Kargil, May 19, 2025 – In a significant initiative to promote and preserve indigenous culture, the Department of Shina Regional Languages at Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organized a successful community tour to the village of Kaksar, District Kargil.
The programme was held under the leadership of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal of GDC Drass, who has been a strong advocate for the preservation of Ladakh’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
The community interaction was led by t...
Leh, May 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs/Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in the presence of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, unveiled the statue of 19th Gyalsras Bakula Rinpoche-often referred to as the Architect of Modern Ladakh- on his 108th Birth Anniversary at Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Park.
108 apple saplings, signifying the 108th birth anniversa...
Kargil, May 19, 2025 – The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) Kargil, organized a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Camp in Kargil.
The camp aimed to educate the general public—especially members of the taxi, bus, and truck unions—on emergency response techniques and life-saving methods in the event of various disasters.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Ass...
Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.
The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Shri Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated a two-day capacity-building programme for frontline election functionaries from Jharkhand at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi today.
The participants, numbering 402, include DEOs, EROs, BLOs and BLO Supervisors. Over the past three months, ECI has trained over 3000 such participants from across the country at IIIDEM.
In his inaugural address, CEC Gyanesh Kumar...
Leh, May 18: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh is actively reviewing preparations for significant upcoming religious events in Matho village, including the anticipated visit of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin Rinpoche in July 2025 and the Yerchos Chenmo scheduled for 2026.
Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, along with Hon’ble Executive Councillor Stanzin Chosphel and DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, visited Matho village to assess the pro...
Kargil, May 18: The Basij-e-Zaraat wa Baghbani (Agriculture Wing) of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil successfully conducted its 1st General Executive Body Election, marking a significant step toward strengthening the organizational structure of the Agri Wing under the trust.
The election witnessed enthusiastic participation, and the following members were elected to key positions with notable voter support: President: Ali Naqi – 61 votes, Vice President: Er. Ahmed Ali – 59 vote...
Kargil, May 17, 2025 – According to media reports, a 43-year-old woman from Nagpur, Maharashtra, identified as Sunita, has allegedly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and entered Pakistan, leaving security agencies stunned. Sources indicate that Sunita entered Pakistan from the last border village of Hunderman in Kargil on Wednesday, triggering serious concerns among sensitive agencies and border security authorities.
Sunita, a former nurse at a hospital in Nagpur’s northern region, reportedl...
Kargil, May 18, 2025 — Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-I successfully organized a pest management drive at Poyen village in collaboration with the Department of Forest and the Department of Horticulture. The event was aimed at controlling the outbreak of the Brown Tail Moth, a serious polyphagous pest affecting forest and horticultural crops.
The drive was led by Dr. Nasreen F. Kacho, Head of KVK Kargil-I, and Dr. Nazir Hussain, Scientist (Agronomy), along with Mr. Villayat, Range Offic...
New Delhi, May 17, 2025 – On the invitation of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha, a virtual meeting was held on Saturday with student unions of Ladakh to discuss recent developments at the University.
Representing Ladakhi students studying in the national capital, the President of the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) participated in the meeting.
The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor informed the participants about the new courses initiat...
