Kargil, June 26, 2025 — The District De-Addiction Center, Kargil observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with great enthusiasm and community participation. This year’s theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”, emphasized the urgent need to raise awareness and strengthen preventive strategies in the fight against drug abuse.
The event began with welcome speech by Mr. Imtiyaz Hussain (Manager, DDAC Kargil) who expressed gratitude to the Chief Gu...
Kargil, June 21, 2025: The District Administration Kargil today celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm at the Khri Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. The event witnessed active participation from officers, students, and the general public, promoting the message of health, harmony, and holistic well-being through Yoga.
Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, MLA, Bahu Jammu...
Kargil Observes Eid-e-Ghadeer with Massive Processions, Scholars Denounce Israeli Atrocities Kargil News Desk, June 15, 2025: On the occasion of Eid-e-Ghadeer, which commemorates the declaration of the
wilayah (successorship) of Amir al-Momineen Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), grand celebrations were held across Kargil district with deep reverence and devotion. Thousands of faithful men and women participated enthusiastically, highlighting the spiritual and historical significance of the day...
Delhi, June 10, 2025 – Students from Ladakh pursuing higher education, particularly those in universities and colleges in Delhi, are experiencing severe financial and psychological distress due to ongoing delays in scholarship disbursements, stated All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) in a post on X.
The scholarships, primarily under the PM-USP Yojana (formerly PMSSS) and NSP schemes, have been pending for several months, with authorities citing fund shortages as a majo...
Kungyam, June 02 2025: The fifth day of the Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan was successfully celebrated in the morning at Kungyam village with the enthusiastic participation of more than 39 individuals, including staff members. Representatives from various departments, including scientists from KVK Nyoma, and officials from the Agriculture and Sheep Husbandry Departments, were present for the occasion. The event featured active farmer interactions, during which valuable feedback was collected...
تحریر: ایس ایچ رضوی
کرگل سے زنسکار کو جوڑنے والی مرکزی شاہراہ، جسے یونین ٹیریٹری بننے سے پہلے ہی “نیشنل ہائی وے 301” کا درجہ دیا گیا تھا، آج بدقسمتی سے ایک ترقیاتی منصوبے کے بجائے انتظامی بدنظمی، سرکاری غفلت، ناقص منصوبہ بندی اور عوامی بے حسی کی علامت بن کر رہ گئی ہے۔
یہ شاہراہ نہ صرف لداخ کے دو اہم خطوں—کرگل اور زنسکار—کو آپس میں جوڑتی ہے، بلکہ یہ اقتصادی، دفاعی اور سیاحتی اعتبار سے بھی غیر معمولی اہمیت کی حامل ہے۔ یہی وجہ تھی کہ اس کی تعمیر و توسیع کا عمل ایک قومی ہدف کے طور پر شروع ...
As the author Himanshu Roy explains in his book, readers have been interested in learning more about the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for decades. They want to know how it operates, who works there, and what their responsibilities are. Is it a regular government office, or is there something special about it? Above all, what is its power?
The chief executive officers of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat (PMS) in India also had designations and positions constantly changed by prime ministe...
Kargil, April 21: Life in Ladakh’s Kargil district was severely disrupted over Saturday and Sunday due to heavy rain and snowfall, with flooding reported in several areas.
Residents of Grong Pushkum told us over the phone that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had carelessly dumped debris along the roadside during the construction and repair of the national highway. During the rain and snowfall, this debris obstructed the water flow, causing water to accumulate and form a temporary lake...
The administration of Ladakh is set to submit the recommendations of a high-level committee regarding the creation of five new districts to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on or after April 15, 2025. The proposal, once approved, will see Ladakh’s total districts increase from two to seven, marking a significant administrative reorganization in the Union Territory.
In India, the creation of new districts is generally carried out by state or union territory administrators based on ...
Sankoo, a subdivision of Kargil district in the Union Territory of Ladakh, is located 40 km south of Kargil Town. Nestled in a bowl-shaped valley, it is drained by the large tributary streams of the Suru River and the Nakpochoo River.
Known as Ladakh’s own Gulmarg, the “meadow of flowers,” Sankoo is the most verdant and flourishing valley in the region. Apart from its breathtaking beauty, it has also emerged as one of the best skiing destinations in Kargil, attracting ski enthusiasts from...
