‘Ladakh’s Cultural Heritage at Risk Amid Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road Expansion’

VoL Desk, March 28: Among the applause and appreciation that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) received on connecting the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on Monday (March 25), locals in Ladakh are concerned about the plausible change in landscape and cultural heritage of the area that predominantly inhabits tribal population.

This 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway.

However, Cultural Activist and Independent Researcher ...

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SDM Zanskar visits Polling Stations ahead of Lok Sabha election

Kargil, March 23: In a proactive effort to ensure the smooth conduct of elections and provide essential amenities for voters, a team headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Mohd Hassan along with Block Development Officer (BDO) and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) conducted inspections at several polling stations in the Subdivision.

Notably, the team visited Middle School Ubarak and Ufti Pibiting to assess the existing facilities like availabili...

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CEC Dr Jaffer visits Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road, assess road construction

Kargil, March 14: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon visited Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road to assess the present status of the road construction being executed by Border Road Organization (BRO).

The road starting from Nimmu in Leh to Padum Zanskar will finally end at Darcha in HP for a distance of around 245 Km is a strategically important road funded under Ministry of Defence and started its execution in the year 2000.

The project was initially assigne...

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Delegation from Rangdum Appeals LG for Inclusion of Rangdum in Zanskar Subdivision

Kargil, March 12: A delegation led by Sh. Tsering Phuntsog representing Rangdum village recently met with the LG Ladakh, presenting their plea for the incorporation of Rangdum into the Zanskar subdivision. Among their requests were the construction of the Rangdum-Kanji Road, installation of an 11 kv line connecting with the Northern Grid, and the creation of an irrigation canal at Tashi Stongday.

The LG expressed a commitment to examining the proposal thoroughly and encouraged the submiss...

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CEC Chairs Annual Governing Body Meeting of TDA, ZDA

Kargil, March 06: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired the annual Governing Body Meeting of Tourism Development Authority Kargil and Zanskar Development Authority at Conference Hall, Council Secretariat.

The meeting in detail discussed the physical and financial progress achieved during the financial year 2023- 2024. The concerned officers informed that the Tourist Felicitation Center Kargil construction has reached 95% completion, Hundurman Viewpoint development has...

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Zanskar’s Religious and Cultural Groups Laud BJP’s Choice of Stanzin Lakpa for Ladakh Parliamentary Election

VoL Desk, March 05: Pleased with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s selection of Stanzin Lakpa from Zanskar as a prospective candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election in Ladakh, several religious and cultural groups in Zanskar conveyed their gratitude and appreciation to the party.

The Zanskar Buddhist Association in a notice that they forget to explain what type of communication it is, on behalf of the people of the Zanskar Subdivision expressed heartfelt gratitude / thank you to the c...

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SDM Zanskar reviews preparations for Winter Festival-2024

Kargil, Jan 29: SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk chaired a meeting to review the preparations for Winter Festival-2024 which will be held from 7 Feb to 14 Feb 2024.

SDM Zanskar has instructed all Sub-Division employees to take on the responsibility of ensuring the success and memorability of the occasion.

The winter sports event will take place at various locations within the Sub-Division. The festival will feature activities such as ice hockey, ice climbing, archery, a food exhibition, a...

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SDM Zanskar Meets Parents, Relatives of Deceased Girl from Itcher Village

Kargil, Jan 15: Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk met with the parents and relatives of the deceased girl from village Itcher at their residence.

They requested the SDM Zanskar for speedy retrieval of forensic/post-mortem report and thorough investigation in other matters related to the case. They expressed concern over the circulation of pictures of the deceased girl on social media and requested the SDM to take strict action against the erring persons.

The SDM assur...

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EC Tashi Chairs Meeting Regarding Conservation Goals of Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust

Kargil, Dec 28: Executive Councilor (RDD, Forest Wildlife and Zanskar Affairs) LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi chaired a meeting regarding conservation goals of Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust (SLCIT) and discussed to converge and align existing government schemes with the SLCIT.

SDM Zanskar, Wildlife Warden Kargil, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, AD Tourism, Livestock Development Officer, Zanskar, Director SLCIT, Ladakh, Dr Namgyal and other concerned officers attended the meetin...

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EC Tashi conducts review meeting of PWD, R&B, ZDA at Padum

Kargil, Dec 23: Executive Councilor (RD&PRD, Forest/Wildlife, Cooperative, CAPD and Zanskar Development) LAHDC, Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi on Friday reviewed the physical and financial status of various ongoing schemes like District Capex, State Sector and SDP under PWD, R&B and Zanskar Development Authority (ZDA).

Executive Engineer, ZDA, Mohd Toyub briefed in detail about the achievements as on date. He was appreciated as almost all the funds placed for the year 2023 have been utilized ex...

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