CEC LAHDC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Attends Ladakh Health Dialogue on Haemophilia and Blood Disorders

Kargil, July 26, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, attended the Ladakh Health Dialogue organized by the Haemophilia and Health Collective of North, held under the theme “Haemophilia, Bleeding, Blood and Health” for healthcare providers.

The event featured renowned medical experts including Dr. K.K. Kaul, Prof. Naresh Gupta, and Dr. Amisha Gupta, who served as the key presenters. The dialogue was also attended by the Chief Medical O...

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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...

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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...

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CEC Kargil Inspects Flood-Affected Areas of Samrah and Kukarchey Chiktan; Issues On-Spot Directions for Immediate Restoration Measures

Kargil, July 25, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today conducted an extensive inspection of the flood-affected areas of Samrah Chiktan and Kukarchey Chiktan following recent flash floods and cloudburst incidents that caused damage to public and private property.

CEC Dr. Akhoon was accompanied by Executive Councillor for Works, Kacho Mohammad Feroz, Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Hon’ble Councillor , Deputy Commissione...

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CEC Kargil Reviews ₹98-Crore Multi-Level Parking Project Near Old Taxi Stand

Kargil, July 24, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, convened a high-level meeting today to review the feasibility of constructing a Multi-Level Car Parking facility near the old taxi stand in Kargil.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohammad Feroz, Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Officer Municipal Committee,...

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Ladakhi language — a lost battle

For quite a long time now, I, a solitary campaign-soldier, had carried a crusade for Ladakhi language to be continued as a state or regional language, the status that the language had all the way from the commencement of Jammu and Kashmir State Constitution in the year 1957 along with Balti language, another major spoken language in the region till the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, that of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. Regrettably...

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DC Kargil Reviews Developmental Projects and Education Status in Zanskar Division

Zanskar, July 23, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, convened a comprehensive review meeting with Block Development Officers (BDOs) of the Zanskar Division to evaluate the progress of ongoing developmental works under various schemes such as (CCDA), District CAPEX, MGNREGA, and other state sector schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed concerned officers to submit a detailed inventory of all works, including their current status, categorization under respectiv...

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CEC Kargil Inaugurates Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Camp by BHC&RC

Kargil, July 23, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, today inaugurated a three-day total knee and hip replacement surgery camp organised by the Baqirya Health Care and Research Center (BHC&RC) in collaboration with the Department of Health, LAHDC Kargil. The camp is scheduled from July 22 to July 25, 2025.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Medical Superintendent, Director of the Knee Division a...

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CEC Kargil addresses issues of vendors at Old Taxi Stand

 Kargil, July 23, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with a delegation of Old Taxi Stand vendors at his office chamber today. 

The delegation brought to the CEC’s attention the hindrances created by ongoing floor tiling works, which they stated would significantly hamper their business during the peak season.

The vendors requested that the tiling work commence from one side of th...

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DC Kargil Conducts On-Site Visit to Power Infrastructure Projects; Issues Directives for Timely Completion and Fault Redressal

Kargil, July 22, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today conducted inspection of power infrastructure in Zanskar, including the Haftal Power House, Raru Electrical Station, and Takkar 11 KV line. 

During the visit to Haftal Power House, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of canal-related works. He directed the Chief Project Engineer to ensure completion of the canal construction by the end of August, emphasizing the need for timely execution to enh...

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