Author: Indus Dispatch
Tawang: A Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army crashed in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh near the boundary with China on Wednesday morning, killing one of the two pilots onboard, a defence spokesperson said. The incident happened around 10 am during a routine sortie in a forward area, defence spokesperson Col AS Walia said. The two pilots on board were rushed to the nearest military hospital, he said. One of the pilots who was critically wounded succumbed to the injuries during treatment, he added. The other pilot is undergoing treatment, Col Walia said. The cause of the crash was not…
Srinagar: : Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday said that announcement with regard to elections in J&K will be made once the final voter list and other preparations are completed. He also lashed out at National Conference and PDP stating that Abdullah and Sons and Mufti and Co are responsible for the killing of 42000 people in J&K. Addressing a massive rally at Baramulla district of northern Kashmir, Shah said that announcement about elections in J&K will be made once the formalities like completion of final voter list and other preparations are completed. “Process is on and preparations are in…
Kargil: 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. ALSO READ | 2nd LG Horse Polo Cup Championship to commence in Drass on Oct 08 At the Kargil Campus of UOL, the Commissioner/Secretary took an assessment of the ongoing construction works. The…
Kargil: Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department, UT Ladakh Ravinder Kumar chaired a virtual meeting with concerned officers from his office chamber regarding the 2nd LG Horse Polo Cup Championship 2022 to be held in Drass. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, Joint Director Sports, UT Ladakh, Joint Director Information Department, Superintending Engineer PWD, Kargil, SDM Drass, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Leh and Kargil, Deputy Secretary Culture Academy, Kargil, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Leh and Kargil, AD Information Kargil, President Horse Polo Club,…
Leh: Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, UT J&K and Ladakh, Rizwan Uddin is on two day visit to UT of Ladakh . EPFO Leh conducted a awareness programme on EPF and MP Act, 1952 and Schemes framed thereunder at Lamdon Senior Secondary School, Leh. Representatives of Schools, Hotels and other establishment and other stakeholders participated in the awareness programme. At the outset, Regional PF Commissioner, Rizwan Uddin highlighted the importance of enrolling employees, contractual or casual, under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to extend the benefits of social security schemes. He spoke at length about the schemes framed under EPF and…
Leh: A meeting of the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) constituted for the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti Programme in the Union Territory of Ladakh was held today under the Chairmanship of Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula at Civil Secretariat, Leh. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula (Chairman) stated that in Ladakh, banks are located at large distances due to the tough terrain and a scientific tool to decide the optimal location for branches would be useful to improve ease of living. Similarly, with regard to telecom towers, he added that…
Leh: The Principal Secretary of the Health & Medical Education Department, Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting to review new projects/DPRs of the Health Department. Additional Secretary, Health, Dr. Iftikhar Chowdhury apprised the meeting that to provide an in-depth learning experience to medical practitioners and medical students, a DPR for Simulation Labs will be submitted soon. These realistic-looking clinical laboratories will provide hands-on training experience to medical practitioners. Working in these labs will also help improve team communication, interdisciplinary care, and patient safety. ALSO READ | CMO Leh issues list of candidates selected for various paramedical posts The Director of…
Leh: CMO LAHDC, Leh has issued a list of selected candidates for various paramedical posts to verify their original documents. The documents verification will begin on 6th of Oct till 9th of Oct at CMO office, Leh near Karzoo after 10:30 in the morning. These candidates have been selected after a written exam held on 2nd of October 2022. ALSO READ | HM Amit Shah announces reservation benefits for Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities Check out the list below. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH
Leh: As a part of the ongoing Jal Jeevan Maah, District Water and Sanitation Mission, Leh and Public Health Engineering Department in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI) is organising a five-day Capacity Building Workshop for Lab officials from October 4th-8th. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse presided over the inaugural ceremony at DC Conference Hall, Leh today. The five-day training on Water Testing- Theoretical and Practical Demonstration aims to improve the competency level of laboratory staff and improve the precision in lab testing. Addressing the gathering, DC Leh…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to revolutionary freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary. He tweeted, “Tributes to the brave Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Jayanti. This fearless son of Maa Bharti devoted his life to freeing India and furthering a spirit of pride among our people.” Modi also tweeted a speech he had delivered earlier on him. Varma founded the Indian Home Rule Society, India House and The Indian Sociologist in London to promote the cause of Indian nationalism and freedom.
Jammy: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities in Jammu and Kashmir will get reservation benefits in accordance with the recommendations of the Justice Sharma Commission which examined the issue of quota. Addressing a rally here, Shah also said there will be no decline in ST quota of Gujjars and Bakerwals and Paharis and everyone will get their share. “The Justice Sharma Commission has recommended and it includes Paharis, Bakerwal and Gujjars for ST quota benefits. These recommendations have been received and soon after completion of legal procedure, Gujjars, Bakerwals and Paharis…
Leh: The University of Ladakh in collaboration with Ladakh Mountaineering and Adventure Club inaugurated the 10 days Rock Climbing and Compact Adventure Course scheduled from October 3rd-12th at Shey Smanla Rock Face, near Sindhu Ghat. Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar was the chief guest and Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC was the guest of honour at the inaugural ceremony. District Youth Service and Sports Officer, Leh, Tsering Tashi; Dean Students Welfare, University of Ladakh, Dr Jigmat Dachen; Executive members of the Ladakh Mountaineering and Adventure Club were also present during the inaugural programme. ALSO READ | Principal…
Leh: The Principal Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Dr. Pawan Kotwal reviewed the status of various projects viz. Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, Revised Home Stay Scheme, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee, and other important developmental projects at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. Mufti Sajjad Hussain, Chief Wildlife Warden/ Member Secretary, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee apprised the meeting that 18 community telescopes for the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve have been procured through the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and an equal number of beneficiaries have been selected by the selection committee for the distribution of telescopes. Also Read | DC Santosh orders officials…
Leh: Observing International Day of Older Person 2022, the Non-Communicable Disease Cell, NHM Ladakh under National Programme for Health Care of Elderly organised a health screening at Old Age Home, Tibetan Children’s Village, Choglamsar on Monday. The general checkup team consisted of Dr Jigmet Namgyal, Dr Nishkamni and other staff members of Health Department Leh. A NCD screening was also carried out with Blood Sugar testing and Blood Pressure checkup among the 70 inmates of the Old Age Home.
Kargil: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a review meeting in order to assess the status of winter stocking in the district. All concerned District Officers and representatives of NHDICL and Indian Oil Corporation were present during the meeting. A threadbare discussion was held regarding stocking of essentials by the concerned departments and concerned officers briefed DC Kargil about the situation of winter stocking in their respective departments. Regarding the operations of Mechanical Division, NHIDCL and Indian oil in Zanskar in winters, the DC directed to store adequate fuel and necessary equipment. DC Santosh directed to complete the stocking…
Kargil: Executive Councilor Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi today visited Hanamur of Pidmo village. During the visit, he identified the location for construction of a foot suspension bridge sanctioned under District Capex at a cost of Rs 1.60 cr. Also Read | ADC Kargil inspects various departments He was accompanied with Chairman Block Development Council Zanskar, Stanzin Sungdup, Executive Engineer Public Work Department and Junior Engineer. He directed the Exen to start the work immediately and complete the bridge by next working season. The villagers appreciated and thanked EC Tashi for fulfilling of the long-pending…
Kargil: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani on Monday visited various government departments to check the availability of staff in view of Kargil Bandh call by All Transport Association. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH During the surprise inspection, the ADC checked attendance registers and biometric attendance of several departments and directed them to attend duties without fail. Also Read | Secretary Padma Angmo tours Anganwadi Centers of Kargil villages; reviews developmental activities The ADC inspected Command Area at Baroo, Agriculture Office Baroo, Horticulture…
New Delhi: The Government has approved ₹26,000 crore for installation of 25,000 mobile towers in 500 days, an official statement said on Tuesday. According to a telecom ministry spokesperson, financial support for the project will be provided by Universal Services Obligation Fund and it will be implemented by Bharat Broadband Network. The project was announced by Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at three-day long ‘Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers’ that concluded on October 3. “In his concluding remarks, Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that connectivity is vital for Digital India and its reach to every corner of the country. He announced…
Jammu: A 23-year-old working as a domestic help was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly killing Jammu and Kashmir Director General (Prisons) Hemant K Lohia, police said. Yasir Lohar’s arrest followed a major all-night manhunt, police said in a statement, adding that his interrogation had begun. He was arrested from a field in Kanhachak area. Lohar is a resident of Halla-Dhandrath village in Ramban district. Lohia was found dead at his residence in the outskirts of Jammu on Monday night. There were burn injuries and his throat was slit, officials said.
Kargil: On the first day of her visit to Kargil, Commissioner/ Secretary Social & Tribal Welfare UT Ladakh Padma Angmo inspected various Anganwadi Centers of Sankoo and Taisuru. She also visited GDC Kargil Sankoo Campus where she took stock of developmental activities. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL THE NEWS FROM LADAKH Joint Director Information and Project Officer ICDS Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Under Secretary Higher Education Rigzin Yangdol, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo Mohd Hanif, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Sankoo Hadi Ali, CDPO Taisuru Syed Murtaza besides other concerned officers were present during the visit. At GDC Kargil Sankoo…