MEA advises Indians not to travel to Iran, Israel amid escalating tensions

Delhi, April 13: India on Friday issued an advisory urging its citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel following a sharp rise in tensions between the two sides and asking all Indian nationals living in the two countries to observe “utmost precautions” for their safety.

The advisory was issued against the backdrop of a growing number of reports about an Iranian attack on Israel or Israeli interests in retaliation for the Israeli air strike on April 1 on an Iranian diplomatic compound in S...

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Drug awareness campaign organised at Lamdon school

Leh, Apr 12ː The Culture Section of Information Department, Leh in collaboration with the Education Department, Health Department and Ladakh Police, Leh organised a Drugs and Substance Abuse Awareness Campaign at Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School, Leh on April 12. This awareness campaign is a part of a series of anti-substance abuse drives.

The awareness campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GoI and the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. T...

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Kargil Urged for Swift Recruitment of Contractual Lecturers to Alleviate Student Suffering

VoL Desk, April 12: Imam Juma, from the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil, Sheikh Hameed Nasiri, has urged for the prompt recruitment of contractual 10+2 lecturers in the Department of Education. This shortage of teaching staff is adversely affecting students’ education.

Nasiri emphasized that despite the advertisement of posts and applications from interested candidates, the recruitment results have not been declared. Consequently, students across the district are facing difficultie...

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AKSAD elects new Executive Body for 2024-25

VoL Desk, April 11: The All Kargil Ladakh Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has elected new Executive Body for the year 2024-25 in its Annual Election for Executive Body held at Ahlulbait Public School, Shaheen Bagh, New Delhi on Thursday.

The Election Board of AKSAD had released the election notice for filing nominations on 05-04-2024 with 07-04-2024 as the last date of nomination. A total of 10 nominations were received which after the withdrawals process reduced to seven.

The cand...

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Advisor Kotwal Chairs Virtual Meeting to Review Progress of Puga Geothermal Project

Leh, April 9, 2024: The Advisor to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Kotwal chaired a pivotal virtual meeting to accurately evaluate the completion of the “Puga Geothermal Project.” The meeting aimed to scrutinize the status of the project, chart a comprehensive roadmap, and proactively identify and address potential challenges to its progress.

The meeting was marked by discussions and deliberations towards fostering sustainable energy solutions and strengthening regional development init...

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Eid Al Fitr Celebrated in Kargil with Solidarity to Palestine

VoL Desk, April 11: Thousands of people offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Hussaini Park under the imamate of Executive Chairman, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Sheikh Sadiq Rajai.

Organised by the IKMT, the Hussaini Park was decorated with the flags of Palestine expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Large number of believes including men and women participated in the congregational prayers at the Kargil city which was the largest Eid congregation at the district.

Eid moo...

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Congregational Prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr held at Sankoo

KARGIL, APRIL 10, 2024: Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour by Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman and Anjuman Tableeghat e Imam Reza at Sankoo on Wednesday.

 A congregation Prayer was held under the aegis of Anjuman Sahib Zaman where thousand of people including men, women, and children participated in and celebrated the auspicious occasion.

The Congregational Eid prayers was felicitated by Chairman Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman, Sheikh Sadiq Balagi .

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Death toll for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s family stands at seven

VoL Desk, April 11: An Israeli air strike on Gaza city killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas-affiliated news agency Shehab said on Wednesday.

Palestinian media said that the strike targeted a car that the three brothers, Hazem, Amir and Mohammed, were driving in the Beach refugee camp. Al Jazeera reported that three of Haniyeh’s grandchildren were also killed in the attack.

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday praised the “martyrdom” of his three son...

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DM Leh withdraws Section 144 in the District

VoL Desk, April 09: The District Magistrate, Leh has ordered the withdrawal of Section 144 in Leh district which was imposed in view of Pashmina March called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) on April 05.

As per the order it has been reported that there is no imminent apprehension of breach of peace & public order and has recommended that the restrictions imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC may be withdrawn.

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World Health Day celebrated at GDC Zanskar

Kargil, April 08: World Health Day was celebrated at GDC Zanskar under the theme “my health, my right”.

The day is celebrated all over the world on 07 April every year to raise awareness about the pressing health issues and promote healthy lifestyle. 

A series of events were held to mark the day. A 400 metre race in men’s and women’s categories were organized that highlighting the importance of health and well being.

In men’s category, Stanzin Dawa of 6th Semester bagged first place...

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