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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52nd RBVP District Level Science Exhibition Concludes at DIET Kargil

Kargil, June 26, 2025 – The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil successfully conducted the 52nd RBVP District Level Science Exhibition, Elementary Level, showcasing the innovative talents of young scientists from across the district.

The exhibition, inaugurated by Chief Guest Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, CEO Kargil, and Sh. SD Namgyal, Principal DIET Kargil, featured 20 exceptional models across 6 thematic areas. The event also showed the presence of ZEOs, DIET Kargil Facult...

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Dr. Sonam Wangchok Conducts Heritage Assessment Tour in Zanskar

Zanskar, June 2025 — Dr. Sonam Wangchok, founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage
Foundation (HCHF), conducted an extensive site visit to several significant heritage sites
across Zanskar, including major monasteries and nunneries. The visit was carried out in
response to an earlier request from the Hon’ble Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Shri
Phuntsok Tashi.

A key focus of the visit was the Dukhang (main assembly hall) of Phuktal Monastery, which
was recently damaged by falling rock f...

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Deputy Commissioner Kargil Attends Final Match of Dardic Premier League Cricket Tournament at Biamathang

Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today attended the final match of the Dardic Premier League Cricket Tournament, organized by DLS Club Shimsha at Khree Sultan Choo Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil.

The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Councillor Abdul Wahid, Councillor Abdul Samad, Councillor Altaf Hussain, DYSSO Kargil Abid Ali among others.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated DLS Club Shimsha for organizing th...

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