ALSWAJ Calls for Protest in Jammu demanding Statehood, Sixth Schedule

VoL Desk, March 22: After distancing themselves from the protests for four-point agenda in Ladakh, the All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association, Jammu (ALSWAJ) has now announced a protest in Jammu on March 24, advocating for Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.

The announcement, led by General Secretary Mushtaq Ali and other Executive Members, notably occurred without the presence of the organization’s President at the press conference.

ALSWAJ has called upon all Lad...

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Market checking squad conducts inspection in Kargil market

Kargil, March 21: In order to ensure adherence to food safety standards in the holy month of Ramadhan, the Market Checking Squad Kargil, on the direction of District Administration Kargil, carried out a comprehensive inspection on March 21, 2024.

The inspection was aimed at addressing violations and promoting good hygiene practices among traders, shopkeepers, and vendors within the district.

During the inspection, a total of ₹ 16,000 were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety ...

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Ladakhi Students in Delhi to Join Kargil Hunger Strike, Demand Statehood, Sixth Schedule

VoL Desk, March 22: In support of the hunger strike initiated by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Kargil starting March 24th, Ladakhi students residing in Delhi have declared their intention to hold a protest at the Ladakh Buddha Vihar in Delhi on the same day.

The protests across the Ladakh region are intensifying, spanning Leh, Kargil, Jammu, and Delhi, led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance and the Leh Apex Body (LAB). Their demands, encompassing statehood for Ladakh and inclusio...

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Kargil up in arms for Statehood, Six Schedule; Announce hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 20: Hundreds of people took to street in Kargil city demanding the fulfillment of four-point demands of Ladakh especially Statehood for Ladakh and inclusion in Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution. The protest rally was spearheaded by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, an amalgam of political parties, religious communities and civil societies.

The protest rally begins from Fatima Chowk which passing through the main bazaar Kargil culminated at the Hussaini Park. At hussaini ...

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Zojila reopens for trial after one-month closure

VoL Desk, March 20: After a one-month closure, the Srinagar-Kargil National Highway (NH-01) reopened for vehicular movement on trial basis on March 20, 2024, following the clearance of the road from both sides. Movement was permitted on a trial basis during which particular vehicles crossed Minamarg.

The reopening of the pass is anticipated to facilitate the arrival of essential commodities in the region, bringing satisfaction to the local populace in the holy month of Ramazan. The Zojila...

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Students of Floriculture ITI, Leh, attends short-term training program at IHBT CSIR Palampur

Leh, March 19Students Floriculture & Landscaping trade of (ITI) Leh, are attending a short-term training program at the Institute of Himalayan BioResource Technology IHBT (CSIR) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh from 15th – 25th March 2024.

Thirteen students and a Faculty are currently at IHBT Palampur for the ten-day programme for hands-on training and mentorship by Faculty and experts at IHBT CSIR. The training program is designed to cover a wide array of topics, like – cultivation techni...

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SDM Drass takes assessment of road condition at Zojila axis

Kargil, March 19: Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Drass, Vishal Atri, along with SHO Drass, S W Namgyal, under the directives of higher authorities, conducted a ground survey of the Zojila axis to assess the road conditions.

Notably, the last stretch of Zojila axis near Dayal area of India Gate was cleared and snow removal has been done from both the sides by Vijayak and Beacon.

After that, SDM Drass and SHO Drass visited till Baltal area. It was informed that both the road clearance a...

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President of NFNS joins Sonam Wangchuk on 14th day of Hunger Strike

VoL Desk, March 19: On the 14th day of hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk was joined by Dr. Munish Tawang, President of the National Federation for New States (NFNS), and express his support and solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, he said that the demands of people of Ladakh is their democratic demand.

While taking to the media, Tawang disclosed that upon his arrival in Leh, he convened a meeting with members of the Leh Apex Body, affirming unwavering support for their cause.

He underscored the...

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Election Commission of India Team Reviews Election Preparedness at Leh

Leh, Mar. 18: The Director of the Election Commission of India, Shubhra Saxena, chaired a review meeting on the election preparedness of the 1 Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency in Leh.

A thorough review of all aspects of election preparedness by various agencies was conducted during the meeting.

The review meeting was attended by Yetindra Maralkar, Chief Electoral Officer, Ladakh, Sheikh Junaid Mahmood, DIG, Ladakh (SPNO), the District Election Officers of Leh and Kargil, the Senior Su...

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3-day training session for entrepreneurs culminate in Kargil

Kargil, March 18: The three-day training session for entrepreneurs organized by District Industries Centre (DIC) Kargil in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI) culminated at Auditorium Hall, Kargil. 

The program was aimed to empower local entrepreneurs with the requirements of packaging (FSSR-2018) and labelling (FSSR-2020) for food commodities. 

A trainer from QCI, Shubah Tripathi spoke about entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of food packaging and labelin...

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