NALSA launches toll-free number to provide legal aid

VoL Desk, August 29: The National Legal Services Authority has launched its toll-free/helpline number 15100 to provide legal aid and support to individuals who need assistance, particularly those who may face barriers in accessing legal services.

The NALSA helpline is available to address queries related to legal matters, offer guidance and connect individuals with legal aid services. It plays crucial role in ensuring justice for all, especially marginalized and disadvantaged groups.

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Applications invited for MBBS, BDS seats under Ladakh Central Pool

VoL Desk, August 29: The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh have invited applications from eligible candidates obtaining minimum prescribed marks for selection against 7 MBBS and 2 BDS seats under “Ladakh Central Pool Medical Seats Guidelines”.

The announcement was made in a notification on August 26, 2024 to fill up the MBBS and BDS seats of Ladakh quota for the year 2023-24.

The medical colleges offered for the candidates are Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, LLM Medical C...

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جعلی ڈگری کیس میں عدم پیشی۔ خالد خورشید کی گرفتاری کا حکم

ایجنسیز/ گلگت کی عدالت نے جعلی ڈگری کیس میں عدم پیشی پر گلگت بلتستان کے سابق وزیراعلیٰ خالد خورشید کی گرفتاری کا حکم جاری کردیا ہے ،عدالت نے خالد خورشید کے ضامنوں وزیرشاہ عالم اور نبی اللہ کو بھی گرفتار کرکے پیش کرنے کا حکم دیا ہے۔

بدھ کو سینئر سول جج ،جوڈیشل مجسٹریٹ گلگت ہدایت علی نے کیس کی سماعت کی،اس موقع پر خالد خورشید پیش نہیں ہوئے ،خالدخورشید کی عدم پیشی پر عدالت نے گرفتاری کا حکم جاری کرتے ہوئے ہدایت کی کہ خالد خورشید اور ان کے ضامنوں کو گرفتار کرکے عدالت میں پیش کیا جائے۔

عدالت...

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J&K Assembly polls: NC retains old guard, BJP introduces new faces

Arjumand Shah

Srinagar, Aug 28 (KINS): The National Conference (NC) has largely retained its old guard, while the BJP has introduced mostly new faces in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

The nomination process for the Assembly elections, covering 24 constituencies in the first of three phased polls in Jammu and Kashmir, concluded on Tuesday. A total of 279 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 24 constituencies—16 in Kashmir and 8 in the Jammu region....

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LG Mishra visits GDC Drass, inaugurates Hostel Block, Pickle Making Skill Centre, releases annual magazine

Kargil, August 29, 2024: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Brig. (Dr.) B.D Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady Smt. Neelam Mishra on Wednesday visited Govt. Degree College Drass where he inaugurated Hostel Block (Interim College) Residential Zone and Pickle Making Skill Centre.

On the occasion of inaugural ceremony, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor expressed happiness over the participation of girl students in large number than boys. He said the participation of girl students is necessary f...

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LG Ladakh attends public gathering in Drass after district status announcement

Kargil, August 29, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retired), on Wednesday attended a public gathering in Drass as people celebrated the decision of granting district status to the region.

The HLG was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Raam R and other officials.

The HLG received a grand welcome by the people of Drass who were happy and celebrating the d...

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Interactive session on women’s safety, security, and empowerment held in Leh

Leh, August 28, 2024: The One Stop Centre (OSC) Leh, along with the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under the Mission Shakti, Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, organised a one-day interaction session/meeting with representatives from various women religious associations including Anjuman moinul Islam, Anjuman-e-Imamia, Ladakh Budhist  Assocation Women Wing and Mahila Mandal on August 28.

The session focused on crucial issues concerning women’s safety, security, and emp...

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CEC Leh assess progress of ongoing developmental works

Leh, Aug 28,2024: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Leh Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting to assess the progress of ongoing developmental works in Leh district in the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat, Leh on Aug 27.

The meeting was attended by District Superintending Engineer, PWD, Dorjay Gyatso; Chief Planning Officer, Tsewang Gyalson;

Executive Engineer, R&B Divison, Leh; Lobzang Yonton; Executive Engineer, Const. Division, Leh Imran Khan; Executive Engineer, I&FC, Leh, M...

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Public Representatives of Sankoo Subdivision Demand District Status

VoL Desk, August 27: The public representatives of Sankoo Subdivision, comprising members from various political parties and religious factions, have urged the government to grant district status to the region. This demand was made during a press conference held at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that Ladakh would be getting five new districts.

Addressing the media, former MLC and Councillor Agha Syed Ahmad Razvi stated tha...

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Er. Punchok Tashi expresses gratitude to PM for creating Zanskar as new district

“Establishment of Zanskar as new district will pave way for a brighter future,” EC Tashi

Kargil, August 27, 2024: On behalf of people of Zanskar Sub Division, Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi-led Government for the historic decision to declare Zanskar as a new district in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

“This monumental announcement, made by Union Home Minister Shi Amit Sh...

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