Councillor, Baroo-Minjee express gratitude for upgradation of High School Minjee to Higher Secondary

Kargil, May 14, 2025 – Councillor- 12 Baroo Minjee Constituency, LAHDC Kargil, Khadim Hussain (Adv.) has expressed gratitude over the approval for upgradation of High School Minjee to Higher Secondary School under Samagra.

This significant milestone will undoubtedly open new educational opportunities for our students and greatly contribute to the development of our society, stated the Councillor in a press release.

“I would like to thanks administration UT Ladakh Headed by Hon’ble Lie...

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Central Home Ministry Calls High-Power Committee Meeting on Ladakh Issues in New Delhi on May 27

Kargil, May 14, 2025 – The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has called a meeting of the High-Power Committee (HPC) on May 27 in New Delhi to discuss key matters related to Ladakh. The meeting, which had been pending for four months, was initially scheduled for May 20 but was postponed at the request of the Leh Apex Body (LAB).

Invitations have been formally extended to Ladakh’s leaders for the meeting, which will be chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai. T...

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CEC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon flag-off Four Solid Waste Collection Vehicles to Enhance Waste Management in Kargil

Kargil, May 14, 2025 – In a significant step toward improving waste management infrastructure in Kargil, Chairman/ Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon officially flagged off four solid waste collection vehicles today under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)), issued through the Rural Development Department (RDD), Kargil.

The Hon’ble CEC commended the RDD for launching one of the most impactful waste segregation programs in the region. “This initiative is very cl...

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CEC Leh convenes meeting for recruitment of Physical Education Teachers

Leh, May 13: The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh convened a meeting today to deliberate on the recruitment of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) across schools in the district, in the presence of Administrative Secretary, Sh. Vikram Singh Malik, IAS.

Also present during the meeting were Additional Secretary, GAD, Rigzin Spalgon (JKAS);OSD to Sports Secretary, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos; District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Tsering Tashi. Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Tahir Hus...

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Shri Jahangeer Akhone (JKAS) assumes charge as ACR Kargil.

Kargil, May 14, 2025 – Shri Jahangeer Akhone, a JKAS officer, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, with the additional charge of Deputy Director Employment, Kargil. He assumed the charge of ACR on May 13, 2025.

Jahangeer Akhone was previously posted as Tehsildar Khansahab of District Budgam, of UT, J&K.

The officer was part of a larger batch of JKAS officers transferred and postings in the Union Territory of Ladakh waiting for orders of adjustment.

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CEC Leh called on delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, merchant association

Leh, May 13, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by a delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, and the merchant association, in the presence of Hon’ble Councillors Ishey Spalzang, Thinles Nurboo and Dr. Morup Dorjey.

The delegation included President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), President of Anjuman Imamia, President of Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam, President of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (...

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CEC Kargil Visits Drought-Hit Sharbatgone Village, Urges Timely Completion of Lift Irrigation Project

Kargil, May 13, 2025 – Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon visited the drought-affected village of Sharbatgone in the Sodh Constituency after holding a morning meeting with concerned Councillor Manzoor Hussain and officials from the Irrigation and Mechanical Departments.

During the visit, residents of Sharbatgone expressed grave concerns over the severe water scarcity, reporting that the village has nearly dried up due to the lack of irrigation water...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal Chairs 3rd Steering Committee Meeting of Ladakh CAMPA

Leh, May 13, 2025: The Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the third meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ladakh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The Chief Conservator of Forests and CEO of Ladakh CAMPA, Sajjad Hussain Mufti, presented a detailed overview of the major achievements of the Forest and Wildlife Divisions of UT Ladakh for the fiscal year 2024–25 under CAMPA. The presentation include...

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All Kargil Transport Association Meets CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon to Discuss Key Transport Issues

Kargil, May 13, 2025: A delegation from the All Kargil Transport Association met with Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon to present key concerns affecting the transport sector in Kargil, UT Ladakh.

The delegation highlighted four major issues requiring urgent administrative attention. The transporters sought attention of the H’CEC towards the fee system in UT Ladakh, where full fitness fees are charged twice a year—unlike UT Jammu & Kashmir, where no...

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CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Reviews Progress of Sodh Lift Irrigation Project

Kargil, May 13, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon convened a comprehensive review meeting regarding the ongoing Sodh Lift Irrigation Project. The meeting focused on evaluating the current status, identifying bottlenecks, and expediting the project’s timely completion.

Dr. Akhoon assured that in the second phase of the project, solar power backup will be provided to ensure uninterrupted irrigation water supply. He reiterated the admini...

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