Vol Desk, December 27, 2024: A 25-year-old tourist from Bangalore, Jeenesh Nahar, has been missing since December 25 after falling through a thin sheet of ice near Sangam Point in Leh-Ladakh.
The incident occurred around 3 PM while Nahar was sitting on the ice, which unexpectedly gave way beneath him, plunging him into the freezing waters below.
Search and rescue operations, involving the Indian Army, local police, and volunteers from Chuchot, have been ongoing for the past three d...
The Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the 17000 ft Foundation, inaugurated a three-day Refresher Training on Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi. The training is being held from December 26-28, 2024, at the DC Conference Hall in Leh. Hon’ble Deputy Chairman LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchok, served as the Chief Guest during the event.
The program was attended by Director of Social and Tribal Welfare, Tashi Dolma JKAS, District Programme Officer ICDS, AG Zargar JKAS, Dire...
Kargil, Dec 27, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, led a heartfelt condolence meeting today to pay rich tributes to former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the nation’s progress and development.
The event was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi, and staff members of LAHDC.
In his address, Dr. Akhoon highlighted...
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh has passed away at the age of 92. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated. He was brought to the emergency department of the hospital.
Dr Singh, who served as the 14th Prime Minister of India, is acknowledged as the architect of economic reforms in the country.
Singh, sworn in as Prime Minister on May 22, 2004, served two consecutive terms until May 26, 2014. Leading the Congress-led United Progressive Allian...
Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a meeting at Council Secretariat, to address issues related to Mining Department Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor, Tourism, PHE and I&FC, LAHDC, Kargil; EC, Social Welfare, Animal and Husbandry, LAHDC, Kargil; EC, RDD; EC, Education; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Srikant Balsaheb Suse; Deputy Director, Mining and Geology, UT Ladakh; District Mineral Officer, SDMS of Drass, Shakar Chiktan...
Kargil, Dec 24, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the much-awaited Zamindari Khul at Kaksar village.
The project, executed by Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department under the Languishing Scheme, was completed at a total cost of Rs 568.00 lakh.
The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Er. Punchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Councillor, Bhi...
Kargil, Dec 24, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today flagged off a group of 25 students from various Higher Secondary Schools of Kargil at Council Secretariat for an exposure visit outside the Union Territory and participation in the 25th Rashtra Katha Shivir in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The exposure tour, organized under the RASHTRA AVISHKAR ABHIYAN by SAMAGRA SHIKSHA of the Education Department, Kargil, includes visits to Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot, providing stu...
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has successfully organized the Training Programme on “Occupational Health & Safety(OHS)” under SIDBI-Systematic Cluster Intervention Programme (SIDBI-SCIP) on 23rd and 24th December 2024 in NLP Hall, Near Cheeta Chowk, Leh, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the craft sector in the region. The Programme was attended by 80 plus participants representing Craft Cluster (wood carving).
The OHS Training Programme was organized t...
In the wake of escalating violence and despair in Gaza, a recent discussion featuring Palestinian novelist and activist Susan Abulhawa sheds light on the enduring spirit of resistance among Palestinians and the implications for global solidarity movements. As 2024 draws to a close, Abulhawa reflects on the catastrophic events that have unfolded, particularly since the tragic day of October 7th, which reignited global attention on the Palestinian plight.
Abulhawa argues that had this e...
Leh, December 22: A vibrant celebration of Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage unfolded today at the Main Market in Leh with the grand event Lokhor-gi-rGaston, organized to mark the auspicious occasion of Ladakhi Losar. The event was graced by the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson as the chief guest.
Organized by the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages, in collaboration with the LAHDC, the Tourism Department, and local stakeholders, the event combined the celebrations ...
