Jammu, Nov 23: At least seven people were injured in a road accident at Myari bridge in Katra area of J-K’s Udhampur district on Saturday, reports said. Quoting officials, that a bus bearing registration number JK-02BB- 2577 on its way from Katra towards Jammu turned turtle at Myari bridge resulting injuries to seven people. All…
JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…
JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…
Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…
KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…
BENGALURU: ISRO's latest communication satellite, GSAt-N2 that was launched by Space X from Cape Canaveral…
KOLKATA, Nov 9: Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said it…
MUMBAI, Oct 18: The Mumbai traffic police received a threat message demanding Rs 5 crore…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent hike in Dearness…
New Delhi, Mar 11: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended his support to engineer-and-innovator-turned-educational reformist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 21-day protest fast against the Centre, pushing for his demands that include…
JAMMU, Mar 9: The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted over 700 stranded passengers between the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Saturday, an official said. While 514 passengers were airlifted from…
JAMMU, Feb 26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted as many as 260 stranded passengers between the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Monday, an official said. With this, a total…
LEH, Feb 25: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology. As per the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:48…
LEH: The "World's Highest Frozen Lake Marathon," held in conjunction with the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon, saw a successful second edition. With assistance from the Indian Army's 14 Corps and the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration, the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh organised the marathon. There were 120 racers in two categories—the 21-kilometer and the 10-kilometer run—representing seven different nations. The event's chief guest, Ravinder Kumar, the administrative secretary of youth services and sports at UT Ladakh, was joined by Konchok Stanzin, councillor for the Chushul Constituency.The run's primary goals were to raise awareness of the Himalayan glaciers' rapid melting and to encourage winter travel to destinations like Changthang. Along with hosting the runners, many residents of the Pangong areas of Maan, Merak, Spangmik, and Phobrang took part in the event. On this day, they also presented a variety of cultural performances. According to the statement, the run was held at an elevation of 14,273 feet amid intense snowfall, with temperatures as low as -15. This officially gives us the confidence to name this as one of the world's hardest marathons. [caption id="attachment_11420" align="alignnone" width="300"] World’s Highest Pangong ‘Frozen Lake’ Marathon conducted[/caption]
Leh, Feb 14: In Ladakh, nine unexploded shells were discovered and were demolished in a controlled explosion, an official reported on Wednesday. According to an official spokesman, Councillor Sonam Thardos informed the Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) about the shells found in Chulitse Kulum in Kharu. He added that once the SDM brought up the issue with the Army's Trishul Division, its engineers made sure the shells were quickly disposed of in front of the local police. Officials stated that army specialists deliberately detonated the shells. [caption id="attachment_10955" align="alignnone" width="300"] 9 Unexploded Shells Found In Ladakh[/caption]
KARGIL: Following the recent snowfall, the Zojila Pass was once again open to cars. The District Administration, the Ladakh Police, the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Project Vijayak and Beacon personnel, and the Union Territory Administration were all thanked for their well-coordinated efforts. The CEC expressed its gratitude to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for their unwavering commitment in working under challenging weather circumstances to clear the path for the reopening of this important pass. Despite the difficulties, 160 passengers have already crossed the Zojila axis in 10 vehicles from the Kargil-Sonamarg route and 27 vehicles from the Srinagar-Kargil route. In addition, the Kargil District Administration sent ten cars to Srinagar to pick up people, including students. [caption id="attachment_10851" align="alignnone" width="300"] BRO opens Zojila Pass for vehicular traffic[/caption]
LEH: An important meeting to review the "Action Taken Reports" related to the 31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) was headed by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, the administrative secretary of the Home Department and advisor to the lieutenant governor of UT Ladakh. The meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat in Leh. The meeting's objectives were to assess progress and plan for the future by focusing on a variety of themes, including social justice, rural development, and healthcare programmes. The primary focus was on hastening the examination and settlement of instances involving sexual offences against minors and women. In order to reduce pendency and guarantee prompt justice, Dr. Pawan Kotwal underlined the importance of the Fast Track Special Cases (FTSC) scheme's efficient execution.In addition, discussions encompassed the expansion of banking services and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanisms to rural regions, with a specific emphasis on the establishment of bank branches and postal banking facilities in 34 villages, as well as the complete digitization of all eligibility documents. It was thoroughly discussed how to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and healthcare provisions through the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) and the adoption of Model Bye-Laws for new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), which allow them to undertake more than 25 economic activities. Concerns about the school dropout rate of children were discussed, with a focus on the POSHAN Abhiyan's efforts to reduce malnutrition among girls.All concerned personnel have been asked by Dr. Pawan Kotwal to accelerate the action and provide a thorough action taken report within a 15-day period. Principal Secretary of the Department of School Education; Additional Director General of Police; Commissioner/Secretary of the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare; Administrative Secretary of the Department of Cooperatives; Director of Finance; Deputy Director (K) of the Department of Planning, Development, and Monitoring; Superintendent of Post Offices, UT of Ladakh; Senior PO/APP, Directorate of Prosecution, Ladakh; Under Secretary to the Department of Home; and other relevant officers. [caption id="attachment_10612" align="alignnone" width="300"] Advisor Ladakh reviews ATRs concerning Northern Zonal Council meeting[/caption]
Srinagar, Feb 4: Authorities sealed three more private clinics in Kashmir where the self-styled doctor, earlier apprehended in Anantnag, was practicing. Providing details about the case, officials mentioned that while a private clinic was sealed…
KARGIL: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), two conglomerates representing various political, social, religious, and student organisations in Ladakh, called for a complete "Kargil bandh" and "Leh Chalo" on February 3 in support of their four demands, which include statehood for Ladakh, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, PSC for Ladakh, early job recruitment, and two separate parliament seats for Leh and Kargil. Meanwhile, a massive protest rally was held in Leh district of Ladakh union territory on Saturday.On February 3, LAB and KDA met in Kargil and Leh and declared a bandh throughout the Ladakh area. According to accounts, the Kargil district saw a full bandh, with all commercial establishments shuttered, private offices closed, and all vehicles off the road. Similarly, hundreds of people participated in a sizable protest march organised by Leh Apex Body in Leh. The two alliances have called on people to band together to fight for the establishment of a public service commission, job reservations for locals, early recruitment drives, statehood and special status under the sixth schedule of the Constitution, and separate representation for the districts of Leh and Kargil in Parliament. Sajjad Hussain Kargili, a member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, stated that the protest call was made in favour of the four requests made by the Ladakh bodies. Kargili stated that the Ladakh people should be listened to by the government, and their requests should be promptly met. It is pertinent to note that the Ministry of Home Affairs has scheduled a meeting of the High Powered Committee for February 19 in Delhi to review the issues, coinciding with the protest call issued by the KDA and LAB. "Happening Now in #Ladakh | Despite harsh cold people in #Leh gathered and marching with the demand for Statehood, Constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, and PSC and employment opportunities for Ladakh" tweeted Sajad Hussain Kargili. [caption id="attachment_10193" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kargil observes complete bandh, massive protest rally taken out in Leh on KDA, LAB call[/caption]
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