CJM Kargil convicts man in road accident case of 2016

Kargil, Oct 13, 2023: The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Ladakh presided over by Fariqa Nazir today convicted a man namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar in a road accident case of 2016.

After hearing the Public Prosecutor Tsering Phuntsog and defense counsel, the court said that the accused has been found guilty.

The accused has been sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one year for commission of offense U/S 304-A RPC. The accused is also sentenced to payment of fi...

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Multi-specialty camp organised for senior citizens at SNM Hospital

Leh, Oct. 13, 2023: In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons 2023, the Health and Family Welfare Department, Leh organised a multi-specialty camp for senior citizens at SNM Hospital on October 12, as part of the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE). This camp will continue to provide services to senior citizens until October 17.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Acros...

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Second phase of Reinforced Teacher Training program concluded at DIET Leh

Leh, Oct. 13, 2023: The second phase of the Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) program, conducted under the aegis of LAHDC Leh, successfully concluded today at DIET Leh.

This comprehensive program, which commenced in March 2022, is aimed at enhancing the skills of English Language Teachers in the Leh District and is being implemented by Golden Miles Learning.

During the concluding session, Principal, DIET Leh, Chetan Dorjey emphasised the importance of English Language Teachers incorpor...

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IKMT Kargil Leads Massive Protest Rally Against Israeli Bombardment in Gaza

VoL Desk, Oct. 13: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a significant protest rally in Kargil on Friday, condemning the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by Israeli forces.

The rally commenced from the iconic Imam Khomeini tower in the morning, with clerics leading the march through Kargil town, concluding at Lal Chowk Kargil.

During the rally, passionate demonstrators raised their voices against ...

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Amrit Kalash Yatra concludes at Sports Stadium Padum Zanskar

Kargil, Oct 14, 2023: As part of the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ , Amrit Kalash Yatra concluded at Sport Stadium Padum Zanskar during Ladakh Zanskar Festival on Friday. 

During the event, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sonam Dorjay was the chief guest while BDC, SHO, BDO Zanskar were also present.

It was followed by Panch Pran Pledge by the guests and participants. Also, the Sarpanches took the soil (mitti) from Panchayats to the block-level Kalash.

One of the main events of the Amrit Kala...

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Independent LAHDC Kargil Winners Forge Alliance, Reject BJP Allegations

VoL Desk, Oct. 12: Amid speculations that the independent candidates who emerged victorious in the recent LAHDC Kargil elections, are going to support a single political party, the two candidates convened a deliberation recently, said reliable sources close to the candidates.

The independent candidates have joined hands and decided to support the coalition of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference and Indian National Congress from outside without joining any political party for now.

T...

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Local Voices Challenge Detachment Orders of Teachers in Education Department

VoL Desk, Oct. 12: In response to directives issued by the Deputy Secretary of the School Education Department in Ladakh, endorsed by the Chief Education Officer of Kargil, Zonal Education Officers have been instructed to relocate teachers to their original positions. The orders mandate teachers in their respective zones to revert to their original posts within three days, ensuring strict compliance and notifying the relevant ZEO Office accordingly.

ZEOs have also published a list of teac...

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ADDC Leh reviews progress of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan and District Capex Budget for Education Department, Leh

Leh, Oct. 12, 2023:  Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC),  Leh convened a meeting to review the progress of SAMAGRA SHIKSHA ABHIYAAN and District Capex Budget for Education Department, Leh in the DC conference Hall today. 

During the meeting, the Additional District Development Commissioner issued a series of directions to ensure the effective implementation of the SAMAGRA SHIKSHA ABHIYAAN and the timely utilization of funds from the District Capex Budget for the Education...

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Advisor Kotwal Chairs Review Meeting on Bio-mining for Sustainable Waste Management in Ladakh

Leh: The advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal presided over a significant review meeting focused on Bio-mining in the region, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

At the outset of the meeting, the Housing and Urban Development Department provided a comprehensive presentation on the procurement of a waste disposal system for the processing and disposal of remediated waste in Bombgarh, Leh.

The presentation highlighted the existing challenges at the dumpsite in Bombgar...

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Tourists from Karnataka Stranded in Leh: Denied Passage on SRTC Buses

VoL Desk, Oct. 11: Approximately 60 tourists from Karnataka find themselves stranded in Leh, Ladakh, as they were denied permission to travel on SRTC buses that they had previously booked for their journey to Pangong Lake via Nubra Valley, according to Sahana, one of the passengers, during a phone call.

The operators of the tempo travel service refused to allow the SRTC buses to proceed on the inner routes of Leh district, causing a delay for the tourists who had gathered at the SRTC bus ...

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