Leh, April 23: The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh celebrated World Earth Day at Trans Himalayan Herbal Garden of National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, opposite Phey village on April 22.
The plantation drive began by planting Lycium ruthenicum (Goji Berry) plant by chief guest, Brij Mohan Sharma, Additional Principal, Chief Conservator of Forest and Guest of Honor Sajjad Hussain Mufti, Chief Conservator of Forest, Union Territory of Ladakh.
Director National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, ...
Kargil, April 22: Govt. Degree College Zanskar in collaboration with Forest Department, Range Zanskar today observed World Earth Day.
The day reminds citizens across the globe about the importance of environment conservation, sustainability and encouraging people to come together to take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
The event was with a plantation drive at the college premise. More than 50 saplings of willow (sps) were planted in presence of Sub Divisional Magistr...
New Delhi, April 21: Students holding 4-year UG degrees now have direct access to appear for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and pursue a PhD, announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday. To pursue a PhD, whether with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), these students need to attain a minimum of 75 percent aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
Previously, NET candidates were required to possess a master’s degree with a minimum of 55 percent marks.
“The introduction...
Kargil, April 21: Additional Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal accompanied by SSP Deachen Police Headquarter UT Ladakh visited Zanskar Subdivision.
SSP Kargil, Shree Raam R, SDM Zanskar Romil Singh Donk, Dy. SP DAR Kargil Stanzin Dorjay, Tehsildar Zanskar Mohd Hassan, Station House Officer Zanskar presented a warm welcome to the visitors at Zangla village. A traditional reception was also presented by the President ZBA, ZGA, ZMA, Lambardar Association,...
Leh, Apr 21: The District Election Officer Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve and District SVEEP Nodal Officer, Tajamul Ara led a successful SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness camp in the remote areas of Trans Singey La on April 19 and 20.
The aim of the camp was to enhance voter awareness and ensure greater participation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
The awareness campaign covered significant hamlets including Lingshed, Youlchung, Nerak, Phot...
Kargil, April 20: Returning Officer 01 of the Ladakh Lok Sabha Parliamentary election, Santosh Sukhdeve visited Zanskar Subdivision.
During the inspection, the officer was accompanied by SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Shri Mohd Hassan, along with other concerned officers.
RO 01 Ladakh inspected various polling stations and examined facilities such as ramps, drinking water facilities, electricity connections, room size, and separate toilet facilities.
The RO i...
Kargil, April 20: Environmental Science and Education Department, GDC Zanskar jointly organized a study tour for students of 2nd Semester to Zangla Village of Zanskar Subdivision.
The tour was aimed to provide hands-on training and bridge gap between employability and skill by offering practical learning opportunities.
The students received information and knowledge regarding the process of making paneer and cheese from Stanzin Donsal, a nun at Chamgchub Choling Nunnery, Zangla.
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Kargil, April 20: Deputy Commissioner Kargil/District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse visited various model and critical polling stations around Kargil town and its peripheries to assess the preparations of Lok Sabha elections-2024.
During the visit, the District Election Officer visited various Polling Stations including Govt. High School Goma Kargil, High School Poyen, Indoor Stadium Main Market, Govt. Middle School and High School Baroo, Govt. High School Minjee, Higher Secondary Schoo...
VoL Desk, April 20: Amidst the scrutiny of nomination papers for the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) presidency, Palga Rinpoche was disqualified, narrowing the pool of candidates to three. Additionally, Rinchan Namgyal opted to withdraw his nomination in support of Tsering Dorjay Lakruk.
Addressing the media, Tsering Dorjey Lakruk, a senior member of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), cited discrepancies in Rinpoche’s records as grounds for disqualification. Namgyal’s withdrawal, according to Lak...
VoL Desk, April 19: Tsering Dorje Lakruk, the Vice President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and a senior member of the Leh Apex body, voiced his opposition in a press conference held in Leh regarding the filling of nomination paper by Pulga Rinpoche (a Buddhist religious leader) for the Ladakh Buddhist Association’s president election.
He stressed that no lama could contest the election for the post due to the constitution of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA). He also objected t...
