The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is planning to auction city gas distribution licences for north-eastern states and the union territories of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The PNGRB is in the process of finalising the areas for the 12th city gas bidding round.
It has drawn up a tentative list of areas for which licenses will be auctioned and has sought views from the stakeholders, according to a notification on the website of the regulator. The proposed list of areas i...
Kargil, June 28: Department of Geology and Physics, GDC Drass today organized a program on Sustainable Development under the concept of LIFE with the event title “Lecture on Future Prospects of Renewable Energy in Ladakh” under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The program was moderated by Mumtaz Ahmad, Assistant Professor of Physics who briefly elaborated on the event’s title. Waheeda Rehman Mir, Assistant Professor (Geology) presented a lecture on the Geothermal Energy resources in...
VoL Desk, June 27: Hundreds of women belonging to the Women Welfare Association of Wakha staged a significant protest today in Wakha, denouncing a recent case of sexual harassment.
Women from various villages in the Shargole Block and Pashkum regions gathered in Wakha and marched approximately 5 kilometers towards Kargil, expressing their strong opposition to the incident that occurred on June 18 in Wakha.
The protest received support from the Executive Body of the Zainabiya Women We...
Speakers emphasised on harmful effects of drugs and resolved to make Kargil a drug free District
Kargil, June 26: The District Administration Kargil in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Language (LAACL), Kargil today observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2023 at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
During the event, all the participants united to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of drug abuse and the need to combat illicit tr...
News Desk, June 26: In observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2023, the Drugs and Food Control Organization Kargil, in collaboration with the Chemist and Druggist Association Kargil, organized a comprehensive awareness program in Kargil. The event aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking while promoting a healthier and drug-free community.
The awareness program witnessed the participa...
VoL Desk, June 25: The Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) today. The UT-EOC is equipped with advanced technology for monitoring and coordinating relief and rescue operations in the Union Territory. This crucial facility aims to enhance disaster management capabilities and ensure prompt response in times of emergencies.
Expressing his admiration, Lt. Governor Brig. (Dr) BD Mishra commended the efforts of the ...
VoL Desk, June 26: The General Administrative Department of Ladakh has announced the appointment of Ms. Padma Angmo, IIS (Indian Information Service), as the official spokesperson for the Union Territory. This decision comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to effectively communicate policies and programs to the public.
Ms. Padma Angmo, an experienced and highly regarded Administrative Secretary, currently serving in the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), ha...
Leh, June 24: The Transport department, Ladakh organised a display and test drive of E-cars for public awareness at Taxi Union, Bomgard Leh. The display camp was an initiative of the department towards making the UT self-sustainable, SMART, integrated, and carbon neutral.
Commissioner Secretary, Transport Department, Saugat Biswas, during the event, stressed that the administration has come up with the Ladakh Electric Vehicle Policy to encourage transporters and individuals to avail of s...
Leh, June 24: Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India, Shri Anup Chandra Pandey chaired a review meeting on the preparedness of the UT Administration Ladakh for upcoming parliamentary elections.
District Magistrates of both Leh and Kargil briefed on the number of constituencies, blocks in both districts, and the ongoing infrastructural work taking place pertaining to upcoming elections in the region. Data on the inaccessibility of polling parties due to poor connectivity in certain areas,...
Leh, June 22: The advisor to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Dr Pawan kotwal (Chairperson LSDM) chaired a meeting of the 3rd Governing Council of LSDM at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The Governing council approved the establishment of skill laboratories in various degree colleges of UT Ladakh for the introduction of Skill Courses in Colleges under the National Educational Policy; funds disbursement to District Skill Committees for implementation of skill projects and remuneration to the Train...
