases operated

Kargil, July 21: To reduce backlog of cataract cases, Health Dept. Kargil, organized two-day free eye cataract surgery camp at Community Health Center, Sankoo in collaboration with Perfect Vision Super Speciality (Eye Hospital Srinagar) which concluded today at the CHC.

During the camp, a total of 67 cataract and 07 pterygium cases were operated successfully. The team headed by Dr Omar Rashid renowned Phaco surgeon and Corneal surgeon of Perfec...

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