B.Ed Exam Centers Shifted to Ladakh Following Candidates’ Appeal, LG Ladakh

VoL Desk, Oct. 10: In a swift response to the concerns raised by candidates from Ladakh, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (HLG) engaged with their plea, ensuring a favorable outcome for their upcoming B.Ed examinations. Candidates, who were slated to appear in month-long exams spread across various centers in Jammu & Kashmir, met the HLG on 9th October to seek his intervention.

Many of these candidates, in addition to their B.Ed exams, had also applied for Ladakh Police constable posts, pr...

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Zojila Pass Reopens After Brief Halt: Traffic Resumes Amid Improved Weather Conditions

VoL Desk, Oct. 10: Traffic has returned to normal on Zojila after a brief pause caused by adverse weather conditions. The Kargil police reported that owing to the improved weather situation along Zojila, traffic has been permitted to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar.

Previously, the Kargil police, in a post on social media, had announced the temporary suspension of traffic at Minamarg and Sonamarg due to recent snowfall and slippery road conditions at Zojila Pass on NH-1D. This halt wa...

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University of Jammu launches booklet on culturing techniques of newly discovered mushroom at GDC Drass

Kargil, Oct 09, 2023: The Dept. of Botany, University of Jammu launches a booklet on the culturing techniques of newly discovered Mushroom, Kargil Dingrii, at Government Degree College Drass. 

Professor Yash Pal Sharma, Dept. of Botany, University of Jammu organized an awareness campaign on “Mushrooms for Nutrition, Health and Well-being” at GDC Drass under the project National Mission on Himalayan studies (NMHS).

A booklet dealing with the culturing techniques, crop management and con...

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Grand final of ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ held in Zanskar 

Kargil, Oct 09, 2023:  The grand final of “Sanklap Saptaah” was held today in presence of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sonam Dorjay, BDO, ZEO, Range Officer and other Sub-Divisional Officers.

The program which is closely aligned with the nationwide Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was organized to honour the hard work, dedication and progress achieved during the entire week.

The participants included school students, farmers. The outstanding performances received certificates from the...

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Escalating Conflict Grips Israel and Palestine, International Community Expresses Concern

Agencies/ Oct. 09: A major military campaign orchestrated by the Palestinian Resistance sent shockwaves through Occupied Palestine as they launched a well-coordinated attack on various Israeli cities and settlements. This offensive, in retaliation to Israeli army and settler violence in the West Bank and the tragic loss of innocent children, has escalated the conflict dramatically.

In response to the attack, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas off...

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National Conference, Congress sweep LAHDC-Kargil poll, win 22 seats

VoL Desk, Oct. 08: The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election, officials announced today. The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Twenty-six seats of the council went to polls on October 4. According to the officials, the Nation...

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LG Ladakh Commends Ladakhi Citizens and Army at Historical Seminar

VoL Desk, October 6, 2023: Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra of Ladakh attended a significant seminar titled “Historical Perspective of Ladakh: Crossroads of Civilisations” organized by the @firefurycorps Corps of the Indian Army in Leh. In his engaging keynote address, the Hon’ble Lt Governor delved into various facets of Ladakh, including its rich history, geographical significance, diverse populace, security concerns, and developmental progress.

Addressing a captivated audience,...

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Secretary Transport chairs Meeting on Rationalisation of Motor Vehicles in Ladakh

Leh, Oct 06, 2023 : Amit Sharma, IAS, Secretary Transport, Union Territory of Ladakh today chaired an important meeting of the Committee regarding rationalisation of Motor Vehicles in Ladakh in his office chambers. This Committee  had recently been constituted by the UT Administration to examine all the Motor Vehicle proposals from various departments so as to assess the current status and actual requirement of vehicles in the UT of Ladakh. 

Secretary Trasnsport Amit Sharma, at the outset...

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Advisor Pawan Kotwal Leads Efforts to Expedite Appointment Orders for 562 Posts in UT

Leh, 04 Oct 2023: Advisor Pawan Kotwal, presiding over a meeting at the UT Secretariat Conference Hall, discussed the vital process of issuing appointment orders pertaining to select lists issued by the Staff Selection Commission. 

Advisor Kotwal emphasized the need for swift action, noting that out of a total of 562 posts, results have been declared for 481 positions. To ensure transparency and information dissemination, he directed the concerned officers to hold a press conference every...

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LG Inaugurates 2000 LPH Milk Pasteurisation Plant at Agling; Kargil to Follow Suit in 2024-25

VoL Desk, Oct. 06: In a groundbreaking move to bolster Ladakh’s agricultural and dairy sectors, H’LG Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, the distinguished Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, dedicated a state-of-the-art 2000 Litres Per Hour (LPH) Milk Pasteurisation Plant to the people of Ladakh. The inauguration ceremony, held at Agling, marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the region’s dairy industry.

The newly inaugurated plant at Agling will serve as a hub where local farmers from various...

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