CEC Kargil Reviews Ashura Preparations, Emphasises Medical Readiness, Sanitation, and Public Safety

Kargil, July 05, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Kargil town and  conducted an extensive assessment of the preparations for the upcoming Ashura processions in Kargil town.

Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Shree Ram R, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho and other district officials, Dr. Akhoon visited various medical camps established at key l...

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Ladakh Administration Notifies Areas Adjoining Actual Line of Control (ALC) for Reservation Purposes

Leh, June 29, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025.

As per the notification, this includes 18 revenue villages in Leh district situ...

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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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DC Kargil Reviews Progress of Irrigation and Flood Control Department Projects

Kargil, June 26, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner and CEO of LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Rakesh Kumar (IAS), chaired a review meeting of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department today at his office chamber.

The meeting focused on assessing the progress of ongoing projects under various funding heads, including Capex, SDP, State Sector, and languishing schemes. Attendees included JD Planning/CPO Abdul Hadi, Superintending Engineer (I&FC) Mohd Abass, Executive Engineer Ghulam Hussain, Assistant E...

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Harmony at High Altitude: International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 at Pangong Lake

Leh, June 23, 2025: To mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Directorate of AYUSH, National AYUSH Mission (NAM), UT Ladakh, in partnership with the State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB), UT Ladakh, hosted a revitalizing yoga session at the picturesque Pangong Lake in Merak Village. The event aimed to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the timeless discipline of yoga. Over 100 people participated enthusiastically, including more than 20 tourists, local reside...

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CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Inaugurates Multiple Lift Irrigation Projects in Sankoo Subdivision

Kargil, June 20, 2025 – In a step towards strengthening the agricultural infrastructure of Kargil district, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today inaugurated a series of Lift Irrigation Schemes at Stangkung, Lalung Thasgam, and Stakburik under the Sankoo Subdivision.

The inauguration ceremonies were held in the presence of local villagers, public representatives, and senior officials from multiple line departments including Irrigation & ...

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Kargil Celebrates Eid-e-Ghadeer with Unity and Solidarity

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...

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Birth of Israel: Feeling of Liberation for one & sense of Expulsion for other

‘If death doesn’t come from airstrikes, it will come from starvation’, recounts Hind Khoudary, with the World Food Programme in Gaza. The hunger has been used as a weapon to exercise absolute control over innocence. The Gaza strip has been turned into a laboratory for testing weapon’s efficiency and efficacy and made a platform for show off of weaponry by so called leaders at the cost of food and blood of Gazans.Today the West is paying lip service by hoisting Palestinian flags and demanding...

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Kargil Honours State Teacher Awardees 2024

Kargil, June 11, 2025 – Executive Councillor (EC) for I&FC, PHE, Tourism, KDA/ZDA/UD, Revenue, CAID, and Fisheries, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, felicitated the recipients of the prestigious State Teacher Award 2024, conferred by the Union Territory of Ladakh. The facilitation held at Council Secretariat.

Addressing the gathering, EC Kacho Mohd Feroz commended the awardees for their commitment and significant contributions to the teaching profession. He remarked that although the role ...

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CEC Akhoon Addresses Biamathang Water Issues

Kargil, June 11, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today was called on by a delegation from Biamathang Upper Colony apprising water related issues in the area.

The delegation raised concerns about water related issues and requested the CEC to address and resolve the issues at the earliest in coordination with the concerned departments.

Dr. Akhoon gave a patient hearing and acknowledged the concerns, stating that water scarcity i...

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