Executive Councilor approve Youth Services and Sports scheme in Ating village

Kargil, July 21, 2024: Executive Councilor (Rural Development and Panchayati Raj / Cooperative / FCS&CA / Forest & Wild Life / Information), Er. Phunchok Tashi along with Rajesh Director Ronmas India Pvt Ltd consultant for Snow Ski Lift and Winter Dport Academy approved scheme of Department of Youth Services and Sports UT Ladakh today during his visit to Ating village to see the ski slopes.

Naib Tehsildar Hasnin Mir and SHO Zanskar, Gyaltsen as well as people of Ating were also present.

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LAHDC Leh distribute 120 solar streetlights

Leh,July 21: Hon’ble Chairman/CEC Tashi Gyalson, LAHDC, Leh in the presence of DC/CEO Santosh Sukhadeve, distributed 120 solar streetlights to the Tibetan refugee camp, Das Pema, Thang Sing Sing area at Saboo and De-Zie.

The initiative aims to significantly enhance the community’s infrastructure and sustainability efforts.

Executive Councillor, Ghulam Mehdi Inaugurates Amusement Ride and Exhibition cum Sale

Leh, July 21: Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, Ghulam Mehdi, inaugurated an amusement ride and exhibition cum sale at Housing Colony on July 20.

This initiative, organized by Sharma Brothers in collaboration with the local self-help group and Merchant Association, aims to promote local food and showcase the talents of local artisans. The park will remain open for 30 days starting from Saturday, the 20th of July.

The event features a variety of stalls exclusively operated by m...

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International Moon Day: I want to catch the Moon

By: Sidharth PK

The airy Greek myth, with the amplified Roman verse, the Selene is a looming figure o’er the crust of centuries. The moon is indefinable light and mystery, with the macabre tales that unwraps it. In literature, romantic poetry with reference to Lord Byron, as he brings our attention through his famous poems, “So we’ll go no more a roving, by the light of the moon”. The moon is portrayed in the sense of a romantic overture and literature connects objects like moon, sun, wat...

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EC Tashi inaugurates new public library at Tungri Thang in Karsha Block

Kargil, July 19, 2024: Executive Councilor, ZDA, RDD, Cooperative and Information, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi in presence of  Agriculture Officer, Tsering Norboo and Block Development Officer Karsha, Tsewang Rigzin on Thursday inaugurated new public library at Tungri Thang in Karsha Block.

The library, constructed and funded by the Rural Development Department, aims to support local residents of Tungri with educational resources, especially books for competitive exams. It’s a signi...

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Skalzangling delegation calls upon CEC Tashi Gyalson

Leh, July 19: H’CEC Tashi Gyalson met with a Skalzangling delegation led by the incoming President, Tashi Tsewang (Retired Army Personnel), and the outgoing President, Tashi Sonam (Retired DSP), along with other executive members of Tsogpas.

The delegation apprised CEC Gyalson about a range of issues, notably plans for the construction of a new cremation ground. Expressing gratitude, H’CEC acknowledged the outgoing president’s commendable work during his tenure and conveyed sincere well w...

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AKSAD Commemorates Ashura-e-Hussaini in New Delhi

Delhi, July 17: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) commemorated Ashura-e-Hussaini in New Delhi, where a significant number of students lamented the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), and his companions in the holy land of Karbala.

Events for Shab-e-Ashura and Subh-e-Ashur were held at Jamia Ahlebait in Shaheen Bagh on July 16, with a large student turnout. Sheikh Jawad Habib addressed the attendees, and tabarruk was distribut...

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NITI Aayog team launches Sampoornata Abhiyan in Karsha Block of Zanskar

Kargil, July 16, 2024: A team of NITI Aayog arrived in Zanskar on 15th July, 2024 for launch of Sampoornata Abhiyan in Karsha Block of Zanskar Sub Division.

The team was welcomed by the administration headed by Sub Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk and Block Development Officer (Nodal Officer of ABP), Tsewang Rigzin along with ABP fellow of Karsha Block at Zangla Village.

The 1st day of their visit ended after visiting various monument sites of Zanskar. The team comprise...

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Ashura Processions by JUIA Kargil Honor Imam Hussain

VoL Desk, July 18: Under the banner of Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil, Muharram processions were held in various villages, with participants chanting nohas, beating their chests, and self-flagellating in memory of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, who was martyred in Karbala in 63 Hijri. The procession began at the Bus Stand and concluded at the Inqilab Manzil premises in Kargil.

Mourners carried the Zuljanah (the horse of Karbala), taboot (coffin), rZampan, and the Jhoola (swing) of Hazrat Ali Asg...

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Pro-Palestinian Slogans Mark Aashura Observance in Kargil

VoL Desk, July 17: In Kargil today, children carried dummy coffins representing those killed in Gaza, while mourners held a 20-meter-long Palestinian flag and chanted pro-Palestinian slogans. This marked the observance of Aashura, the day commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.).

Clerics emphasized that without confronting contemporary tyrants and arrogant powers, observing the martyrdom and lamenting Yazid ibn Mawiya holds no significance. They justified the chanting of slogans...

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