India is World’s Second Largest Emitter of Nitrous Oxide

In 2020, the top five emitters of anthropogenic N2O were China (16.7%), India (10.9%), the United States (5.7%), Brazil (5.3%), and Russia (4.6%).

India ranks as the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas that warms the atmosphere much more intensely than carbon dioxide. A global assessment published in Earth System Science Data reveals that nearly 11% of global anthropogenic N2O emissions in 2020 originated from India, second only to China at 16%. ...

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Row over NEET-UG: Centre Revokes Grace Marks, Retest on June 23

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that the decision to award grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other courses has been revoked. Instead, these candidates will have the option to retake the exam on June 23.

A vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was told by the counsel for the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) that the affected students will be given the opportunity to retake the test. The cour...

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Chairman Reservation Commission, ALC-Ladakh chairs meeting on village welfare near LoC

Leh, June 12: The Chairman of the Reservation Commission for Actual Line of Control (ALC) Ladakh, Justice Bansi Lal Bhat (Former Judge of J&K High Court), presided over a significant meeting at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

The meeting focused on the identification of basic facilities in villages adjacent to the actual line of control in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Justice Bansi Lal Bhat shed light on the historical perspectives of the Constitution and the justice system, ill...

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Justice Puneet Gupta, inaugurates e-Sewa Kendra & e-Inaugurated Knowledge Hub, in Zanskar

Kargil, June 12: Hon’ble Justice Puneet Gupta, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge District Kargil) today inaugurated e-Sewa Kendra and e-Inaugurated Knowledge Hub, Book Bank cum Reading Room at Zanskar, Kargil in presence of Malik Shabir Ahmad (Principal District and Sessions Judge Kargil), Shrikant Suse, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shree Ram R, SSP Kargil, Shafiq Mushtaq Lone Munsif/JMIC, Sankoo and other District Officers.

Romil Singh Donk, SDM Zanskar...

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AKSAD calls upon MP, Ladakh & CEC, Kargil; Discuss key students’ issues

Kargil, June 12: All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) called upon the Hon’ble Member of Parliament Haji Haneefa Jan & CEC LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Jaffar Akhoon at Ladakh Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The delegation representing the collective voice of students extended sincere congratulations to Haji Haneefa Jan for winning the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat.

The delegation convened to deliberate on a range of student-related issues, with the Honorable MP & CEC Kargil offering ins...

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Noorbakshia delegation from Ladakh visits Iran’s Culture House at Delhi

VoL Desk, June 12: A delegation from the Anjuman-e-Sofia Noorbakshia Ladakh, led by the esteemed Sheikh Ansar Hussain, paid a visit to the Iran Culture House in Delhi. They expressed their heartfelt condolences on the tragic martyrdom of Ayatullah Ibrahim Raesi and his companions.

During their visit, the delegation conveyed their deep sorrow and solidarity with the people of Iran, acknowledging the profound loss of a revered scholar and his associates. Ayatullah Ibrahim Raesi, a respecte...

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Director Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, conducts extensive tour of Zanskar Valley

Kargil, June 11: On the second day of his extensive tour to Zanskar Valley, Director Animal /Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, UT Ladakh, Dr Mohd Iqbal along with JD Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Dr Iftikhar Hussain, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kargil, Dr Gulzar Hussain, in charge DSHO Dr Zakir Hussain met various delegations and inspected significant projects in the region.

The tour emphasized the enhancement of animal husbandry facilities and veterinary services, vita...

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Secy. Rural Develop. Chairs Meeting with German Coop. on Indo-German Bilateral Water Security & Climate Adaptation Project

Leh, June 11Secretary Rural Development, Union Territory of Ladakh, Amit Sharma, chaired a pivotal meeting with the representatives from German Development Co-operation in a significant step towards enhancing water security and climate adaptation in rural India, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting was focused on the Indo-German Bilateral Water Security and Climate Adaptation Project, a collaborative initiative, involving the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Jal S...

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ترقیاتی پروگرام کےلئے رہنما اصول طے، التوا کے شکارمنصوبوں کو مکمل کیاجائے گا، وزیراعلیٰ

ایجنسیزوزیر اعلیٰ گلگت بلتستان حاجی گلبر خان نے سالانہ ترقیاتی پروگرام (جی بی اے ڈی پی) کی تیاری کے حوالے سے محکمہ پلاننگ اینڈ ڈویلپمنٹ کی جانب سے دی جانیوالے بریفنگ کے موقع پر کہ تعمیر و ترقی کے سفر کو مزید موثر اور بہتر بنانے کےلئے درست سمت کا تعین ضروری ہے۔

گلگت بلتستان میں ترقیاتی منصوبوں کے تھرو فارورڈ کم کرنے اور اپنے وسائل کو مدنظر رکھتے ہوئے سالانہ ترقیاتی پروگرام (جی بی اے ڈی پی) کو تیار کرنے سے ترقیاتی عمل میں بہتری اور تیزی آئے گی۔ آئندہ مالی سال 2024-25 کے اے ڈی پی میں اس بات...

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Acting CEC, Kacho Mohd Feroz, visits NIELIT, inspects facilities

Kargil, June 11: Acting Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today visited National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) in Kargil.

During his visit, he inspected various facilities including the solar technology lab, computer lab, conference hall, and library.

Councillor, Baroo Minjee constituency, Adv Khadim Hussain, NIELIT Director Phuntsog Dolden; Assistant Director Mushtaq Ahmad, and other faculty members were present during the ...

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