Drass, July 16, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass, in collaboration with the 5/5 Gorkha Rifles Frontier Force, successfully organized a special outreach program titled ‘Operation Sindoor’ under the dynamic leadership of Commanding Officer Colonel Bagul Pritish Sharad.
The event commenced with a warm traditional welcome as Incharge Principal Ms. Parveen Fatima (Assistant Professor, English) offered ceremonial khataks to the dignitaries. Commanding Officer Col. Bagul Pritish Sharad th...
Kargil, July 16, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with Regional Director of Every Infant Matters NGO, Ms. Shikha, at his office chamber today.
During the meeting, Regional Director, Ms. Shikha briefed the CEC about the NGO’s work in Kargil over the past three years. She informed that Every Infant Matters NGO has been distributing protein and supplements to malnourished infants and mother...
Kargil, July 16, 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 Services 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 Passport V...
All passengers were non-residents of Ladakh UT
Kargil, 16 July 2025 — In a tragic road accident early Wednesday morning, a Tempo Traveller en route from Kargil to Srinagar met with an accident near Gumri, close to the Zojila Pass. The mishap occurred around 5:30 AM and resulted in the death of two passengers on the spot. Eleven others sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.
According to sources, the vehicle was carrying 17 passengers in total, all of whom wer...
Kargil, July 16, 2025 — Haji Mohammad Ali Bhutto Naushin, a revered educationist, respected teacher, and noted poet from Kargil district, passed away in a tragic road accident on Tuesday. His untimely demise has triggered a wave of grief across the region, especially within the literary, educational, social, and religious circles of Kargil and Drass.
Multiple organisations including the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Bazm-e-Adab and former Councillor, Syed Mohammad Shah expre...
Zanskar, July 16, 2025 – During his maiden visit to Zanskar Sub-Division’s Headquarters in Padum, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho reviewed the arrangements put in place by the Sub-Divisional Administration and the organizers in connection with the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Zanskar.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Mohammad Hassan, Sub-Divisional Officers, SHO-Zanskar, Ven. Gashes Lobzang Tsetan and President of Zansk...
Kargil, July 15, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) Mechanism at his office chamber. The meeting was convened in compliance with the directives from the State Level NCORD Meeting of UT Ladakh.
SSP Kargil, Division Forest Officer, Wildlife Warden Kargil, Excise and Taxation Officer Kargil, District Drugs Controller, Chairperson, Child Welfare Commit...
Kargil, July 15, 2025 — On the third day of his constituency tour, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa Jan, accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Councillor Silmo Feroz Ahmad Khan, Councillor Sodh Manzoor Hussain, and nominated Councillor Gurmeth Angchuk, visited several villages in the Batalik region.
The team covered key locations including Batalik, Darchiks, Garkone, Gargardoo, Chulichan, Lalung, Silmo, Barchey, Apati, Yourbaltak, Tumail, and Chutumail. During the vis...
Kargil, July 15, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner and CEO of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), chaired a meeting on Tuesday to facilitate the formation of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The meeting took place at the DC’s office chamber and was attended by key officials, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Ram R., Divisional Forest Officer Shakeel Ahmad, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Gulzar Hussain, Wild...
Srinagar, July 14, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, and submitted a comprehensive memorandum of demands concerning pressing public welfare issues faced by the people of Kargil district.
The memorandum highlighted several urgent concerns including the appointment of a Nodal Officer to assist patients from Kargi...
