Two more test positive in Ladakh, COVID-19 cases reach 8
The number of COVID-19 patients in Ladakh rose to eight on Wednesday, after two more patients tested positive for the dreaded virus. Rigzin Samphel, secretary/commissioner Ladakh affairs said out of 34 samples sent for testing, two have tested positive for coronavirus infection while 32 have tested negative. “Those who tested positive include the son and […]
Three more test positive for Coronavirus in Ladakh
Three more persons have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus in Union Territory of Ladakh, taking the total number of infected persons to six, officials said on Tuesday. Quoting the spokesperson of Union Territory of Ladakh, Rigzin Sampheal, newsgathering agency KNO reported that three more cases from Ladakh Union Territory have been tested positive. Among […]
COVID-19: After closing schools, Ladakh UT shuts all colleges, university till March 31
The Ladakh administration has closed all colleges and the university in the union territory from Wednesday until March 31 as a precautionary measure in consideration of the coronavirus outbreak. “In view of the prevailing circumstances and as a precautionary measure for containment of COVID-19, all the colleges and the university of Ladakh shall remain closed […]
Leh death not caused by coronavirus
A Leh resident who died in hospital a few days ago has tested negative for coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday. Health officials in Leh said Mohammad Ali, who had a travel history to Iran, was not infected with coronavirus. “We have received the test report of the patient who expired on early Sunday morning. It has […]
Ladakh to take experts’ advice to boost tourism
The Department of Tourism, Ladakh, has decided to take the services of experts and NGOs in advisory role to boost tourism sector with an overall objective of sustainable development in the UT. The advisory role of experts and NGOs will be taken from different categories, including adventure tourism, cultural heritage, homestay, conservation, wildlife, urban planning […]
PIL ON MINORITY STATUS TO HINDUS IN J&K, LADAKH, UTS; HC ISSUES NOTICES TO CENTRE
NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to the union ministries of law, home affairs and minority affairs on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by BJP leader advocate Ashwini Upadhyay to grant the Hindus in nine states and union territories, including Jammu and Kashmir and fixed detailed hearing on May 4. […]
One dead, 2 kept in isolation for Coronavirus like symptoms at Leh hospital
Leh: The SNM Hospital Leh has isolated two patients for having Coronavirus like symptoms after death of one of the patients with similar indications. An official communiqué of the Medical Superintendent, SNM Hospital Leh addressed to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Leh stated that two patients have been isolated for showing Coronavirus like symptoms. […]
Ladakh UT empowers officers to implement tax law
SRINAGAR : While starting the implementation of Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) law, the administration of the newly carved out Ladakh Union Territory (UT) has empowered officers to implement the law. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh UT has vested powers with officers under the law which is only applicable to Union Territories without legislatures. […]
Delegation of nominated Councillors of LAHDCs- Kargil, Leh meets Governor
Srinagar : A delegation of nominated Councillors of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils of Leh and Kargil led by MLC Sh. Vikram Randhawa, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan Srinagar on Sunday. The delegation requested Governor to restore voting rights of nominated Councillors; reservation of one post of the Executive Councillor for […]
Srinagar-Leh highway to remain closed today for necessary repairs
Srinagar : The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road stretch of Srinagar-Leh highway will remain closed for traffic movement today for necessary repairs, reads an order issued by administration. “In view of the recent cloudburst at Zojila and damage to the road thereof, this department is undertaking the maintenance works to reconnect the road which will mainly include blasting […]
