Leh, August 19, 2025: A comprehensive Table Top Exercise on disaster preparedness was conducted in Leh under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, to enhance inter-agency coordination and strengthen response mechanisms for natural disasters in the region.
The exercise was held in the presence of the Administrative Secretary, Disaster Management, Shashanka Ala, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, SSP Leh, Shruti Arora, and other senior district officers.
...Kargil, August 19, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a preparatory meeting in his office chamber to review the arrangements for the upcoming LG Horse Polo Cup 5th Edition 2025, scheduled to be held from 24th to 28th in Kargil.
The meeting was attended by the Joint Director Planning, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, DYSP Kargil, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil, District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) ...
The NHIDCL Executing Agency for widening and development of NH-301 Kargil – Zanskar Road have to take a demolition drive today on 19.08.2025 in village Minjee to dismantle the structures falling within the alignment of NH-301 in the presence of Tehsildar Kargil (Executive Magistrate), stated a press release received from official sources.
The drive has been taken against such structures where the owners of the structures have received the compensation of the complete structure on the basis of...
LEH, August 18,2025: The Department of Social Work at EJM College, Leh, successfully held the inaugural session of its 6th National Social Work Week today, August 18, 2025. The event featured an insightful panel of three speakers: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kunzes Dolma, Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Shah from the Department of Psychology, and Assistant Professor Dr. Tanushree Malakar from the Department of Social Work, all of whom shared their expertise with the attendees.
Leh Airport, officially known as Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation. While the airport remains fully functional, it is simultaneously undergoing a massive infrastructure upgrade that is set to redefine air connectivity to Ladakh. The highlight of this project is the construction of a new, state-of-the-art terminal building, scheduled to be inaugurated in October 2025.
Despite the c...
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid obeisance at the revered Devsthan of Raja Mandlik Ji at Village Raya Suchani in District Samba, Jammu, on the occasion of the annual congregation.
The Lieutenant Governor was warmly welcomed by the community members, who expressed their gratitude for his presence on this auspicious occasion.
While offering prayers, Shri Kavinder Gupta sought the blessings of Raja Mandlik Ji for the peace, prosperity, and well-be...
Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, said that Ladakh had been subjected to neglect and discrimination for decades, but the long-pending aspiration of its people was fulfilled when the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, granted Union Territory status to Ladakh.
The Lt Governor was speaking during a felicitation programme organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad in Jammu today.
The Lieutenant Governor said that Ladakh is “far ...
Kargil, August 17, 2025: Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, visited several landslide-affected areas including Khawos, Namsuru, and nearby villages to assess the damage caused by recent cloudbursts and to oversee relief and restoration efforts.
During the visit, Dr. Akhoon was accompanied by the Executive Engineer (Irrigation), Tehsildars Tai Suru, BDO Tai Suru, and officials from the Irrigation, PHE, and R&B Departments, along with other conce...
Kargil, August 18, 2025: The Badminton Association Kargil, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kargil, held the inaugural of the 1st Badminton Championship 2025 under the banner of Fit India – Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.
The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from players across the district and was graced by Chief Guest, Imteeaz Kacho Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, along with Guest of Honour Abdul Hadi, LAHDC Councillor Taisuru; and...
DIET Leh | 18-19August 2025 — The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Leh, in collaboration with PARAKH, NCERT New Delhi, successfully conducted a Two-day orientation program on the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) for Headmasters and Examination In-charges of high and middle schools across Leh district. This initiative is part of the larger national effort to align student assessment practices with the vision and recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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