ADC Kargil Attends rISE Educator Fellowship Conclusion

Kargil, May 27, 2025: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today attended rZamba Trust’s concluding ceremony of its seven-day long induction programme for rISE Educator Fellowship – Second Batch in Sankoo. He was welcomed by Stanzin Saldon, CEO-rZamba and her team.

At the outset, the ADC was informed that the induction programme served as an immersive orientation for the newly selected fellows. Through intensive sessions on classroom observation, student assessment, proje...

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Ladakh Agriculture Schemes Progress Reviewed

Leh, May 27, 2025: Administrative Secretary of Agriculture, Bhupesh Chaudhary IAS, chaired a review meeting today in Leh to assess the expenditure and progress of various schemes and ongoing projects under the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The meeting featured detailed deliberations on the implementation status of various works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and other key developmental initiatives aimed at enhanci...

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Kargil Workshop Addresses Domestic Violence

Kargil, May 27: A one-day workshop-cum-awareness program on Domestic Violence was organized today at the Conference Hall, Baroo under the banner of Mission Shakti- One Stop Centre, Kargil today.

The program commenced with an introduction by Case Worker Ms. Sapoora, followed by a detailed PowerPoint presentation by Centre Administrator Ms. Ummul Banin on the functioning of the One Stop Centre Kargil, highlighting the causes, impacts, and preventive measures related to domestic violence.

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Massive Plantation Drive Culminates at GDC Zanskar with Over 500 Saplings Planted

Zanskar, May 26, 2025 – A large-scale plantation drive by Anjuman-e-Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, under its green initiative Al Hima-Laya Green Mission and Research Centre, concluded at Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar on Monday. The initiative saw the planting of over 500 saplings of indigenous tree species on the college campus.

The drive was graced by Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phuntsok Tashi, who served as the chief guest.

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Ladakhi Culinary Heritage Celebrated at First-Ever Food Fest in GHSS Tangtse

LEH, LADAKH 26 May 2025: Government Higher Secondary School Tangtse hosted its first-ever Food Festival today, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Ladakh. The vibrant event brought together students, staff, and community members in a spirited celebration of traditional Ladakhi cuisine, with dishes representing all regions of Lalok.

The festival was graced by the presence of Shri Konchok Stanzin, Hon’ble Councillor of Chushul Constituency, who attended as the Chief Guest. ...

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Kargil Agriculture Distributes Vegetable Seedlings to Boost Local Farming

Kargil, May 26, 2025: The Agriculture Department Kargil today commenced the distribution of vegetable seedlings of various high-yielding and locally adapted varieties to farmers from the Floriculture Garden, Baroo.

The initiative aims to enhance vegetable cultivation in the region and promote sustainable agricultural practices among local farming communities.

The event was formally inaugurated by the Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Shri Ashiq Hussain Basharat, who highlighted the dep...

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Poetry Recitation Event at LAMO, Leh Features Renowned Poet Pramod Jain

LEH, LADAKH May 26, 2025 – A captivating poetry recitation event ‘Humour in Pathos’ was held on May 24 at the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) in Leh, drawing an esteemed gathering of literary enthusiasts and cultural figures. The event’s highlight was a poignant reading by Pramod Jain, IAS (Retd.), a poet and chairman of New Districts Committee of UT Ladakh
Mr. Jain shared selected poems and verses from his evocative book, “Lockdown and Other Poems.” This collection, born during the...

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Kargil Mandates Upgraded Standards for Meat Shops Focusing on Public Health and Aesthetics

Kargil, May 26, 2025 – The Kargil Municipal Committee has issued a directive mandating significant upgrades for all meat shops operating within its jurisdiction, aiming to enhance public health, sanitation, and the overall aesthetics of the town.

A central requirement of this order is the compulsory installation of black/tinted glass panels or similar opaque partitions at the front of meat displays by June 5, 2025.

This measure is specifically intended to obscure the direct visibility ...

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Ladakh Expedites Land Digitisation Efforts

Leh, May 26, 2025 – Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, in his capacity as CEO of the Ladakh Land Records Management Agency (LLARMA), chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting to assess the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization (DILRM) Project in Ladakh. The virtual meeting addressed crucial aspects of the land digitisation initiative, including the revision of vendor rates as per General Financial Rules (GFR), the current status of the DILRM Project, the necessity of digital ...

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Acting CEC chairs review meeting for upcoming Suru Festival 2025

Kargil, May 26, 2025 – Acting Chief Executive Councillor and EC Tourism, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, today chaired a preparatory review meeting related to the upcoming Suru Festival 2025.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Tourism Kargil Mohammad Ali Tak, besides the Ernst & Young team on behalf of the Tourism Department of UT Ladakh.

During the meeting, threadbare deliberations and discussions were followed to assess different ideas and objectives related to the succes...

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