Today, the State BJP President of Ladakh UT, Shri Tashi Gyalson Kachu visited the University of Ladakh to extend his warm greetings to the newly appointed Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Saket Kushwaha.
During his visit, Shri Gyalson held a detailed discussion with the Vice Chancellor on several key issues related to the development of the University. He urged the vice chancellor to expedite recruitment process for various sanctioned vacant positions at both Leh and Kargil Agricultural Campuse...
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Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta Inspects Zoji-La Tunnel, Lauds Workers’ Effort
Drass, July 26, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the Eastern Portal of the Zoji-La Tunnel during his visit to Drass.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor entered the tunnel along with the engineer to assess the progress of ongoing work.
The project engineers briefed the Hon’ble LG Kavinder on the current status of ongoing work, informing that only 1.7 km of excavation work is remaining and the tunnel is expected to be completed by 2028.
The L...
LG Gupta Meets Kargil Leaders and HoDs, Focuses on Public Welfare and Development
Kargil, July 27: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, held an introductory meeting with Councillors of LAHDC Kargil at the Conference Hall. He also held an introductory meeting with the Head of Departments (HoDs) of various departments in Kargil district.
Reiterating his intent to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to him by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to meet the aspirations of the people of Ladakh, LG Gupta em...
GoI, UT Adm committed to fulfil people’s expectations & aspirations of a developed Kargil: LG Gupta
Virtually lays foundation/e-inaugurates several projects worth Rs 180.24 crores in Kargil district
Kargil, July 27, 2025: District Administration, Kargil, hosted an event at the Auditorium Hall to welcome Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, on his maiden visit to Kargil after assuming the charge of LG Ladakh.
LG Gupta also e-inaugurated various projects worth Rs 180.24 crores on the occasion. He virtually laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 300-m...
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Launches Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive in Leh under LAHDC, Leh Subsidy Scheme in Collaboration with Phande Lekjin Welfare Society.
Leh, July 27,2025: In a major step towards preventive healthcare for young girls in Ladakh, LAHDC, Leh today launched the Free Cervical Cancer Vaccination ( Gardisal 9 vaccine ) Drive for adolescent girls aged 15 to 18 years. The campaign was formally inaugurated by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Jewetsal Photang, Choglamsar, in the presence of local officers, health professionals, and members of the society.
The launch ceremony saw the presence of several key dignitaries including H...
Tribute to Late Shiekh Hussain Zakiri on his 9th demise Anniversary
A Reformist Cleric: Sheikh Zakiri’s Contribution to Education
A close observation of Kargil and the data from the early 1980s reflect the grim condition of education in the region. The situation of women’s education was even more dismal. During this period, a cleric took the initiative to mobilize a community where education was neither a priority nor a concern where the struggle for survival overshadowed all else.
One of the major challenges before Late Shiekh Zakiri was to negotiate ...
Chief Engineer Project Himank calls on Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta
Leh, July 24, 2025: Brigadier Vishal Srivastava, Chief Engineer of Project Himank, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas, Leh. During the meeting, Brigadier Srivastava presented a comprehensive briefing on the strategic initiatives undertaken by Project Himank in eastern Ladakh.
The briefing encompassed the scope of Project Himank’s area of responsibility, with a particular focus on the progress of major road construction projects vital to ...
Agriculture Department Organizes Awareness Camps Under “Month of Compassion” in Nubra
Leh, July 23, 2025 – As part of the “Month of Compassion” initiative being observed across Nubra Sub-Division throughout July 2025, the Department of Agriculture actively participated by organizing awareness and outreach camps aimed at promoting compassion, sustainability, and community development through agriculture.
The department conducted one-day awareness camps at Kobet on 18th July and at Turtuk Youl on 19th July 2025. The objective of these camps was to revive traditional agricul...
CEC Kargil addresses issues of vendors at Old Taxi Stand
Kargil, July 23, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with a delegation of Old Taxi Stand vendors at his office chamber today.
The delegation brought to the CEC’s attention the hindrances created by ongoing floor tiling works, which they stated would significantly hamper their business during the peak season.
The vendors requested that the tiling work commence from one side of th...
CEC Kargil Reviews Land Compensation and NH-301 Road Work
Kargil, July 22, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, held a key meeting to review land compensation and infrastructure issues related to the NH-301 Kargil–Zanskar road project.
The meeting was attended by ED PRO Ladakh Rajendra Prasad, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Jahangeer Akhoon, SDM Sankoo, EXN SVD Sankoo, General Manager of NHIDCL, contractors from Top Line, and officials from the...