15-day training on basic ice hockey, basic skit, physical skits concludes in Zanskar

Kargil, Dec 30, 2024: The 15-day training on basic ice hockey, basic skit, physical skits organized by Zanskar Winter Sport Foundation (ZWSF) in collaboration with Royal Enfield and LNP Leh, concluded today in Zanskar.

The concluding function was graced by the presence of Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor for RDD, Forest, and Information, LAHDC, Kargil, as the chief guest.

Students from various categories showcased the skills they learned during the 15-day training program. An exh...

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Delegation from Buddhist Society of India Leh Chapter calls on LG Ladakh

Leh, Dec 30, 2024: A delegation comprising members of The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, led by its President, Sonam Stobdan, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Commissioner/Secretary, Dr Vasanthakumar N, IAS, was also present in the meeting.

President, The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, Sonam Stobdan informed the HLG that the Leh Chater of the Society was formed almost three yea...

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Ladakh Ethnic Groups Unite to Demand Multi-Language Official Status


Kargil, December 29, 2024 – A crucial meeting was convened by the Ladakh Academy of Arts, Culture & Languages, Kargil, on December 26, 2024. The meeting brought together distinguished scholars, poets, and language experts representing various languages spoken in the region. The attendees deliberated extensively on the linguistic and cultural concerns of the Union Territory of Ladakh, resulting in the adoption of a series of resolutions to protect and promote the region’s linguistic diversity...

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Tourist Missing After Falling Through Frozen River Ice in Ladakh

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...

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Three-day Refresher Training on Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

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...

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LAHDC Kargil Pays Tributes to Dr. Manmohan Singh


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...

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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

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...

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CEC chairs meeting to address issues of Mining Department Kargil

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...

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CEC Kargil inaugurates Zamindari Khul at Kaksar village

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...

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CEC kargil flags off students for exposure visit

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...

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