Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 thrills spectators amidst breathtaking landscapes

Kargil, March 20, 2025: The Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 was successfully held on Thursday at Atting Village in Zanskar, offering an exhilarating blend of cultural and sporting events against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Zanskar valley.

The festival showcased Ladakh’s unique winter heritage, attracting both locals and tourists in large numbers.

Organized by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory of Ladakh, the festival featured an array of...

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DC Ganderbal discusses measures for environment conservation at Zojila Pass

Ganderbal, March 20: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss measures for ensuring  environmental conservation at Zojila Pass.

During the deliberations, the DC conducted a comprehensive review of traffic regulation, measures for safeguarding environment as well as unauthorized commercial activities at Zero Point, Zojila Pass.

In view of recent judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, it was decided that the operation of snow...

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Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosts Iftar party in Kargil

Kargil, March 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and First Lady, Smt Neelam Mishra today hosted an Iftar Party in Kargil for religious heads, political leaders and Administrative Officials.

The party was attended by Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillor, Agha Syed Mujtaba; Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Er. Punchok Tashi; heads of religious institution...

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Two-day World Forestry Day event organised by GDC Drass in collaboration with Forest Division concludes

Kargil, March 21, 2025: Govt. Degree College Drass, in collaboration with the Forest Division Kargil, successfully organized and concluded a two-day event in celebration of World Forestry Day (Theme-Forest and Food). 

The event was a significant occasion to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their role in maintaining ecological balance.

On the concluding day of the event, the program was graced by a distinguished gathering of officials, including the Chief Guest, Dr. M...

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Various delegations call on Lt Governor Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Rtd) at Raj Niwas Kargil

Kargil, March 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) was called upon by various delegations today at Raj Niwas in Kargil on the first day of his two-day tour to Kargil district.

General Manager, NHIDCL, Kargil, Sh Arun Porge met with the HLG and invited him for inauguration of a Bridge at Leh on March 22. The HLG assured to inform his presence.

President Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi religious head along with Ghulam H...

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Sangrah delegation calls on CEC Kargil, highlights teacher shortage at GMS Gongma Sangrah

Kargil, March 19, 2025: A delegation from Sangrah village today called on Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at Council Secretariat to highlight shortage of teachers at Govt. Middle School Gongma Sangrah.

The delegation expressed concern over the recent transfer of an existing teacher, which is likely to adversely affect the school’s academic and extracurricular activities.

Taking action on the issue, the CEC issued immediate directions to ...

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CEC Leh met Home Minister, discussed important issues pertaining to Ladakh

Leh, March 18: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Sh. Advocate Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Sh. Tarun Chugh Ji, BJP National General Secretary / Prabhari Ladakh met with the Hon’ble Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah Ji, to express deep gratitude for the Government of India’s unwavering support towards the welfare and development of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the CEC,Leh thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Home Minister for resolving the pending iss...

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DC Leh Interacts with Leaders and Representatives of Political Parties

Leh, March 18, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a meeting with leaders and representatives of various political parties at the Video Conference Room, DC Office Leh, today on March 18.

The meeting was called to engage with various political parties, soliciting their problems, feedback, and suggestions. This interaction aimed to foster better relationships with political parties and build public trust. The goal is to develop a transparent process, with ongoing e...

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Zojila Axis Cleared Up to Shaitan Nallah

Kargil, March 18, 2025: Commander Vijayak, accompanied by OC 55 RCC Mulbekh, SDM Drass, and SHO Drass, visited the Zojila Axis to inspect snow clearance operations along the Zojila stretch. During the visit, officials conducted an on-ground assessment of the progress and challenges faced by BRO personnel and machinery.

The civil administration submitted that the number of snow clearance machines be increased so that the National Highway shall open early.

In response, Commander Vijayak ...

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Indian Army aircrafts airlift 576 Kargil passengers

Kargil, March 18, 2025: A total of 576 passengers were airlifted today by the Indian Air Force. The IL-76 aircraft transported 455 passengers from Srinagar and Jammu to Leh in two sorties, while the AN-32 Kargil Courier airlifted 71 passengers, including 53 from Srinagar to Kargil and 18 from Kargil to Srinagar.

The passengers expressed their gratitude to CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Member of Parliament Ladakh, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ministry of Defence, Airports Authority of India, Indian A...

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