Himachal Road Transport Corporation commence trail bus service between Kaylong to Padum

Kargil, June 20: The Department of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh, commenced a trial bus service between Keylong and Padum, following a request by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor of the Zanskar Development Authority.

This bus service between Manali to Padum would be in the interest of commuters like tourists, students and general public of Zanskar as HRTC is a commercially viable transport and fare would be reasonable as they successfully operate such bus service to Leh ...

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CEC convenes meeting with Sapi villagers, ahead of proposed visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama

Kargil, June 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon held a meeting with the villagers of Sapi village to discuss the arrangements put in place for the proposed visit of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama this year.

The meeting was attended by Councilor Choskore Constituency Nasir Hussain Munshi, Tsewang Thinless and other members of LBA Kargil.

The villagers informed the CEC that the invitation letter has been submitted to his Holiness Dali Lama Ji o...

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10th International Yoga Day celebrated at Sani Lake Zanskar

Kargil, June 21: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sani Lake in Zanskar today.

The event witnessed participation from all Heads of Departments and their officials, showcasing their commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga.

The celebration commenced at 7 a.m. and was led by Mustafa, Director of Physical Education at Government Degree College Zanskar, alongside Yontan, NCC Associate Officer. Their leadership and guidance we...

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CEC Dr Jaffer chairs meeting on key district issues, development plans

Kargil, June 20: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired an important meeting to address several issues in the district. 

Executive Councilor, Education; EC, PHE, EC, Information; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil; Superintendent Engineer R&B; AEE R&B, Division Kargil; Accounts Officer to Deputy Commissioner and Naib Tehsildar, Kargil attended the meeting.

The CEC emphasized the need to vacate illegally allotted residential quarters for LAHDC Kargil Councillors....

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Executive Councillor, School Education, prohibits overnight school picnics to ensure student safety

Kargil, June 20: In a decisive move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Executive Councillor for School Education, Zakir Hussain, has issued a directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, prohibiting schools from organizing picnics or any similar activities that involve overnight stays.

This decision comes in response to multiple reports highlighting the potential risks associated with such events.

The directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, reads: “I am writing to ad...

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Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Holds Free Eye Camp

Kargil, June 19: The Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation Kargil, Health Wing of JUIAK Ladakh, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital Srinagar and the Department of Health Kargil, organized a two-day Free Eye Camp and Screening for Cataract Surgery. The event took place at the 18th and 19th at Old Hospital Kargil.

The camp saw the participation of more than 550 patients, who received free eye checkups. Among them, around 100 patients were shortlisted for further treatment. The camp...

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LLSA, District Legal Services Authority Kargil conducts community awareness program

Kargil, June 19: Ladakh legal Services Authority and District Legal Services Authority Kargil, under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority today conducted community awareness program in District Kargil.

The program was organised to raise awareness about the expanded horizon of free legal services by including within its fold the schemes for awareness of the right to free legal aid.

Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Khanna, Judge Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman National Leg...

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CEC attends religious ceremony organized by Buddhist Community Wakha, Mulbekh

Kargil, June 19: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon participated in a religious ceremony organized by the Buddhist community of Wakha, Mulbekh.

The religious ceremony was also graced by his holiness Skyabgong Chaychang Rinpoche. During the ceremony Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mohammed Hanifa Jan; Executive Councillor Er Punchock Tashi; Counsellor Shargole Constituency Mohammed Javed; monks, and nuns from different Gompas, devotees cultural artist b...

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UT, Ladakh Announces Sponsored Ph.D. Program for Ladakh Students in IITs

Kargil, June 20: The Union Territory of Ladakh announces the sponsored Ph.D. Programme for the year 2024 for the students of Ladakh in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) of Kanpur, Delhi & Bombay.

Online applications are invited for Sponsored Ph.D. Programme for the academic session 2024-25 from students belonging to UT Ladakh in the areas of Computer Sciences, Civil Engineering, Energy Sciences/Engineering and related disciplines.

There are 07 seats available at th...

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Training program on different MSME schemes held in Kargil

Kargil, June 15: District Hub for Empowerment of Women Mission Shakti ICDS Kargil in collaboration with Handloom Dept. Kargil conducted a training session and a registration drive program on different MSME schemes for women like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Scheme, PM Udyogini scheme etc. at Tiakat Panchayat House, Barso Block.

The event was also joined by special resource persons from J&K Bank Kargil and J&K Bank Sankoo including Chief Manager J&K Bank Cluster Office Kargil, Hussain, banking ass...

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