VoL Desk, July 06: In view of the surge in incidences of feral dog’s bites in the district posing grave danger to public safety and health, the District Magistrate Kargil has issued necessary instructions for proper management and disposition of leftover foods.
It is observed that the improper management, irresponsible disposing of leftover food has been one of the reason for rise in such incidences.
In this regard the District Magistrate has ordered all the hotels, homestays, guest ho...
VoL Desk, July 05: The Kargil Democratic Alliance in a press release today has called the Government of India to resume talks on the key four-point agendas of Ladakh.
The KDA under the leadership of Co-Chairmen Qamar Ali Akhone and Haji Asgar Ali Karbalaie, urgently calls upon the Government of India to resume the dialogue process with local leaders of Ladakh. This demand pertains to the four-point agenda that has been placed before the government through the high-power committee constitu...
Leh, July 04: To enforce the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, an enforcement team comprising members from the Health Department, Drug Controller, Municipality authorities, along with the Police conducted a raid on shops near Lamdon School and Kunfan Model School on June 4. During the operation, a banned substance known as ‘cop’ was recovered.
The seized substances were destroyed in the presence of the Coordination Committee members to ensure compl...
Leh, July 04: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened a significant meeting to discuss the Action Climate Plan-Net Zero by 2047, aimed to deliberate on the comprehensive plan to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint in Leh by 2047, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.
At the outset of the meeting, a detailed presentation by a representative from the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi, outlining the baseline analysis, future climate im...
Kargil, July 04: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon visited Chuchot along with Councillor, Yourbaltak Constituency, Manzoor ul Hussain to offer his condolences following tragic demise of a young boy who drowned in Indus River in Leh.
During his visit, the CEC expressed heartfelt gratitude to the LAHDC Leh, IKMT Baseej Imam Volunteers, Army, SDRF, Ladakh Police, ITBP, JCB Association, Rafting Association, volunteers and all involved in the search efforts to recover the boy’...
Kargil, July 05: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) handed over a Truck Mounted Water Tanker with 9 kL capacity to DC Kargil for Government Degree College, Kargil under CSR on 05th July 2024.
Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of POWERGRID, the tanker was handed over by Shri Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director (Northern Region-II) on behalf of POWERGRID to Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS, District Devel...
Kargil, July 03: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Cluster Office Kargil organized an awareness program at SKUAST-K Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kargil-1.
The program was well-attended, with distinguished guests including Chief Manager Mohd Hussain, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Akhon (Chief Scientist and Head of KVK Kargil), and Marketing Executive Bashir Ahmad from the Cluster Office Kargil.
During the event, Chief Manager Mohd Hussain expressed gratitude to Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Akhon for facilitating the progr...
Kargil, July 04: To boost livelihood and economy of livestock breeders in far-flung areas of Kargil district, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kargil, Dr. Gulzar Hussain, organized a one-day farmer’s awareness, animal treatment and aid/assistance camp for yak and cattle breeders of Rangdum village.
The camp was conducted by a dedicated team of veterinarians and para-veterinarians led by Dr. Siraj U Din, I/c BVO Sankoo/Taisuru.
The awareness camp saw the participation of approximately 60 ...
Kargil, July 02: Executive Councilor RDD, ZDA and Information Er. Punchok Tashi chaired a review meeting to discuss the issues pertaining to the construction of NH-301 in Phase-7 and 8 Zanskar Sub Division at his office Chamber.
The meeting was attended by Councilor Karsha Stanzing Jigmat; SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh (IAS); General Manager NHIDCL; besides other concerned officers of NHIDCL were present during the meeting.
The meeting discussed in detail bout the various issues including r...
VoL Desk — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 struck the Leh region of Ladakh early this morning. The quake occurred at 08:12:59 IST on July 3, 2024. The epicenter was located at a latitude of 36.10° N and a longitude of 74.81° E, with a depth of 150 kilometers.
Local authorities have not yet reported any significant damage or casualties. However, the tremor was felt across the region, causing concern among residents.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
