Leh, July 29, 2025: The Sampoornata Abhiyan Samman Samaroh was organised in Leh as part of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), a national initiative aimed at improving development indicators in identified blocks through focused interventions and active community participation.
The event was graced by Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, along with senior district officials and block-level officers from both Leh and Kargil, in the ceremonial gathering that highlighted the spirit of loc...
Leh, July 30, 2025: The Department of Wildlife Protection, UT of Ladakh, successfully carried out a rescue and rehabilitation of a Red Fox from Spituk Farka, Leh.
On the evening of 1 June 2025, Range Office, Leh, Phunchok Wangtak received a report from Mr. Gonbo, a resident of Spituk village about an injured Red Fox which they spotted at Spituk Farka while going for some work. He informed that the Red Fox seemed injured as it was limping while walking. Range Officer, Leh Punchok Wangtak a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
