CEC Dr. Jaffer visits District Hospital, inspects health facilities 

Kargil, June 16: Chairman/Chief Executive Council, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, last night, conducted a surprise visit to the District Hospital, Kargil and inspected the health facilities being provided to patients and addressed immediate concerns.

The CEC was accompanied by Medical Superintendent, Resident Medical Officer (RMO), and doctors on duty. 

He thoroughly inspected all wards and interacted with the patients to inquire about their health and the quality of care they g...

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A Day with the Purig Cultural and Literary Society in Kargil

The affiliation with media profession since last many years provided me the opportunity to hold the veins and gauge public sentiments on different issues. And I believe that the current young generation is much enthusiastic about reviving and preserving the local language. Sensing this curiosity among youth the Purig Cultural and Literary Society has been quenching the thrust of the Purgi speaking community. I was also wondering, how the society would contribute in reviving the culture and p...

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HUO & HVT establishes one more toy library, under project “KHELONA”

Kargil, June 14: Humas Upliftment Organization Ladakh (HUO) and Himalayan Volunteer Tourism established one more Toy Library under the Project “KHELONA” by Pagaria welfare Foundation at Govt. Middle School Doks Drass, with a theme ” Every School be Kindergarten”

The inauguration of Toy Library at Middle School Doks Commenced with the welcome song by little champs of the school.

 During the event the school teachers hailed the efforts of the project head Pagaria Welfare Foundation and i...

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ICMR-NIN Launches Diet and Biomarker Study in Ladakh

Leh, June 15: The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) officially launched the Diet and Biomarker Study in India (DAB-I) project in Ladakh at a meeting held in the CMO Office, Leh. The event, graced by Chief Guest Dr. Motup Dorje, Director of Medical Services.

Dr. Hemant Mahajan (Scientist, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad) detailed the objectives, methodology, and progress of the DAB-I study, describing it as a mission-mode project aimed at evaluating food and nutrient intake among various demograp...

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Acting CEC Kacho Mohd Feroz chairs meeting on mining issues

Kargil, June 14: Acting Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today chaired a meeting to address the mining-related issues of Kargil district. 

The meeting was attended by Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, for town constituency; Councilor Bhimbhat; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil; Deputy Director Mining and Geology UT Ladakh; District Mineral Officer Kargil; Executive Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Kargil; President Contractor Association; President Crus...

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DC Leh chairs meeting regarding civil services preliminary examination

Leh, June 14The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh (Coordinating Supervisor) convened a meeting regarding Civil Services (Preliminary) examination, which will be held on June 16 at DC conference hall on June 14.

The meeting was convened in the presence of Additional Secretary, UPSC and Observer, Pankaj Hazarika and Director, UPSC and Inspecting Officer, Dr CUS Patanaik.

A detailed presentation was imparted to all the concerned officials that will be involved in the examination proce...

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CEC Holds Productive Meetings in New Delhi to Address Educational Challenges

Kargil, June 14: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon had a series of productive meetings with Secretary, Ministry of Education, GoI and senior officials in New Delhi to address educational issues in Kargil district.

In a key meeting with Sanjay Kumar (IAS) Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of India, the CEC engaged in an in-depth discussion on various educational challenges and opportunities in Kargil.

The dialogue focused on enhancing educational infrastruct...

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Acting CEC chairs meeting discuss preventive measures against wild animal attacks 

Kargil, June 14: Acting Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a meeting to address the preventive measures to protect livestock and human beings from wild animal attacks.

Councillor of Town constituency; Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP); Chief Animal Husbandry Officer; Executive Officer of Municipal Committee (MC), Kargil; Naib Tehsildar, Kargil, and Incharge Range Officer, Wildlife, among other attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the recent a...

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CEC, MP Ladakh call on DG BRO, MoS Transport

Stress on prioritising local labourers in BRO & Highway Projects

Kargil, June 14: Chairman, CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon along with Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Mohamad Haneefa Jan called on Director General, Border Road Organisation and MoS for Road and Transport.

The CEC and MP urged the officials for engagement of local labourers in BRO projects in the region. 

In a meeting with the Director General of BRO, Dr. Akhoon and Mohmad Haneefa Jan emphasised the impo...

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Dir. Animal /Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries, visits Pashkum, Shargole; Inspects Trout fish farm

Kargil, June 14: Director Animal /Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, UT Ladakh, Dr. Mohd Iqbal during his weeklong extensive tour of Kargil visited Pashkum and Shargole block on 12 June 2024 where he inspected a private trout fish farm at Andoo constructed under PMMSY and expressed satisfaction over the progress made by the farmer in fish production.

The director reiterated that the department is devoted for strengthening of rural economy by making fish farming economically more vibrant and v...

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