Constitution Day observed across Kargil district

Kargil, Nov 26, 2022:

Celebrating the Constitution Day/Samvidhan Diwas being observed every year on November 26th, preamble reading ceremonies were held across Kargil district.

Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.

At District Headquarter Kargil, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve presided...

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Ladakh admin to construct Ladakh Bhawan in Chandigarh; passenger facility centres at Himachal and J&K

Leh, November 25: The Commissioner/Secretary, the Public Works Department who is also the Managing Director, Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) chaired a meeting to review the progress of various infrastructural projects of SIDCO at the Civil Secretariat, Leh today. 

The meeting discussed in detail the status of the allocation of land for the proposed Ladakh Bhawan at Chandigarh. The Ladakh Bhawan at Chandigarh aims to provide assistance to patients, students, a...

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Border village Kaksar gets connected to cellphone network

Kargil, Nov 25: A cell phone tower has been installed in one of the remote villages in the Kargil district bringing cellular connectivity and hope of a better future to the local population.

The mobile phone tower has been installed by Airtel at the border village of Kaksar of Kargil district in Ladakh. The village is about 20 kilometers from the district headquarters Kargil. The tower will cover two villages including Kaksar and Latoo villages.

The installation of the airtel mobile to...

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Tunnels across major passes in Ladakh in offing; to cost Rs 5,000 cr

Leh, Nov 24 (PTI) The Ladakh administration is planning to build tunnels at cost of Rs 5,000 crores across major passes in the union territory to improve internal connectivity, and has hired consultants for the mega task, a senior official said on Thursday.

Situated at an average altitude of over 11,000 feet, Ladakh, which literally means ‘land of high passes’ is a place like no other. The passes offer breath-taking views and gateway to beautiful valleys nestled in the Himalayas.

The L...

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CEC Feroz Khan reviews developmental activities under CAPEX budget 2022-23

Kargil, Nov 25, 2022: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today chaired a review meeting of developmental activities under CAPEX budget 2022-23 at Conference Hall, Baroo.

Executive Councilor, Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily, EC Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, Er. Phunchok Tashi, EC R&B Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC Health Mohsin Ali, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi-ud–Din Wani, Councilors of different constituencies and nominated C...

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LAHDC Kargil passes resolution in favour of four-points agenda of Ladakh

VoL Desk, Nov. 25: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil passed a resolution for four points agenda of Ladakh consisting of key demands of Ladakh.

The resolution was moved by Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi which was seconded by Councillor, 05 – Tai Suru Constituency, LAHDC Kargil Syed Abass Razvi.

The resolution demanded for grant of Statehood for Ladakh, Protection under the 6th Schedule of the Indian Consti...

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World Heritage Week celebration concludes in Leh district

Leh, Nov 25: The week-long celebration of World Heritage Week organised by the Archaeological Survey of India, Mini Circle Leh in collaboration with the Archives, Archaeology and Museums Department, Leh concluded at the iconic Leh Palace today in presence of chief guest Prof S K Mehta, Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh.

Chief guest Prof. S K Mehta lauded the efforts of the organisers and added that the climatic conditions prevalent in Ladakh contribute to making its heritage unique an...

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NRLM launch month-long campaign ‘Ending Gender-based Violence’

Leh, Nov 25 (DIPR-L): National Rural Livelihood Mission of the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched a month-long campaign ‘Ending Gender-based Violence’ from Nov 25 to Dec 23 on the occasion of International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women today.

Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Leh, including Chairperson, BDC, Leh;  ADDC/ACD, Leh; DPO, Leh; BDC, Leh; members of PRIs; SHGs of NRLM blocks and officers/officials of RDD, Leh virtually par...

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Principal Secretary, H&UDD, Ladakh reviews progress of flagship schemes viz PMAY-U, PM-SVANidhi, Urban (SBM-U), AMRUT 2.0

Leh, November 24: Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, UT Ladakh, Shri Sanjeev Khirwar, IAS, chaired a meeting to review progress of flagship schemes viz Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi), Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0)

Principal Secretary directed Director, Urban Local Bodies (ULB) to assess the funding from centra...

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Secretary Sports, Ladakh discusses long-term plans for the development of Sports in Ladakh with SAI & MYAS officials

Leh, Nov 24: Secretary Sports, Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar chaired a meeting with officials of the Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Ladakh to discuss and strategize long-term systematic plans for the development of Sports in Ladakh.

They sought advice from Director Infrastructure, Sports Authority of India (SAI) Lt. Col Yadvinder Singh, and Deputy Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI Bangara Raju.

Lt. Col Yadvinder Singh highlighted the importance of first identifying the spo...

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