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Ladakh Successfully Concludes Multi-Disaster Mock Exercise in Kargil
The UT-level mock exercise for earthquake, GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood), and cloudburst disasters, organized by UT Ladakh in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, concluded successfully on August 22 in Kargil. This exercise, held for the third consecutive year, was overseen virtually by Major General Sudhir […]
Read MoreKargil Education Department Hosts Training Program for Zanskar Teachers, Distributes Laptops and Tablets
The Education Department of Kargil recently hosted a two-day training program for teachers in the Zanskar Zone, focusing on the UDISE Plus and PFMS modules as part of the Samagra Shiksha initiative. The training sessions were led by Mohd Shabir, Samagra Shiksha Coordinator, and Mohd Ali, UDISE Coordinator. The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Kargil, […]
Read MoreDrass Conducts Comprehensive Earthquake Drill to Enhance Community Preparedness
On August 22, a comprehensive earthquake mock drill was conducted in the Drass Sub-Division, involving various key stakeholders to boost community preparedness and education on effective response measures during seismic events. The exercise aimed to enhance coordination and readiness among different agencies and the local population for potential earthquakes. The drill began with a detailed […]
Read MoreCEC Tashi Gyalson Meets with Dr. Swee Chong Quek to Advance Himalayan Women Health Project
On August 10, Chairman/CEC Adv Tashi Gyalson of LAHDC, Leh, held a productive meeting with Dr. Swee Chong Quek and his team to review the ongoing Himalayan Women Health Project. This initiative, a joint effort between the Council and Mahabodhi, aims to improve women’s health in the Himalayan region through essential cervical cancer screenings. The […]
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Mishra Unveils Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme by POWERGRID in Ladakh
On August 9, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), laid the foundation stone for the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) by POWERGRID at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. During the ceremony, the LG inquired about the transmission line’s reach, electricity tariffs, power supply duration, and transmission losses. He stressed minimizing transmission losses and […]
Read MoreDr. Kotwal Leads SLAC Meeting to Approve PMFME Branding Support for Seabuckthorn Products in Ladakh
On August 9, Advisor Ladakh Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting of the State Level Approval Committee (SLAC) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to review and approve proposals for Branding & Marketing support under the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. The meeting started with a detailed PowerPoint presentation by the […]
Read MoreStrengthening Community Health: IDCF Orientation in Sankoo, Kargil
As part of the ongoing Intensive Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) campaign, the Block Medical Officer of Community Health Centre Sankoo, Kargil, organized an orientation program on July 22 at CHC Sankoo. The aim of the program was to enhance awareness and combat the prevalence of diarrheal diseases in the district through comprehensive health initiatives. Dr. […]
Read MorePlanting for Tomorrow: Forest Division Kargil’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative
On July 27, the Forest Division Kargil organized the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive aimed at environmental conservation. The event was honored by the presence of Mohd Ali, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kargil, who served as the chief guest. The program commenced with a pledge ceremony, where participants committed to safeguarding and preserving […]
Read MoreKhaltse Zone Inter-School Tournament Wraps Up with Victories Across Sports
The zonal inter-school tournament for high and higher secondary schools in the Khaltse zone concluded on July 22 at Government Higher Secondary School, Khaltse. Organized by the District Youth Services and Sports Department Leh, the tournament saw participation from a total of 12 schools. Councillor Lobzang Sherab of Khaltse served as the chief guest, with […]
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