The recent move by the Ministry of Home Affairs to establish the post of Chief Secretary in Ladakh represents a pivotal development in the Union Territory’s administrative structure. Until now, Ladakh had been functioning with the position of Adviser to the Lieutenant Governor (LG), a role typically held by an IAS officer from the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre. Currently, the post is held by Pawan Kotwal, who has been performing this advisory functi...
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The Z-Morh Tunnel – A Gateway to Sonamarg’s Year-Round Accessibility
The upcoming inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel on January 13 marks a monumental achievement in the region’s infrastructure development, poised to transform the accessibility and economic landscape of Sonamarg. The tunnel, a strategic infrastructure project, will provide year-round connectivity to the scenic tourist destination, which has long been hindered by the seasonal challenges of road access due to heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions.
Sonamarg, often referred to as the “...
Various delegations called on Lieutenant Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra in Kargil
Kargil, January 07, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd.) was called on Tuesday by several delegations from different areas of Kargil at Raj Niwas, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram R. were present during the meetings.
A delegation of Master of Physical Education (MPEd) students called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and requested for recruitment of physical ...
Various delegations called on Lieutenant Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra in Kargil
Kargil, January 06, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd.) was called on Monday by several delegations from different areas of Kargil at Raj Niwas, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram R. were present during the meetings.
A delegation of Doctors/Consultants working in Health Department Kargil called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and requested for promotion to s...
Secretary Education Bhanu Prabha calls on CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon
Kargil, Jan 06, 2024: Secretary Higher Education/School Education, Skill Development, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha today called on Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at Council Secretariat, Kargil.
Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Zakir Hussain, Councillor, Director of School Education, Chief Education Officer Kargil and other officers were present.
The CEC Kargil welcomed the Secretary Higher Education with traditional kh...
JD Sports, Tahir Zubaidi, chairs preview meeting for upcoming Ice Hockey LG Cup in Kargil
Kargil, Jan 06, 2024: In preparation for the next year’s ice Hockey LG Cup, Joint Director Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Tahir Zubaidi, chaired a preview meeting in Kargil.
The meeting was attended by representatives from various departments and clubs, who gathered to discuss the organization of the next Ice Hockey LG Cup.
During the meeting, Zubaidi emphasized the importance of better management of ice hockey events in the upcoming year.
He stressed the need for proper work ex...
Various delegations call on LG, BD Mishra in Kargil
Kargil, January 03, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd.) was called on today by several delegations from different areas of Kargil at Raj Niwas, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram R. were present during the meetings.
Zakir Hussain, a Tangole resident and Chakki Flour Mill owner called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra and requested for recon...
Ladakh Students in Hyderabad Meet MP to Address Key Challenges
Hyderabad, January 2, 2025 – A group of Ladakhi students representing various universities in Hyderabad met with the Member of Parliament (MP) today to present a memorandum highlighting their grievances and challenges.
The delegation raised critical issues, including delays in fellowship disbursement and the absence of adequate financial assistance for scholars availing the NON-NET fellowship. Additionally, concerns over the rising unemployment rates among the youth in Ladakh were emphasi...
CEC Kargil Meets Home Minister Amit Shah
Press Note
New Delhi, January 2: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address developmental and linguistic demands for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Dr. Akhoon strongly demanded for the inclusion of Purgi/ Balti as the first official languages of Ladakh, highlighting that over 62% of the population uses these languages. He emphasized the impor...
A day-long workshop titled “Sacred Peaks, Sustainable Paths held in kargil
Rubaroo in collaboration with Ladakh Times, Handloom Department Kargil, Team Stringmo organizes workshop on “Sacred Peaks, Sustainable Paths: Faith and Innovation for Ladakh’s Future”
Kargil, January 1, 2025: A day-long workshop titled “Sacred Peaks, Sustainable Paths: Faith and Innovation for Ladakh’s Future” was organized today by Rubaroo in collaboration with Ladakh Times, Handloom Department Kargil, and Team Stringmo.
Young artists, artisans, and students as youth leaders to explor...