Two Injured as Vehicle Plunges into River at Purtikchay

VoL Desk, May 06: Two individuals have sustained severe injuries after their vehicle plunged into a river at a deep gorge near Purtikchay village, adjacent to the Suru View guest house, according to sources.

As per reports, the vehicle was associated with Topline Company. The exact count of passengers aboard remains unknown, prompting a coordinated rescue effort by Ladakh Police and local volunteers at the accident site.

The vehicle, bearing the registration number JK-10 A, is reported...

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Shaheed Mutahhary Day Celebration: A Showcase of Cultural Diversity and Academic Excellence

Kargil, May 04: Mutahhary Public School High Department, Kurbathang today celebrated the annual Shaheed Mutahhary Day with a fervent display of cultural diversity and academic prowess. The event, held on May 04, 2024, showcased the multifaceted talents of the students, who performed various activities in Balti, English, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, and Arabic languages.

The celebrations encompassed stirring dramas, melodious taranas and enlightening speeches, reflecting the spirit and ideals of Sh...

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Secy. Tourism, Reviews Structure & Functioning of Tourism Dept.

Leh, May 03: The Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department, UT Ladakh Vikram Singh Malik hold a meeting to review the Structure and Functioning of the Tourism Department and the Status of Execution of Projects/Works under the State Sector, SDP, and other schemes, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

At the onset of the meeting, a comprehensive presentation was presented by the concerned officials on the progress of various projects under the Special Development Project (SDP) and State Sector ...

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General Observer inspects preparations for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Kargil district

Kargil, May 03: General Observer for 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency (Kargil), Harikesh Meena (IAS) today visited EVM/VVPAT Warehouse at Kurbathang, Kargil to inspect the preparations for Lok Sabha Elections-2024.

Deputy Commissioner Kargil/District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse and SSP Kargil Shreeram R accompanied the General Observer during the visit.

The General Observer took assessment of security arrangements, CCTV surveillance etc. DEO and SSP Kargil briefed General Observ...

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Four candidates files nomination in Kargil for LS election; Sajjad Kargili chides KDA

VoL Desk, May 03: A total of four candidates have submitted their nomination papers on the last day of filling the form on Friday before the Assistant Returning Officer at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil. The Four candidates consist of independent candidates Haji Hanifa Jan backed by the district units of Congress and National Conference, Sajjad Kargili, Kacho Mohd Feroz and Ghulam Nabi Zia.

While filling the nomination form Haji Hanifa Jan was accompanied by a huge crowd of supporter...

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Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Joins BJP Campaign, Vows Support for Tashi Gyaltsan

VoL Desk, May 03: “I had not left the party, but it was a small disagreement that was aimed to run the party smoothly. I will strive hard to make Adv. Tashi Gyaltsan triumphed with a huge majority in the election,” said sitting Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal today. He has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party election campaign.

Speaking to media JTN said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has taught them to keep nation first, party second and self-third and following t...

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Modernizing Infrastructure: Advisor UT Ladakh Reviews Progress of Records Room Construction

Leh, May 02: The Advisor to UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal convened a meeting to review the construction of the Modern Records Room and Revenue Records in the UT of Ladakh at VC Hall secretariat Leh Ladakh. 

The meeting deliberated upon the ongoing construction of the Modern Record Rooms in various tehsils of UT Ladakh and highlighted the detailed progress of their work. 

Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal directed the officials to expedite and complete the ongoing construction work within the mention...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal convenes meeting reviews functioning of Handloom & Handicraft Dept.

Leh, May 01: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Handloom and Handicraft wings of Industries & Commerce Department UT Ladakh at VC Hall, Secretariat Leh.

At the outset of the meeting, a comprehensive presentation was given by the Handloom and Handicrafts wings of the Industries & Commerce Department on the Handicraft Department’s achievements until 2023-24.

The meeting was focused on replicating ...

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Tsering Namgyal to Run as Congress Candidate in Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 02: The Leh Congress Committee announced the mandate of congress given to the LAHDC Leh, Councillor, Tsering Namgyal to contest the election from the Ladakh parliamentary constituency. The announcement was made in a press conference late in the evening on Wednesday.

The press conference was attended by the President and Ex MLA, Nawang Rigzin Jora, the contesting candidate Tsering Namgyal, and other members of Leh Congress Committee.

While addressing to media persons, Nawa...

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Advisor UT Ladakh Chairs Meeting to Review 4G Saturation Project

Leh, May 02: The Advisor to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal presided over a meeting to discuss the ongoing implementations of the 4G Saturation Project in the Union Territory of Ladakh. 271 4G BTS/Tower sites have been sanctioned under this project to provide voice/data connectivity to uncovered villages & hamlets of UT Ladakh. The project aims to enhance digital connectivity across Ladakh, ensuring that both Leh and Kargil districts are equipped with high-speed 4G internet se...

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