Voice of Ladakh 27 May 2018

PM Modi kick starts commencement of work at Zojila tunnel

Leh, MAY 19 /Prime Minister, Narendra Modi formally kick started commencement of work on the mega Zojila tunnel project here today.

Governor, N N Vohra; Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti; Union Minister for Roads & Highways, Nitin Gadkari; Deputy Chief Minister, Kanvinder Gupta; Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh; Chairman, Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali; Minister for Public Works & Culture, Naeem Akhtar; Minister for Cooperatives & Ladakh Affairs, T. Dorjey; M P Ladakh, Thupsen Chewang; Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Thupsen Motup; Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid; Executive Councillors; officers and a large number of people were present on the occasion.
The project will be finished within seven years. “Zojila project will be completed in seven years, but I have asked the concerned ministry to look into ways to reduce the time for completion of this project,” the PMsaid. “It (tunnel) will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions. It also has immense strategic importance,” he added.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi had in January this year, approved construction of the tunnel by the  successful bidder for the project IL&FS Limited . The project will reduce the time taken to cross the Zojila pass from the present three and a half hours to just fifteen minutes, PMO tweeted on Friday.
The project is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) through the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). The project will provide all-weather connectivity to the region. The project has strategic and socio-economic importance and shall be an instrument for the development of the far-flung districts, Kargil and Leh.
The civil construction cost of the project is Rs 4,899.42 crores. The total capital cost of the project is Rs 6,808.69 crores. It includes the cost towards land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation and other pre-construction activities as well as maintenance and operation cost of the tunnel for four years.
The pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall which cuts off Ladakh region from Kashmir.
The project aims at construction of 14.15 km long two-lane bi-directional single tube tunnel with a parallel 14.2 km long egress tunnel excluding approaches between Baltal and Minamarg in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti said the construction of the Zojila tunnel would cut down the psychological divide between people of different regions in the State by a great measure. She said the tunnel would not only increase the tourism activities in Ladakh region but also the communication between students, traders and common masses and it would give a major relief to local people who would be at the mercy of harsh winters during closure of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway in winters.
Mehbooba Mufti said the region has a great scope for winter sports and the youth from Ladakh have displayed their sporting talent at ample times. She pitched for construction of two high quality indoor stadiam at Leh and Kargil so that the sporting activity becomes a round the year affair in the region.
Earlier, the Prime Minister was received at the Leh airport by Governor, N N Vohra; Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti; Deputy Chief Minister, Kanvinder Gupta; Chairman, Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali; Minister for Public Works & Culture, Naeem Akhtar; Minister for Cooperatives & Ladakh Affairs, T. Dorjey; Member Parliament, Thupsen Chewang; Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Dorjey Motup; Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid; Executive Councillors; senior officers and a large number of people.
BJP Conducts Rally in Kargil
The speech of the Prime Minister was live broadcasted in a rally at Hussaini Park in Kargil. Ministers for Forest and Environment, Rajiv Jasrotia, MOS Finance Ajay Nanda and MLC Vikram Randawa along with the BJP young leaders were also present in the rally .
On the occasion CEC Kargil, DC, SP and other apex government officials were present. However, on the other side noteworthy is that many of the veteran leaders of the BJP District Committee were absent from the rally, manifesting the internal dispute within the party. BJP leader Mohd Subhan Jaffary speaking to our correspondent said that the senior leaders had boycotted the rally. Among those boycotted were Haji MohdKhoddam, Zakir Hussain Zakiri, ChewangDorjay, Mohd Ali Kothi and Mohd Hani. The reason for boycott was the meeting of the party District president Mohd Ali Majaz with PM in Delhi without notifying the veteran leaders, his failure to raise local issues with the top leaders and ignoring the people's issues, said Subhan.

DM Calls For Intensifying Ban On Use Of Polythene

KARGIL MAY 25, 2018:- The District Magistrate Kargil has directed the committees already constituted for preventing the use of polythene to properly monitor and check the markets on weekly basis and submit reports to his office on every Monday.

Further the Sub Divisional Magistrates have also been directed to constitute committees in their respective jurisdictions and submit consolidated reports on every Monday.

Since the use of polythene stands banned by Hon' ble High Court and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, the general public, shopkeepers, hoteliers, vegetable, meat and chicken sellers, hawkers as well as vendors etc. have been directed to abstain from using  any polythene or polythene bags nor sell polythene in any shop in future.
The violators will be dealt under law and a fine of Rs. 5000/- can also be imposed.




children film titled 'Nanhey Farishtey' (NF) screened at Leh
Leh, May 25, 2018: A children film titled 'Nanhey Farishtey' (NF) was screened at a function organized at tribal hostel hall where a large number of spectators including students of Government Boys' and Girls' Higher Secondary Schools Leh, teachers and staff were present. The film is based on social messages of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Swachh Bharat Mission and is produced by Hare Rama Hare Krishna production house.
The film screening was inaugurated with an appreciation note by the Joint Director Education Leh Tashi Dolma. In her note Dolma appreciated the director and producers of the film for screening it free of cost. “Though girl education finds great importance here in Ladakh, the basic shy nature of our kids needs to be addressed at large”, asserted Dolma. Congratulating the team of NF for working on a film that conveys such important messages, Dolma expressed the hope of screening of the film in other government schools of the district too.Talking to media persons, Mumbai based Actor / Director of the film Nixie Mahajan said that the film was screened at World Trade Centre at Mumbai and in various parts of Jammu region. Makers of the film gave preference to the kids of the state for casting as well as child singers. Four songs in the film are based on social issues which again reflect their importance. Sharing her vast experience as actor and model in Mumbai, Nixie felt the urge to make a film and she chose her own state to debut as Director.
Actor / Producer of the film Arjun Mahajan, a common face in TV ad commercials and has couple of films to his credit is co-producing the film, said that the 90 minutes film gives out important message of letting kids choose their own career and help them in recognizing their inner talent and request parents to not to pressurize their kids in academics. Talking about further screening of the film, he said that the film will be shown in various schools of the district.

CEO KDA seeks suggestions, objections for Kargil Master Plan

KARGIL MAY 25, 2018:- The Chief Executive Officer Kargil Development Authority (KDA) has issued a notification to the general public and other stakeholders seeking objections and suggestions with regard to the draft of Kargil Master Plan.
The notification reads that the draft of master plan for Kargil-local area has been prepared and a copy thereof will be available for inspection at the offices of the Chief Town Planner, Town Planning Organization Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner/CEO,LAHDC, Kargil and the Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil on all working days between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM till 24th July, 2018.
 Interested persons can send their suggestions or objections in writing to the above offices by or before 24th July, 2018.Any person having suggestions or objections has also been requested to give his or her name, address and mobile number.

Mehbooba directs to stick to 30% work allocation to SHGs
SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (PTK): Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed strict compliance of Government directive of allocating 30 % job orders by various Departments for members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State. She also directed raising the financial limits of SHGs from present Rs. 60 lakhs to Rs. One crore besides corresponding enhancements.
Chairing a meeting to review the status of Self Help Groups in the State, the Chief Minister asked for making necessary amendments in the guidelines for SHGs to make them compliant with the needs of the day and the requirements of individual Departments. She specifically asked for engaging the SHGs in the maintenance and upkeep of various assets, facilities and machinery put in the Government particularly Health Department.
Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment, Syed Altaf Bukhari was present in the meeting.
Mehbooba Mufti expressed displeasure in respect of some Departments which have not made the outlined allocations for the SHGs while tendering out their works. She asked all the Departments to revisit their approach in this regard and involve these young technocrats in carrying out various jobs and works being executed by them.
In a significant direction, the Chief Minister asked the JK Bank to come up with a customized scheme within 10 days to provide financial support to these young entrepreneurs so that they don't lag behind for want of credit availability. She also directed undertaking capacity building of these SHGs by respective Departments so that they are able to deliver effectively in tune with the requirements of the individual Departments.
The meeting was informed that by and large the SHGs have exhibited satisfactory performance in terms of quality of works undertaken by them.
Earlier, Secretary, Labour & Employment, Kifayat Hussain Rizvi briefed the meeting about the salient features of the scheme.
The Self-Help Group schemes, it may be recalled, was introduced in the State to provide job avenues to qualified graduates in various engineering disciplines by involving them with construction and upgradation of infrastructure taking benefit of their technical background and know how.
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Financial Commissioner, Housing & Urban Development, K B Aggarwal; Administrative Secretaries of various Departments; Chairman, JK Bank, Parvez Ahmad; heads of Departments and senior officers were present in the meeting. (PTK)

Haj 2018: Provisionally selected list of pilgrims issued

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (PTK): According to the Executive Officer, State Haj Committee, in pursuance to Haj Committee of India Circular No. 29 of 21stMay 2018, the pilgrims waitlisted from GWL-689 to GWL-814 have been provisionally selected for Haj 2018.
The selected pilgrims have been requested to deposit the Haj amount as per the opted accommodation category either through online on the Haj Committee of India website www.hajcommittee.gov.in or manually into the Haj Committee of India accounts maintained with the State Bank of India account 32175020010 FEE TYPE-25 or the Union Bank of India account 318702010406009 on or before 30th May 2018, failing which their provisional selection shall be deemed to have been cancelled without further notice.
The pilgrims have been asked to submit their original international machine-readable passports with two colour photographs and medical certificates as per proforma hosted on the Haj Committee of India website or J&K State Haj Committee website www.jkshc.org along with the pay-in-slip on or before 30th May 2018 directly at the office of State Haj Committee at Bemina Srinagar. (PTK)

Social media users makes troll over use of school students in political rally

Kargil/ May 19/ The rally was widely criticised over various social media platforms for using school and college students as spectators. Earlier also the school students especially from college and Girls Higher Secondary School Kargil have been used for various awareness and political rallies.
When our correspondent contacted authorities of the said school, they observed regret over the inconvenience. They, on the condition of anonymity, said to VoL that use of students for such programs adversely affect the academic carrier of the students. But, here we have to follow the orders from higher authorities. Responding to a question to discourage use of students for such events, one   suggested that it should be made compulsory for all government servicemen to enroll their children in government school so that they would not spoil carrier of their own children as at present only children from lower middle class are enrolled in government schools.
On contrary, the  Chief  Education Officer  Kargil  said, attending such events are necessary for all-round development of the students, adding that the recent one was termed  imperative from higher authorities.

Jr/Sr Stenograaphers of Kargil Extend Support to All JK HoDs Stenographers Assn

Kargil/ VOL/26 May/A meeting   of  senior / junior stenographers   working  in   different departments/ offices at  Kargil district held  today on 26.5.2018 at  TFC Hall Kargil  at 2.40 pm  with regards  to the  issues  related  to all J&K  HoDs  cadre Senior/Junior Stenographers  and  PS  etc.  The  participants   thoroughly   discussed the issues being faced by them. They were of the view that  J&K Cadre Senior/Junior Stenographers should get all rights and privileges that Secretariat Jr/Sr, stenographers are getting. The participants unanimously decided   in the meeting   to fully  support   the      All   J&K HoDs Cadre  Senior/Junior Stenographers  Association   to  get  their  fundamental   rights  from the  State  Govt . During the  meeting  the  participants  also decided   to put a representation   before the  Hon'ble   Chairman  /CEC  LAHDC Kargil  as  well as  Deputy  Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil   for  necessary  recommendation  to the   state  government  for  redressal. The meeting ended with the votes of thanks to the participants.  

Voice of Ladakh 18 May 2018

Kargil Stands With Palestine
IKMT Takes Out Massive Protest Rally On 'Nakaba Day’

 Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL): Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil (IKMT) organized a massive protest rally in Kargil against the Israeli atrocities and illegal occupation of Palestine.

It was against the killing of 60 innocent people, including women and children, and injuring more than 500 Palestinian at Gaza border by the occupied Zionist Regime on the Day Of Nakaba 'Day of Catastrophe. The protesters were holding placards against the illegal occupation, US and Israel. Palestinian flag along with the national Tri Colour were also held by the protestors. The protest rally was embarked from Jamia Masjid Kargil, passed through Islamia School Chowk and culminated at Lal Chowk Kargil. The leaders in the rally condemned the 70 years occupation of Palestine and opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem. Addressing to the gathering MLA Kargil Asgar Karbalai Said that the Palestine issue is the issue of humanity and the people across the globe are raising voice against the Israeli terror and continuing atrocities on Palestinians. He also condemned the Arab leaders what he termed as “criminal silence on Palestine issue”. Former Chairman IKMT, Shiekh Hussain Lutfi also spoke on the occasion and condemned the ongoing brutal attack of Israeli soldiers on Palestinians on the Day of Akaba killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds. He hoped that one day the First Qibla of Muslims AlQuds will be liberated from Israel. The protestors were shouting anti Israel and anti US slogans and expressed solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. At the end of the rally effigies of Donald Trump and Netanyahu were burnt by the protesters amidst slogans against Israel and US.

Chairman LC Inaugurates Mega Health Screening Camp

Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL):- Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali today said that Government is fully committed for the overall development of the far flung and remote pockets of the state and focused attention is being given to augment facilities to the people in all sectors.

The Chairman stated this while inaugurating a mega health screening camp at Government Higher Secondary School Silmoo here today. The health camp was organized by the Department of Health Kargil under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Vikas Kundal and Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil Tsering Gyalpo accompanied the Chairman. During the day long camp child health screening and early intervention services were provided to around 1000 children from 0-18 years of Silmoo, Batalik and adjoining villages. Screening clinics of ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, pediatrics, dental surgery, adolescent friendly health clinic, specialist clinic  and other health streams besides testing laboratories and medicines counter were set up to extend free screening and tertiary treatment for defects at birth, deficiencies, diseases, development delays and disabilities.

The Chairman hailed the efforts of Health Department Kargil in organizing the screening camp for the children of Batalik area. He stressed upon the doctors and paramedics to extend best possible screening facilities through the camp further adding health screening assumes great significance in childrens' healthy physical and mental development.

Haji Anayat said that to provide extended healthcare facilities in the district work on the 200 bedded hospital at Kurbathang is being executed on priority and work on the project is expected to be completed soon.

While referring to the steps being taken by the Government to improve road connectivity in the district, the Chairman said that for the first time in the history of Kargil road projects worth Rs 300 crores have been sanctioned under CRF, PMGSY and other schemes. 

CEC Reviewed Status of Projects in Executive Council Meeting,

 Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL): Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today chaired the monthly meeting of the Executive Council of LAHDC, Kargil. During the course of the meeting the CEC reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken in the last meeting of the Executive Council and also took stock of the pace of work on various development projects.

Executive Councillor for Education Advocate Muhammad Amir, Executive Councillor for Rural Development Aga Syed Hassan Armaan Mosavi, Executive Councillor for Health Muhammad Hussain, Executive Councillor for Zanskar Affairs Tenzin Sonam, CEC's Advisor Haji Muhammad Shafi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Superintending Engineer PWD Kargil Sarwandh Singh besides other concerned officers were also present in the meeting.

Issues that came up for discussion included the physical and financial status of the Rs 12 crores additional funds allotted for the execution of various developmental activities in the district, construction of 200 bedded hospital, status of works under AMRUT scheme, LAHDC Secretariat and Girls Hostel at Jammu, introduction of Arabic and Purgi language in schools and the engagement of Masters and Teachers on contractual basis during the current academic year.

The CEC also took stock of the implementation of the detachment orders of the employees in Education Department, allotment of land in favor of tin shed owners at Kurbathang, constitution of committee to put checks on dumping of debris along road sides, construction of Kargil Sarai at Dwarka New Delhi and other issues.

It was given in the meeting that work on the 200 bedded hospital at Kurbathang is under execution at a cost of Rs 3.00 crores. The CEC while underling the importance of the project said that the completion of the hospital infrastructure will go a long way in lessening the burden of patients on the existing District Hospital. He stressed upon the concerned to ensure completion of the project well within the stipulated period of time.

The CEC was informed that for introduction of Purgi language in schools induction trainings are being conducted in near future so that the teaching of Purgi can be kick started in schools. The CEC directed to constitute a committee comprising of the EC Education, Chief Education Officer and Principal DIET Kargil which shall devise the syllabus for Arabic and Purgi teaching. To overcome the shortage of teaching staff Kacho directed for immediate conduct of interviews for the posting of Masters and Teachers on contractual basis during the current academic year.

The CEC also issued directions for necessary appraisal of the Master Plan for Kargil Town, completion of the remaining works on the new Council Secretariat, repair and restoration works of the canal at Haftal Hydel Project Zanskar and arrangement of irrigational facilities in drought affected areas. 

DM Initiates Market Checking Through  Squad
Fines Imposed Against Erring Shopkeepers

Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL):In view of Ramadan, a market checking squad headed by the Assistant Director FCS&CA Kargil  and Naib Tehsildar Kargil initiated massive market  checking from Baroo to Bazar in the Town and other spots in Kargil town and adjoining areas. The directions in this regard were issued by the District Magistrate Kargil Mr  Vikas Kundal.During the inspection the team comprised  of the officers from Health, Sheep Husbandry and Police Department seized a huge quantity of stale fruit, bakery, ice cream and other inedible food items which were destroyed on spot.

Moreover fines worth Rs 44000/= were imposed upon the shopkeepers on the spot for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and Essential Commodities Act.

Training Programme for Haj Pilgrims Held at Kargil

Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL):State Hajj Committee in collaboration with District Administration Kargil conducted a one day training porgramme for the Hajj pilgrims of Kargil district at Conference Hall Baroo last week.

 During the training programme which was spread over two sessions, the pilgrims were enlightened in detail about the rituals, necessary instructions to be observed during Hajj at Mecca.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, several officers of the civil administration and trainers were also present on the occasion. The ADC while addressing the participants expressed his best wishes to the pilgrims for embarking on the sacred journey of life. 74 Hajj pilgrims including 24 females and 50 males attended the training programme who had arrived from different parts of the district.   Pertinently, this was the first phase of training program held for the pilgrims of the district for Hajj this year, while as the second phase is scheduled to be held after Ramzan.   Meanwhile the first batch of Hajj pilgrims is expected to leave for the Holy city of Makkah by July 15 this year.

DC Leh Reviews Pm’s visit Arrangements

 Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL): Deputy Commissioner Leh  Avny Lavasa chaired a high level meeting of officers of Leh district to review the arrangements being made by the district administration for the smooth conduct of Prime Minister's visit on May 19.

She directed the officers to gear up their men and machinery in making all best possible arrangements under their allied departments including accommodation of VVIPs, security, transport, setting, parking, and preparation of stage with decoration, barricading, drinking water, and health at the venue of the PM's visit.  She directed the health department to arrange critical care ambulances with medicines on that day at the venue of the PM visit. She directed Executive Engineer Construction Division for proper leveling of premises and upgradation of in and around link roads of the venue. She asked Administrator MC and ACD to ensure proper arrangements of toilets for VVIPs and general public.

On the occasion Air Officer Commanding, 21 Wing Airforce Station, Leh, Chief Engineer, HIMANK, Leh, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Leh Sargon Shukla, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh Moses Kunzang, besides other senior officers of Police, PWD, PHE, BSNL, LDA, Tourism, Health, Education,  Fire and Emergency Services and Transport were present on the occasion.   

Scientific Advisory Committee of KVK Kargil Meets

 Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL):The 14th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of KVK Kargil  was held at Conference Hall Baroo on May 7. The Vice Chancellor SKUAST (K) Prof Nazir Ahmad chaired the meeting. While underlining the need to hold need based interactive sessions and brain storming sessions on problems identified with regard to low production in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and allied sectors stressed upon scientific interventions so that maximum number of farmers are benefitted.  Executive Councilor Muhammad Hussain was the chief guest on the occasion who stressed upon better coordination among the line departments in disseminating latest technological knowhow among farmers so as to give boost to the productivity of crops in the district. He assured full  cooperation and support from the Hill Council to the KVK for widening and expanding its working spectrum in the larger interest of the farming community in the district. Earlier Programme Coordinator, KVK Kargil Dr Ghulam Mehdi through a power point presentation briefed the meeting about the activities undertaken by the KVK during the previous year and presented the projected action plan for the year 2018-2019.

Meanwhile participants in the meeting stressed upon the need of close coordination among farmers, extension functionaries and KVK scientists to devise concrete strategies in line with the emerging challenges of the day so as to overcome the constraints in agriculture production and productivity.

Among the others who were present on the occasion included Director Extension SKUAST (K) Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, officers from other line departments and progressive farmers and farm women from different parts of the district.

Voice of Ladakh 5 May 2018

Kundal Takes Over as Deputy Commissioner Kargil

Kargil, May 2018 / Vikas Kundal, IAS today took charge as Deputy Commissioner and CEO,LAHDC, Kargil. Kundal is a 2013 batch IAS officer and has served as Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar before.

After assuming the charge the DC today convened an introductory meeting of the district officers at Conference Hall Baroo and took stock of the working of various departments and examined the developmental works in the district. The DC directed the officers to work with missionary zeal to fulfill the aspirations of the people adding they must listen to people's demands and grievances for 2 hours daily during their  office hours. He impressed upon the officers to ensure that all government employees are present during their working hours in their respective offices so that the common man should not suffer. The DC also impressed upon the district officers to ensure that he is posted about the daily schedule and tour programme on regular basis further adding that the officers should be sensitive to the needs of the common people. Meanwhile on the direction of the DC, the district officers also put forth several issues pertaining to their respective departments. Responding to the issues the DC assured resolution of all genuine demands in a phased manner.The officers were further directed to ensure proper redressal of cases under Public Service Guarantee Act, submission of the data of Ladakh Supplies on daily basis and timely submission of Monday Reports. 

Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhary Day Observed

Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL):  Shaheed Mutahhary Day which is celebrated on 2nd May every year but this year due to Shab-e-Barat on 2nd May it was celebrated on 4th May.  This programme was organized at MPS Primary Department, Kargil.The programme was beautifully anchored by the teacher of MPS Primarhy Deptt. Mrs Hawa Bee.

 The event started with Tilawat-e-Quran by Mohd Hassanain of class 5th. All the guests and other participants  were welcomed by Miss Khairoon in her  welcome speech. Speeches in different languages: in English by Ummul Baneen,  urdu by Mohammed and  Persian by Hakima Banoo were delivered. Tarana was sung by Toyiba and Ahmad Ali. Devotional Song was sung by Abida and her group. The Honourable Guest Hujatul Islam walmuslimeen Sheikh Bashir Shakir gave speech on this occasion. Devotional Song were also sung by Hassanain and Amina Bano.Then principal Mr Mohd Younus gave speech on this occasion and thanked all staff and students and guests. At last Sheikh Sadiq Qurbani offered Dua-e-Khair. 

The programme was concluded with the MES Tune/anthem. Refreshment  was also provided to the students on this day.

Nubra To Have Electricity In Next 2 Years:    Dorjey

Leh, May 2018, (News Desk, VOL): Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs Chering Dorjey on his second day of tour to Nubra Valley visited the Skuru and Tertse villages in the morning today. He was accompanied with EC Tourism Tsering Sandup, Councilor Hunder Kunzang Lotos, Tehsilder and officers of Nubra sub-division. Addressing the gathering the Minister mentioned about around 150 new schemes launched by BJP government in India and urged upon people to step forward to avail benefit the schemes applicable in Ladakh. He stressed upon the role of Councilors in creating awareness among the villagers and to make these schemes available to them. Expressing hopes to provide 24 hours electricity in Nubra Valley in next two years Tsering Dorjey mentioned about 200 KV transmission line at the approval stage by centre government to connect Nubra with Northern Grid through Pheyang village. He said that with 24 hours electricity facility Nubra will have promising business opportunities and other advantages for people and youth in particular. Speaking about NCDC scheme, the Minister informed that mass awareness campaigns would be conducted soon in  He also mentioned about the issue Nubra to educate people about this scheme. He urged upon the farmers and cooperative societies to take initiative in learning and availing benefits of this scheme.  take up with centre government to re-release the fund under AIBP scheme to complete the major irrigation canals in Nubra that were left incomplete by previous council. He expressed hope to get the sanction for funds to complete the remaining work shortly. EC Sandup expressed gratitude to the Minister for immense contribution for Nubra valley in terms of financial support and otherwise. He mentioned about the financial assistance given to labourers that include scholarship and marriage assistance to their children and insurance schemes. He appealed to villagers engaged in labour work to ensure making job cards to avail these benefits. He also urged the villagers specifically women to make Artisan Credit Card to avail low interest loan to do handicraft works. He mentioned about Ujjwala scheme and urged the deserving people to get them registered with gas dealer to avail the benefit. Councilor Hunder Kunzang Lotos apprised the Minister of the problems drinking water, irrigation channels and mobile tower in Skuru and Tertse villages. He expressed hope to get BSNL tower installed in these villages using solar power for which MP Ladakh Thupstan Tsewang has committed to give fund. The Minister instructed the Councilor to take up small matters at Council level and assured his intervention to follow up cases at state and centre level. He directed the concern officer to release fund under district budget to complete the school building of Tertse Middle School which he visited. Tsering Dorjey also visited villages of Skamphuk, Hunder and Partapur last evening. He urged villagers of Hunder to cooperate with administration in making Tsangda project successful in Nubra. He assured the public of addressing their problem.

Hajj Committee Directs Deposit Of Money

Kargil, April 2018(News Desk, VOL): The State Hajj Committee J&K Srinagar in a recent notification, directed the selected Hajj pilgrims of Kargil district to deposit balance amount of Rs 2,01,450/- for Green category and Rs 1,67,300/- for Azizya category into the Account No:- 32175020010 through any branch of the State Bank of India in appropriate pay in slip. It has further been informed that pilgrims who have opted for Qurbani (Adahi) coupons of IDB will have to pay additional amount of Rs 8000/- each.         

Besides the repeater pilgrims who have performed Hajj/Umrah in the past will have to pay additional amount of Rs 2000/- i, e Rs 35,202/-. According to the notification the balance amount must be deposited into the Account No: 32175020010 by or before 25th of May, 2018 and the pay-in-slip has to be submitted at Deputy Commissioner's office Kargil.

Baqirya Launches 2nd Phase Of Hepatitis B Vaccination 

Kargil, 3 May, 2018(News Desk,VOL):  Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre Kargil (BHCRC), a non- governmental organization and health wing of Imam Khomeni Trust Kargil, had last year initiated a massive campaign and concrete steps to completely eradicate Hepatitis B from Kargil district and they had started this initiative from Shargole and Pashkum blocks of Kargil district. This initiative included providing awareness to the people about Hepatitis B and provision of Hepatitis B vaccine free of cost. This was provided by BHCRC through its teams of volunteers, para-medics and doctors to thousands of people.

This initiative was highly appreciated by all the stake holders. This year BHCRC plans to cover Shakar-Chiktan Sub Division and Batalik and some areas of Sot Block.  In this regard BHRC had organized meeting at its premises at Biamathang, today. The meeting was attended by Asgar Ali Karbalai, Member of Legislative Assembly, Kargil who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, Sheikh Mohammed Mohqiq, Chairman, Guardian Council, IKMT, Sheikh Bashir Shakri, Vice Chairman, (Religious Affiars) IKMT, Sheikh Hamid Nasri, Mohd Salim Wazir, Tehsildar Kargil, Dr Vilayat Ali, President and executive members of BHC&RC, doctors, para-medics, donors and volunteers of BHC&RC Kargil. On this occasion Sheikh Mohammed Mohqiq, Chairman, Guardian Council, IKMT, inaugurated the newly launched website of BHC&RC. And Mr. Gulzar Danish elaborated about the web site on its use and benefits through a power point presentation.  Speaking on the occasion, Asgar Ali Karbalai, the Chief Guest, and appreciating the efforts of BHC&RC, he said, 'Kargil is far ahead from others,  in terms of vision and concrete steps taken; as the team of BHC&RC has taken such an initiative which the World Health Organization (WHO) has hesitated to so far. Elaborating, he added that BHC&RC has decided to completely eradicate Hepatitis B from Kargil by 2020  and WHO is still thinking of eradication of 65% this disease by 2020. Appreciating the efforts of the volunteers of BHC&RC, he said that these volunteers are the back bone of BHC&RC. He also urged the volunteers to maintain their high standard of sense of duty and commitment and provide their best support to the doctors and the para-medics working for BHC&RC in the interest of the general public. He further said that Shakar-Chiktan is a vast area and they should put in their best and perform to the best of their abilities and high standard of commitment shown on all such occasion. He also said that volunteers and the doctors not to give ear to rumors rather they should focus on their objectives and perform their duties. This programme earlier had begun with the recitation of Holy Quran. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Vilayat Ali, President, BHC&RC, elaborated on the successful campaign and provision of vaccination in Pashkum and Shargole Blocks done earlier and also spoke in detail about the coming up campaign in Shakar-Chiktan, Batalik and Sot areas. He also spoke on why its is important to eradicate this disease in   the district. And he also spoke about the initiatives taken earlier by BHC&RC including awareness workshops and meetings on prevention and treatment regarding this disease conducted  in Schools, colleges and religious congregations. He also said that BHC&RC took the decision to vaccinate the target groups after completing the awareness programme. This, he said was done in collaboration with a voluntary organization namely Al-Iman Foundation.  

 He also informed that the team of doctors, volunteers and  para-medics would proceed to Shakar Chiktan on 4th of April and would cover Batalik, Chulichan and Sot areas apart from Shakar-Chiktan. Concluding the programme, Dr. Ahmed Ali extended gratitude and thanks to the guests for their participation and also urged and requested the local media for providing coverage to the campaign in the days to come . This programme was facilitated by Mr. Vilayat Ali.

CEC Kargil for Thrust on Mother Tongue

Kargil April, 2018 (News Desk,VOL): Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC) Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today said that thrust needs to be given to mother tongue in common every day conversations as well as intellectual discourses at home and school so that the younger generation is kept abreast of the vernacular linguistic expressions. The CEC stated this while speaking on the inaugural day of the 2 Day District Level Multilingual Mushaira sessions organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Kargil at Language Centre here today.  While underlining the importance of language and vernacular expressions as intrinsic components that to a great deal determine the identity of a community or race, the CEC said that it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to ensure that the younger generation is imparted knowledge and information in the mother tongue as much as in Urdu and English.  

Kacho also stressed for revival of the Ee Gay script and said that Hill Council is fully committed to the promotion and preservation of culture adding all out continued support shall be extended to the Academy in this regard. The CEC also hailed the efforts of Cultural Academy Kargil for having organized the two day literary event and expressed hope that this would on the one hand further the process of interaction among intellectuals besides giving fillip to the art of poetry in vernacular languages. Meanwhile during the first day of the literary event around 25 young and old poets from across the district recited their fresh poetic renderings in Urdu, Balti, Purgi and Shina/Dardi languages which were highly applauded by the guests and the audiences alike.  Assistant Commissioner Development Kargil Barkat Ali Lone Nizami, a number of officers from the civil and police administration, writers, poets, intellectuals, students and a large number of literary enthusiasts were present on the occasion.   Pertinently around 60 poets from across the district are participating in the poetic sessions mainly based on the onset of spring season and other related themes.  

Prominent Activists From PDP And Congress joins NC: Claims NC 

KARGIL,5 May, 2018(News Desk, VOL): As per a press release issued to media by National Conference, Kargil  media wing, a mega  programme of National Conference Kargil was held at TFC Bemathang here, in which large number of prominent activities of PDP and Congress from different parts of District Kargil along with hundreds of their supporters joined the party in presence of District President, Haji Hanifa Jan, Former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, Former Minister Feroz Ahmad Khan and other senior party leaders. Haji Hanifa Jan welcomed the new entrants into the party fold and hoped that their joining will further strengthen the party at the grass roots level. He said the doors of the party are always open for all those who believe in the programme and policies of the party and want to serve the people with sincerity of purpose.

 He also urged party worker to come up in large number to show party's strength in upcoming rally at Drass and Kargil which is to be addressed by Working President and Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.Welcoming new entrants into party, Qamar Ali Akhoon and Feroz Ahmad Khan said that their joining into party fold will surely strengthen the party at grass root level in every part of the district. Both Mr. Akhoon and Feroz Ahmad Khan said that the present coalition government in State as well as local Hill Council has failed on all fronts despite making lofty promises. They said that National Conference alone can steer Jammu and Kashmir State from the present mess and ensure agenda of peace, progress and development. Party Spokesperson and Vice President Ghulam Rasool Nagvi, Block President and Councilor Tai-Suru Syed Abass Rizvi, Party Advisor Shargole Block Dr. Kacho Mohamad Hussain also spokes on the occasion and welcomed the new entrants into the party fold and garlanded them. Prominent among those who joined the National Conference include founding member of PDP Mohd Abass from Poyen and his supporter, 30 families (both Congress and PDP supporter) from Poyen, 10 families (PDP supporter) from Sodh and Akchamal, 5 families from Hundurman Brok, 9 families from Pashkum under the leadership one of the active Congress supporter Mr. Mohd Javed, 5 families from Shilikchey, 6 families from Minji under the leadership of Mohd Ibrahim Congress supporter, 5 families from Skamboo (Congres supporter) and others. Those present on the occasion included Party Councilors, Senior Leaders, District Committee Members, Block Presidents and their executives and large number of party worker.

EJAC Extends Support To Strike By Clerical Cadre 

 Kargil, May 2018 (News Desk, VOL): The EJAC Kargil has decided to extend their support to the clerical cadre and have threatened to observe complete strike of all cadres if the government fails to resolve the genuine issue of the employees. All the clerical cadre working in different departments in Kargil are on strike due to non removal of pay anomaly by the Government which has been time and again agreed in principle on the recommendations of two high level committees constituted by the Government. The present Government had also agreed to remove the anomalies with 7th pay commission but failed to fulfill the commitment .The clerical cadre of Kargil have also expressed their resentment and have observed complete strike in the district along with other parts of the state and wants to continue the same until their long pending issue is addressed by the Government. The strike of the clerical cadre in the district has paralysed the government offices in the district and as a result the general public is suffering hugely.