Kargil, August 01, w025 – In a historic milestone for Ladakh’s horticulture sector, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jafar Akhoon, today flagged off the first major air shipment of fresh apricots to Mumbai.
The shipment, organized by Halman Apricot, comprises over 10 tons of premium-quality fresh apricots, carefully sourced from the picturesque villages of Batalik, Gargardo, Chulichan, Gongma Kargil, Baroo, and Gongma Minji. This initiative marks a si...
Kargil, August 2, 2025: In a significant step towards ensuring the strict enforcement of tobacco control laws, the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Kargil, carried out the official destruction of seized tobacco products today, August 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The event took place at the DTCC Office, Old District Hospital, and Kargil.
The enforcement activity was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Nissa, District Nodal Officer (NTCP), and Mr. Masood Ahmad, District Consultant (...
Drass, August 1, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass today launched the Mission Clean Indus 2025 initiative, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action towards keeping the Indus River pollution-free.
The event featured a student-led talk delivered by Noman Raza, highlighting the importance of preserving the river ecosystem and its role in sustaining local livelihoods. A pledge to protect and conserve the Indus was administered by Shaban Parveen, with active participation from stud...
KARGIL, UT LADAKH — A preliminary report has been submitted to the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer of Kargil regarding the deaths of seven cattle at the high-altitude pastures of Shashi La. The report, dated July 28, 2025, details the findings of an on-site investigation conducted by a team from the Animal Husbandry Department.
Following an order from the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, a team led by the Disease Investigation Officer, and including a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS), an ...
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...
Kargil, August 01, 2025 – The Anjuman-e-Sufia Noorbakhshia Kargil Ladakh has issued a strong statement condemning the recent remarks made by Sheikh Nazir-ul-Mehdi, President of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Isna Asharia, Kargil.
In a press release dated August 1, 2025, the Anjuman expressed its deep disappointment and concern over a statement made during a mourning ceremony (Majlis-e-Aza), in which Sheikh Nazir Mehdi allegedly referred to the Noorbakhshia school of thought as a “new religion of the mod...
Kargil, July 31, 2025 – A delegation of Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Kargil called upon the Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, IAS today at the DC Office chamber.
The delegation was comprised of Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Kargil Captain (IN) AK Pawar, President Ex Servicemen Welfare Trust Haji Ahmad Hussain, and other representatives of Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Lhawang Stanzin and Basharat Hussain.
The delegation welcomed the Deputy Commissioner with traditional khatak and c...
Kargil, July 29, 2025 – A delegation from Chortanchan Hagnis, led by local representatives and villagers called on the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today to raise the demand for the establishment of a Medical Aid Centre in the area.
The delegation highlighted the difficulties faced by the residents due to the absence of basic healthcare facilities. With a population of around 1,300, the nearest hospital is situated at Chiktan, appro...
Kargil, July 29, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Firgun Social Initiative Foundation to discuss the promotion of homestays and the strengthening of sustainable tourism in Ladakh. The meeting was held in the presence of Assistant Director, Tourism Kargil, Mohd Ali Tak.
The discussion centered on empowering local homestay owners through skill development, digital integration, and improved...
Kargil, July 29, 2025 – Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to assess the progress of various critical infrastructure projects underway in Kargil district.
The meeting witnessed the participation of Brigadier Rahul Oberai, Chief Engineer of Project Vijayak, and Major Rakesh Rana, Officer Commanding 55 RCC, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz...
