Congress Drass demands ex-gratia relief to recent Zojila accident victims

VoL Desk, June 22: The Block Congress Committee, Drass held a press conference today to address the June 16 road incident at Pani Matha on Zojila Pass, which resulted in the death of three family members, with only one surviving.

During the press conference, ex-Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Agha Syed Mohammad Shah, expressed resentment towards the LAHDC, Kargil, for their inaction following the incident. He criticized the council administration for not offering sympathy or releasing ex-grati...

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AKSAD Raises Concern Over Absence of PMUSP Verification Center in Kargil

VoL Desk, June 22: The All Kargil Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has expressed concern about the absence of a verification center in Kargil district for the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PMUSP) scheme.

In a tweet on the ‘X’ platform, AKSAD highlighted that the lack of a verification center in Kargil is causing significant disruption for students. They have requested the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Advisor AICTE, and Commissioner Secretary, Higher ...

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DC Leh Santosh Sukhadeve reviews saturation of CSS in aspirational block

Leh, June 21: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting to discuss the saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Aspirational Block at mini conference hall on June 21.

During the meeting, all the HODs gave a detailed update regarding the saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the aspirational block.

DC Leh added that this scheme, launched last year, is currently running in 500 blocks across India.

Highlighting discrepancies in the data on the ABP por...

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CEC Kargil attends Bhumi Pujan at new construction site of Monastery

Kargil, June 21: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the Bhumi Pujan ceremony at the new construction site of Buddhist Gonpa (monastery) in Kargil.

Executive Councillor, Revenue, Kacho Mohd Feroz; EC, Information Er. Punchok Tashi; EC, Education, Zakir Hussain; Councillors of LAHDC Kargil, representatives from religious organizations Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Jamiat Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Anjuman Ahle Sunnat, President Buddhist Association...

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Advisor/Secy. Revenue Dept, Reviews Property Rent Rates for Defence Forces in Ladakh

Leh, June 21: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Administrative Secretary of the Revenue Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, convened a critical meeting to review the revision of rent rates for properties occupied by the Defence Forces within the region, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting addressed significant concerns regarding the valuation and management of lands utilized by Defence Authorities, ensuring equitable and updated rental agr...

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Himachal Road Transport Corporation commence trail bus service between Kaylong to Padum

Kargil, June 20: The Department of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh, commenced a trial bus service between Keylong and Padum, following a request by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor of the Zanskar Development Authority.

This bus service between Manali to Padum would be in the interest of commuters like tourists, students and general public of Zanskar as HRTC is a commercially viable transport and fare would be reasonable as they successfully operate such bus service to Leh ...

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CEC convenes meeting with Sapi villagers, ahead of proposed visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama

Kargil, June 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon held a meeting with the villagers of Sapi village to discuss the arrangements put in place for the proposed visit of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama this year.

The meeting was attended by Councilor Choskore Constituency Nasir Hussain Munshi, Tsewang Thinless and other members of LBA Kargil.

The villagers informed the CEC that the invitation letter has been submitted to his Holiness Dali Lama Ji o...

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10th International Yoga Day celebrated at Sani Lake Zanskar

Kargil, June 21: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sani Lake in Zanskar today.

The event witnessed participation from all Heads of Departments and their officials, showcasing their commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga.

The celebration commenced at 7 a.m. and was led by Mustafa, Director of Physical Education at Government Degree College Zanskar, alongside Yontan, NCC Associate Officer. Their leadership and guidance we...

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CEC Dr Jaffer chairs meeting on key district issues, development plans

Kargil, June 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired an important meeting to address several issues in the district. 

Executive Councilor, Education; EC, PHE, EC, Information; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil; Superintendent Engineer R&B; AEE R&B, Division Kargil; Accounts Officer to Deputy Commissioner and Naib Tehsildar, Kargil attended the meeting.

The CEC emphasized the need to vacate illegally allotted residential quarters for LAHDC Kargil Councillors....

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Executive Councillor, School Education, prohibits overnight school picnics to ensure student safety

Kargil, June 20: In a decisive move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Executive Councillor for School Education, Zakir Hussain, has issued a directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, prohibiting schools from organizing picnics or any similar activities that involve overnight stays.

This decision comes in response to multiple reports highlighting the potential risks associated with such events.

The directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, reads: “I am writing to ad...

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