IAF airlifts two critically ill patient from Leh to Chandigarh

VoL Desk, April 28: In response to an urgent call for casualty evacuation, an An-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted two critically ill patients from Leh to Chandigarh for immediate medical attention.

Despite challenging weather conditions, the coordinated efforts of the IAF and local civil administration played a pivotal role in saving two lives.

Among the patients were one victim of a road accident and another experiencing cardiac issues.

World Veterinary Day celebrated in Leh

Leh, April 27: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Leh commemorated World Veterinary Day today on April 27.

The theme for this year, ‘Veterinarians Are Essential Health Workers’ highlighted the multifaceted contributions of veterinary professionals that extend far beyond traditional animal care.

Director, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries (ASH&F), Dr Mohd Iqbal emphasized the pivotal role of veterinarians in ensuring the health and welfare of both animals and humans. 

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Expenditure Observer chairs meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring preparedness

Kargil, April 28: Expenditure Observer, 01- Ladakh Constituency, Sh. Gajendra Singh (IRS) today chaired a meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring pertaining to the conduct of Lok Sabha Election-2024, at Conference Hall, Baroo today. 

During the meeting, the Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh interacted with the all concerned officers and nodal officers related to Lok Sabha elections management in the Kargil. 

Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shrikant S...

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Higher Ed. Dept. & IITs Offer Internship and Sponsored M. Tech. Program Opportunity for Ladakh St. for 2024

Leh, April 28: Continuing the groundbreaking initiative started in 2022, the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh announced the Internship and sponsored M Tech program for 2024 for students in prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) of Kanpur, Delhi, and Bombay.

Applications are now open for internship and sponsored M. Tech. program for the Academic Session 2024-25 and students must apply online at https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/ladakh/.

The programs are open to students s...

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“Will not accept apology, initiate legal action”: IKMT responds to derogatory remarks against Ayatollah Khomeini

VoL Desk, April 27: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Ladakh, reflecting the general feeling of the Shia Muslims of Ladakh region condemned the “highly objectionable blasphemous, vilifying and derogatory content carried out about highly revered World Islamic Leader and founder of Islamic Revolution of Iran Late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a 6th Class Textbook published by one Q Connect Books/Acuber gone viral on social media”. Stated the IKMT in a press release besides condemnin...

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UoL hosts seminar on explore Gilgit-Baltistan’s roots, heritage & politics

Kargil, April 26: The Center for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies at Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, hosted a significant one-day seminar titled “Gilgit-Baltistan: Exploring Roots, Heritage, and Politics.” The event was graced by Prof. S.K. Mehta, Honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh as the Chief Guest, and Lieutenant Colonel Sumit Sardana from the 8th Mountain Division, Indian Army as Guest of Honor.

Worthy Rector Madam Kaneez Fathima delivered the formal welcome address. Madam K...

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Successful Vaccination and Health Screening for Leh District Haj Pilgrims

Leh, 27 April:  A significant milestone was achieved in ensuring the safety and well-being of Leh district pilgrims undertaking the Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Under the vigilant supervision of the State Immunization Officer, Ladakh, Dr. Iqbal Ahmad; DY CMO Leh/i/c DIO Skarma P. Yontan and Medical officer, Leh, Dr. Chhimet Angmo; beneficiaries from Leh Town, Phyang, and Choglamsar received essential vaccinations at CMO office Leh.

In line with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...

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Expenditure Observer Gajendra Singh chairs meeting with Election Officers


Leh, Apr 27The Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh (IRS) appointed to 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency chaired a meeting with the Election Officers today on April 27 at DC Conference Hall, DC office.

Along with the Expenditure Officer, Returning Officer, Santosh Sukhadeve and Assistant Returning Officer, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) were also present during the meeting.

The meeting began with a briefing by Nodal Officer, Election Expenditure Monitoring, 

Dr Zulfikar Ali about the traini...

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Principal District and Sessions Judge Kargil conducts two-day visit to Zanskar 

Kargil, April 27: The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil Malik Shabir Ahmad, carried out a significant two-day visit to Zanskar region aimed at evaluating the region’s Judicial infrastructure and monitoring the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Court Complex on 26th and 27th of April 2024.

He was accompanied by Munsiff/ JMIC Zanskar, Shafiq Mushtaq Lone, District Mineral Officer, Kargil, SDM Zanskar, Tehsildar Zanskar, Mohd Hassan, SHO Zanskar and other district o...

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Preparing for Quantum Future: Redefining Cybersecurity Protocols

The field of cybersecurity faces a transformative challenge – one that not only reshapes the landscape of data protection and encryption but also introduces the era of quantum computing. Quantum computing, based on the principles of quantum theory, which govern the behavior of energy and matter at atomic and subatomic levels, is poised to disrupt the status quo. While our current cybersecurity measures are robust, they may soon be overwhelmed by the unprecedented processing power of quantum ...

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