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...
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...
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...
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...
Kargil, July 22, 2025 – Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, held a key meeting to review land compensation and infrastructure issues related to the NH-301 Kargil–Zanskar road project.
The meeting was attended by ED PRO Ladakh Rajendra Prasad, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Jahangeer Akhoon, SDM Sankoo, EXN SVD Sankoo, General Manager of NHIDCL, contractors from Top Line, and officials from the...
Kargil, July 22, 2025: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UT-DRF) held a disaster preparedness and awareness camp in Sankoo on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing public understanding of emergency response and life-saving techniques.
The session was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Waseem Ramzan; Executive Engineer of PWD’s Suru Valley Divisi...
Drass, July 21, 2025:
A grand and spiritually enriching religious procession was held in Drass to mark the solemn eve of the Shahadat of Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.), the revered fourth Imam of the Ahlulbayt (A.S.). The event witnessed an inspiring turnout of around 6000 to 7000 mourners from across District Kargil, who came together to honor the legacy of the Imam and express their devotion through mourning rituals and remembrance.
The procession was organized under the banner of Jamiatul U...
Zanskar, July 22, 2025 – The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, had the honour of meeting His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama during his visit to Zanskar at the Karsha Photang today.
Dr. Akhoon extended a warm and respectful welcome to His Holiness on behalf of the people of Kargil district. The interaction highlighted the deep spiritual and cultural ties between the people of Ladakh and His Holiness, who...
Kargil, July 22, 2025 : Deputy Commissioner/ Chief Executive Officer, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar IAS, reviewed all Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) at TFC, Zanskar pertaining to Zanskar Sub-Division.
The meeting was attended by SDM Zanskar, Tehsildar Zanskar, Executive Engineer R&B Zanskar along with Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) and Junior Engineers (JEs) of the concerned departments.
The DC reviewed the ongoing works of the Revenue Comple...
Kargil, July 21, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with parents and specially abled students at his office today to discuss concerns related to educational access and inclusive facilities.
During the meeting, the delegation apprised Dr. Akhoon of the difficulties faced by specially abled children in accessing education. They stressed the urgent need for inclusive infrastructure...
