Delegation from Darchiks calls on CEC Kargil, seeks completion of pending road construction

Kargil, March 25, 2025: A delegation from Village Darchiks, led by Nominated Councillor, Regzin Gurmath today called on Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon urging the immediate intervention for the completion of an ongoing road construction project in their village.

The villagers also pointed out the extensive damage caused to their Bandobasti land and the irrigation Khul during the construction process. The d...

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World Tuberculosis Day observed in Kargil, CEC calls for special fund for TB patients

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The District TB Center Kargil today observed World Tuberculosis Day at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The event aimed to raise awareness about TB and strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease.

Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest, while Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kargil was the guest of honor. Several doctors, BMOs, co...

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Training program on “micro irrigation systems” held in Kargil 

Kargil, March 24, 2025: The School of Agricultural Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil, and the Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC), located at SAS&T, Stakna, UoL, launched a week-long training program on “micro irrigation systems” aimed at promoting water-efficient technology in Ladakh.

The training is sponsored by Principal Investigator, Precison Farming Development Centre Leh. The event was graced by the Honorable Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Sake...

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EC Tashi visits Phuktal Monastery takes assessment of damages caused by rock fall

Kargil, March 24, 2025: Executive Councilor, RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC, Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi today took on-site assessment of the damages caused due to a recent rock fall at the historic Phuktal Monastery in Zanskar.

The rock fall, which occurred earlier this month, caused substantial harm to the monastery’s prayer hall and storeroom, as well as buried essential supplies under debris.

During his visit, Er. Punchok Tashi engaged with the monks and local represe...

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Congregation and Processions at Sankoo Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S)

Sankoo, March 22 – The martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), on the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in Sankoo Sub-Division of Kargil district. Imam Ali, the first Imam as per Shia sect was martyred on the eve of Shab-e-Qadr.

Imam Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was struck in the head with a poisonous sword by Ibn Muljam while he was offering prayers in the Great Mosque of Kufa (modern-day Iraq) on the 19th of Ramadan, 40 AH (27 January AD 661). ...

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Grand Mourning Procession Held in Kargil to Commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Ali (A.S.)

Kargil, March 22: In remembrance of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), mourning gatherings were held worldwide, including a large-scale mourning procession in the Kargil district. Thousands of mourners participated in the procession to pay homage to Imam Ali (A.S.), known as Haider-e-Karrar.

The largest gathering in the district headquarters was organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil and the Jamiat Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil,...

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Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 thrills spectators amidst breathtaking landscapes

Kargil, March 20, 2025: The Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 was successfully held on Thursday at Atting Village in Zanskar, offering an exhilarating blend of cultural and sporting events against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Zanskar valley.

The festival showcased Ladakh’s unique winter heritage, attracting both locals and tourists in large numbers.

Organized by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory of Ladakh, the festival featured an array of...

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Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosts Iftar party in Kargil

Kargil, March 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and First Lady, Smt Neelam Mishra today hosted an Iftar Party in Kargil for religious heads, political leaders and Administrative Officials.

The party was attended by Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillor, Agha Syed Mujtaba; Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Er. Punchok Tashi; heads of religious institution...

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Two-day World Forestry Day event organised by GDC Drass in collaboration with Forest Division concludes

Kargil, March 21, 2025: Govt. Degree College Drass, in collaboration with the Forest Division Kargil, successfully organized and concluded a two-day event in celebration of World Forestry Day (Theme-Forest and Food). 

The event was a significant occasion to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their role in maintaining ecological balance.

On the concluding day of the event, the program was graced by a distinguished gathering of officials, including the Chief Guest, Dr. M...

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Friday Prayer Gatherings in Kargil Address Current Affairs and Social Issues

Complete Boycott of Israeli Products Urged by Sheikh Lufti; Kargil’s Future at Risk Due to Drugs, Warns Sheikh Ghulam Ali

Kargil, March 21: During Friday prayers organized under the auspices of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust at Musalla Imam Minji Gound, Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Lufti addressed the congregation on current affairs and pressing social issues. In his sermon, he urged people to adopt piety and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of economic integrity at both individual ...

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