First Kargil Mahotsav celebrated with great fervor at Pune

KARGIL, DECEMBER 31, 2021: The first-ever Kargil Mahotsav was held today at the SM Joshi Hall in Pune where Chairman/CEC LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan and Vice-Chancellor Savitribai Phule University Pune, Dr Nitin Karmalkar presided over the occasion.

The program began with the launch of signature theme song of Kargil International Marathon sung by renowned singer Padmashri Shankar Mahadevan and composed by Mazhar Siddiqui.

On the occasion, colorful cultural presentations were made by...

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Chandigarh Beautiful Boys clinched LAKSH Football trophy 2021

Jammu, December 31, 2021: The third season of LAKSH (Leh And Kargil Super Heroes) Football Tournament came to an end with the victory of Chandigarh beautiful boys here at GGM Science College football ground Jammu.

As many as 12 teams from cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Leh and Kargil participated in the event which was commenced on 25th December 2021. Earlier Skalzangling FC defeated RLC & Chandigarh Beautiful Boys defeated Indus Chushot to enter into the finals of LAKSH season three.

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12 Dead in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 1, 2022: At least 12 devotees have died and over a dozen others injured in a stampede at Jammu Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The stampede was triggered by a massive rush of devotees, officials said today.

Official added that the incident occurred outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine on Trikuta hills.

They said a large number of devotees had gathered at the shrine to pay their obeisance to mark the new year.

An official told news agency Kashmir News Trust that due to ma...

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Chairperson BDC Shakar Chiktan chairs meeting to conduct Ice Hockey Cup

KARGIL, DECEMBER 29, 2021: Chairperson Block Development Council (BDC) Shakar Chiktan, Sayeda Banoo today chaired a special executive body meeting at Chiktan Shagaran to discuss the conduct of the first BDC Cup 2022 (Inter-Panchayat Sub Junior Ice Hockey Tournament) in the subdivision.

The meeting which was attended by all Sarpanchs also discussed measures to enhance the standard of ice hockey in terms of equipment and development of ground and to attract tourists in the Sub Division Shak...

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DC Leh reviews capacity of online exam centres in Leh

Leh, Dec 29: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse today convened a meeting to review the status of online centres for conducting examinations in online mode in the district.

DC Leh inquired about the status of current functional capacity of the various private online exam centres and the government institutions. Highlighting the need of enhancing the capacities of online centres, DC Leh directed the private institutes to expand their capacities with all the mandatory prerequisite facil...

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Dah, Hanu hydropower projects, 66 kV transmission line to be completed next year

Leh, December 29: Administrative Secretary, Power and New Renewable Energy (NRE), Ravinder Kumar, today chaired a meeting in his office chamber regarding the progress of 9 MW Dah hydroelectric power (HEP), 9 MW Hanu HEP and 66 kV Dah-Hanu to Khaltsi transmission line.

The concerned officials informed that 95% of Dah and Hanu hydroelectric power project has been completed so far. They also highlighted the issues they have been facing regarding the completion of the projects which included ...

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District Valuation Committee Kargil proposes increase in rate of land

KARGIL, DECEMBER 29, 2021: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired a meeting of officers regarding market rate valuation for the year 2022, in his office chamber.

The Deputy Commissioner held a detailed discussion with the District Valuation Committee regarding rate fixation of land of rural, urban areas along with market value of urban areas including buildings and properties.

The Committee proposed increasing in rates up to 5 percent and increasing ...

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Traffic Police Ladakh launches signature campaign seeking cooperation from people

KARGIL, DECEMBER 29, 2021: To seek cooperation from people to obey traffic rules, while strictly adhering to COVID-19 SOPs, Traffic Police Ladakh, today launched a two-day signature campaign in the twin districts of Leh and Kargil. In Leh, the signature campaign was launched at Balkhang Chowk in the main market and New Bus Stand in Kargil.

Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Ladakh, Tsering Paldan in presence of SP Traffic, Mohd Rafi Giri pioneered the launch of signature campaign in Leh. W...

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Principal Secretary reviews formulation of Annual Action plan under SDP, CAPEX for 2022-23

Leh, December 29: Principal Secretary,Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting in his office chamber, to review the formulation of the Annual Action plan under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State CAPEX plan for the financial year 2022-2023 of Health and Medical Education, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Revenue Departments, respectively.

Referring to the circular issued by the Planning Department pursuant to the instruction of the Finance Department and the Integrated Finance Di...

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Advisor Ladakh emphasises on action plan for accessibility to Persons with Disabilities

Leh, December 29: Advisor to Hon’ble Lt. Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired a meeting to review the action plans for meeting the accessibility standards notified by the Government of India in pursuance of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Secretary, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Padma Angmo gave a detailed presentation on the crucial sections of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), of the ...

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