In India, obtaining a driving licence has traditionally been a lengthy process involving multiple office visits and extensive paperwork. This complexity has often led to corruption and unnecessary delays, impacting road safety across the country.
However, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced new regulations effective from June 1, 2024. Here are the key changes:
One of the most significant changes is the elimination of driving tests at t...
Kargil, May 24: Brigadier Deepak Sajanhar, an esteemed recipient of Sena Medal and Group Commander of Srinagar, today visited Government Degree College (GDC), Kargil where he interacted with NCC cadets.
Murtaza Ali, in-charge Associate NCC Officer (ANO) of GDC Kargil, extended a warm welcome to Brigadier Sajanhar by presenting him with a traditional khatak, a symbol of respect and honor in the region.
During the visit, the acting principal of GDC Kargil highlighted the achievements of ...
Kargil, May 24: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Vijayak in Kargil has successfully utilized the indigenous REJUPAVE road construction technology in Drass Kargil. Developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, REJUPAVE was used to construct high-altitude bituminous roads in low and sub-zero temperatures on the Drass-Umbala-Sankoo Road, located in Drass, the world’s second col...
Leh, May 24: In view of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Election 2024, the District Election Officer, Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a meeting at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra (SSK) on May 24.
DEO provided a layout for the counting arrangements at the counting center, which will be held on 4 June. He further instructed that the counting hall should be ready by May 27.
It was discussed that for the preliminary count, scanners and computers would be required.
There was a focus on ma...
Vol Desk, May 24: Once again, bear breaks into animal shed at Thasgam, Drass that has caused loss of property and preyed a cow, stated the owner of the house in a telephonic conversation with Voice of Ladakh.
The cow was well grownup and newly bought at the cost of 54,000 rupees, stated the owner lamenting on his fate of such a huge loss.
Similar incident was also reported fifteen days ago in the neighborhood whereas per reports destroyed ration and caused huge loss to the family.
T...
Leh, May 24: The State Level Exhibition and Project Competition (SLEPC) of the District Finalist of UT Ladakh under the INSPIRE Awards-MANAK Scheme was held on May 24 at DIET Leh.
It was informed that the INSPIRE-MANAK Mentorship workshop was held online and the three National finalist students from UT Ladakh have joined the online mentorship.
The three National finalist students from UT Ladakh who showcased their project/Models were Stanzin Diskit of class 9 of Government Higher Secon...
Kargil, May 24: Sankoo Campus of GDC Kargil conducted one day training on rock craft and climbing for the students of High-Altitude Trekking Guide Skill in collaboration with Indian Army’s Kargil Battle School Drass.
The students took part in the training under the guidance of Anamika Bisht (Skill Trainer HATG). The students were given hands-on training by a dedicated team of battle school led by Training SO Col. Vikram Chandar.
As the students reached the spot, KBS welcomed them and p...
VoL Desk, May 23: Hundreds of People at Trepone village of Kargil holds a candlelight vigil in solidarity with the people of Iran on the martyrdom of Iran’s President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and his colleagues in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
The candle march started from Jamia Masjid and culminated at Imam Bargah, Trespone where people were holding candles expressing solidarity with Iran over the martyrdom of Ebrahim Raeisi and several other officials.
People from adjacent areas of Tr...
VoL Desk, May 23: Thousand gather in the district headquarter of Kargil on Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of Ayatollah Syed Ibrahim Raeisi and colleagues known as Shohda e Raah Khitmat on the day of their funeral procession in Iran.
The procession was held under the banner of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil that was joined by devotees from various villages gathered at Bus stand and going through main Bazar concluded at Hussaini Park.
People during the procession chanted ele...
Kargil, May 22: The Ladakh Biodiversity Council, in collaboration with Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment today organized a Bioresource Exhibition cum Competition on International Day for Biological Diversity at Rgyal Khatoon Forest Park in Kargil.
The event was graced by Sajjad Hussain Mufti, CCF/Regional Wildlife Warden as chief guest and the Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse was the special guest. Other dignitaries present included Assistant Director DIPR Kargil, Mur...
