Kargil, July 9, 2025 — The first pre-board examinations for Class 10th and Class 12th students commenced today across the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, under the supervision of the Secretary, School Education, and Director, School Education, UT Ladakh. The exams will continue until July 18, 2025, covering both Leh and Kargil districts.
A total of 26 examination centres have been set up in Kargil and 19 in Leh. The exams are being conducted with full sanctity and adherence to secrecy pro...
Leh, July 06, 2025 – Shab-e-Ashura and Youm-e-Ashura, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were observed in Leh with profound faith, deep mourning, and communal unity.
The commemorations began on the evening of 5th July and continued through the 6th of July 2025, drawing a large number of devotees from Leh and nearby villages.
The central Ashura procession commenced from the historic Jama Masjid Chuterantak, tracing its traditional route through Main Market, Leh, as thousands of mourners ...
Kargil, 6th July 2025: Thousands of devotees, lovers of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), and followers of Ahl-ul-Bait commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his companions on the occasion of Ashura-e-Hussain, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 Hijri (2025), under the banner of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil.
The day was marked by large processions, mourning gatherings, and impassioned tributes to the martyrs of Karbala, reinforcing the timeless message of justice, resista...
This Muharram, amidst the echoes of elegies and remembrance of Karbala, I had the great fortune of reading Shahrukh: The Hurr of Islamic Revolution. What a revelation it was, especially for youth who try to manoeuvre through a world of puzzled modernity and identity.
The book tells a soul-shattering story of the restless young Shahrukh, a liberal and carefree guy from Iran who slowly but steadily assumes the life of an ardent follower of Wilayat-e-Faqih. His journey is not merely personal...
Kargil, July 5, 2025: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil, successfully organized a grand Tasua-e-Hussaini procession and majlis today, marking a significant event in the religious calendar. The event was attended by a large number of devotees who gathered at Lal Chowk to Hussaini Park and Zainabia Chowk and proceeded to Hussaini Park, passing through prominent landmarks such as Fatima Chowk, Isna Asharia Chowk, and Lal Chowk and Khomeini Chowk.
The procession was characterized by ferven...
Kargil, July 4, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to discuss duties and responsibilities of Zonal Magistrates and Sector Magistrates in connection with Moharram processions in Kargil Town. Various aspects of the arrangements of the District Administration were also discussed. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the peaceful and smooth conduct of the religious events.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Imtee...
Leh, July 2, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS) chaired a crucial preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the celebration of his 90th birthday in Leh, at the conference hall, DC Office, Leh on July 2.
The Senior Vice President of Ladakh Buddhist Association Leh, Rigzin Dorjey shared that the 90th birthday of His Holiness will be celebrated with great enthusiasm over two days and one night—from July 5 t...
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...
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...
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly received the Haj pilgrims from Ladakh who returned after successfully completing the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain.
A total of 239 pilgrims from Ladakh UT performed the Hajj this year. All the pilgrims returned in good health and high spirits, marking the successful culmination of their spiritual journey.
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