Ladakh

Expenditure Observer chairs meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring preparedness in the Kargil

28/04/2024
Kargil, April 28 (KIP)- Expenditure Observer, 01- Ladakh Constituency, Sh.Gajendra Singh (IRS) today chaired a meeting to assess Election Expenditure Monitoring pertaining to the conduct of Lok Sabha Election-2024, at Conference Hall, Baroo today. During the meeting, the Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh interacted with the all concerned officers and nodal officers related to Lok Sabha elections management in the Kargil. Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shri...

Successful Vaccination and Health Screening for Leh District Haj Pilgrims

27/04/2024
Leh, April 27 (KIP)- A significant milestone was achieved in ensuring the safety and well-being of leh district pilgrims undertaking the Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Under the vigilant supervision of the State Immunization Officer,Ladakh, Dr. Iqbal Ahmad; DY CMO Leh/i/c DIO Skarma P.Yontan and Medical officer, Leh, Dr. Chhimet Angmo; beneficiaries from Leh Town, Phyang, and Choglamsar received essential vaccinations at CMO office Leh. In line with the Ministry of Health and Family Wel...

Expenditure Observer Gajendra Singh chairs meeting with Election Officers

27/04/2024
Leh, April 27 (KIP)- The Expenditure Observer, Gajendra Singh (IRS) appointed to 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency chaired a meeting with the Election Officers today on April 27 at DC Conference Hall, DC office. Along with the Expenditure Officer, Returning Officer, Santosh Sukhadeve and Assistant Returning Officer, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) were also present during the meeting. The meeting began with a briefing by Nodal Officer, Election Expenditure Monitoring, Dr Zulfikar Ali about...

Awareness Programme on ‘Drugs and Substance Abuse’

27/04/2024
𝐋𝐞𝐡, April 27 (KIP)-In continuation to the awareness programme on ‘drugs and substance abuse’ being organized by the Cultural wing of the Department of Information & Public Relations Leh, under the aegis of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GOI and District Administration Leh; a similar programme was organised today at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Leh. Psychiatrist & Drug De-Addiction Specialist SNM Hospital Leh Dr. Padma Angmo, Principal, Govt Girls Hr. Secondary Scho...

Cleanliness Drive organised at Kharu Market

27/04/2024
Leh, April 27 (KIP)- A cleanliness drive was organised in Kharu Main Market today on April 27. The drive was a collective effort of UT Administration of Ladakh, Kharu Market Merchant Association, community members Kharu and the drive was implemented by CII Foundation. The primary focus was to emphasise the importance of community waste management and the significance of waste management practices in the region. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Kharu, Sonam Dorjay, highlighted the urgent n...

Principal District and Sessions Judge Kargil conducts two-day visit to Zanskar

27/04/2024
Kargil, April 27 (KIP)- The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil Malik Shabir Ahmad, carried out a significant two day visit to Zanskar region aimed at evaluating the region's Judicial infrastructure and monitoring the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Court Complex on 26th and 27th of April, 2024. He was accompanied by Munsiff/ JMIC Zanskar, Shafiq Mushtaq Lone, District Mineral Officer, Kargil, SDM Zanskar, Tehsildar Zanskar, Mohd Hassan, SHO Zanskar and other di...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Training conducted for employees of Education, other departments in Kargil

26/04/2024
Kargil, April 26 (KIP)-In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election-2024, the 3rd shift of training session was conducted today for the employees of Education and other Departments at Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The training was conducted by DLMTs Senior Lecturers, Kacho Hassan Khan, Mohd Ali, and Mohd Hassan. Presiding Officers/Polling Officers received intensive training during the session, acquainting them with the rules, procedures, and latest instructions of the Election Commiss...

DC/DEO Kargil launches awareness videos related to ‘Know Your Candidate App’

26/04/2024
Kargil,April 26 (KIP)-As part of ongoing SVEEP activities for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shrikant Suse today launched awareness videos related to ‘Know Your Candidate App’ and SVEEP video for first time voters. The DEO Kargil has appealed the first time voters of Kargil to participate in maximum numbers in the Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 and vote on 20th May, 2024 asserting that each and every vote is important for keeping the de...

DC/DEO Kargil reviews preparations for Election Expenditure Monitoring for Lok Sabha Elections-2024

25/04/2024
Kargil,April 25 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shrikant Suse today reviewed the preparations for Election Expenditure Monitoring for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 at office premises of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell. During the meeting, threadbare discussions held on various aspects related to expenditure monitoring during the LS elections in the district. CCF, LAHDC, Kargil/Chief Nodal Officer, Expenditure Monitoring Cell, Iftikhar Hussain presented a details ...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Training conducted for employees of Education Department in Kargil

25/04/2024
Kargil,April 25 (KIP)- In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election-2024, the 2nd shift of training session was conducted today for the employees of Education Department at Auditorium Hall in Kargil. Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Kargil, Shrikant Suse and Election Naib Tehsildar, Zakir Hussain, attended the training session. The District Election Officer Kargil focused on various topics including procedures and protocols required to followed by polling parties...

DLSA organises awareness programme on Motor Vehicle Act & Rules

25/04/2024
Leh, April 25 (KIP)- The District Legal Services Authority Leh organised an awareness programme on the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules at the Taxi Union, Leh Ladakh on April 23. Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Nema Stanzin delivered a lecture on the functioning of DLSA and eligibility under Section 12, as well as the Motor Accident Claim Act whereas Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Phuntsog Stobgyal addressed the topic of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and compulsory insurance. Ins...

Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs a meeting of the Governing Council of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission

24/04/2024
Leh, April 24 (KIP)- 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 Tec...

Enforcement team conducts extensive inspection of hotels, tea stalls, restaurants in Kargil

24/04/2024
Kargil, April 24 (KIP)- A massive checking of hotels, tea stalls and restaurants of HQ Kargil was conducted by the Enforcement team TSOs and officials of FCS&CA Kargil on 23/04/2024, as per the instructions of higher authorities. Approximately 32 business establishments have been checked and out of which 25 hotels, tea stalls and restaurants were found using domestic cylinders instead of commercial cylinders and imposed a fine amounting to Rs 14,900 as reported by the Enforcement Team. ...

DIPR Leh organizing awareness programme on ‘drugs and substance abuse’

24/04/2024
Leh, April 24 (KIP)-In continuation to the awareness programme on ‘drugs and substance abuse’ being organized by the Cultural wing of the Department of Information & Public Relations Leh, under the aegis of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting GoI and District Administration Leh; a similar programme was conducted at Imamia Model High School Leh. Psychiatrist & Drug De-Addiction Specialist SNM Hospital Leh Dr. Tashi Tundup, Principal Imamia Model High School Leh Johar Zaman, Secretary...

Dr. Munazah Qureshi moderated the event and proposed the vote of thanks

24/04/2024
Leh,April 24 (KIP)-The Health and Family Welfare Departmant under Mental Health (NCD) in collaboration with the District Health Society under RKSK outreach program by AFHC counsellor organised a school awareness program under Mental health on substance abuse at Higher Secondary School Skalzangling. Dr. Farhana Iqbal, District Health Officer, emphasized the program's role in equipping adolescents with resilience and confidence by raising awareness about substance abuse and mental health...

Market checking team inspects hotels/restaurants at Khaltse market

24/04/2024
Leh, April 24 (KIP)- 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 de...

CEO chairs a review meeting regarding deployment and security in LS elections

23/04/2024
Leh, April 23 (KIP)-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,...

Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs the meeting on the Vibrant Village Program

23/04/2024
Leh, April 23 (KIP)-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...

NISR Leh celebrates World Earth Day

23/04/2024
Leh, April 23 (KIP)- The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh celebrated World Earth Day at Trans Himalayan Herbal Garden of National lnstitute of Sowa-Rigpa, opposite Phey village on April 22. The plantation drive began by planting Lycium ruthenicum (Goji Berry) plant by chief guest, Brij Mohan Sharma, Additional Principal, Chief Conservator of Forest and Guest of Honor Sajjad Hussain Mufti, Chief Conservator of Forest, Union Territory of Ladakh. Director National Institute of Sowa Ri...

GDC Zanskar celebrates World Earth Day

22/04/2024
Kargil, April 22 (KIP)-Govt. Degree College Zanskar in collaboration with Forest Department, Range Zanskar today observed World Earth Day. The day reminds citizens across the globe about the importance of environment conservation, sustainability and encouraging people to come together to take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. The event was with a plantation drive at the college premise. More than 50 saplings of willow (sps) were planted in presence of Sub Divisional ...

World Earth Day celebrated at KVK Kargil

22/04/2024
Kargil,April 22 (KIP)-Forest Department Kargil in collaboration with KVK, Kargil today celebrated World Earth Day today at Govt. High School, Minjee, Kargil. A large number of students, faculty members, of Govt. High School, Minjee, extension workers of the Forest Department and scientists of KVK, Kargil were present. During the day-long program, a series of lectures were delivered on the importance of Earth Day followed by planting of an evergreen state tree juniper inside the school p...

ADDC Leh convenes meeting with AERO

22/04/2024
Leh, April 22 (KIP)- The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Leh, Sonam Nurboo convened a meeting with all the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), Leh regarding Voting Facility to the Absentee Voters through Postal Ballot in the video conference room, DC office, Leh, today on April 22. The primary objective of the meeting was to collect form 12-D from all the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and submit it to the Returning Officer as soon as possible. Absentee...

SVEEP team organises cricket match in Leh

22/04/2024
Leh, April 22 (KIP)- The SVEEP team, UT Ladakh organised a cricket match with two teams comprising the election staff today on April 22 at NDS ground, Leh. The cricket match was played between the CEO team headed by Captain, District Information Officer, NIC, Leh, Tashi Tundup and the DEO team headed by Captain, Nodal Officer, Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM), Dr Zulfikar Ali. The match was organised to inform, motivate, empower, educate, engage and empower the first time voter...

Training organised for the employees of Leh and Kharu Sub Division regarding Lok Sabha Election 2024

22/04/2024
Leh, April 22 (KIP)- In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, the District Election Office conducted general training for the employees of 30 departments of Leh and Kharu Sub division at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra, Leh on April 20. The training was conducted by District Level Master Trainers, Senior Lecturer, Education Department, Rigzin Namgail and Senior Librarian, Libraries and Research Department, Lobzang Tsewang. Through the presentation the trainers gave detailed information ...

General training organised for employees of 18 Dept. regarding Election 2024

22/04/2024
Leh, April 22 (KIP)-In view of the forthcoming General Election 2024, general training for the employees of 18 Departments was organised at SSK, Leh on April 22. The training session was provided by Senior Lecturer in the Education Department, Rigzin Namgyail and the Senior Librarian, Libraries and Research Department, LobzangGura Susheel. The training session highlighted the full understanding of the laws, provisions and latest instruction of the Election Commission of India, proper un...

DEO leads SVEEP campaign in Trans Singey La

22/04/2024
Leh, April 21 (KIP)-The District Election Officer Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve and District SVEEP Nodal Officer, Tajamul Ara led a successful SVEEP(Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness camp in the remote areas of Trans Singey La on April 19 and 20. The aim of the camp was to enhance voter awareness and ensure greater participation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. The awareness campaign covered significant hamlets including Lingshed, Youlchung, N...

ADGP Ladakh visits Zanskar Sub Division

22/04/2024
Kargil, April 21 (KIP)-Additional Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal accompanied by SSP Deachen Police Headquarter UT Ladakh today visited Zanskar Sub Division. SSP Kargil, Shree Raam R, SDM Zanskar Romil Singh Donk, Dy. SP DAR Kargil Stanzin Dorjay, Tehsildar Zanskar Mohd Hassan, Station House Officer Zanskar presented a warm welcome to the visitors at Zangla village. A traditional reception was also presented by the President ZBA, ZGA, ZMA, Lambardar A...

General Training conducted for employees for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at Nubra

21/04/2024
Leh,April 20 (KIP)-The first phase election training for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was conducted under the chairmanship of SDM, Nubra, Tufail Iqbal today on April 20 at Conference Hall Diskit. It was informed that the training was conducted by District Level Master Trainer, Lecturer, Zan-Ul Abdin and LDO, Dr. Tsering Lamchung. The training was attended by 474 employees of Nubra Sub Division.

GDC Zanskar organizes one-day tour for students

21/04/2024
Kargil, April 20 (KIP)- Environmental Science and Education Department, GDC Zanskar today jointly organized a study tour for students of 2nd Semester to Zangla Village of Zanskar Sub Division. The tour was aimed to provide hands-on training and bridge gap between employability and skill by offering practical learning opportunities. The students received information and knowledge regarding the process of making paneer and cheese from Stanzin Donsal, a nun at Chamgchub Choling Nunnery,...

DC/DEO Kargil inspects model and critical polling stations around Kargil town

20/04/2024
Kargil, April 20 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Kargil/District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse today visited various model and critical polling stations around Kargil town and its peripheries to assess the preparations of Lok Sabha elections-2024. During the visit, the District Election Officer visited various Polling Stations including Govt. High School Goma Kargil, High School Poyen, Indoor Stadium Main Market, Govt. Middle School and High School Baroo, Govt. High School Minjee, Higher Se...