LG to Discuss Reservation of Seats for Ladakhi Students with J&K Administration

Leh ,May 06: To ensure the reservation of seats for students from Ladakh in educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) has assured that he will take up the matter of reservation with J&K administration.

The move would further ensure access to quality education to youth of Ladakh UT.

He further assured to expedite the process of drafting recruitment rules for gazetted posts along with its notification through UPSC so that the ...

Read More

CEC Feroz Khan visits Kargil Boys Hostel Jammu, inspects facilities

Kargil, May 06, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today visited Kargil Boys Hostel Channi Rama, Jammu to inspect the facilities available for the students.

He was accompanied by Executive Councilor PW (R&B), Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC Social Welfare, Agha Syed Mehdi Fazili, EC Health Mohsin Ali, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, Superintending Engineer PW(R&B), Abdul Mutalib, Executive Engineer PW (R&B), Sadiq Ali, Councilors and other officers and of...

Read More

Kargil transporters and hoteliers demands two-way traffic on NH-1

VoL Desk, May 06: The recent insolvency of Go AIR Company has badly affected the tourism industry and daily hotels in UT Ladakh, stated President of All Kargil Tour and Travels Association Kargil, Mohd Ali Rangyoul during a joint press conference.

The members of All Kargil Transport Association requested the LG Ladakh, Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and Ladakh, DC Kargil, and Ganderbal to revoke the one-way traffic system on the Kargil Srinagar Road.

Th...

Read More

Handloom and Handicraft Dept. Kargil organizes awareness-cum-product demonstration program

Kargil, May 06: Handloom and Handicraft Department Kargil in collaboration with CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai today organized an awareness-cum-product demonstration program under the banner of “celebrating leather” for Self Help Groups, entrepreneurs and graduates.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani was the chief guest of the program. Assistant Director Handicraft Kargil, Raziya Khatoon, District Superintendent Handloom Kargil, Iftikh...

Read More

Understanding Cooking Oils: Smoke Points, Health Benefits, and Risks

Kargil, May 05: The smoke point of a cooking oil is the temperature at which the oil begins to break down and smoke. This is caused by the decomposition of the oil’s fatty acids into glycerol and free fatty acids, which can then further decompose into harmful compounds such as acrolein, free radicals and other toxic fumes.

The smoke point is affected by a variety of factors, including the type of oil, its purity, how it has been processed, and how long it has been stored.

Oils with a h...

Read More

Jamiat Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil condemns attack on Shias in Pakistan, pitches for opening Kargil-Skardu Road

VoL Desk, May 5: In view of the recent attack on a school in Parachinar Pakistan targeting the minority Shia community and killing of 7 Shia teachers, Jamiat Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil (JUAIK) called a press conference and condemned the attack on Shia minorities in Pakistan.

The press conference was addressed by President JUAIK Ladakh, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi who said that the persecution of Shia Muslims of Pakistan is not a new thing whether its Quetta or any other place, the killers...

Read More

LBA Kargil branch celebrates Buddha Purnima with Religious Harmony & Enthusiasm

VoL Desk, May 05: The Kargil branch of the Ladakh Buddhist Association celebrated the 2567th Buddha Purnima at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall in Kargil today. The event was marked by a spirit of religious harmony and enthusiasm.

Geshe Tsewang Dorjay, a renowned religious scholar from Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Chhering Dorjay Lakrok, the Senior Vice President of LBA, was the Guest of Honour.

The President of LBA Kargil, on behalf of the Buddhist population of K...

Read More

Member NCM Rinchen Lhamo visits Sankoo

Kargil, May 04: Member, National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, Rinchen Lhamo on Wednesday visited Sub Division Sankoo to discuss the implementation of the Prime Minister’s new 15-point program, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and issues faced by the minority communities.

During the occasion, Ashraf Ali, Member of Moulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Councilor of the Constituency, SDM Sankoo, Chairman Anjuman e Sahib e Zaman, Chairman Maktab e Ima...

Read More

Leather product training with CSIR-CLRI-Chennai organised by Industries Deptt. Ladakh

Leh, May 03: In an ongoing endeavour to create an ecosystem of skilled women to become successful entrepreneurs, and enterprising Self-Help Groups, an awareness cum product demonstration training programme has been organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Ladakh with experts from CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai at the Department of Handicrafts, from 2nd to 4th May in Leh and on 5th and 6th May in Kargil.

Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department,Ladakh ...

Read More

Ladakh MP JTN presides over 47th Foundation Day ceremony of Ladakh Cultural Forum

Leh, May 03: Ladakh Cultural Forum celebrated its 47th Foundation Day in the presence of chief guest Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and guest of honour Executive Councillor, Culture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel at Lotsava Auditorium, Ladakh Academy of Arts Culture and Languages (LAACL) Leh today.

Commending the role of the Ladakh Cultural Forum, MP Ladakh JTN added that the Bhoti script and language are the foundation and bedrock of the rich culture and tradition...

Read More