Director RD&PRD, inspects work of Rural Development Complex, Resource Centre at Kurbathang

Kargil, May 22: Director Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri today inspected the work of Rural Development Complex and Resource Centre at Kurbathang being undertaken by CPWD for execution.

The Director took a detailed assessment of the completeness of the building and instructed to get the minor works completed in all respects.

The Director RD&PRD also pointed out lapses and deficiencies in the building and instructed the concerned authorities of CP...

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Merchant Association, Kargil announce half-day shutdown on Thursday

VoL Desk, May 22: All type of businesses in Kargil are likely to observe a half day long shutdown on Thursday to commemorate the “martyrdom” of Iran’s President Ayatollah Ibrahim Raeisi and colleagues in the helicopter crash on Sunday, announced the Merchant Association of Kargil in a press release today.

The association has expressed grief over the loss of the life of prominent dignitaries in Iran. In this regard the association has appealed all the businesses in the district to observe ...

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LAHDC, Kargil to stage Protest if two-way traffic is not allowed on Zojila

VoL Desk, May 22: The LAHDC Kargil has issued a warning to the UT administration, stating that the council will stage a protest if two-way traffic is not permitted on the Zojila Pass within a few days. This statement was made by the Chief Executive Councillor Kargil, Dr. Jaffar Akhoon while talking to media.

Dr. Akhoon said that, despite the session being halfway through, the UT administration has yet to open NH01 for two-way traffic. This delay has caused significant inconvenience not on...

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71.82 percent votes cast in Ladakh for the Lok Sabha election

VoL Desk, May 22: A total of 71.82 percent votes have been casted in 01 Ladakh parliamentary constituency, announced the Chief Electoral Officer, Ladakh on the X platform.

As per the official announcement after collecting the data from far flung polling stations, the final voter turnout in Ladakh is 71.82 percent, out of which in Kargil the voter turnout is 76.15 percent and of Leh district is 67.14 percent.

In this connection the CEO, Ladakh has extended gratitude for casting valuable...

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Lok Sabha Elections: 69.62% Voter Turnout Reported in Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 21: Around 69.62 percent of voters casted their votes in the 01 Ladakh Constituency during fifth phase of election on May 20, 2024, stated the official data issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, Ladakh.

As per the data issued by the CEO Office, the estimated voter turnout of Kargil district is 74.0 percent and of Leh District is 64.9 percent and the approximate voter turnout was 69.62 percent. The Returning Officer during his press conference to media said that the number m...

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Kargil mourns “martyrdom” of Iran’s President Ayatollah Syed Ibrahim Raeisi, colleagues

VoL Desk, May 21: Following the loss of life of Iran’s President, Ayatollah Syed Ibrahim Raeisi and his colleagues in a helicopter crash, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil (IKMT) and other religious and political institutions of Kargil District expressed condolence and grief over the tragic loss in the accident.

The IKMT, Kargil issued a condolence letter on behalf of the people by expressing deeply shock over the “martyrdom” of President of Iran and his colleague in tragic helicop...

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Iran to hold snap presidential elections on June 28

Heads of the three branches of the Iranian government have agreed on a date for snap presidential elections in the country less than a day after it was confirmed that President Ebrahim Raeisi had been martyred in a helicopter crash in the northwest of the country. (Press TV)

The official IRNA news agency said in a late Monday report that June 28 had been agreed as the date for Iran’s snap presidential elections during a meeting in Presidency Office in Tehran.

The meeting featured Iran’...

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GDC Drass organizes 3-day yoga retreat for students, faculty

Kargil, May 17: Department of Physical Education, GDC Drass conducted a three-day yoga session yoga retreat for its students and faculty members from May 15 to May 17, 2024.

The retreat was aimed to promote the benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being among the college community. The sessions included instruction on various yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation techniques.

The retreat was well-received by participants, who appreciated the op...

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Joint CEO, Ladakh, Launches Voter Awareness Initiative for General Elections 2024

Leh, May 17: The Joint Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Sonam Chosjor, initiated a door-to-door initiative, towards enhancing voter awareness and mobilizing participation in the upcoming General Elections 2024 for the 1-Ladakh Constituency Lok Sabha on 20th May 2024.

The Joint Chief Electoral Officer, along with Sveep Ladakh Team visited several monasteries and villages including Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, and Thiksey and Shey villages.

During th...

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DEO/DM chairs Zonal, sector Magistrates and police officers meeting

Kargil, May 18: To ensure smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Election in the district, a meeting cum training program was organized on Friday for Zonal, sector Magistrates and police officers at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.

The meeting/training session was presided over by Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer (DEO), Kargil, Shrikant Suse.

Speaking on the occasion, the DEO stressed on the officers to take their responsibility with utmost care and seriousness and stay proactive on the grou...

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