Drass Delegation Meets LG, Demands District Status

VoL Desk, Jan. 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig. (Dr) BD Mishra called on the delegation of Drass Sub-division comprising the Councilor Rambirpora, Abdul Samad, Councillor, Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and other members. During the meeting the delegation put forth their demand before the LG.

During the meeting the delegation requested the LG for his intervention in giving District status to Drass Sub-division. Besides, they demanded for the promotion of winter tourism; extension of days ...

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Zojila Pass Stays Open Amidst Dry Spell: A Double-Edged Sword for Ladakh’s Residents

Jan. 16, 2024: Despite concerns about adverse effects on agricultural practices in the upcoming season due to the lack of snowfall, life for the people of Ladakh has temporarily eased due to uninterrupted traffic on the Zojila Pass.

Zojila, one of the highest motorable roads, situated at 11,575 feet, links Ladakh Union Territory to the rest of the world and usually remains closed for several months during the harsh winter solstice due to heavy snowfall. However, this year, with the change...

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No Confidence in University’s Functioning, Says KDA

VoL Desk, Jan. 07: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in a press release expressed deep concern over the recent recruitment process initiated by the University of Ladakh through Notification 06 of 2023, dated 21.12.2023.

The KDA, after careful consideration and consultations with various stakeholders, has observed that this recruitment process raises serious questions and may adversely impact the aspirations of the youth of Ladakh.

The Commissioner/Secretary (Hr. Edu/Tech. Edu/SW/Inf...

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Candle March Planned in Leh After Mysterious Death of Missing Zanskar Woman

VoL Desk, Jan. 04: After discovering the body of an 18-year-old girl beneath a bridge in Pipiting yesterday, the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Zanskar Buddhist Association jointly announced a candle march in Leh. The girl was reportedly missing from Zanskar since November 26, 2023.

During a press conference, LBA leader Tsering Dorjay Lakruk called for a thorough investigation into the matter, urging the arrest and punishment of anyone involved in the woman’s mysterious death.

Emphas...

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Secretary DMRRR Amit holds a meeting with NDMA, GSI on alarming trigger of Hot Springs at Chumathang-Nyoma in Ladakh

Leh, Dec. 12: Amit Sharma, Secretary DMRRR, UT of Ladakh today called-in for an important meeting regarding unprecedented triggering, causing hot spring waters towards sudden surge upto alarming heights in Chumathang area of Nyoma Sub-Division in Leh district wherein senior teams of National Disaster Management Agency, Geological Survey of India, Central Ground Water Board, National Institute of Hydrology, Western Himalayan Regional Centre and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology participate...

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Kargil Raises Funds for Needy Patient’s Treatment; Collected 15-20 Lakhs

VoL Desk, Dec. 12: Upon the urging of Executive Councillor for Education, LAHDC Kargil, Zakir Hussain, the Kargil public rallied together, raising an impressive sum of approximately 15 to 20 lakhs within a few days to assist a critically needy patient.

Expressing deep gratitude, the Executive Councillor extended thanks to various entities, including Religious Organizations, Hon’ble Councilors, District Officers, Police Personnel, Associations (such as Merchant, Transport Operators, Hotel...

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Dr. Shashi Tharoor Pushes for Overdue Stipend Hike for Non-NET PhD Scholars

VoL Desk, Dec. 08: Dr. Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress leader and Member of Parliament representing Theruvananthapuram, passionately advocated for a crucial update in the fellowship stipend for Non-NET PhD research scholars during his address in the Lok Sabha.

Highlighting a pressing concern, Dr. Tharoor emphasized that Non-NET PhD research fellows have been receiving a fixed stipend of Rs. 8,000 monthly since 2006, a stagnant amount that hasn’t seen revision despite the customary ad...

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جعفریہ کونسل جموں و کشمیر کے اہتمام سے سرینگر میں اجتماعی شادیوں کے پروگرام  کا انعقاد

40 جوڑے رشتہ ازدواج سے منسلک ،عوامی حلقوں نے کیا مسرت کا اظہار

سرینگر//وادی میں جہیز کے بڑھتے ہوئے ناسور کا توڑ کرنے کے لئے جعفری کونسل کشمیر اور کلثوم ایجوکیشنل ٹرسٹ گجرات کے اشتراک سے امر سنگھ کلب سرینگر میں اجتماعی شادیوں کی تقریب منعقد ہوئی۔

جس میں وادی کے تمام طبقہ ہائے فکر سے تعلق رکھنے والے 40 یتیم اور مستحق جوڑے رشتہ ازدواج سے منسلک ہوگئے ۔تقریب میں دولہے اور دلہنوں کے علاوہ ان کے رشتہ داروں ، سماج کے دیگر ذی شعور طبقوں اور علمائے کرام نے شرکت کی۔

اس موقع پر علمائے کرام او...

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Union Home Ministry Invites Ladakh Leaders for Crucial Talks

VoL Desk, Nov. 24: Reliable sources have indicated that the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) received invitations from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss crucial issues concerning Ladakh once again.

Reports initially suggested that leaders from these organizations in the two Ladakh districts would be summoned to Delhi only after the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil elections. However, a meeting is now slated for December 4 to...

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IKMT Kargil adopts new bylaws replacing the old

VoL Desk, Nov. 13: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil adopted new bylaws from November 01, 2023, making significant changes in the organisational setup. The announcement of enactment of the new bylaws was made in a notification by the chairman of Guardian Council, IKMT, on October 28, 2023, replacing the old bylaws of the organisation.

A public gathering was also held at the Convention Hall, IKMT Tower, on Sunday in the presence of Guardian Council members, Executive Body, br...

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