UTDMA in collaboration with NDMA successfully conducts mock drill exercises in Leh

Leh, August 23, 2024: Mock drill exercises was successfully conducted at different locations of Leh district by UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on August 22. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Amit Sharma and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve.

The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, includin...

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قراقرم یونیورسٹی کے مسائل حل کرنے کیلئے حکومت تعاون کریگی، نذیر

ایجنسیز/ قراقرم انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی غذر کیمپس کے 20 طلبائ میں چائناپاکستان فرینڈ شپ ایمبیسیڈرل میرٹ کم نیڈ سکالرشپ تقسیم کردیا گیا۔ شعبہ تعلقات عامہ کے آئی یو کے مطابق سکالرشپ دینے کا مقصد تعلیم و تحقیق کومزید فروغ دیناہے۔

سکالرشپ کے چیک تقسیم کے حوالے سے غذر کیمپس میں تقریب کا انعقاد کیا گیا۔ جس کے مہمان خصوصی گلگت بلتستان اسمبلی کے سپیکر ایڈوکیٹ نذیر احمدتھے۔ ان کے ہمراہ جامعہ قراقرم کے مین کیمپس و سب کیمپس کے زمہ دارآفیسران نے بھی شرکت کی۔ جنہوںنے سکالرشپ کے اہل قرار پانے والے طلباءمی...

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Tragic School Bus Accident in Durbuk Claims Six Lives, Injures 19

Leh, August 22: In a tragic incident, a school bus from Lamdon School met with an accident near Durbuk, resulting in the death of six people and injuries to 19 others. The Deputy Commissioner of Leh confirmed the news while addressing the media. The injured have been admitted to the Army and CHC Tangtse healthcare centers.

The bus was carrying approximately 25 passengers, including two children and several staff members, and was en route to Durbuk to attend a staff member’s wedding when i...

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Students Struggle as AICTE Delays Scholarship Payments, Leaving DU Admissions in Limbo

VoL Desk, August 21: Many students admitted in 2023 are facing significant hardships as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has yet to release their maintenance and academic fees. According to a statement from students to this newspaper, those who were allotted seats at Delhi University this year are also encountering problems, with no specific colleges assigned to them yet.

Students who enrolled in 2023 are now in their third semester but still haven’t received the main...

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LBA Women’s Wing meets CEC Gyalson

Leh, Aug 20: A delegation from the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Women Wing led by its President, Kunzes Dolma Jawo met Hon’ble CEC/Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson today.

This meeting marked the first official visit of the newly appointed executive members of the LBA Women’s wing to the H’CEC. During the meeting, the delegation discussed key development needs within their community, particularly the construction of a meeting hall and resource center in Murtse Colony.

CEC Gy...

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LAHDC, Leh distributes land to boost socio-economic conditions of local communities

Leh, Aug 20: In a landmark event at Spituk today, the Chairman of LAHDC, Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, distributed land from the Igoo-Phey Command Area to the residents of Spituk, Palam, and Pharka villages. The land was allocated through a lottery system aimed at boosting the socio-economic conditions of the local communities and fostering sustainable development.

Speaking on the occasion, H’CEC Gyalson congratulated the villagers of Spituk, Palam, and Pharka on receiving the command area lan...

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LAHDC Leh discuss Project Proposal for Heritage Documentation and Mapping Initiative

Leh, Aug 20: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson chaired a meeting today in the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat to discuss the Project Proposal for the LAHDC Heritage Documentation and Mapping Initiative.

Executive Councillor for Art and Culture Stanzin Chosphel; Additional Deputy Commissioner Leh Sh. Ghulam Mohd (JKAS); Chief Planning Officer, Leh Tsewang Gyalson; Private Secretary to Chairman Jigmet Raftan; Deputy Secretary Culture Tsewang Paljor and Distr...

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CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon visits Achambur village to address grievances of people

Kargil, August 20, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited Achambur village to address various grievances of villagers.

He was accompanied by Exen SVD Sankoo; In-charge SDM Sankoo; General Manager, NHIDCL; Former Executive Councilor, Aga Syed Abass; Contractor of Phase 3 of NH-301 besides other officers and local representatives.

The inhabitants informed the CEC that many grievances including damage of irrigation kuls, construction o...

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Advisor Kotwal Chairs Meeting on Pashmina Spinning Machines and Subsidy Schemes

Leh, August 19, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting to discuss the promotion of Pashmina spinning machines and subsidy schemes to boost the Pashmina industry in UT Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance the production and quality of Pashmina products, thereby improving the livelihoods of local artisans and stakeholders.

During the meeting, the President of ...

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Kargil – Police resuced Nepali Man After Suicide Attempt in Suru River

VoL Desk, August 19: A Nepali man was rescued by the Ladakh Police after he attempted to end his life by jumping into the Suru River near the New Omni Van Stand at Kabadi Nallah, Kargil, earlier today.

The incident came to light when a local resident, Mohd Hussain, witnessed the man jumping from the railing into the river. Hussain quickly alerted the authorities, prompting a swift response from the police.

Led by the Incharge of Police Post bazar SI Tsering Norboo the police team acted...

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