DC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Review Arrangements for Moharram and Ashura Processions

Kargil, June 28, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kargil, Rakesh Kumar – IAS, today chaired a meeting at conference hall Baroo to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming Muharram commemorations, including the processions on 9th and 10th Muharram.

The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil Shri Ram R, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Executive Engineer PHE, officers from the Food, PDD, Municipal, and Information departments, along with repres...

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CEC Kargil Flags Off Water Tankers to Boost Drinking Water Facilities in District Kargil

 Kargil, June 28, 2025 – In a major step toward improving essential public services in the region, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off three water tankers to enhance drinking water supply in Kargil. 

The vehicles were commissioned under the Special Development Package (SDP) and the Water Tax Revenue sector, facilitated through the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Kargil Division.

Addressing the gathering at the f...

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Dharti Abha Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp Successfully Held at Choglamsar

LEH, JUNE 28, 2025 – An Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp, under the initiative of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan held today at the Kharnakling Community Hall in Choglamsar. The campaign successfully provided essential services and raised awareness about government welfare schemes to the local residents in the area.

Various departments actively participated in the campaign, aiming to reach the general public directly. Among them were the Revenue Department, Education Depar...

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DC Leh Reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Progress, Emphasizes on Water Quality and Timely Completion of Projects

Leh, June 28, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Leh Romil Singh Donk today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) at the DC office’s VC room. The meeting focused on assessing the ongoing work, addressing implementation challenges, and ensuring timely provision of safe drinking water to all households in the district.

The session began with a detailed presentation outlining the current status of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) and the progress of v...

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Silk Route Festival inaugurated at Sumoor Nubra

SUMOOR, JUNE 28, 2025 – The annual Silk Route Festival was officially inaugurated by Hon’ble Councillor of Tegar constituency, Shri Rigzen Lundup today on June 28 at Sumoor,. The ceremony was also graced by Shri Tashi Chostak, Naib Tehsildar Sumoor, and Rigzen Tsephail, Nambardar of Sumoor, alongside other distinguished guests.

Organized by Samtan Otsal Tsogpa, Sumoor, the festival’s opening day featured a captivating cultural program. Talented artists from Sumoor village showcased the ri...

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AKSAD Concludes Five-Day “Learning with Fun” Workshop at Bal Ashram, Baroo

The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully concluded a five-day workshop at Bal Ashram, Baroo, themed “Learning with Fun.”

Starting from 25 June, the workshop featured a mix of art and craft activities, science experiments, and interactive sessions designed to make learning enjoyable and engaging for the children. Sports activities were also conducted. Executives and Volunteers from AKSAD led the activities with enthusiasm and care.

The event culminated in...

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Ladakh DSSRBs Greenlit for District Cadre Recruitments

Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to commence recruitment for various District Cadre posts, with the respective District Subordinate Services Recruitment Boards (DSSRB) in Leh and Kargil tasked to initiate the process. This move aims to fill vacant positions across different government departments in the region.

The recruitment drive will strictly adhere to the domicile and reservation laws currently in force within the UT of Ladakh. This ensures that the hiring pr...

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ARTO Kargil and Traffic Police Conduct Enforcement Drive to Promote Road Safety Compliance

Kargil, June 27, 2025 – The Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Kargil and Traffic Police carried out a two-day enforcement drive on June 25 and 26, aimed at strengthening road safety and ensuring compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Led by the Motor Vehicle Inspector, the enforcement team penalised several violators for various traffic and documentation-related offences.

During the drive, nine vehicles were booked under Section 177 (General Offences), r...

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The First Astro Festival of Ladakh kickstarts in Leh

LEH, LADAKH – June 27, 2025 – The First Ladakh Astro Festival, 2025, commenced on 27th June, 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony at The District Panchayat Resource Centre, Agling, Leh. The festival, a collaborative effort between the Tourism Department of UT Leh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), aims to foster interest in astronomy, promote scientific temperament among the youth, and boost sustainable astro-tourism in the region. The participants included a keen contingent of ...

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NPTI Punjab Conducts Training on Rooftop Solar Scheme for PDD Kargil Officials

Kargil, June 27, 2025 – The National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Nangal, Punjab, under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, conducted a two-day capacity building programme on grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). The training was held at the Conference Hall in Kargil and targeted officials from the Power Development Department (PDD), Kargil.

Dr. M. Ravichandra Babu, Director of NPTI, welcomed participants and emphasized the ...

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