New Delhi, Aug 01: The government is making all efforts to start civilian flight services to Kargil and only 19-seater aircraft can be operated to the airport there, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Thursday responding to a question of the Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Haji Mohd Hanifa Jan.
The minister told the Lok Sabha that considering the runway at the existing Kargil airport, terrain difficulties as well as landing and take off protocols, only 19-seater aircraft c...
Kargil, August 01: In a notable initiative to foster vocational skills and promote sustainable development, FRLHT TDU Bangalore, in collaboration with The Tropicalist Trust, Kargil, and under the auspices of the Australian High Commission DAP project, organized a comprehensive training session on soap making.
The event was held at the Mirwaiz Syed Hussain Memorial Conference Hall, IKMT tower, and saw enthusiastic participation from 30 students eager to learn and grow.
The Tropicalist T...
Leh, Aug 1, 2024: The Hon’ble CEC/ Chairman, Tashi Gyalson, LAHDC, Leh was called upon today by a delegation of Bhoti language teachers working under Samagra Shiksha. The meeting discussed several issues faced by the teachers appointed under this initiative.
The delegation brought to light several key concerns, including the need for remuneration during both winter and summer vacations, the provision for casual leave and the filling of vacancies for regular teaching posts in the Bhoti su...
By: Abhijeet Kumar
In a significant move for India’s Mars mission, scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have identified Ladakh as an ideal site for the inaugural Mars and Moon analogue research station.
An analogue research station is a facility where activities intended for Moon and Mars missions can be simulated, the report stated. For instance, astronaut habitats can be built and tested there due to the geological...
VoL Desk, July 31: Office of the District Disaster Management Authority, Leh has issued a weather advisory in view of the current weather conditions and sudden rise of water levels in rivers/streams/nallah in the district.
The DDMA Leh has requested the people of Leh District and tourist visiting Leh to take precautionary measures and stay away from flood/landslide prone nallahs/rivers/streams, till weather improves.
The DDMA and IMD Leh shall update the weather condition time to time....
Kargil, July 31, 2024: Government Degree College Drass in collaboration with Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, organized an awareness program on “Gender Sensitization, Encouraging Sports and Ending Sports-related stigma among girls and registration drive for Scholarship Scheme.
The event featured resource persons that includes Aamina Banoo, Gender Expert from Mission Shakti, and Mansoor Hussain, Scholarship Dealing Assistant from UT Ladakh.
The program commenced with the traditi...
Kargil, July 3, 2024: Chairman/ Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited Lalung, Thasgam village and on spot addressed issue related to irrigation and drinking water facilities.
The CEC was accompanied by Executive Engineer, SVD Sankoo, Executive Engineer I&FC, Executive Engineer PHE, Executive Engineer Mechanical besides other concerned officers were present during the visit.
The villagers informed the CEC that due to the water sacristy drought li...
Leh, July 31: Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson chaired a meeting today to review preparations for the upcoming Ladakh rPal Ngam Duston to be celebrated on 5th August 2024 on the occasion of UT Ladakh Declaration Day.
Executive Councillor for Art/Culture, Stanzin Chosphel; Executive Councillor for Minority, Ghulam Mehdi; ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo; DYSC, Tsewang Paljor; CPO Leh, IAO/CCF along with all the concerned officials attended the meeting today.
Leh, July 31, 2024: National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Government of India, headed by its Vice Chairman, Kesri K Deboo, conducted an interfaith meeting for the first time in Ladakh on July 30 at DC conference hall, Leh.
The interfaith meeting was held specifically to discuss the issues and grievances of the minorities in Ladakh.
Different religious community heads, women wing heads and youth organisation heads of Ladakh discussed about the various issues and problems in Ladakh i...
Leh, July 30,2024: In an unfortunate incident last night due to heavy rainfall, a massive flash floods led at Lamayuru and Lingshed villages area causing damage to public property, private property and National Highway.
Under the direction of Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, officers of District Administration, Leh immediately activated respondent team,provided immediate relief and restoration. Additionally, CEC has ordered the urgent restoration of the Lamayuru road and dispatched a ...
