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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Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh Opens for Domestic Tourists and Visitors

VoL Desk, May 21: In a significant development, the Siachen Base Camp, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been officially opened for domestic tourists and visitors. This announcement comes after a notice was issued with the approval of the Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, marking a momentous occasion for the people of Nubra and all tourism-related stakeholders in Ladakh.

For the past two years, the Tourism Department of the UT Administration, Ladakh has been tir...

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CEC Feroz Khan flags off distribution of solar water heaters and other equipment’s procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA

Kargil, May 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today flagged off the distribution of solar water heaters and other renewable energy devices at Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) Office, Kurbathang to beneficiaries and these have been procured under Subsidy Component/CCDA of LAHDC Kargil.

Executive Councilor Works, LAHDC, Kargil Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC RD, Tourism and Zansksar Affairs, Er Punchok Tashi, EC Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazili, Deputy Commissio...

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University of Ladakh Opens Online Applications for Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement Basis

Kargil, May 19: University of Ladakh invites online application for the post of Assistant Professors and Librarians on Academic Arrangement basis at the Constituent Colleges of University of Ladakh for the Session 2023-24.

The subjects in which Assistant Professor is required are Anthropology, Botany, Education, Arabic, Chemistry, English, Biochemistry, Computer, EVS, Biotechnology, Economics, Geography, Geology, Math, Hindi, MCJ, History, Physics, Sociology, Pol. Science, Psychology, Und...

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Important Instructions for LAHDC-KSSRB Examination Candidates on May 21, 2023

Kargil, May 20: In a significant development, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) has released crucial instructions for all candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming examination on May 21, 2023 (Sunday).

Candidates are informed to reach the examination centre by or before 8:00 a.m. for the first shift and 12:00 p.m. for the second shift, and advised to read the instruction carefully.

DC Kargil chairs preparatory training to conduct 10+2 level KSSRB examination

Kargil, May 19: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired the preparatory training to conduct the LAHDC, Kargil Subordinate Service Requirement Board 10+2 examination.

During the training, District Treasury Officer/Controller Examination, Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents besides other concerned officers were present.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the examination schedule and discussed the resources that would be ...

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CEC Leh calls upon Royal Family of Bhutan

Leh, May 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson accompanied by Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi met with His Excellency, Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Her Excellency, Yum Sonam Choki from the Royal family of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the presence of H.E. Gyalwa Dhokhampa, and H.E. Khamtak Rinpoche at Leh today.

CEC Gyalson on behalf of LAHDC Leh and the people of Leh Ladakh accorded a warm welcome to the Royal Family and inquired regarding their stay in Le...

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RBI withdraws Rs 2000 currency notes after introducing them in 2018

Srinagar, May 19, KNT: Reserve Bank of India today said that has withdrawn Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes, however, the notes will continue as legal tender.

The Rs 2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934, primarily to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner after the withdrawal of the legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes in circulation at that time.

Yogesh Dayal, the Chief General...

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حج بین الاقوامی میقات اورعالمی وعدہ گاہ ہے ، رہبرانقلاب اسلامی

ایرانی/ایجنسیز/ رہبرانقلاب اسلامی آیت اللہ العظمی سید علی خامنہ ای نے بدھ کو ایران کی مرکزی حج کمیٹی کے عہدیداروں سے اپنے خطاب میں فریضہ حج کی اہمیت کے ادراک کو بہت ہی اہم قرار دیا اور فرمایا کہ حج ایک عالمی اور تمدنی عبادت ہے جس کا مقصد امت اسلامیہ کی ترقی اور کفر و ظلم و سامراج اور بشری و غیر بشری بتوں کے مقابلے میں امت اسلامیہ کے اتحاد کو مضبوط اور مسلمانوں کے دلوں کو ایک دوسرے سے قریب کرنا ہے۔

آپ نے فرمایا کہ حج ایک بین الاقوامی میقات اور عالمی وعدہ گاہ ہے۔

آیت اللہ العظمی سید علی ...

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LG Ladakh Inaugurates Mega Plantation Drive in Liktsey

VoL Desk, May 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, a Mega Plantation Drive was organized by ‘Live-to-Love,’ ‘Young Drukpa Association,’ and the District Administration of Leh in Liktsey. The event witnessed the honorable Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurating the drive.

The plantation drive saw the participation of distinguished individuals, including Ven Rinpoches of Drukpa Sect, prominent political and religious leaders, as well as dedicated...

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