Leh, June 23, 2025: To mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Directorate of AYUSH, National AYUSH Mission (NAM), UT Ladakh, in partnership with the State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB), UT Ladakh, hosted a revitalizing yoga session at the picturesque Pangong Lake in Merak Village. The event aimed to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the timeless discipline of yoga. Over 100 people participated enthusiastically, including more than 20 tourists, local reside...
Archive: June 2025
EC Tashi visit villages to review ongoing developmental works in Zanskar
Zanskar, June 23, 2025 – To review the ongoing developmental works and execution of new works sanctioned under Capex and SDP schemes in the Sub Division, Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, Wildlife and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi visited various sites of projects in the Sub Division on Sunday.
During the tour, the Hon’ble EC reviewed the construction of new Photang at Karsha and directed the concerned engineers to complete the remaining works within a...
Grand Alumni Meet and Magazine Launch: ‘Abr-e-Umeed’(LSWSA)
The Ladakh Students’ Welfare Society, Aligarh (LSWSA) successfully hosted a Grand Alumni Meet and the launch of its annual magazine, ‘Abr-e-Umeed’, today at the Tourist Felicitation Centre, Baroo, Kargil. The event brought together students, alumni, and distinguished guests to celebrate knowledge, identity, and community spirit.
The program was graced by Mr. Kacho Feroz Khan, Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest. In his address, Mr. Feroz highlighted the importance of ed...
SEMOK Organises Annual Cleanliness Drive at Karpo Khar, Kargil
Kargil, June 22, 2025:
The Students Educational Movement of Kargil (SEMOK) successfully conducted its annual cleanliness drive at Karpo Khar, a popular picnic spot in Kargil. Upholding its tradition of environmental responsibility, SEMOK organised the drive with the active participation of its executive and general members.
During the drive, members diligently cleaned the area, collecting and properly disposing of garbage in designated dustbins. The initiative not only helped restore the s...
CEC Dr Jaffer Chairs Meeting to Tackle Traffic Congestion in Kargil Town
Kargil, June 21, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon convened a meeting in his chamber to discuss measures for traffic decongestion in Kargil Town.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon primarily focused on the dismantling of the bottleneck near Dak Bungalow, the early completion of the link road connecting the new Iqbal Bridge, and the construction of a new link road adjacent to Fatima Chowk.
He also deliberated on other possible alternatives ...
Sanskritik Yatra-Sindhu Darshan Utsav celebrated in Kargil
Kargil, June 21, 2025 – Sanskritik Yatra-Sindhu Darshan Festival organised by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture & Languages Kargil in collaboration with North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala here at Auditorium Hall Kargil today. The vibrant program featured various artists from across the country, along with local artists from Kargil showcasing diverse cultures.
CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon welcomed Sindhu Darshan yatris, expressing pride in the event’s inaugural edition in Kargil. He emphasised...
Sarhad Shauryathon – a grand event to honour the Kargil heroes held at Drass
Kargil, June 22, 2025 – Sarhad Shauryathon, a race to honour the valour and sacrifice of Kargil heroes, was held today at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass, drawing a large number of participants from across Ladakh and the rest of the country.
The event was graced by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC-Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon who lauded the initiative and expressed deep gratitude to the armed forces for their sacrifices and congratulated the organisers for the...
ALSWAC Kicks start mass Career Counselling cum Awareness at Various Schools of Kargil
The All Ladakh Students Welfare Association, Chandigarh, led by the President Aba Idrees, senior research scholars, and executive members, kickstarted its Career Counselling-cum-Awareness Drive at various Higher Secondary Schools .
In the first phase they covered Chanigound, High School Thasgam, HSS Drass, and High School Drass, Model Public School Muradbagh ,high school Muradbagh (Drass).
During the visit at muradbagh the Youth Welfare Association Muradbagh Drass also cooperated the c...
District Administration Kargil Observes 11th International Yoga Day at Khri Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Biamathang
Kargil, June 21, 2025: The District Administration Kargil today celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm at the Khri Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. The event witnessed active participation from officers, students, and the general public, promoting the message of health, harmony, and holistic well-being through Yoga.
Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, MLA, Bahu Jammu...
CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Inaugurates Multiple Lift Irrigation Projects in Sankoo Subdivision
Kargil, June 20, 2025 – In a step towards strengthening the agricultural infrastructure of Kargil district, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today inaugurated a series of Lift Irrigation Schemes at Stangkung, Lalung Thasgam, and Stakburik under the Sankoo Subdivision.
The inauguration ceremonies were held in the presence of local villagers, public representatives, and senior officials from multiple line departments including Irrigation & ...