Potential overflow of Sumdo lake in Sankoo, Admin issues alert notice

Kargil, April 24: Due to the rising daytime temperatures and the subsequent melting of snow in the mountains, the district magistrate has issued a public notice for the safety of residents. The notice emphasizes the potential overflow of Lake Sumdo in Chhiling Nallah, Panikhar, posing risks to the surrounding areas.

Residents of villages including Panikhar, Taisuru, Prantee, Thuluspursa, Kargee, Yuljuk, Namsuru, and Khows are urged to exercise caution and refrain from venturing near the C...

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Indian Army conducts workshop on first aid & CPR at GDC Drass

Kargil, April 24: Government Degree College Drass under the leadership of its principal Dr Amjad Ali Abbasi today organized a one-day workshop on First Aid and CPR.

The students of High Altitude Trekking Guide Course and other students of the 2nd Semester were trained in First Aid and CPR. The workshop was coordinated by Shahid Khan, Trainer for the High Altitude Trekking Guide Course by LSDM.

The workshop was conducted by the Indian Army under the leadership of Captain Atul and Captai...

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Advisor UT Ladakh Convenes Governing Council Meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, April 23: The 4th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission convened under the chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal IAS, Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Chairperson of Governing Council LSDM. The meeting took place on April 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the conference hall, ground floor, Civil Secretariat Leh.

A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Abied Hussain, Officer on Special Duty to the Commissioner/Secretary of the Technical Depar...

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Selfie corner inaugurated at Hamboting La in Kargil

Kargil, April 24: The Forever in Operations Division and Tourism Department Kargil today inaugurated a selfie point at Hamboting La.

Situated along the Kargil-Leh Battalik highway, its strategic placement ensures that locals and tourists can easily access and enjoy the captivating scenery of Kargil Valley and adds to the pride the visiting tourists have in the Armed Forces.

The chief guest for the event was Dr SD Singh Jamwal IPS, ADG Ladakh Police and in the presence of SSP Kargil Shr...

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Director RD&PRD Ladakh chairs meeting reviews progress of schemes

Kargil, April 24: Director Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the monthly physical and financial progress of schemes in the department.

During the meeting, he took review of physical and financial progress under SDP, State Sector, besides discussed implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes such as NRLM, SBM, MGNREGA, RGSA and IWMP.

The Director RD&PRD instructed for utilisation of earmarked funds and ear...

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JTN expresses dissatisfaction with BJP’s selection of Tashi Gyalson as MP election candidate

VoL Desk, April 24: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Member of Parliament representing Ladakh from the BJP, has recently voiced his discontent with the party’s decision to endorse Tashi Gyalson for the Ladakh parliamentary constituency.

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s announcement, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal expressed his dissatisfaction in a social media post, stating, “Today, BJP announced a new candidate for the Ladakh parliamentary constituency, replacing the current MP without transp...

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Market checking team inspects hotels/restaurants at Khaltse market

Leh, April 24: A market checking team headed by Naib Tehsildar, Khaltse, Mohammad Yousuf, Tehsil Supply Officer, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department, Khaltse, Mohd Afzal Khan made a surprise inspection of the restaurants at Khaltse market on April 23

The squad inspected use of uncommercial cylinders in the hotels/restaurants and found number of uncommercial cylinders used in the hotels/restaurants

The team seized and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 from the default...

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Pressing for book reading habit, KGS Library celebrates World Book Day

VoL Desk, April 23: On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, Khwaja Ghulam Sayyiden Library organized a seminar at Khomeini Tower today aimed at highlighting the significance of book reading, literature, research, and heritage preservation.

On the occasion, local historian and author, Raza Amjad Badgami and entrepreneur Shabir Hussain Fayaz were present as resource persons. Besides, other guests present were the Vice-Chairman, IKMT Sheikh Hassnain Rizwani, Councillor Yourbaltak Ma...

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CEO UT Ladakh, chairs review meeting regarding deployment & arrangement of security personnel

Leh, 23 April: The Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, Yetindra M. Maralkar chaired a review meeting in the CEO Conference Hall, CEO Office, Karzoo regarding issues related to the deployment and arrangements of security personnel in UT Ladakh during the General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2024.

The meeting was attended by the State Police Nodal Officer, S. J. Mehmood, IPS, DIG Ladakh, State CAPF Coordinator, Vijay Deswal, DIG, ITBP, SSP, Leh Shruti Arora, IPS, State Nodal Officer, Transpor...

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Advisor UT Ladakh chairs the meeting on Vibrant Village Program

Leh, April 22: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting on the Vibrant Village Program (VVP), in the VC conference hall, Civil Secretariat Leh, on Monday.

The meeting was initiated by the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeve who highlighted the road maps and action plans in a comprehensive presentation, unveiling several projects covered under the Vibrant Village Program.

The prime focus of the meeting was to discuss the submission of 41- ...

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