LADAKH

ICAI announces fee waiver in registration course fee & opening up of representative office in Ladakh

Jammu, September 19: Taking forward its mission of inclusive growth & empowering students, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has taken a major decision providing concession on registration course fee for the students of newly formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and for 8 North-Eastern States.

Union MoS meets Governor

SRINAGAR, SEPT 18: R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State, Power, New and Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor and Sh. Singh discussed about various major initiatives taken by the Central Govt. to augment the power infrastructure in J&K and Ladakh and ensure 100 % electrification of all households.

Governor and Union MOS Power inaugurate and lay foundation stone of several power projects in J&K and Ladakh

Governor and Union MOS Power inaugurate and lay foundation stone of several power projects in J&K and Ladakh Srinagar, Sept 18: Governor Satya Pal Malik and R.K.

CEC Kargil reviews pace of progress on dev works, listens to people's developmental issues during Silmoo Batalik tour

Kargil, September 17: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with Executive Councillor for Works Aga Syed Abbass Razvi and Executive Councillor for Tourism Er Phunsog Tashi today laid the foundation stone of the raising works of the 2nd storey of the existing building of Higher Secondary School Silmoo being constructed at a cost of Rs 79.

Army Chief visits Leh; interacts with members of 15th finance commission

Srinagar, September 17: General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff visited HQ Fire & Fury Corps today and interacted with Shri NK Singh, Chairman and other members of the 15th Finance Commission.

MoS Finance assures people of Ladakh to extend all possible help for development

Leh, Sep 17: Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur has assured the people of Ladakh that Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will extend all possible help for development of the region. He addressed a gathering at opening ceremony of Naropa Festival 2019, at Hemis Monastery near Leh on Monday.

IJU seeks to intervene in Anuradha Bhasin case, moves SC

New Delhi, Sep 14: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) has sought to intervene in the petition filed in the Supreme Court by Kashmir Times Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin seeking the removal of restrictions imposed on working of the media after scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Baloch activists organise poster campaign in Geneva to highlight rights violations by Pak

Geneva, Sep 14: Baloch rights activists have organised a poster campaign in Geneva to highlight Pakistan's "egregious infractions" in Balochistan were "enforced disappearances and killings" have assumed "epidemic proportions".

Ladakh BJP MP blames undefined LAC for frequent border row with China

Leh, Sep 14: New Delhi and Beijing need to sit down and properly define the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to avoid border skirmishes, Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has said. Describing the tension reported earlier this week along the border as "nothing serious", the BJP MP from the just-carved out Union Territory said, "We should not worry too much about such developments".

University of Ladakh invites entries for designing of official logo

Kargil, September 12: According to a notification of the Registrar, University of Ladakh, the University of Ladakh is in the process of designing a logo for itself for which designs are invited from interested artists/persons.

HUA Ministry seeks proposal for infrastructure projects in Leh, Kargil

New Delhi, Sep 10: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has sought a detailed proposal from the local administration to execute various development projects in Leh and Kargil regions. An official said the ministry is also contemplating to include these two regions under its 'Smart City Mission', a flagship programme of the Modi government.

CEC Leh inaugurates Vegetables-cum-Flowers Expo

Leh, September 06: CEC, LAHDC Leh Gyal P Wangyal inaugurated the Vegetables-cum-Flowers Expo, 2019 in the premise of Indoor Stadium, Leh today.

DoNER Ministry team to visit J-K on Thursday

New Delhi, Sept 4: A high-level team of officers from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to look into new reforms and best practices that can be introduced there.

LAHDC Act would continue and the Amendments of 2018 to be protected

Seats in Professional Colleges to be protected; All concerns have been taken note of Kargil, August 30: Governor, Satya Pal Malik, visited Kargil today to meet and interact with the representatives of the people of Kargil to understand their concerns following the formation of the Union Territory of Ladakh. He was accompanied by Adviser K K Sharma, the Chief Secretary B. V. R. Subrahmanyam and the Principal Secretary Home, Shaleen Kabra.

With Kashmir Valley in lockdown, Israeli tourists prolong stay in Leh

By Kunal Dutt Leh, August 30: From streets to hotels and restaurants to monasteries, Israelis are all over Leh to enjoy the pristine beauty of Ladakh after cancelling their Kashmir Valley plans due to the lockdown. In markets and public places, one can hear Ladakhi and Hebrew being spoken and shops have tailored their menus to suit Israeli taste buds as a large number of them are currently staying in Leh town.

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

Leh, August 29: Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir and no country is backing it on the "current issue", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday amid Islamabad's efforts to internationalise the Centre's move to abrogate provisions of Article 370. Addressing a DRDO event here, Singh asked how can India talk to Pakistan when it keeps trying to destabilise India using terror.

Future projects have to be in harmony with fragile eco-system of Ladakh region: Namgyal

Leh/Delhi, Aug 28: Amid apprehensions that infrastructure projects post Union Territory status for Ladakh might affect the ecology of the Himalayan region, its MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said future projects will have to be in harmony with the "fragile eco-system" of the region.

Jaitley contributed to making of 'New India' from time to time: Ladakh MP

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 25 Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal on Sunday described former finance minister Arun Jaitley's demise as an "irreparable loss" to the country and said the BJP stalwart had contributed to the making of a 'New India' from time to time.

Ladakhis want peace, but wont back out if the war comes: BJP MP Namgyal

Leh, Aug 24: Ladakh BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has said that the development in the region has taken a hit due to the successive wars fought in the cold desert and its people want peace now. But, he asserted, that Ladakhis are "true patriots" and will not back out if it comes to another military confrontation to uphold the sovereignty of the country. "Ladakh will welcome every decision of the Centre.

China entered Demchok as Cong didn't give due importance to Ladakh: BJP MP Namgyal

Leh, August 18: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the BJP MP from Ladakh who shot to fame after his impassioned speech on Article 370 in Parliament, feels the region did not get due importance in defence policies under the Congress rule and that was why "China has captured its area up to the Demchok sector".

Thousands attend Eid prayers in Kargil

Kargil August 12: Thousands of people attended the congregational Eid prayers in Masjids and Eidgahs across the district. The biggest gatherings of devotees were seen at Jamia Masjid Kargil, Islamia School premises and Eidgah Kargil where the prayers concluded peacefully. The situation in Kargil continued to remain peaceful with shops and other business establishments functioning normally and people were seen busy in Eid celebrations.

Kargil: Situation continues to remain peaceful

Kargil, August 11: The situation in Kargil remained peaceful today with shops and other business establishments functioning normally and people in large number thronging the Main Bazar Kargil and other markets in the town for shopping in view of Eid celebrations. Normal traffic movement was witnessed with public transport and private vehicles plying on the roads.

Div Com Ladakh visits Taisuru

Kargil, August 11: In order to take stock of public grievances and developmental issues, Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas on Saturday visited Taisuru Tehsil and interacted with several public representatives besides Sarpanchs and Panchs of Taisuru, Kargee, Khaows, Kochik, Panikhar as well as the prominent citizens of the area.

Heavy rush of Eid shoppers in Kargil, situation peaceful

Kargil, August 10: The Kargil region today witnessed heavy rush in the shops and other business establishments with people thronging enthusiastically for Eid-u-Azha shopping. The Government and private offices were found functioning normally as per routine practice while public transport and private vehicles were also seen plying on the highways as well as the internal roads as usual.

Maharashtra government plans MTDC resort in Ladakh

Mumbai, Aug 6: With the withdrawal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Maharashtra government wants to set up a tourist resort in Ladakh. Tourism Development Minister Jaykumar Rawal said the official decision regarding this will be taken soon. With the revocation of some provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, the bar on outsiders from buying land in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to cease to exist.

Complete shutdown observed in frontier District Kargil against abrogation of Article 370/35A

Kargil, August 06: The Whole Kargil District remained closed on the call of Bandh Given by the Joint Action Committee Kargil and a deserted view of Kargil Bazaar with all business establishments, Schools, Government and Private Offices remained closed. The call was given as a token of Public Resentment against the Decision of the Government for Abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A of the Constitution of India and to condemn the decision.

DC Kargil takes stock of ongoing work on Parkachik Khawos Irrigation Canal

Kargil August 02:- Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary on Thursday took stock of the ongoing works on the construction of water conductor tunnel of the Parkachik Khawos irrigation canal. The 900 metre span tunnel is being constructed at cost of Rs 720 lacs.

CEC reviews pace of progress on developmental activities in Zanskar Sub Div

Kargil to get 17 new trekking routes

Srinagar, July 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has decided to take up with the Ministry of Home, Government of India, the opening up of 17 routes/areas without insisting upon inner line permit. The trekking routes proposed to be opened include (i) Faroona-Jasgund via Lasar La (ii) Akshow (Zanskar)-Gulab Garh (Kishtwar) (iii) Padum-Gulab Garh (Kishtwar) via Omasila.

CEC Kargil inaugurates 2-day Zanskar Tourism Festival

Kargil, July 30: - Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with the Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs Er Phunsog Tashi and Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary inaugurated 2-day Zanskar Tourism Festival at Padum here on Monday.

CEC Kargil inaugurates TRC, Academic Block of GDC at Padum; foot suspension bridge at Itcher

Kargil, July 30: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with the Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary inaugurated the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) of Zanskar Development Authority at Padum Zanskar here on Monday. The project spread over an area of 30 kanals has been completed at a cost of Rs 3.

Srinagar-Leh highway remains closed for 3rd day

Srinagar, Jul 27: The 434-km-long Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only road linking Ladakh region with Kashmir valley, remained closed for the third day on Saturday due to fresh landslides triggered by rain during the night.

Kargil Diwas: Bollywood pays tribute with tweets, football match

Mumbai, July 26: Bollywood actors played a football match with Army and Navy personnel on Friday to commemorate 20 years of the Kargil war. Braving heavy rains, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Shashank Khaitan, Dino Morea, Sunil Shetty's son Ahan Shetty, Karan Wahi and others took on the defence forces at Cooperage ground in south Mumbai.

Sons of Kargil war heroes join their fathers' Army regiments

By Anil Bhatt Drass, July 26: Raised by their mothers on the stories of their braveheart fathers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil war, sons of three war heroes have joined their regiments in the Army. Sepoy Amarpreet Singh, Sepoy Bakhtwar Singh and Lieutenant Hitesh Kumar, sons of Naik Subedar Surjeet Singh, Naik Subedar Ravail Singh and Naik Bachan Kumar, respectively, were supported by their mothers in the decision.

Rajnath hails Kargil heroes; says their supreme sacrifice ensured safety, sanctity of our borders

New Delhi, July 26: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the heroes who fought tough battles during the conflict, saying their unwavering courage and supreme sacrifice ensured the safety and sanctity of the country's borders.

District Disaster Management Authority Leh holds mock drill

Leh, July 26: District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh conducted mock drill on disaster preparedness in Leh on Friday. Stakeholders representing Army, ITBP, SDRF, Civil Defense, Air Force, CRPF, Police and district officers, gathered at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) near Council Secretariat.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor to prepare 'Tiranga kheer' at Drass to mark Kargil victory

By Anil Bhatt Drass/Kargil, July 25: In a special tribute to heroes of the Kargil War, celebrated chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his team will prepare 'Tiranga kheer' at the 'badakhana' (grand dinner) to be organised in this battle zone on Thursday for the families of martyrs, serving troops and Army veterans.

Srinagar-Leh Highway blocked due to landslides

Srinagar/Ladakh: The Srinagar-Leh highway was temporarily closed for traffic on Thursday due to landslides at several places, triggered by rains. Reports said that traffic on Srinagar-Leh road has been closed due to landslides at different places near Zojila pass. They said that a large number of vehicles including those carrying essentials for Ladakh region were stranded on both sides of the highway.

Governor attends concluding function of Yarchos Chenmo

Leh, July 23: The 9-day lDumra Khadot Yulsum Yarchos Chenmo was concluded with religious fervor at Khyungru Drigung Kagyut Tongdol-phug gonpa, Khyungru Nubra. Governor Satya Pal Malik was the chief guest on the occasion. This 7th edition of the Buddhist Council was chaired by His Holiness Chesang Rinpochey.

Various delegations meet Governor in Nubra

Leh, July 23: Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is on a two-day visit to Nubra Valley in Leh district since yesterday, met various delegations on the first day of his visit. Governor met delegations of LAHDC, Leh; Ladakh Amchi Sabha and public representatives of Nubra Sub-division at Diskit, Nubra. The CEC, LAHDC, Leh, submitted a memorandum concerning the long pending issues of Nubra sub-division to Governor.

EC Health takes stock of training facilities at GNM school Kurbathang

Kargil, July 23: Executive Councilor for Health Muhammad Ali Chandan today visited GNM School Kurbathang and took stock of the status of training being provided to the students in the training institution. The EC also interacted with the students and tutors and enquired about the services being provided to the students as well as the issues and problems confronting the training centre.

Concrete measures underway to tap tourism potential: Feroz Khan

Kargil, July 22: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today said that Kargil has immense tourism potential on account of its glorious folk traditions, multiethnic culture, world famous historical places and scenic beauty and the LAHDC Kargil is making all out efforts to tap this potential so that tourism sector in the district is given further fillip.

DC Kargil reviews Independence Day arrangements

Kargil, July 22: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for Independence Day-2019 celebrations.

Kargil School Olympics: DC Kargil reviews arrangements

Kargil, July 22: Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today reviewed the arrangements being put in place by the District Administration for the inter-school tournament under the banner Kargil School Olympics to be held in the second week of August, 2019.

Anganwadi workers in Kargil demand rollback of SAC decision

Kargil, july 22: Anganwadi Workers and Helpers working under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, protested against the State Administrative Council’s (SAC) decision to disburse their honorariums through Gram Panchayats.

AKTTA releases two books on Kargil Tourism

Kargil, July 22: In Jammu and Kashmir, Kargil has a great potential to be one of the best destination and is a virgin place to be remembered by a traveller, having picturesque Suru Valley, five Colossal Buddha Statute and Border Tourism and impact of war.

Various delegations call on Governor

Kargil, July 21: Governor Satya Pal Malik , during his visit to Kargil, listened to public grievances here today as several delegations and individuals apprised him about their issues and demands.

Governor inaugurates Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival

Kargil, July 21: Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival-2019 at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Kargil here today. Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Feroz Ahmad Khan, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC, Kargil, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Member Parliament, Er. Phunsog Tashi, Syed Mujtaba, Syed Abbass Razvi, Muhammad Ali Chandan- Executive Councillors, Maj.

Raksha Mantri Pays Homage To Martyrs At Kargil War Memorial

Srinagar: Saturday, July 20: The Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Kargil War Memorial at Dras today. He was accompanied by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and the General Officer Commanding in Chief Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh.