Two soldiers die in line of duty in Ladakh
Two junior commissioned officers (JCOs) of the army died in the line of duty in Ladakh, according to the Fire and Fury Corps.
Two junior commissioned officers (JCOs) of the army died in the line of duty in Ladakh, according to the Fire and Fury Corps.
Powered by a brilliant hat-trick by national team star Tsewang Chuskit, Changla Lamos stormed into the women’s final of the Ice Hockey League Season 2, defeating Sham Eagles 6-3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, here on Saturday.
The administration of Ladakh Union Territory, on Tuesday, instructed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Powergrid, and the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) to formalize an action plan for developing a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project in Pang area.
The meeting organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Leh focused on preservation and promotion of Ladakh’s unique livestock and animal genetic resources.
The army on Monday observed Vijay Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by gallant soldiers and defeat of Pakistan in 13 days to end the war on 16 December, 1971.
A cleanliness drive was organised by Patiala Brigade in and around the high altitude areas of Daulat Beg Oldi, Qazil Langar, Burtse, Chongtash and Sultan Chusku to preserve the pristine natural environment of Ladakh.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh RK Mathur, reviewed the winter stocking position and stressed tie up with airlines to maintain regular supply of perishable items. He also suggested construction of more storage facilities at Kargil and Zanskar.
In Srinagar, Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez launched several tourism related activities to mark the celebrations at Zabarwan Park.
Congress candidate polled 861 votes against BJP candidate Dorjay Namgyal’s 588 votes. 67.36 percent polling was recorded for the seat on Tuesday.
A decision to this effect was taken on Friday in a meeting at Leh that was presided by the Administrative Secretary Fisheries, Ravinder Kumar.
