Destruction of Seized Tobacco Products under COTPA, 2003

Kargil, August 2, 2025: In a significant step towards ensuring the strict enforcement of tobacco control laws, the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Kargil, carried out the official destruction of seized tobacco products today, August 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The event took place at the DTCC Office, Old District Hospital, and Kargil.

The enforcement activity was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Nissa, District Nodal Officer (NTCP), and Mr. Masood Ahmad, District Consultant (...

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Govt. Degree College Drass Launches “Mission Clean Indus 2025”

Drass, August 1, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass today launched the Mission Clean Indus 2025 initiative, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action towards keeping the Indus River pollution-free.

The event featured a student-led talk delivered by Noman Raza, highlighting the importance of preserving the river ecosystem and its role in sustaining local livelihoods. A pledge to protect and conserve the Indus was administered by Shaban Parveen, with active participation from stud...

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UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh conducts mega training program for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors in Leh

Leh, August 1, 2025: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, UT of Ladakh, successfully conducted a comprehensive training program for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors at the District Panchayat Resource Centre, Leh.

The training session was inaugurated by Ms. Taruna Kataria, Deputy Director, UIDAI RO Chandigarh, along with Mr. Taief Mir and Mr. Vinay D, Assistant Managers, UIDAI RO C...

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Sunni community in Leh demands postponement of LAHDC Leh elections till delimitation

Leh, August 01, 2025: The Sunni community of District Leh organized a human chain protest at the historical Jama Masjid in Leh to advocate for postponement of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh elections till the delimitation and formation of new districts in Lasakh.

Dr Abdul Qayyum, President of Anjuman Mainul Islam, Leh while speaking to media explicitly requested the postponement of the council elections until the delimitation process is completed.

The existing ...

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Investigation Launched After Seven Cattle Die at Shashi La

KARGIL, UT LADAKH — A preliminary report has been submitted to the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer of Kargil regarding the deaths of seven cattle at the high-altitude pastures of Shashi La. The report, dated July 28, 2025, details the findings of an on-site investigation conducted by a team from the Animal Husbandry Department.

Following an order from the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, a team led by the Disease Investigation Officer, and including a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS), an ...

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Gaza on the Brink: AKSAD Urges Action as Famine Looms

Gaza is on the brink of a full-scale famine, with a dire humanitarian catastrophe unfolding as the world observes. Since October 2023, over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, and despite intermittent pauses meant to deliver aid, the civilian population, especially children, women, and the most vulnerable, are enduring unimaginable suffering under what is being described as collective punishment. The severity of the crisis is underscored by recent assessments indicating that famine conditi...

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Anjuman-e-Sufia Noorbakhshia Kargil Condemns Remarks against the community

Kargil, August 01, 2025 – The Anjuman-e-Sufia Noorbakhshia Kargil Ladakh has issued a strong statement condemning the recent remarks made by Sheikh Nazir-ul-Mehdi, President of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Isna Asharia, Kargil.

In a press release dated August 1, 2025, the Anjuman expressed its deep disappointment and concern over a statement made during a mourning ceremony (Majlis-e-Aza), in which Sheikh Nazir Mehdi allegedly referred to the Noorbakhshia school of thought as a “new religion of the mod...

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Zila Sainik Welfare Board delegation calls upon DC Kargil

Kargil, July 31, 2025 – A delegation of Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Kargil called upon the Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, IAS today at the DC Office chamber. 

The delegation was comprised of Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Kargil Captain (IN) AK Pawar, President Ex Servicemen Welfare Trust Haji Ahmad Hussain, and other representatives of Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Lhawang Stanzin and Basharat Hussain. 

The delegation welcomed the Deputy Commissioner with traditional khatak and c...

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Market Checking Squad Imposes Rs 22,300 Fine on Defaulters in Khaltse.

Khaltse, July 31, 2025: On the directions of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, a market checking squad carried out a two-day surprise inspection of general stores, restaurants/hotels, vegetable vendors, and poultry sellers in the Khaltse market on July 30 and 31, 2025.

The inspection team was led by Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali, and comprised Tehsil Supply Officer, FCS&CA Department Khaltse, Afzal Khan; SHO Khaltse, Jamyang Namgail; Assistant Sub Inspectors Mo...

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