Kargil, August 8, 2025: A 50-bed hostel at Government High School Bodhkharboo was inaugurated today, dedicated to the memory of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The facility aims to support students from far-flung areas of Ladakh, providing them with safe accommodation and better access to education.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Director of School Education, UT Ladakh, who served as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Councillor Stakchay Khangra...
Kargil, August 07, 2025 – Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the final match of the Ghadeer Premier League Cricket Tournament as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by the Cricket Association Ghadeer Pishu and held at Khree Sultan Choo Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil.
The tournament’s concluding ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Joint Director/CCF Finance, Mr. Iftikhar Hussain, as Guest of Honour. Councillor Haji Abass participa...
Zanskar, August 07, 2025 – Hon’ble Executive Councillor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, ZDA and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Phunchok Tashi inaugurated newly constructed building of Anganwadi centre Padum/Skidsherak Zanskar today in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar Sh. Mohd. Hassan.
The event was also attended by CDPO Tashi Gurmath, JE R&B, concerned contractor, ICDS staff and Anganwadi workers and helpers. The Building was constructed at an estimated cost of 65 lacs execu...
Kargil, August 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar IAS today visited Yokma Namsuru in the Sub-Division Sankoo to review the on-ground preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Festival and to take stock of various developmental and public issues facing the area.
Councillor Parkachik Agha Ainul Huda, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo, Executive Engineers from PHE Kargil, Mechanical Division, I&FC Kargil, SVD Sankoo, Tehsildar Taisuru, Assistant Director To...
Kargil, August 7, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the National Handloom Day event organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT Ladakh, and inaugurated a seven-day Craft Mela at TFC Kargil.
Various stalls by the Handloom and Handicraft Department, artisans, SHG groups, EDI, DIC, and affiliated societies showcased a wide range of products, including knitted items, carpets, woollen toys, caps, and shawls.
CEC...
Drass, August 7, 2025: Government Degree College Drass organized a series of activities under the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign with the objective of instilling patriotism among students and spreading awareness about the importance of the National Flag.
The event was coordinated by Sajad Hussain, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and NSS/NCC Officer, under the supervision and guidance of the Principal, Nasirul Mehdi Shabani.
Students and staff participated in the pr...
There is a need to change the mindset of youth by providing them with entrepreneurial skills so that they can become job creators instead of job seekers. Upskilling the youth would help in promoting unique local products on the national and global stage.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Kavinder Gupta, in his meeting with officials from the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. In the meeting, the Lt Governor highlighted the need to cha...
Ensure equitable development works in both Leh and Kargil districts, promote PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to promote non-renewable energy to achieve the goal of carbon-neutral Ladakh as envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, ensure better air connectivity to Kargil and Thoise, promote sports event and set up gyms and health clubs for a healthy society, promote all government schemes among the people to ensure saturation and extend welfare schemes for journalists from Ladakh.
...Encourage local products, especially those with Geographical Indication (GI) tagging, so that youth adopt them as a source of livelihood, and even people from remote areas benefit from it.
This was stated by Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta in the presence of First Lady Bindu Gupta during the inauguration of the week-long National Handloom Day 2025 at Eco Park in Leh main market, showcasing handloom products of artisans, self-help groups (SHGs) and entrepreneurs from Ladakh. Severa...
Zanskar, August 6, 2025 — Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zanskar, Mohd Hassan, chaired a meeting on Wednesday at the Tourist Dak Bungalow to review preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
After a detailed discussion, it was decided that the main function will be held at the Sports Stadium Zanskar. Various committees were also constituted to oversee the smooth conduct of the event.
The SDM directed the Block Development Officers and the Executive Engineer of PHE Za...
