Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly received the Haj pilgrims from Ladakh who returned after successfully completing the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain.
A total of 239 pilgrims from Ladakh UT performed the Hajj this year. All the pilgrims returned in good health and high spirits, marking the successful culmination of their spiritual journey.
...Kargil, June 26, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner and CEO of LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Rakesh Kumar (IAS), chaired a review meeting of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department today at his office chamber.
The meeting focused on assessing the progress of ongoing projects under various funding heads, including Capex, SDP, State Sector, and languishing schemes. Attendees included JD Planning/CPO Abdul Hadi, Superintending Engineer (I&FC) Mohd Abass, Executive Engineer Ghulam Hussain, Assistant E...
Kargil, June 26, 2025 — The District De-Addiction Center, Kargil observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with great enthusiasm and community participation. This year’s theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”, emphasized the urgent need to raise awareness and strengthen preventive strategies in the fight against drug abuse.
The event began with welcome speech by Mr. Imtiyaz Hussain (Manager, DDAC Kargil) who expressed gratitude to the Chief Gu...
Kargil, June 25, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Rakesh Kumar chaired a detailed review meeting of the Public Health Engineering Department today at the DC Office Chamber to evaluate the progress of ongoing water supply schemes in the district.
The meeting was attended by SE PHE & I&FC Kargil, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineer PHE Kargil, AEEs, AEs, JEs, DTL-PMU, IEC Expert, Third-Party Inspection agency, Implementation Support Agency and Laboratory Incharges.
...Kargil, June 25, 2025 – In a significant step towards promoting community-based education and developing a vibrant reading culture in rural Kargil, three Mohalla Study Centres were inaugurated at Saliskote under the Community-Centric Developmental Approach (CCDA) for the year 2024–25.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Kacho Mohammad Feroz, Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Revenue and Acting Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Rakesh Kumar, IA...
Kargil, June 25, 2025 – Executive Councillor for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC), and Urban Development, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction work of the bypass bridge at Adul Ground, Kargil.
During the visit, the Executive Councillor underscored the importance of ensuring that the existing water pipelines are not disturbed during the construction. He directed the GREF officials to immediately begin excavation work for the...
Kargil, June 25, 2025 – The four-day exposure-cum-educational tour of Government Boys Higher Secondary School Kargil to the Kashmir Valley came to a successful end on Tuesday. The tour, which began on June 21, 2025, aimed to expose students to the rich cultural heritage, educational programs, and historical landmarks of the valley.
During the tour, students visited iconic destinations, including: Sonamarg and Gulmarg, where they enjoyed breathtaking scenery and stayed overnight in Gulmarg...
Kargil, June 24, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extends his heartfelt gratitude to the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, particularly to Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, for their vital support in facilitating the successful evacuation of UT Ladakh students pursuing MBBS studies in Iran. These students have now safely returned home.
Dr. Akhoon also reassured the families of the religious scholars and their families who a...
As parents, one of the most important decisions they can make is choosing the right school for their children. In today’s competitive and fast-changing world, education is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Many parents in Ladakh often ask me, “Which is the best school for my child? Or Suggest me a good school for them in Ladakh” But this question is not just about finding a school, it’s about shaping a child’s future. A school is not only a place for academic learning only; it’s where th...
Zanskar, June 23, 2025 – To review the ongoing developmental works and execution of new works sanctioned under Capex and SDP schemes in the Sub Division, Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, Wildlife and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi visited various sites of projects in the Sub Division on Sunday.
During the tour, the Hon’ble EC reviewed the construction of new Photang at Karsha and directed the concerned engineers to complete the remaining works within a...
