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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LG Mishra chairs Governing Body Meeting of State Health Society NHM Ladakh

Leh, 24 January, 2024: A meeting of the Governing Body of the State Health Society (SHS) NHM UT of Ladakh was chaired under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) at Lt Governor’s Secretariat. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the progress made on various healthcare initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh and deliberated on the plans for future developments.

During the meeting, significant emphasis was placed on the reduction of the infant ...

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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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MP Ladakh Flags Off Fit India Cycling Drive at Sindhu Ghat

Leh, Jan 24, 2025: Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mohmad Hanifa, flagged off the Fit India Cycling Drive at Sindhu Ghat, Leh. The event, organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Zirakpur, was part of the Fit India Movement, envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle across the nation.

The cycling route began at the picturesque Sindhu Ghat, passing through Shey Palace, a historical landmark...

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Telangana’s Nayana Sri Talluri skates to first gold of Khelo India Winter Games 2025 

It was a Khelo India hattrick for Nayana while Harshith BT of Karnataka bagged the second gold of the ice-skating competition on Day 2 in Leh

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 24: Two southern states – Telangana and Karnataka – stole the honours when a pair of speed skating gold medals were decided on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 here on Friday. 

Telangana’s 15-year-old Nayana Sri Talluri won the first gold medal of KIWG 2025 and completed a ‘hattrick’ when she sped to the women’s 500m ...

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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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Centre to Merge EWS Quota with Ladakhi Reserved Seats if Vacant: CEC Kargil

By: Shahnaz

Leh, January 24, 2025: The Central Government has agreed to merge the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota with the reserved seats for Ladakh residents if no eligible candidates apply under the EWS category. This was announced by the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone, during a media briefing in Leh today.

The CEC made the statement in the aftermath of recent discussions held between Ladakhi leaders and the Ministry of Home Affairs (...

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LG Mishra attends Opening Ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games

Leh, 23, January 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and First Lady Smt. Neelam Mishra attended the opening ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games held at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink in Leh. Regional Executive Director, Sports Authority of India presented a memento to the HLG on the occasion.

The HLG addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of the event for Ladakh and the Khelo India initiative, given the immense enthusiasm for ice hockey ...

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DGP Ladakh facilitates Nasrin Fatima for winning Gold in Taekwondo

Leh, January 23, 2024: The Director General of Police UT Ladakh, Dr. SD Singh Jamwal-IPS facilitated Nasrin Fatima for winning Gold at the 5th National Kyorugi and Poemsae Taekwondo Championship 2024 held at West Bengal. Nasrin who is the daughter of of HC Ghulam Hussain of Traffic Police Ladakh was awarded with a cash prize of Rs.5000, Memento and an Appreciation Certificate by the Ladakh Police Chief.

Appreciating, Nasrin for this tremendous achievement, Dr. SD Singh congratulated her f...

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