DC Kargil Reviews Developmental Projects and Education Status in Zanskar Division

Zanskar, July 23, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, convened a comprehensive review meeting with Block Development Officers (BDOs) of the Zanskar Division to evaluate the progress of ongoing developmental works under various schemes such as (CCDA), District CAPEX, MGNREGA, and other state sector schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed concerned officers to submit a detailed inventory of all works, including their current status, categorization under respectiv...

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Agriculture Department Organizes Awareness Camps Under “Month of Compassion” in Nubra

Leh, July 23, 2025 – As part of the “Month of Compassion” initiative being observed across Nubra Sub-Division throughout July 2025, the Department of Agriculture actively participated by organizing awareness and outreach camps aimed at promoting compassion, sustainability, and community development through agriculture.

 The department conducted one-day awareness camps at Kobet on 18th July and at Turtuk Youl on 19th July 2025. The objective of these camps was to revive traditional agricul...

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Diarrhoea Campaign Launched at PHC Khaltsi under Month of Compassion Initiative.

Khaltsi, July 23, 2025 – As part of the ongoing Month of Compassion initiative, the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign was launched at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Khaltsi on 10th July 2025. The event witnessed active participation from the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Pediatrician, Community Health Officer (CHO), Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Supervisor, ANMs, ASHAs, and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs).

During the campaign, ORS and Zinc distribution was carried out in collaboration with the Hea...

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CEC Kargil Inaugurates Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Camp by BHC&RC

Kargil, July 23, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, today inaugurated a three-day total knee and hip replacement surgery camp organised by the Baqirya Health Care and Research Center (BHC&RC) in collaboration with the Department of Health, LAHDC Kargil. The camp is scheduled from July 22 to July 25, 2025.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Medical Superintendent, Director of the Knee Division a...

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CEC Kargil addresses issues of vendors at Old Taxi Stand

 Kargil, July 23, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with a delegation of Old Taxi Stand vendors at his office chamber today. 

The delegation brought to the CEC’s attention the hindrances created by ongoing floor tiling works, which they stated would significantly hamper their business during the peak season.

The vendors requested that the tiling work commence from one side of th...

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DC Kargil Conducts On-Site Visit to Power Infrastructure Projects; Issues Directives for Timely Completion and Fault Redressal

Kargil, July 22, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today conducted inspection of power infrastructure in Zanskar, including the Haftal Power House, Raru Electrical Station, and Takkar 11 KV line. 

During the visit to Haftal Power House, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of canal-related works. He directed the Chief Project Engineer to ensure completion of the canal construction by the end of August, emphasizing the need for timely execution to enh...

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CEC Kargil Reviews Land Compensation and NH-301 Road Work

Kargil, July 22, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, held a key meeting to review land compensation and infrastructure issues related to the NH-301 Kargil–Zanskar road project.

The meeting was attended by ED PRO Ladakh Rajendra Prasad, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Jahangeer Akhoon, SDM Sankoo, EXN SVD Sankoo, General Manager of NHIDCL, contractors from Top Line, and officials from the...

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DDMA Kargil, UT-DRF Hold Disaster Preparedness Camp in Sankoo

Kargil, July 22, 2025: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UT-DRF) held a disaster preparedness and awareness camp in Sankoo on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing public understanding of emergency response and life-saving techniques.

The session was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Waseem Ramzan; Executive Engineer of PWD’s Suru Valley Divisi...

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PIOCCI delegation calls on Hon’ble Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta in New Delhi, Discusses investment opportunities in UT Ladakh

New Delhi, July 22: A delegation comprising members of the People of India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) led by its Secretary General, Kirti Sharma and Lalit Mahajan, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, in New Delhi to discuss foreign investments and boosting economic development in the Union Territory. The meeting aimed to explore collaborative opportunities for promoting foreign investments across diverse sectors in Ladakh.

The PIOCCI de...

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Hon’ble Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta visits Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib, seeks blessing of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji

New Delhi, July 22, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, visited Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib in New Delhi to seek blessings of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji.

During the HLG’s visit, the President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), S. Harmeet Singh Kalka and General Secretary DSGMC, S. Jagdip Singh Kahlon, honoured the HLG by presenting him with a Siropa. They extended their best wishes to Shri Kavinder Gupta for his new and important rol...

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