Ashok Koul to party leaders, ‘Win all seats of Zanskar in LAHDC-Kargil elections’

Zanskar (Kargil), Aug 9: Senior BJP leader and General Secretary (Org), Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh today asked his party men to win all seats of Zanskar in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-(LAHDC) Kargil elections.

According to a press release, during his detailed tour of Kargil, Ladakh, he held a meeting of senior leaders at Zanskar to discuss about the forthcoming party programmes and the upcoming LAHDC elections.

Local BJP leaders from Ladakh representing four mandals – ...

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Mass Resignation in Zanskar Over Alliance Decision; Not Mass but Few, says Congress Councillor

VoL Desk, August 08: The executive members of the Block Congress Committee, Padum, Zanskar of district Kargil, have collectively tendered their mass resignation today. However, sitting councilor from Zanskar, Stanzin Ala, revealed that the resignations are emanating from only one group within the Zanskar block.

The resignation comes amidst a backdrop of discontent and disagreement within the committee over the recent decision to form an alliance between the Indian National Congress (INC)...

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Seminar on ‘Documentation of Zanskari Language and Revitalization’ held at GMDC Zanskar

Kargil, August 06: Government Model Degree College (GMDC) Zanskar on Saturday organized a seminar on “Documentation of Zanskari Language and Revitalization”.

The seminar aimed to raise awareness within the Zanskari community, specifically targeting college undergraduate students, regarding their language.

Notably, last year also the college organized workshop and encouraged students to get involved in capacity building as part of Zangskari Language Documentation Project.

In continua...

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KVK Kargil-II (Zanskar) organizes Foundation and Technology week

Kargil, July 18: KVK Kargil-II (Zanskar) organized an Foundation and Technology week which concluded today with an aim to encourage innovations in agriculture.

It was a 3-day long event (16 –18 July 2023) at KVK Station Padam, Zanskar and at Tungri Village. Dr. Shabber Hussain welcomed all the participants and briefly introduced the foundation and technology week.

On first day (16 July), farm women, SHG, students, scientific staffs and supporting staff virtually participated in the ina...

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Zanskar Subdivision in Ladakh Nears 100% Saturation in JJM

Sahu Reviews Progress of JJM and PMGSY in Zanskar during Extensive Valley Tour

Kargil, July 013: Zanskar is on the verge of becoming the first Subdivision in Ladakh to achieve 100% saturation in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). During a comprehensive review of the work in Zanskar, Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu urged the PHE officers and PRI members to make a final push to complete the remaining tasks in all villages within the next 15 days. He commended the PRI members for their ac...

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Mobilization Campaign in Zanskar Promotes Self-Help Groups and Livelihood Opportunities

Zanskar, June 12: In an effort to promote self-sufficiency and empower local communities, a mobilization campaign was recently conducted in the villages of Tungri, Hongchat, and Rijing in Block Karsha of Zanskar Sub-Division. The campaign was directed and supervised by Shri. Gh. Muhammad JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) of Kargil.

During the campaign, Muneer Rasul Wani, Deputy Project Manager (DPM) of Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) in Kargil, addressed the attendees...

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Zanskar Buddhist Association Requests Closure of Meat and Alcohol Establishments during Auspicious Period

Zanskar, VoL Desk, May 20 – The Zanskar Buddhist Association, led by President Passang Lhawang, has issued a notification urging the closure of meat shops, chicken shops, and bars in Zanskar during the upcoming auspicious period of Saka Dawa, a significant occasion for the Buddhist community. The notification, marked as Ref. No: ZBA/92/23 and dated 15.05.2023, appeals to the owners of such establishments to respect the sentiments and feelings of the Buddhist community and the general public....

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Various delegations from Zanskar meet LG Ladakh, request for better education facilities and exam centers

VoL Desk, April 10: The Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra received scheduled calls from two delegations from Zanskar, each with their own set of requests.

Firstly, the All Zanskar Student Association, Jammu delegation requested improvements in the overall education scenario in Zanskar sub-division, including the opening of a Kendriya Vidyalaya with residential facilities, and an IGNOU study center.

They also requested an exam center for DSSRB exams in Zanskar, citing issues rel...

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G20 Presidency celebration held at GMDC Zanskar

Kargil April 08, 2023: With regard to the series of events concerning India’s G20 Presidency, Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar today held one day convention on Environment and Sustainable Development at the college campus.

The program was organized in collaboration with Tibetan School Alumini Association Zanskar (TSAAZ). Thukjey Geleck and Lobzang Tsewang, both members of the association were the guest speakers.

In his speech, Thukjey Geleck stressed on importance of universal brothe...

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“Bhoti Language Day” celebrated in Leh, Zanskar

VoL Desk, April 01: On the occasion of Bhoti Language Day, the Ladakh Administration, along with various stakeholders, celebrated the event to promote traditional literature and the Bhoti language.

LG Ladakh took to Twitter to urge Ladakhis to observe the day, citing that the preservation of the cultural heritage and language is necessary for maintaining identity and connecting with roots.

Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar celebrated the day with a program that included speeches by P...

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