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...
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DEO Leh chairs meeting regarding counting of Votes for LS Election 2024
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...
Bear breaks into cow shed at Thasgam, Drass; villagers concerned
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...
INSPIRE -MANAK Mentorship Programme held at DIET Leh
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...
Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil conducts Rock Craft Training
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...
Candle March at Trespone pays tribute to Ayatollah Syed Ibrahim Raeisi
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...
IKMT, Kargil took procession to commemorate Shuhada-e-Raah Khitmat
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...
Ladakh Biodiversity Council organizes Bioresource Exhibition-cum-Competition
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...
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...
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 ...