Author: Indus Dispatch
Leh: Highlightin the immense potential of Ladakhis in the field of archery as a professional sport, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Tashi Gyalson assured all possible assistance to uplift the sport and promote it among the local youths especially in the far flung regions. He also congratulated Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab for the extraordinary efforts in successfully conducting the 10-day long Archery camp for the youths and students of the sham region. Tashi Gyalson attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest while DC Leh, Shrikant Suse was the guest of honour. Councillor Khaltse, Sherab expressed his gratitude to the…
Leh: State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has set up a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in the Ladakh region. “CESL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) under the Ministry of Power has established a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging plaza for electric vehicles in the Ladakh region,” it said in a release on Monday. The integrated carport was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh R K Mathur in Leh. He also handed over customised electric cars, made available by CES, and manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company, to be added in the official fleet of the Leh…
Leh: Principal Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Dr Pawan Kotwal on Tuesday directed all health officials to improve physical and financial progress for all the programs under National Health Mission. “Improve physical and financial progress for all the programs under NHM,” Dr Pawan Kotwal to officials while addressing workshop-cum-review meeting for District and Block Program Management Units (PMUs). He also emphasised the need of infrastructure strengthening and internet connectivity for all H&WCs. National Health Mission, UT Ladakh organised a two-day workshop-cum-review meeting for District and Block Program Management Units (PMUs) of Leh district regarding NHM programs implementation, financial and…
Leh: The Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings) of the Ladakh Union Territory has cleared appointment of Chief Engineer and Superintendent Engineer. Following approval of the Lieutenant Governor, Commissioner-Secretary PWD (R&B), Ajeet Sahu cleared the names for appointment of two Engineers. Accordingly, an order issued by R&B Department said, Tashi Chombel, Superintending Engineer, PMGSY is appointed as Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B)/PMGSY on Officiating arrangement The order further said, Ghulam Nabi Zargar, in-charge Executive Engineer, PW(R&B),Division, Khaltsi has appointed as Superintending Engineer, PMGSY on Officiating arrangement. The above appointments, the order further said, are subject to the conditions that the appointment…
Leh: Expressing confidence about achieving Prime Minister’s vision for “Carbon Neutral Ladakh”, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said that tunnels like Atal Tunnel and ongoing Zoji La Tunnel will reduce carbon emission in the mountain environment. “Work on connecting remote landscapes by building tunnels like Atal Tunnel and ongoing Zoji La Tunnel will reduce carbon emission in the mountain environment,” Bhupender Yadav said while addressing inaugural session of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-XI, (SMDS-XI) being held at Leh, Ladakh. He also suggested that for conserving the cultural and local heritage and for protecting Ladakh’s resources,…
Srinagar: Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday said that a civil enclave will be built in Jammu at a cost of Rs 861 crores and the Srinagar’s present terminal will be expanded three times from 20,000 square meters to 60,000 square meters at a cost of Rs 1500 crores. Scindia said this while inaugurating 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 with the theme ‘Helicopters for last Mile Connectivity’ at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Srinagar, in presence of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (October 10) announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for September 2022. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan claimed the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, while India’s inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur was named the recipient of the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award. In a highly competitive field, Rizwan secures his first ever ICC Men’s Player of the Month crown after a remarkable spell of scoring throughout September, and sees him overcome fellow nominees Cameron Green (Australia) and Axar Patel (India) to the prize. The Pakistan…
New Delhi: BJP president J P Nadda is likely to continue at the helm at least till the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as the party top brass believes that a sense of organisational continuity will help it in a string of key Assembly polls in the coming months and the next general election. Nadda’s three-year term will end in January next year, and the BJP parliamentary board, its apex body, is expected to endorse an extension for him before that, sources said. With organisational polls in BJP State units yet to start, it is obvious that he will continue at…
Kargil: Horticulture Department Kargil organized the annual exhibition 2022-2023 under the chairmanship of Director Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Muhammad Yousuf Dar, at Shilikchey village where fruit growers showcased 540 different fruit varieties in stalls. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH On the occasion, the director said that cultivating practices in horticulture should be in line with the changing trends and demands adding that fruit growers need to be updated with better processing, packaging and marketing procedures so that they improve their economy. Dar also said that exhibition of different varieties will be a sample for other farmers…
Srinagar: Chief Post Master General of Jammu and Kashmir, Niraj Kumar on Monday said that India Post is soon going to launch Parcel Packaging Service at Srinagar GPO and Jammu and Leh HOs for the convenience of the people. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Kumar, said that as the world is celebrating World Post Week, India Post will launch various services and initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the Post Week. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH He said that they will soon launch Parcel Packaging Service at Srinagar GPO and Jammu and Leh…
Leh: The Union Territory of Ladakh has taken a major step towards making the UT self-sustainable, SMART, integrated and carbon neutral. ALSO READ | Fifth Indian Himalayan Youth Summit commences in Leh Under this initiative, Ladakh Administration allotted E-Cars to its officials for transportation. The allotment was done on the sidelines of Fifth Indian Himalayan Youth Summit held in Leh on Sunday. https://youtu.be/J1QAwiN2kN4 JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH
The fifth edition of the Indian Himalayan Youth Summit commenced in Leh on Sunday. The inaugural session was graced by the presence of LG Ladakh, R.K Mathur as the chief guest and many other dignitaries. ALSO READ | Kargil Gompa Row: DC orders allotment of land to LBA for Construction of Gompa Terming the Himalayan regions as the most important ecologically as they determine the climate of the country and the world, LG Mathur stressed the need for youth taking part in the Summit to deliberate and record the outcomes of the event so that it could be heard and…
The book “Indian Railway Buildings” by Vinoo N. Mathur takes the reader on a fascinating journey through some of the most iconic railway buildings in India. Extensively researched and packed with historical facts, this book is a treasure for all those who love to travel or explore the styles and designs of buildings from the comfort of their homes. Focusing on the structures built during the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, this book highlights the historical and architectural features of a significant number of railway buildings that were constructed during the days of the British Raj in India. Featuring historic…
The critical world situation, a jerky journey, continuous strengthening of the dollar calls for policy stimulation and rethink on being more swadeshi for maintaining the fast domestic growth amid predictions of UNCTAD, the World Bank (WB) and the IMF of deceleration of world and Indian growth process. The WB says 50 million more Indians slipped below poverty line during the pandemic. Remedies are not easy and need home grown solutions. The UNCTAD expects India to grow at 5.7 per cent in 2022, WB puts it at 6.5 per cent from earlier 7.5 per cent and slashes 2022-23 growth by 80…
Kargil: In contiuation with the decision taken by Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to adopt a joint resolution resolving the issue of construction of a Gonpa at the earliest in Kargil, the Deputy Commissioner of Kargil Santosh Sukhdeve orders to Allotment of State Land for Construction of Gompa at Kurbathang Kargil to LBA. DC @santoshsukhdeve issued an order to Allotment of State Land for Construction of Gompa at Kurbathang Kargil to @BuddhistLadakh @prasarbharti @ddnewsladakh @airnewsalerts @LAHDC_K @FerozKhan_Kgl pic.twitter.com/zruXZ4D6bp — Radio News Kargil (@radionews_kargi) October 9, 2022 It is pertinent to mention here…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party supremo and three-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav died on Monday at a hospital in Gurugram after prolonged illness. “Mere adarniya pitaji aur sabke netaji nahi rahe – Akhilesh Yadav,” the SP tweeted from its Twitter handle. The 82-year-old former defence minister was admitted to a hospital since August and was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Gurugram-based Medanta Hospital on October 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav’s demise, and said he was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s…
Leh: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, met and interacted with the mediapersons from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh who are on a week-long press tour to Ladakh organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jaipur. Principal Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal; Divisional Commissioner, Saugat Biswas; Commissioner/Secretary, Information, Padma Angmo; Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Mehboob Ali Khan; Assistant Director, DIPR Leh, Dr Tundup Namgyal and representatives from PIB Jaipur were also present during the interaction session. ALSO READ | Leaders list major developments brought in Ladakh by BJP Govt at Mega Assembly in Choglamsar LG Mathur informed about various developmental activities in…
Leh: The Ladakh unit of BJP organised a ‘Mega Assembly’ at Choglamsar to give a clear briefing about ‘ModiSarkar’ which is working relentlessly toward developments and to know about the upcoming government plans for the overall benefit of the people of Ladakh. The programme started with a welcome speech by District President Leh, Tashi Khachu. And, apart from the BJP leaders and Executive members from Leh, Nubra, Kargil & Zanskar, the Mega Assembly was attended by the BDCs; Sarpanches; Panches; Gobas; Members; President’s/Representatives of various Tsogspa from villages and Head of Organizations/Unions. Overall, 1500 people attended yesterday’s BJP Mega Assembly.MP…
Leh: Terming the Himalayan regions as the most important ecologically as they determine the climate of the country and the world, LG Mathur at the fifth edition of the Indian Himalayan Youth Summit held in Leh on Sunday stressed the need for youth taking part in the Summit to deliberate and record the outcomes of the event so that it could be heard and implemented at both regional and national levels. ALSO READ | Drass is the centre of Polo in Ladakh: LG Mathur While speaking during the inaugural ceremony of the event, he emphasised the need to focus on…
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