Leh , July 10 , 2025 : The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Mohd (JKAS), Senior Superintendent of Police Shruti Arora (IPS) visited Jivetsal at Choglamsar on July 10, to review the ongoing preparations ahead of His Holiness Dalai Lama visit to Leh.
DC Leh reviewed and inspected all the preparations at the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama and the teaching area. He also inspected and discuss the installation of public was...
The Union Territory of Ladakh is poised to witness a historic transformation in its administrative landscape as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) prepares to operationalize five new districts: Sham, Nubra, and Changthang in Leh, and Zanskar and Drass in Kargil. This long-awaited initiative, approved in principle by the MHA in August 2024, will expand Ladakh’s administrative map from two districts to seven—bringing governance closer to people in some of India’s most remote, underdevelo...
Kargil, July 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a review meeting on Monday to discuss the beautification and development of Bul Bul Bagh and Sher Bagh, two prominent recreational spaces in Kargil town.
The meeting, held at the DC’s Office Chamber, was attended by key officials, including the Executive Engineers of R&B and Kargil Development Authority (KDA), Executive Officer of the Municipal Commit...
Kargil, July 6, 2025 – The sacred and solemn day of Ashura-e-Hussaini, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his loyal companions in the holy land of Karbala, was observed with profound devotion, reverence, and grief in Kargil under the auspices of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Ladakh.
Over 30 mourning processions (Azadari Juloos) from various villages and mohallas of Kargil district gathered in the town to pay homage to Sayyed-us-Shuhada (A.S.), who stood as the ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
