Army Celebrates International Women’s Day in Leh

Kargil, March 8: The Dhanurdhari Gunners of Fire and Fury Corps, in collaboration with EJM College, commemorated International Women’s Day in Leh on March 8, 2024. The celebration drew widespread participation from female students and accomplished women from various sectors of Ladakhi society.

Among the distinguished guests were Mrs. Tsering Chhondal, President of the Women’s Alliance of Ladakh, Mrs. Kunzes Angmo, renowned International Ice Hockey Player and President of the Ladakh Women ...

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Adm. Secy., Transport, Chairs Meeting, for Running Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses with Water

Leh, Mar. 06: Administrative Secretary of the Transport Department, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma chaired a significant meeting towards the realization of a zero-emission hydrogen mobility project in Leh and deliberations on the proposal for the operationalization of five Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to run with water conversion into fuel technology and the finalization of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd. and the Transport Department, UT Lada...

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Leh Observes Bandh Following March 04 Meeting; Hunger Strike Commences

VoL Desk, March 06: Following the dissatisfaction in the March 04, 2024, meeting of Subcommittee of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) with the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi, Leh religious organization observed a Leh Bandh and public rally today at NDS stadium, Leh.

The Bandh was observed in Leh, and a rally was held at NDS stadium where different member of religious and political organization took part. In the rally, the Leh Ap...

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Adm. Secy., Animal Husbandry, Launches Colored-Coded Collars for Neutered, Vaccinated Dogs

Leh, Mar. 05: The Administrative Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar, inaugurated the colored-coded collars for neutered and vaccinated dogs for animal welfare and population control at the District Animal Veterinary Hospital, Skara, Leh.

The initiative is part of the Mission Mode Animal Birth Control Program and aims to tackle the issue of stray/community dog populations effectively while ensuring their health and safety. The introduction of reflective...

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Rehbar e Taleem teachers request LG for retaining transfer order

Kargil, March 04: A delegation of Rehbar-e-Taleem (RET) teachers called on Lt Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra and requested the LG to retain the current transfer policy for the RETs.

The LG informed the teachers that a committee is being formed to assess the implications of any such change.

As per sources, the same issue has triggered a debate among the RET teachers of Kargil district where a section of RETs are demanding for the transfer of their postings from one school to another with a pro...

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LG reviews departmental projects, urges completion of gazetted post recruitment rules

Kargil, March 04: The Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr.) BD Mishra presided over a meeting with Departmental Secretaries and Heads of Departments (HODs) to assess the progress of developmental projects in the Union Territory (UT).

During the meeting, the LG directed departments to present plans for schemes earmarked for the upcoming fiscal year by the first week of March to ensure timely allocation of funds. He stressed the importance of efficient fund utilization to ensure the timely c...

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Adm. Secy., IT Amit Sharma discuss way forward for setting-up Electronics Manufacturing Cluster

Leh, March, 04An important meeting was held under the chairpersonship of the Administrative Secretary of Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma meeting to deliberate upon the implementation strategy for the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (2.0) Scheme, aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth in the Union Territory of Ladakh in his office chamber’s VC hall in the Civil Secretariat, Leh today along with multiple stakeholders from EMC team, IT Department and SID...

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Pulse Polio Immunization programme held at PHC Chuchot

Leh, March 03: The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Program was held at Primary Health Center (PHC) Chuchot on March 3.

Councillor Chuchot, LAHDC, Leh, Mirza Hussain inaugurated the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization program in presence of Block Medical Officer (BMO) Chuchot, Dr. Nurboo Angchok. He also flagged off the mobile teams which were sent to various parts of the Leh Block to ensure no child is left without anti-polio drops.

BMO, Chuchot informed that 13 Supervisors were ...

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Major General, SS Bakshi urges fair wages for labourers

Kargil Mar. 01: Major General SS Bakshi, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Leh Sub Area, met with Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra to address the wage disparity issue affecting casual labourers in Ladakh.

During the discussion, Major General Bakshi highlighted the significant gap in pay between laborers employed by the Army and those working under the Border Roads Organization.

In the meeting with the Lieutenant Governor, Major General Bakshi urged for urgent interventio...

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GDC, Nubra organize awareness program on AIDS

Leh, Mar 1The Red Ribbon Club of Government Degree College, Nubra, organized an awareness program on AIDS under the chairmanship of Principal Dr. Tsewang Motup on February 29.

The event commenced with an informative speech by Dr. Tsewang Motup, enlightening students on the transmission modes and precautionary measures necessary to combat the spread of this lethal disease.

Dr. Mohd. Murtaza from the Department of Zoology delivered an in-depth discourse on ‘What is AIDS, its causes, an...

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