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Congratulations Neema SahabLEH, Dec 15: Colonel (Retd) Lobzang Neema has beenappointed as Director Sainik Welfare Depart...
16/12/2022

Congratulations Neema Sahab
LEH, Dec 15: Colonel (Retd) Lobzang Neema has been
appointed as Director Sainik Welfare Department-cum-
Secretary Rajaya Sainik Board Ladakh with immediate
effect.
An order in this regard was issued today by the Home
Department of Ladakh UT Administration.

Congratulations 👏 🎉Ladakhi players have proven themselves in Martial ArtsKhatija Banoo from Kargil won Bronze Medal in K...
15/12/2022

Congratulations 👏 🎉
Ladakhi players have proven themselves in Martial Arts
Khatija Banoo from Kargil won Bronze Medal in Kumite under 18 at 6th national martial arts game 2022 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi

Union Home Ministry evades direct reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of Constitution    After its special ...
13/12/2022

Union Home Ministry evades direct reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of Constitution    

After its special status was removed, several political groups in Ladakh have been demanding that land, employment, and the cultural identity of Ladakh, should be protected under the Sixth Schedule.

Evading a direct reply on the possible inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, the Union Home Ministry has informed a Parliamentary panel that the main objective of the inclusion of tribal populations under the said schedule is to ensure their overall socio-economic development, which the Union Territory’s administration “has already been taking care of since its creation”.

On August 5, 2019, the former State of Jammu & Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, the latter without a Legislative Assembly.

After its special status was removed, several political groups in Ladakh have been demanding that land, employment, and the cultural identity of Ladakh, should be protected under the Sixth Schedule. The Schedule protects tribal populations, providing autonomy to communities through the creation of Autonomous Development Councils, which can frame laws on land, public health and agriculture. As of now, ten autonomous councils exist in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

In 2021, Ladakh’s only member in the Lok Sabha, the BJP’s Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, demanded constitutional safeguards by amending the Ladakh Autonomous Hill District Council (LAHDC) Act for the protection of land, employment, and the cultural identity of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs tabled a report in the Rajya Sabha which said that, according to the 2011 Census, the tribal population in the Union Territory of Ladakh is 2,18,355, that is 79.61% of the total population of 2,74,289. The committee recommended that special status may be granted to the Union Territory of Ladakh considering the developmental requirements of the tribal population.

Reserve job opportunities in Ladakh for locals, LRSF urges UoL to withhold Assistant Registrar examinationLadakh Researc...
13/12/2022

Reserve job opportunities in Ladakh for locals, LRSF urges UoL to withhold Assistant Registrar examination

Ladakh Research Scholars Forum (LRSF), a body of the Research Scholars of Ladakh, stresses reserving job opportunities in Ladakh for the residents of Ladakh, for which the body urged the University of Ladakh to withhold the Assistant Registrar examination scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th December, maintained a press release by the forum.

The research scholars of Ladakh urged the University of Ladakh to withhold the recruitment until a desired and justifiable recruitment policy is put in place by UT Administration of Ladakh.

In this regard, the Ladakh Scholars Forum had conducted an online meet of its members wherein numerous pressing issues regarding shrinking job opportunities for educated eligible youth of UT Ladakh was discussed among other issues.

During the meeting, members of LRSF expressed their dismay over notification no 4 & 5 of 2022 dated: 29/11/2022 & 03/12/2022 wherein dates for written examination for the post of Assistant Registrar was notified.

The members expressed their anguish over the fact that official minutes of meetings of Ladakh University lack validity and credibility. The Hon’ble Chairman LAHDC Kargil, as recorded in the minutes of meeting, had specifically brought to the notice of the University Council that the Assistant Registrar posts in University of Jammu have been reserved for the domiciles of J&K UT. The written records in the minutes of that meeting vividly states that “it was resolved to withhold the exam of Assistant Registrar”.

The views of Chancellor (LG Ladakh) & University Council Members (CECs) have been brushed aside by notifying the date of examination for the mentioned posts. If this is not dealt with reasonable arguments, we fear that the resulting precedent may also be followed by other autonomous institutions of Ladakh such as SKAUST. The Ladakh Resident Certificate (LRC) in this regard should firmly be mandated as the basic criteria for the vacant positions available in the University of Ladakh.

Heartiest congratulations to Lt. Stanzin Norgyas from Skurbuchan got commissioned as a lieutenant from IMA Dehradun on 1...
11/12/2022

Heartiest congratulations to Lt. Stanzin Norgyas from Skurbuchan got commissioned as a lieutenant from IMA Dehradun on 10 Dec 2022. He is the first commissioned officer from Sepoy rank to lieutenant. (ACC commissioned).




Ladakh Football Team is all set tomake a HistoryLadakh, Dec 7:The selection trials of the UT Ladakh Senior Teamcame to a...
07/12/2022

Ladakh Football Team is all set to
make a History

Ladakh, Dec 7:The selection trials of the UT Ladakh Senior Team
came to an end and around 25 probables were shortlisted. The
selection was done by the only International Football Coach from UT of
Jammu and Kashmir and AFC Coach Educator Sajid Yousuf Dar. His
services were utilised to help LFA to shortlist and finalise the squad for
the camp. Sajid with his vast experience in the field of football will
surely help and guide LFA to develop the game of football in Ladakh
region and we hope he will provide us all his technical support
whenever needed. We are also thankful to Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
University of Kashmir Prof Nilofar Khan and Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmed
Mir for deputing Sajid on short notice in these climatic conditions of
Leh and providing us the much needed support required to select the
team for the upcoming Santosh Trophy to be held at Delhi from 23rd
December. We hope that the competent authorities of University of
Kashmir will keep on supporting us to uplift and develop the sports
culture in UT of Ladakh said Ravinder IAS Secretary LG Ladakh and
Secretary Youth Services and Sports.
This is a great moment for Ladakh that for the first time in the history
of Ladakh Football they will be framing their own team in a prestigious
tournament of the country. It is a dream for any footballer to play in
such a big tournament.
I have seen some talent over here but it's too early to say how they
will perform and respond to the conditions. Our job was to
select/shortlist the best possible side out of the squad that we have
got. We have shortlisted 25 players who will go under two weeks camp
before the team leaves for Delhi andT hope that LFA with the support
of the administration will land up in Delhi a week before in order to get
themselves acclimatised. The team has got the young and talented
coach Harpreet Bedi with them and I believe during these two weeks
he will prepare them well for the competition. Hats off to LFA and
Ladakh Administration for showing the faith and confidence in
providing such a big platform to the players of Ladakh'said Sajid.

Justice Tashi Rabstan is appointed to perform the duties of the Office of Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh fr...
06/12/2022

Justice Tashi Rabstan is appointed to perform the duties of the Office of Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh from 8th December, following the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Ali Mohd Magrey.

Ladakh Girl boxers Asiya Bano (57KG) and Kulsum (52KG) win Bronze đŸ„‰medals in North Zone Junior and Youth Girls Boxing Ch...
05/12/2022

Ladakh Girl boxers Asiya Bano (57KG) and Kulsum (52KG) win Bronze đŸ„‰medals in
North Zone Junior and Youth Girls Boxing Championship 2022 in Uttarakhand.

Ladakh Amateur Boxing Association congratulated both the medalists.

Disket Dolma from Ladakh bagged the first runner up (3rd) position in the 42 km full marathon race while participating i...
04/12/2022

Disket Dolma from Ladakh bagged the first runner up (3rd) position in the 42 km full marathon race while participating in the 36th .

Around 15000 athletes participated in the marathon across various countries and India.

Ladakh: 4 tourists killed in accident at Khardungla, 2 hurt in Lingshed mishapLeh: Atleast four tourist killed in road a...
19/10/2022

Ladakh: 4 tourists killed in accident at Khardungla, 2 hurt in Lingshed mishap

Leh: Atleast four tourist killed in road accident near Khardungla top while two sustain serious injuries at Lingshed mishap.

Official sources told, the four tourists were travelling to Nubra from Leh, when their vehicle skidded off the road due to snowfall.

“Their vehicle plunges into deep gorge about 100 mtrs down,” an official told Indus Dispatch.

As soon the information was received to the district police, the police party from Police Station Nubra, South and North Pulu and the UT disaster Response Force rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation.

After hectic efforts, the teams rescued three injured persons while the fourth one had already breathed his last.

The injured were shifted to SNM Hospital Leh and on way to Hospital all the three injured also succumbed to their injuries.

The deceased have been identified has Mohd Firoz resident of Delhi, Zeeshan Ahmed resident of UP, Reyaz Ahmed and Azam Khan both resident of Delhi.

In another road accident at Singayla in Lingshed area, two resident tourists from Karnataka sustained injuries.

“The tourists were travelling in vehicle, which skidded off the road and caused injuries to tourists,” an official said.

The both injured were shifted to block hospital Khalsi after receiving 1st aid at Lingshed medical centre.

It is pertinent to mention here that the road traffic accident had  happened due to the inclement weather which led to snowfall at Khardungla Pass, Changla Pass and other upper reaches of the region and the road get Icey and  slippery.

District Police Leh also informed the general public,  especially tourist to avoid travelling plan towards Nubra, Pangong and other high altitude areas during the  inclement weather.

The citizens  are once again requested not to venture out during the the inclement weather period till the the high passes get road traffic worthy, district police Leh seek your cooperation.

Press ReleaseLadakh Administration extends support to internet cricket sensation young Maqsooma of HS Kaksar KargilLeh, ...
16/10/2022

Press Release
Ladakh Administration extends support to internet cricket sensation young Maqsooma of HS Kaksar Kargil
Leh, Oct 16: Recently, a video of Maqsooma, a Class 6th student at Kaksar High School in the Kargil district of UT Ladakh went viral. In the video Maqsooma speaks about her passion for cricket even as she acknowledges the support and training she receives from her father at home and teacher at school. She articulates her aspiration to be a cricketer like former Indian captain, Virat Kohli. The post has since gone viral and many people including several international cricketers from around the world have appreciated her cricketing skills and attitude.
As soon as this video came to the attention of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, the department decided to extend support not just to young Maqsooma, but also to her team and the whole school.
Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar announced that a complete cricket set would be sent to Kaksar High School in Kargil immediately. He said, “Cricket is a team sport and we must nurture students like Maqsooma and others to hone their individual skills and ability to play in a team.” He further added that efforts are underway to develop sports infrastructure in the mountainous region of Ladakh along with the identification of such talent in different sports for additional support and coaching.

Horse Polo Legend From Ladakh Mehraj Polo passed awayHe was instrumental in Revival of Polo in Drass after the  His demi...
13/10/2022

Horse Polo Legend From Ladakh Mehraj Polo passed away
He was instrumental in Revival of Polo in Drass after the
His demise has been Condoled at Large in Kargil

PRESS RELEASE CEC Feroz Khan attends closing ceremony of 2nd edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2022 Kargil, October 12, 2022:...
12/10/2022

PRESS RELEASE

CEC Feroz Khan attends closing ceremony of 2nd edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2022

Kargil, October 12, 2022: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today attended the concluding ceremony of the second edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2022 at Horse Polo Stadium Goshan, Drass where he was the chief guest. EC Works Mubarak Shah, EC, Punchok Tashi, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, SDM Drass, Mushtaq Ahmad, Deputy Secretary Cultural Academy, Nazir Hussain, SHO Drass, Fazil Abass, Chairperson, Block Development Council Drass, Nambardars, Sarpanch, Panches from different village of Drass beside other concerned officers were present during the closing ceremony. In his address, Khan expressed gratitude to Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur for taking the initiative for the revival of horse polo by introducing LG Polo Cup. The CEC congratulated all the 11 participating teams, especially the winner and runners-up teams who reached and participated in the final match. He stated that traditional horse polo as a game involves a lot of vigour and physical activity and needs to be promoted among the youth of Ladakh. Khan said that efforts will be made to organize such traditional polo championships every year and polo teams should practice regularly. Referring to Horse Polo Stadium Drass, he said it is one of the best grounds in Ladakh. The CEC informed that Rs 5 cr and 84 lakh has been sanctioned for the pavilion and other required infrastructure will be developed and improved. The CEC hoped that the event will continue in future with the participation of national and international teams in September which will attract tourists and help boost local economy. He also congratulated the players from Leh, Kargil districts, and organizing committees for their efforts in ensuring successful conduct of the 2nd LG Horse Polo Cup at Drass. Earlier, he also expressed his condolences on the sad demise of Polo Player Mehraj Din. The final match was played between Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Red Team and Himalayan-B Drass

Festivals SpreeFestivals are the Curtains to hide the failures of post-UT ImageOnce upon a time, Ladakh used to have a s...
09/10/2022

Festivals Spree

Festivals are the Curtains to hide the failures of post-UT Image
Once upon a time, Ladakh used to have a short festive season but it is on a festive spree mode of late.

Since nothing satisfactory has been achieved in post-UT Ladakh and UT is gradually revealing its true skin, the administration and Hill Councils are busy organising these festivals to divert people's attention from its failure. It has been more than 3 years since we became UT and there is no talk of safeguarding Ladakh and the educated youths are once again compelled to come on the road. No one is talking about recruitment. Youths with degrees are sitting at home and becoming a burden for families. The true picture of UT LADAKH looks so grim at present. But then instead of listening to people's grievances and the aspiration of the masses, our so-called leaders are busy collaborating in hiding the failures and fooling all of us.

Ladakh the land of cultural diversity, the land of hard-working people, the land of a great civilisation is swiftly turning into a land of festivals. It is sad to see the beautiful Ladakh swiftly transforming into a commodity for the outside world and that's not the kind of image we Ladakhis wish to be projected to the outside world.
At this stage, we don't want festivals and publicity, we want jobs for our well-qualified youths, and we want safeguards for Ladakh. Ladakh's politicians should have been working tirelessly to protect its land, culture, jobs and fragile ecology instead of organising these mujras.

LAHDC to conduct recruitment drive in kargil and leh district soonMore than 130 District Cadre posts in Kargil district ...
09/10/2022

LAHDC to conduct recruitment drive
in kargil and leh district soon

More than 130 District Cadre posts in Kargil district And around
184 vacant posts in leh in the major departments including Revenue,
Public Works (R&B), PHE -I&FC, and Social & Tribal Welfare
Departments to date will be advertised soon

In a recent tweet CEC LAHDC-K say.

"More than 130 District Cadre posts stands referred to DSSRB Kargil by Admin Secys till date. Process of recruitment shall be initiated in next 15-20 days.

LAHDC Kgl has directed DSSRB to initiate recruitments on fast track basis."

Earlier 2 day ago LAHDC-L also Launches newly designed website of LAHD SSRB

LAHD SSRB to notify vacancy details for recruitment drive soon

An important meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of the Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson to discuss the way forward for conducting recruitment drives through the Leh Autonomous Hill Development Sub-Ordinate Service Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) to fill up the vacancies (non-gazetted) under the District cadre posts of Leh district.

Dy Director Employment/Member Secretary LAHD-SSRB, Delex Namgyal apprised the Chairman of the current status of vacancies being referred to LAHD-SSRB by the concerned departments to date. He further informed that around 184 vacant posts have been referred to the LAHD-SSRB for recruitment by the major departments including Revenue, Public Works (R&B), PHE -I&FC, and Social & Tribal Welfare Departments to date. He further requested other departments to submit vacancy details to the recruitment board for further action.

While reviewing the status of the recruitment process, CEC Tashi Gyalson instructed HoDs to expedite formalities and follow up with concerned Administrative Secretaries for a fast-track referral of the vacancy lists to the LAHD-SSRB within the stipulated time frame.

The newly designed website of LAHD-SSRB was also launched by CEC Tashi Gyalson during the meeting. The website has been designed by NIELIT Leh with the support of ICICI Bank Leh. As informed by the Dy Director Employment, interested aspirants can register on the official website of LAHD-SSRB

PRESS RELEASE Padma Angmo visits UoL's Kargil Campus, GDC Kargil, ITI KARGIL, OCTOBER 04, 2022: On the second day of her...
04/10/2022

PRESS RELEASE

Padma Angmo visits UoL's Kargil Campus, GDC Kargil, ITI KARGIL,

OCTOBER 04, 2022: On the second day of her visit to Kargil, Commissioner/Secretary Higher Education, Social & Tribal Welfare and Technical Education, Padma Angmo today visited the Kargil Campus of University of Ladakh , Govt. Degree College Kargil and Govt. Industrial Training Institute Kargil. She was accompanied by Joint Director Information Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho, District Social Welfare Officer Kargil, Agha Syed Jamal and Under Secretary Higher Education Rigziin Yangdol. At the Kargil Campus of UOL, the Commissioner/Secretary took an assessment of the ongoing construction works. The Rector Kargil Campus, Kaneez Fatima informed the Commissioner/Secretary about various undergoing infrastructural initiatives and other issues. The Commissioner/Secretary assured earliest redressal regarding the matter. Padma Angmo also held an interactive session with the students undergoing UPSC Civil Services coaching at the Campus. While addressing the students, she talked at length about basic preparations required for Civil Services examinations and advised them to remain consistent regarding the preparation. She also visited laboratories and the library to review the recently installed fully Automated Library Management System which is the first of its kind in Ladakh. The Commissioner/Secretary was felicitated with traditional Khataqs and momentos by the Rector. At GDC Kargil, Padma Angmo had an interaction with students and faculty. She congratulated the College for the selection of four of its students for the IIT internship programme and two students for the Civil Services coaching undergoing at the Kargil Campus. In respect of the next batch of Civil Service coaching, ways and meanswill be explored at the earliest,she added. While expressing satisfaction over the conduct of the weaving training program in collaboration with USHA International, the Commissioner/Secretary have instructions for expanding its horizon by establishing women entrepreneurship centres across villages. She also congratulated the College for the successful conduct of Ladakh Education Fair 2022

Leh, Sept 30 Diskit Angmo, a Class IX student of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Saspol was adjudged as the winner of the...
30/09/2022

Leh, Sept 30
Diskit Angmo, a Class IX student of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Saspol was adjudged as the winner of the UT Level Science Seminar conducted at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil today.
She will represent UT Ladakh at the National Level Science Seminar to be held on November 3rd at Science City, Kolkata.
Congratulations & best wishes to Diskit Angmo, Principal GHSS Saspol & teachers who supported, encouraged, and motivated her throughout, and her family who stood by her.
The Science Seminar on the topic 'Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects was organized by the National Science Centre, Delhi in collaboration with the Directorate of School Education, UT Ladakh.

First everester from Ladakh, Jigmet creates another recordJigmet is also the first civilian from Ladakh to summit Mt. Ev...
30/09/2022

First everester from Ladakh, Jigmet creates another record

Jigmet is also the first civilian from Ladakh to summit Mt. Everest.

Leh: Son of Ladakh, Jigmet Tharchin has created a National record in mountaineering by scaling scaled Manaslu Peak without oxygen support.

A resident of village Tia in Leh district, Jigmet has made the whole Union Territory of Ladakh proud by achieving this feat.

He climbed the Manaslu peak which in located in Nepal with the height of 8163M and is the world’s eighth highest peak without oxygen support.

It is pertinent to mention here that Jigmet is also the first civilian from Ladakh to summit Mt. Everest.

He has also climbed many peaks of more than 6000 metres and he has done all the basic and advanced training courses in mountaineering from the Indian institute of mountaineering. He is also member of Ladakh Mountain Guide Association (LMGA), which is playing important role in Adventure sports and rescue operations.

Leh Sep 28As promised to the monks of Yarma Gonbo Gonpa school during the official tour to the Nubra sub-division, the C...
29/09/2022

Leh Sep 28
As promised to the monks of Yarma Gonbo Gonpa school during the official tour to the Nubra sub-division, the Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson provided various sports equipments including bicycles to the young monks today.
Dy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk, Executive Councillors Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Ghulam Mehdi, Councillor Panamik, Tsering Sandup, and DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi were among present during the occasion. The equipments were handed over to the Head Teacher of Yarma Gonbo Gonpa School. Ven. Jigmet Namgyal, Head Teacher expressed his gratitude to the Chairman, LAHDC Leh for the kind gesture.

PRESS RELEASEMC Kargil organizes rally for Single Use Plastic banKARGI, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022: Municipal Committee(MC) Karg...
27/09/2022

PRESS RELEASE
MC Kargil organizes rally for Single Use Plastic ban
KARGI, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022: Municipal Committee
(MC) Kargil today organized a rally for Single Use
Plastic ban from Bus Stand to Lal Chowk Market,
Kargil.
The rally was headed by Executive officer, MC Kargil,
Muhammad Salim Wazir who was accompanied by
Vice President, MC Kargil and all members of the MC.
The aim of the march was to make people aware about
the demerits of plastic and polythene use in order to
save the environment. He said plastic use is
environmental hazard as it is non-biodegradable and
pollutes the environment.
During the rally, the EO Wazir talked to various
shopkeepers of Kargil main market and directed t them
to stop plastic and polythene use. He also directed
them not to pack food items in plastic bags.
MC Kargil proclaimed to the general public to stop
using plastic and polythene. They said if any
shopkeeper or anyone from general public is found
using plastic or polythene will be punished or face
penalty.
The officials of MC directed shopkeepers to put the
daily waste and garbage into the carrying
trucks/vehicles of the MC.

The list of banned items includes ear buds with plastic
sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy
sticks, ice-cream sticks, plastic plates, cups, glasses,
spoons and polythene bags used at shops.

Press ReleaseLG Mathur condoles death of 2 Ladakhi students Announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to next of kin of deceasedLeh,...
21/09/2022

Press Release

LG Mathur condoles death of 2 Ladakhi students
Announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to next of kin of deceased

Leh, Sep 21: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh expressed condolences to the bereaved families of Tsetan Dolma and Rigzin Lamo who lost their lives in an unfortunate road accident at Ramban in Jammu on September 19. LG Mathur also announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
LG Mathur stated that the entire Ladakh is aggrieved by the loss of the lives of Tsetan and Rigzin and called them a source of inspiration for the youth of the region.
Both Tsetan and Rigzin were pursuing Masters in Physical Education (MPEd) from Jammu University. Both had represented Ladakh at the national level in ice hockey and football. Tsetan from Tharuk village had represented India in five international ice hockey championships and various national and local tournaments. She played in the team as a defender.
Rigzin Lamo from Nubra was a part of the Ladakh women’s football team and had participated in various national tournaments.
LG Mathur also condoled the loss of social worker Harman Anand who was operating Anjana Rural Charitable Organisation- an NGO working and contributing to social cause.

HLG has announced ex gratia relief of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the next of kins of the two deceased."My deepest condolences t...
21/09/2022

HLG has announced ex gratia relief of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the next of kins of the two deceased.

"My deepest condolences to the families of our ice hockey player Tsetan Dolma & footballer Rigzin Lamo who lost their lives in an unfortunate accident in Ramban recently." lg_ladakh

FROM KASHMIR TO LADAKH | Zojila Tunnel project work going on ahead of schedule4-km tunnelling work completedZojila: Agai...
21/09/2022

FROM KASHMIR TO LADAKH | Zojila Tunnel project work going on ahead of schedule

4-km tunnelling work completed

Zojila: Against the background of the snow-clad high mountain peaks, the dream of connecting Kashmir with Ladakh is taking shape.

Hyderabad-based construction company, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), the executing agency for the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a government undertaking, has achieved a milestone by completing 4-km tunnelling from Kashmir and Ladakh ends.

Officials engaged with the construction work said that this was an achievement as the work continued throughout the year without any interruption despite challenges of terrain and weather conditions.

Senior Project Engineer MEIL, Burhan Andrabi told love4ladakh that the good pace of work on the Zojila Tunnel project continues and it was evident from the fact that 4-km tunnelling work from both Ladakh and Kashmir ends had been completed in a record time.

“We have taken the project as a challenge. Everyone in the team from the project head to a labourer is involved in it and determined to complete the tunnel ahead of the scheduled time,” Andrabi said. “The Zojilla Tunnel - Nilgrar 1, 2 and Zojila main tunnel - is being expeditiously executed despite certain challenges at a high altitude of 3528 metres above the sea level.”

He said that the work on the Zojila tunnel was on at full swing with Nilgar 1 Tunnel ready while laning of Nilgrar 2 Tunnel had commenced.

“The actual deadline of the project is 2026 but we will try to complete it before that,” Andrabi said.

The main Zojila Tunnel is going to be Asia’s longest bidirectional tunnel and would provide all-weather connectivity from Kashmir to Ladakh.

Once the project is completed, the distance from Baltal to Minamarg would be reduced from 40 km to 13 km and the travel time between the two union territories would also be reduced by 1.5 hours.

On September 28, 2021, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of the Zojila Tunnel project and lauded MEIL.

*Two Jammu University students dead, two others injured in accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway*Banihal, Sep 19 : Two fema...
19/09/2022

*Two Jammu University students dead, two others injured in accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway*

Banihal, Sep 19 : Two female students of Jammu University were killed and two passengers including a lady was injured after a car was hit by a canter truck on the Srinagar-Jammu highway and fell into a gorge near Dalwas area of Batote in Ramban district late Monday afternoon, police said.

Police said the car bearing registration number JK02CC 8113 on way to Jammu rolled down into a 500 feet deep gorge after hit by the truck PB08EY /2168.

Police identified the deceased as Esetan dolma daughter Tashi Andus , and Rigzen Lamu daughter of Morup Dogray, both residents of Ladakh and and M P Ed students at Jammu University.

The injured have been identified as Paranav Bandral son of Kuldeep Singh, resident of Mubarak Mandi Jammu and Harman Anand daughter of Harpinder Anand of Channi Himmat Jammu. Both are said to be critical.

DSP HQ Pardeep Kumar Sen confirmed the on the spot death of two women and injury to two passengers including a female. Sen said injured are being treated at Batote hospital.

Chelum E Hussaini Observed in KargilIn Ladakh, To commemorate the Supreme sacrifice of Harzat-e-Imam Hussain(A.S) Arbaye...
18/09/2022

Chelum E Hussaini Observed in Kargil

In Ladakh, To commemorate the Supreme sacrifice of Harzat-e-Imam Hussain(A.S) Arbayeen-e-Hussaini was observed in Kargil with great religious reverence and fervor.

The biggest congregational rally in Kargil district this religious event was organized by Jamiyat Ullama Isna Ashriya Kargil and Imam Khomenie Memoral Trust Kargil.

Thousand of mourner’s participated from different villages of Kargil in these procession. the mourner’s beating their chest and reciting nouha in memory of Harzat-e-Imam Hussain passing through important locations of Kargil Town concluded at Hussaini Park and Qatilghae Hussaini (Inqilab Manzil).

Speakers threw light on the philosophy of Karbala and termed Karbala as a mission for humanism to establish peace and prosperity in the world.

They said karbala gives a message to entire humanity that whenever truth or rightness is being suppressed and evil or falsehood is promoted.

Special prayer for peace and prosperity and communal harmony in the society particularly in the country was also made. Later the procession concluded with observing Zeyarat Arabayeen.

Meanwhile District Administration has made all arrangements whether it is drinking water facility, cleanliness of the route of procession, Health Camps, Security and other arrangements.

Volunteers of various organizations were seen offering tea and water enroute of the procession and taxi union and Omni Van Union arranged taxis as ambulance.

In the meanwhile Arbayeen-e-Hussaini were also observed at Tehsil,Sub Division include Sankoo, Drass, Chiktan, Shakar Chiktan, Shargole, TSG Block, Sankoo Sub Division and Taisuru Block, Barsoo Block and Suru valley of Kargil. The day is observed every year on the 40th days of Ashrua.

Indian National Congress candidate Tashi Tundup won the Bye-Election for 22 Timisgam constituency Ladakh Autonomous Hill...
17/09/2022

Indian National Congress candidate Tashi Tundup won the Bye-Election for 22 Timisgam constituency Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh

Total votes: 1467

Valid votes: 1449

NOTA : 14

Rejected : 04

INC votes : 861

BJP votes : 588

CEC Feroz Khan inspects ongoing sports infrastructural developmental worksKARGIL, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022:Chairman and Chief ...
14/09/2022

CEC Feroz Khan inspects ongoing sports infrastructural developmental works

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022:

Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today inspected the ongoing sports-related infrastructural developmental works in the district.

Executive Councilor Works Mubarak Shah Nagvi, Superintending Engineer PWD Abdul Mutalib, Executive Engineer R&B Muhammad Sadiq, DYSSO Kargil, and Engineers of PWD and R&B besides other concerned officials accompanied the CEC.

The CEC inspected works at Ice Hockey Rink, Youth Hostel, Pavilion at Biamathang and International standard Ice Hockey Rink, Astroturf Football Synthetic Track Youth Hostel and Training Center at Airport road.

The concerned officer informed CEC Khan said the Astroturf Track will be completed within 20 days. He directed the concerned officers to complete the works at the stipulated time.

At Ice Hockey Rink Bimathang which is developing under SDP at the cost of Rs 9.50 cr, the concerned officer informed the CEC that the land issue needs to be resolved with a common consensus with District Forest Officer. CEC Khan assured immediate redressal of the issue.

CEC inspected the ongoing construction work of Youth Hostel at Biamathang which is almost at the completion stage. He directed the concerned officer to elevate the roof of hall at the second storey and also directed to finish the reaming works at the earliest.

At the construction site of Pavilion, CEC Khan directed to shift the store room which is at the front side of the pavilion building to the other side.

He also directed the concerned officers from Youth Services and Sports Department to hold a review meeting with the architect and the consulting agency for necessary modifications in the design of the building.

CEC Khan also directed the concerned officers to maintain the high quality of construction materials and strict adherence to guidelines.

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