Kargil, Feb 16: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued an advisory regarding an active Western Disturbance expected to affect the Western Himalayan region, including Ladakh, from February 18th to 21st.
Under its influence, light to moderate snowfall is highly likely to occur in most areas of the Kargil district and in many areas of the Leh district. Heavy snowfall is expected at scattered locations, particularly in the higher and middle reaches of Ladakh. During this period, dayti...
Jammu, Feb 15: Eighty-eight Public Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh have failed to ensure compliance with repeated directives regarding the onboarding of Public Information Officers (PIO) and First Appellate Authorities (FAA) on the RTI portal. Additionally, approximately 22 departments are not disposing of RTI applications within the prescribed timeframe. Stated in a news by Daily Excelsior.
Early last year, the Ladakh Union Territory administration launched the RTI portal to...
Kargil, Feb 16: On the third day of the Zanskar Winter Sports & Tourism Festival 2023-24, an exhilarating ice climbing exhibition took place at Sheela Waterfall in which experts of Zanskar Ski School Padum and Zanskar Rescue Tungri along with dedicated volunteers scaled the ice rock with determination.
Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, graced the event as the chief guest, while Bridger Sanjeeve Kohli from the 8th Mountain Division Kumbathang Kargil was the guest of hono...
Leh, Feb 15: Social, Emotional and Ethical learning educator preparation workshop, a dynamic and interactive learning experience, recently concluded its intensive sessions on Thursday 15.
Leaving all the 50 participants inspired and equipped with valuable insights. The workshop, held from February 12 to Thursday 15 focused on Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning principles.
The SEE Learning framework provided a holistic approach to personal and professional development. During...
Kargil, Feb 15: LAHDC, Kargil on Thursday organized an impressive function to bid an affectionate farewell to the outgoing Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kargil, Anayat Ali Chowdhury at TFC Bemathang.
Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Executive Councilor, Tourism, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councillor, Education, Zakir Hussain, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, ADC Kargil, Ghulam Mohiudin Wani, Brigade 121 Infantry Bri...
Leh, Feb 15: The first-ever Balti Culture Day, organized jointly by the Balti Association of India and the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation, unfolded in Ladakh, marking a historic occasion in the celebration and preservation of Balti culture, language, and heritage.
This event held in memory of the late scholar Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Mohd Jawad Zubdavi, aimed to bring together scholars, historians, poets, and students to discuss and commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the Balti...
VoL Desk, Feb. 15: In response to allegations by MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, regarding non-consultation in drafting Ladakh’s four-point agenda proposal submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Apex Body in Leh held a press conference to clarify their stance.
Tsering Dorjey Lakruk, a veteran leader from Leh representing the Apex Body, emphasized that the demands outlined in the recent draft are well-known to the people of Ladakh, having been under discussion for the pas...
VoL Desk, Feb. 15: In response to the statement made by the MP of Ladakh regarding the draft submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, emphasized that the content of the Ladakh leader’s draft is transparent and well-known to all, consisting of a four-point agenda. He highlighted that this agenda has been reiterated at public rallies, discussed in numerous meetings with the MHA, and outlined in press releases.
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VoL Desk, Feb. 14: Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, expressed his lack of awareness regarding the draft submitted by the Kargil Democratic Alliance and Apex Body Leh to the Ministry of Home Affairs on January 16, 2024. He questioned the apparent secrecy surrounding the draft and stated that it is impossible for him to make decisions during the February 19 meeting in New Delhi without being informed about its contents.
During an interview with a media channel, MP Jam...
VoL Desk, Feb. 14: The Acting Congress Councillors, LAHDC, Leh appealed the Hill Council Leh to pass a unanimous resolution in a General Council Meeting in favor of the Apex Body’s demand to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Congress Party Leh made this submission during a press conference held in Leh on Wednesday.
The press conference was attended by Councillor Saspol – Smanla Dorjey, Councillor Skurbuchan Lundup Dorjay, Councillor Phyang – Tundup Nurbu Cheeta...
