Ladakh Receives Rs 4,692.15 Crore for 2025-26

The Union Government on Saturday proposed an allocation of Rs 4,692.15 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for the financial year 2025-26.

According to budget documents. the Union Finance Ministry has proposed Rs 2,450 crore as revenue expenditure for the newly created Union Territory, and Rs 2,242.15 crore as capital expenditure

MP Ladakh Mohd Hanefa Jan and EC Er. Punchok Tashi meet Secretary MNRE in Delhi

Kargil, January 31, 2025: The Member of Parliament (MP) from Ladakh, Mohd Hanefa Jan accompanied by Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi called on Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at Energy Bhawan, Delhi on Jan 30, 2025.

During the meeting, they held a detailed discussion on KREDA, the Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative, and other related activities.

The MP and EC requested for sanction of LREI phase 2nd for Ladakh and Small Hydro Project as well ...

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CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon conducts surprise inspection of CHC Sankoo, inspects health facilities 

Kargil, January 29, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today conducted a surprise visit to CHC Sankoo and inspected health facilities being provided to patients.

He also visited Aga Syed Hyder Razvi Memorial Higher Secondary School Sankoo and girls’ coaching centre to inspect hostel facilities provided to students.

The CEC was accompanied by Councilor, Aga Syed Ahmed, Councillor, Ghulam Haider, Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Exen SVD Sankoo,...

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National Road Safety Month-2025: Traffic Police Kargil conducts traffic awareness program

Kargil, Jan 30, 2025: District Traffic Police Kargil today conducted a traffic awareness program under the National Road Safety Month-2025 at Bus Stand Kargil.

DySP, Headquarter, Nitin Yadav, Tehsildar Kargil Tanveer Ahmad, Block Medical Officer, Kargil, Dr Jaleel Ahmad, representative of BRO, other district officers, taxi and bus operators and drivers were present on the occasion.

DySP Nitin Yadav said this year, Road Safety Awareness is being observed for the entire month to ensure t...

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Samina Khatoon, Kargil’s pride, reflects ice hockey aspirations among women in Ladakh

Fifteen-year-old Samina was the youngest member of Ladakh’s Ice Hockey Team at the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Leh

Kargil (Ladakh), January 28, 2025: Samina Khatoon’s mother gave a mild disapproval about taking up a sport which was predominantly pursued by boys in Ladakh’s Kargil District. “You will turn black and blue,” her mother had warned her. However, Samina could not resist the pair of skiing boots lying idle in her house. The boots were a gifted by her uncle to her elder broth...

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DC Kargil chairs DLRC, DCC meeting, stresses on collaborative efforts by banks, line departments 

Kargil, Jan 28, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse today chaired the District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) meeting for the quarter ended September 2024 and December 2024.

The meeting was attended by heads of concerned departments, the Nodal Officers of banks in the district, representative of Crisil Foundation and other concerned.

The meeting reviewed achievements of the Annual Credit Plan and various Government Sponsored Sc...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Attends Book Launch of Yaseen Ansari

By Shahnaz Qasim

Kargil, January 25: Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor Kargil, attended the book launch ceremony for Yaseen Ansari’s latest works, kalam-i-Shina and Bazm-e-Ansari. The event was held at the Cultural Academy Hall in Kargil. Dr. Akhoon was the Chief Guest at the event, which was also attended by Councillor Chuliskamboo Altaf Hussain, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kargil Liyaqat Ali, President of AKTTA (All Kargil Travel and Trade Association) Ali Rangyul, and sever...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon attends launch of Kalam-i-Shina and Bazm-i-Shina authored by Yaseen Ansari

Kargil, Jan 25, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the book launch ceremony of Kalam-i-Shina and Bazm-i-Shina, authored by Yaseen Ansari.

The event was attended by Councilor, Altaf Hussain, Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Padma Shree Awardee Akhoon Asgar Ali Basharat, President Hotel Association Kargil, writers and poets from Shina, Balti and Purgi besides a larger number of residents were present.

Speaking on the occasion, th...

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Full-dress rehearsals held across Kargil ahead of Republic Day celebrations

Kargil, Jan 24, 2025: Ahead of the Republic Day 2025 celebrations, full-dress rehearsals were held today at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil, as well as in Zanskar and Drass sub divisions.

The rehearsals were held as a precursor to the actual Republic Day parade to be held on January 26, 2025. At the full-dress rehearsal at Biamathang Stadium, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, unfurled the tricolor, inspected the parade, and took the sal...

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Team Hardass Wins ALSWAC Annual Volleyball Tournament 2025

Chandigarh, January 24, 2025: ALSWAC successfully organized its Annual Volleyball Tournament 2025 at the Volleyball Court, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The finals were an intense showdown between Team Hardass and Ladakh Lens, with Team Hardass emerging victorious.

The event was graced by Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Head of the Department, UIHTM, Panjab University, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest. ALSWAC extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Singh for his presence and support.

The entire tournament’s su...

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