Kargil, July 16, 2025 – The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is committed to providing swift and transparent passport related services to citizens. In line with this objective, the Ministry has introduced the Mobile Passport Van Services to ensure seamless passport facilities for applicants across various jurisdictions, including remote areas. Under this initiative, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar will operate the Mobile Passport V...
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MP Haji Hanifa Concludes Batalik Tour, Assures Development and Drought Relief
Kargil, July 15, 2025 — On the third day of his constituency tour, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa Jan, accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Councillor Silmo Feroz Ahmad Khan, Councillor Sodh Manzoor Hussain, and nominated Councillor Gurmeth Angchuk, visited several villages in the Batalik region.
The team covered key locations including Batalik, Darchiks, Garkone, Gargardoo, Chulichan, Lalung, Silmo, Barchey, Apati, Yourbaltak, Tumail, and Chutumail. During the vis...
CEC Kargil Extends Gratitude to Former Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for His Distinguished Service
Kargil, July 15, 2025 – On behalf of the people of Kargil and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) for his distinguished and sincere service as the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
Dr. Akhoon acknowledged that the Hon’ble LG’s frequent visits to Kargil have left a profound impact on the collective consciousness of the people. The...
CEC Kargil Meets J&K Chief Minister; Submits Memorandum on Public Welfare Issues
Srinagar, July 14, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, and submitted a comprehensive memorandum of demands concerning pressing public welfare issues faced by the people of Kargil district.
The memorandum highlighted several urgent concerns including the appointment of a Nodal Officer to assist patients from Kargi...
CEC LAHDC Kargil Meets Managing Director & CEO of J&K Bank Ltd.; Discusses Expansion and Strengthening of Banking Infrastructure in Kargil
Kargil, July 15, 2025 –Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a detailed meeting with the Managing Director & CEO of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., Shri Amitava Chatterjee, to discuss key issues concerning banking infrastructure and services in the Kargil district.
During the meeting, the CEC emphasized the need for strengthening banking outreach and accessibility across the region. He raise...
Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary Ladakh, reviews referral of vacancies to Recruiting Boards
Leh, July 14, 2025: Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of referring vacancies to the designated recruiting agencies: the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), the Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), and the LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB).
The meeting reviewed that, out of 841 vacancies to be referred...
Enterprising Ladakh organizes 3 Days Entrepreneurship Awareness Program at ITI Kargil
Kargil, July 14, 2025: As part of a focused initiative to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurial thinking among the youth of Ladakh, Enterprising Ladakh Centre, the flagship program of the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh kicked off a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) at ITI Kargil on Monday.
The program is a step towards empowering the region’s youth and women through innovation, skill development, and enterprise creation. It is being implemented by the Entre...
DC Kargil holds public darbar in Yaldor, visits Army post at Gyamsokh
Kargil, July 13, 2025 — The Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, visited Yaldor village and held a public darbar to address local issues. During the interaction, he received several public representations and assured the villagers of prompt and necessary action.
Later, the DC visited Gyamsokh village, where the 12 Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army is stationed. He also visited the Zero Point of the Army post, accompanied by the Commanding Officer.
As part of his vis...
University of Ladakh Launches B.Sc. Horticulture Course at Kargil Campus, Marking Milestone in Education
Kargil, July 11, 2025 — In a significant development in the field of education, the University of Ladakh has formally launched a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Horticulture course at its School of Agriculture Science and Technology campus in Kargil.
The inauguration ceremony was led by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Professor Dr. Saket Kushwaha, who formally opened the college by cutting the ribbon. The event was attended by university professors, scientists, and other dign...
Ladakh’s New Districts: A Landmark Step Toward Inclusive Governance and Development
The Union Territory of Ladakh is poised to witness a historic transformation in its administrative landscape as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) prepares to operationalize five new districts: Sham, Nubra, and Changthang in Leh, and Zanskar and Drass in Kargil. This long-awaited initiative, approved in principle by the MHA in August 2024, will expand Ladakh’s administrative map from two districts to seven—bringing governance closer to people in some of India’s most remote, underdevelo...