VoL Desk, March 28: Among the applause and appreciation that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) received on connecting the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on Monday (March 25), locals in Ladakh are concerned about the plausible change in landscape and cultural heritage of the area that predominantly inhabits tribal population.
This 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway.
However, Cultural Activist and Independent Researcher ...
Leh, Mar 27, 2024: The District Election Office/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve convened a meeting in connection with the forthcoming General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 in the VC hall, DC office on March 27.
The primary objective of the meeting was to brief the role and responsibility of the nodal officer.
DC interacted with all the concerned officers and addressed all their issues separately.
ADDC, Leh, Sonam Norboo pointed out the need for a video monitoring room whe...
Kargil, March 27, 2024: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Language (LAACL), Kargil, Ladakh in collaboration with Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh today celebrated World Theatre Day-2024 at Auditorium Hall of the university campus.
Dr Jaffer Ali Khan, Senior Assistant Professor from Sociology Department, Dr Mohd Taqi, Assistant Professor Geography Department along with all faculty members, commended Kacho Ahmed Ali, Founder of the RANTHAG Theatre Group and his team encouraging further ...
VoL Desk, March 27: After concluding the three days long hunger strike for Statehood and Sixth Schedule on Tuesday, the Kargil Democratic Alliance staged a massive protest at Kargil today, drawing significant participation from across the district.
The protest rally commenced from Bus Stand Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park, where leaders of various religious and political factions addressed the public, urging the Centre to address Ladakh’s essential demands.
Demonstrators voiced t...
Leh, 26th March, 2024: Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, Yatendra M. Maralkar chaired a meeting of State Nodal Officers to take stock of preparedness for the General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024.
He impressed upon all the State Nodal Officers to take charge of the role and responsibilities assigned to them immediately and submit compliance report to his office on daily basis. He also stressed that the 22 Nodal Officers appointed for various election related tasks may discharge their duti...
Leh, March 26: After surviving on salt and water for 21 days, noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike to press for statehood for Ladakh and the protection of the fragile Himalayan ecology under Sixth Schedule of the constitution, but insisted this was only the end of phase one and that his fight will continue.
When he had begun his fast on March 6, Sonam Wangchuk had said he would continue it for 21 days and that it could be “extendable till death”.
In a post ...
Leh, Mar 26, 2024: Directorate of Industries and Commerce in collaboration with Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) organised an international conclave for Ladakhi Pashmina in the presence of Executive Director, N. Shreedar on March 23 at Grand Dragon Hotel.
The primary objective of the event was to conduct an interaction between local sellers, artisans and buyers from the domestic and international markets dealing with Pashmina and other wool sectors. The conclave provided a platfor...
Kargil, March 23: In a proactive effort to ensure the smooth conduct of elections and provide essential amenities for voters, a team headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Mohd Hassan along with Block Development Officer (BDO) and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) conducted inspections at several polling stations in the Subdivision.
Notably, the team visited Middle School Ubarak and Ufti Pibiting to assess the existing facilities like availabili...
VoL Desk, March 24: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) launched a three-day hunger strike today at Hussaini Park in District Kargil, drawing widespread participation from political, religious, and civil society groups.
Led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the hunger strike aims to push for several key demands including Statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a Public Service Com...
Kargil, March 21: In connection with the World Forest Day, Forest Division Kargil organized a program on the theme “Forests and Innovation” at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Khumbathang, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, who is also chairman of JNV, attended the program as chief guest, ADC Kargil, Suhail Ahmed was guest of honor, DFO Kargil Mohd Ali, Principal JNV Kumar Ashwini Amitabh, CMO Kargil Liyaqat Ali, district officers, teachers, students and staff of For...
