Nubra, August 1, 2025: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Romil Singh Donk, IAS, undertook an extensive tour of border villages at Bogdang, Turtuk, Tyakshi, and Thang of Nubra Sub Division to assess developmental challenges, inspect ongoing works, and address public grievances. The visit also aimed to strengthen administrative outreach in far-flung areas located along the Line of Control. All Numberdars were sensitized about Mission Indus Cleanup, a mission envisaged to clean Indus and its waters...
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Delegation of Kargili Residents residing at Khomeini Chowk Srinagar Meets CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon
Kargil, August 04, 2025 – A delegation of Kargili residents at Khomeini Chowk Srinagar led by Sheikh Issa Waizi met with the Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at his office chamber.
During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of various issues and challenges being faced by the people of Kargil residing in the Khomine Chowk area.
Dr. Akhoon gave a patient hearing to all the concerns raised and assured the delegation that thei...
CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Meets Delegation from Nanritam Educational NGO to Explore Educational Reforms in Kargil
Kargil, August 04, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (HCEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with a delegation from Nanritam, an educational NGO actively working to improve learning outcomes through its “Education for All” initiative. The meeting was also attended by Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Education, Kacho Mohd Feroz.
The delegation was led by Ranjana Sengupta, General Secretary, and Sarada Namhata, Joint Secretary of Nanritam. The...
Gaza on the Brink: AKSAD Urges Action as Famine Looms
Gaza is on the brink of a full-scale famine, with a dire humanitarian catastrophe unfolding as the world observes. Since October 2023, over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, and despite intermittent pauses meant to deliver aid, the civilian population, especially children, women, and the most vulnerable, are enduring unimaginable suffering under what is being described as collective punishment. The severity of the crisis is underscored by recent assessments indicating that famine conditi...
Ladakh Blocks Recognized for Aspirational Programme Success
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...
Successful Rescue and Rehabilitation of Red Fox rescued from Spituk Farka.
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...
State BJP President of Ladakh UT Visits University of Ladakh
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...
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...