New Delhi, Sep 26: The Union government on Thursday announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance.
This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said.
After revision, minimum wage rates in area ‘A’ for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading & unloading for unskilled work will be Rs 783 a day (Rs 20,358 per month).
For semi-skilled workers, th...
Kargil, Ladakh: On 26th September 2024, a team of 10 experienced mountaineers of Vajra Corps embarked on an ambitious 10-day expedition to scale the majestic Himalayas, marking the official flag-off of their thrilling adventure.
The expedition was flagged off early morning from the location of Heritage Hut, Kargil helipad by Commander Kargil Sentinels Brigade under the aegis of Forever in Ops Division. Over the next 10 days, they will navigate treacherous terrain, braving unpredictable weath...
Kargil, Sept 25, 2024: University of Ladakh has launched its first-ever B.Sc. Agriculture program at its newly established Agriculture Campuses in Leh and Kargil.
The inaugural batch at the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T) in Kargil commenced with a seven-day orientation program, Deekshaarambh, starting on September 17, 2024.
Dr. Faizan Ahmad, Chief Scientist and Head of SAS&T, Kargil, introduced students to the course, emphasizing its broad scope and future opportu...
VoL Desk, September 26: The General Administration Department of Ladakh has constituted a committee to evaluate various aspects concerning the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory. This follows the “in-principle approval” granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the creation of districts in Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.
The committee will assess key factors such as district headquarters, boundaries, administrative structure, creati...
Fruit growers showcase 377 fruit varieties; highlight region’s rich horticultural diversity
Kargil, Sept 25, 2024: Horticulture Department Kargil concluded its annual exhibition 2024-2025 at Batalik village today, where fruit growers showcased 377 varieties of fruits highlighting the region’s rich horticultural diversity.
During the event, Director Horticulture Ladakh, Tsewang Phunchok along with other officials inspected different fruit varieties displayed by local growers at the exhi...
Leh, September 25, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier [Dr] BD Mishra [Retd] along with first Lady Smt Neelam Mishra arrived in Nubra Valley to a warm welcome at Thoise Airport, where he was received by Deputy CEC Tsering Angchok, Deputy Commissioner Leh Shri Santosh Sukhadave (IAS) , SSP Leh Smt. Shruti Arora (IPS), Executive Councillor LAHDC-Leh Shri Gulam Mehdi, and Councillors from Hundar and Panamik.
Upon reaching the 54 RCC Headquarter, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor was honor...
Kargil, Sept 24, 2024: The nominated members of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, were sworn in today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall in Kargil in a function organized by Election Authority.
Principle, District and Session Judge Kargil, Malik Shabeer Ahmad who is prescribed authority administered oath to the three nominated members including Namgyal Phuntsok, Regzin Gurmath, and Hakima Khatoon.
On the occasion of the oath taking ceremony, Chairman/CEC, ...
Kargil, Sept 24, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with program Director of Golden Mile mentorship program to implement Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) in Kargil district.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, Zakir Hussain; Executive Councilor, Er. Punchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Srikant Balasaheb Suse; Chief Education Officer Kargil; Principle DIET; Program Director Dr Neepa Oza besides...
New Delhi, 24 September 2024: The executive members of the All Ladakh PMSSS Student Union, including Fiza , Stanzin (Vice President, Leh), Mustafa (Vice President, Kargil), and Jigmet (General Secretary, Leh), met with Ladakh Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa in New Delhi to address several important concerns faced by students under the PMSSS scheme.
The primary issue raised was the on-hold admission process under PMSSS, which has caused significant challenges for students. Due to the dela...
Leh, Sept 23, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) chaired a meeting at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat to discuss the Registration and Renewal Guidelines for Adventure Tour Operators (ATOs) in Ladakh.
Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Shri Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, apprised the HLG of the objective of the guidelines, i.e. to promote and ensure clean, high-quality, safe, eco-friendly and sustainable adventure sports activities by fostering re...
