Leh, June 18, 2025 – The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, General Administration Department, today announced significant transfers and postings of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, effective immediately.
According to Order No. 263-LA(GAD) of 2025, dated June 18, 2025, Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS (AGMUT:2021), who was awaiting orders of adjustment, has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Kargil. He will succeed Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Sase, IAS (AGMUT:2018), who has...
Leh, June 18, 2025: The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh have been organising several programs to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 in collaboration with Maha Bodhi International Meditation, Centre, Leh, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh and LAHDC, Leh.
Guided by the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, these events aim to amplify the role of Yoga in promoting physical, mental, and environmental well-being across communities nationwide. A one-day ...
Kargil, June 18, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated a Cataract Surgery Eye Camp organised by Al Reza Healthcare and Research Foundation in collaboration with ASG Hospital Srinagar and District Health Department Kargil here today at Old District Hospital Kargil.
Addressing the occasion, CEC Dr Jaffar expressed happiness that Al Reza Foundation is doing exemplary services in Health care sector. On behalf of the LAHDC Kargil,...
Leh June 17, 2025: On the final day of her visit to Ladakh, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to the brave Indian soldiers at the Rezang La War Memorial in Chushul. The memorial was built in honour of the soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment who selflessly laid down their lives during the 1962 war for the Country.
The Minister viewed the museum and a short film highlighting the courage of the martyrs led by MVC, Major Shaitan Singh.
Later, she visited Merak village,...
Kargil, June 17, 2025 – Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a meeting with representatives of SARHAD NGO and officials to discuss the upcoming Marathon 2025, being organised in the picturesque Drass Valley.
The meeting was convened to deliberate on key preparatory aspects of the marathon and ensure active participation and coordination among all stakeholders.
Present during the meeting were Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, ...
Kargil, June 17, 2025 – The Wipro Earthian Regional Award Ceremony was celebrated at the Auditorium Hall in Kargil graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Mr. Avinash from Wipro’s Education Wing, and Mr. Ashish, Wipro’s Managing Member. The guests were warmly welcomed with traditional Khataqs.
While speaking on the occasion, Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz on behalf of the Education Department praised the visionary work of leaders like Azim Premji and Ratan ...
Hanle, Ladakh – June 15, 2025:
On the 3rd day of her visit to Ladakh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for a Mini Planetarium and Astro Globe at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in the Changthang region of the Union Territory. The initiative, sanctioned under the Special Development Package (SDP), comes at an estimated cost of ₹276.65 lakh and aims to promote scientific education, astro-tourism, stargazing, night sky programs, and generate local employment.
At ...
Kargil, June 17, 2025 – The District Election Officer/ District Magistrate, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse (IAS) chaired a meeting today in his office chamber regarding Pre-Revision Activities for Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls to begin from January 01, 2026.
The meeting followed a detailed discussion on Pre-Revision activities, Rationalization of Polling Stations, Appointment/Activation of Booth Level Agents (BLAs), H2H survey of BLOs, Sensitization of SSR and R...
LEH, June 17,2025: In continuation of the week-long celebrations for International Yoga Day 2025, the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and LAHDC Leh organized “Sam Yoga – Fusion of Healing Science” event at Sowa Rigpa on June 16. The event, held as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 activities, aimed to highlight the synergistic relationship between traditional yoga practices and ancient he...
Kargil, June 17, 2025 – The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon of LAHDC Kargil held a meeting today with officials from the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), including Regional Passport Officer (RPO) Srinagar, Mr. B.S. Rawat, Mr. Asif Ahmed Shah, and Mr. Gurpurpit Singh, to discuss the ongoing three-day Passport Van Campaign in Kargil.
The campaign aims to facilitate the issuance and renewal of passports for residents of Kargil, especially given the district’s remote locatio...
