Leh, Ladakh – In a significant move to champion local businesses and address growing concerns within the region’s construction sector, the Ladakh Infra Developer Alliance (LIDA) was officially established on May 23rd. This newly formed alliance brings together 14 diverse associations, ranging from civil and electrical contractors to transport unions and specialized plant operators. LIDA’s core mission is to empower and protect the interests of local infrastructure developers, who, despite th...
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Rising Unemployment in Ladakh Spurs Demand for Special Reservation for Scheduled Tribes
Kargil, Ladakh – June 12, 2025: With limited alternative employment and virtually no sustainable business opportunities in the remote region of Ladakh, members of the Yuva Karya Samiti Kargil have raised serious concerns over rising unemployment, especially among Scheduled Tribes. In a meeting held recently, the youth body appealed for the immediate implementation of special reservation provisions to secure livelihoods for the marginalized communities of the region.
Addressing the pressin...
LAHDC Kargil accords warm farewell to outgoing Commander 121, Brigadier Prateek Parashar
Kargil, June 11, 2025 – LAHDC Kargil under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, today accorded a warm farewell to Brigadier Prateek Parashar, outgoing Commander 121 in a ceremony held at Council Secretariat Kargil.
The farewell ceremony was attended by incoming Commander 121 Infantry Colonel Ashish Joshi, Executive Councilor Agriculture Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor Rural Development Department Er Phunsok Tashi, Executive Councilor Tourism Kacho Mohd F...
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 ...
Successful Conclusion of the 3rd Phase of Tablet Distribution under Yun-Tab Scheme in Sankoo
Sankoo, June 11, 2025 – The 3rd phase of Tablet distribution under the Yun-Tab Scheme of School Education Ladakh successfully concluded at the Deputy CEO Office Sankoo. The initiative, aimed at enhancing digital learning resources for students across the region, was carried out with great enthusiasm and efficiency.
The distribution was graced by the august presence of the Chief Education Officer Kargil, Sh. Sonam Angchuk, who formally handed over the tablets to the in-charge teachers of d...
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...
Ladakh Director Holds Taisuru Livestock Dialogue
Taisuru, June 09, 2025 – Director of Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Mr. Iftikhar Hussain led a significant field visit to Block Taisuru today. He was accompanied by Hon’ble Councillor of Taisuru, Mr. Abdul Hadi, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Mr. Niyaz Ul Hassanain Munshi, Block Officer Dr. Mohd Baqir, and a team of departmental officials.
The team conducted an extensive inspection of sheep-rearing conditions across multiple villages and held direct interactions with the local c...
Scholarship Delays Plague Ladakh Students, Urgent Action Demanded
Delhi, June 10, 2025 – Students from Ladakh pursuing higher education, particularly those in universities and colleges in Delhi, are experiencing severe financial and psychological distress due to ongoing delays in scholarship disbursements, stated All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) in a post on X.
The scholarships, primarily under the PM-USP Yojana (formerly PMSSS) and NSP schemes, have been pending for several months, with authorities citing fund shortages as a majo...
Mobile Passport Van Comes to Kargil: Apply for Your Passport with Ease
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – The Passport Seva Project (PSP), under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is committed to providing swift and transparent passport-related services to citizens. In line with this objective, the Ministry has introduced the ‘Mobile Passport Van Service’ to ensure seamless passport facilities for applicants across various jurisdictions, including remote areas.
Under this initiative, the Regional Passport Office, Srinagar, will operate the Mobile ...
Kargil School Children Receive 823 Spectacles
Kargil, June 09, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffar Akhoon was called on by the team of Mahabodhi Karuna Charitable Hospital to dedicate 823 spectacle glasses to the school children of Kargil today.
The event was attended by Executive Councillor Rural Development Department. Er. Phunsok Tashi, Councillor Shargole Mohd Jawad, Chief Medical Officer Kargil Dr Liaqat Ali Khan, Director Mahabodhi Hospital Dr Yangchan Dolma, Administrator Mahabodhi Hosp...