Delegation of Kargili Residents residing at Khomeini Chowk Srinagar Meets CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon

 Kargil, August 04, 2025 – A delegation of Kargili residents at Khomeini Chowk Srinagar led by Sheikh Issa Waizi met with the Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at his office chamber. 

During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of various issues and challenges being faced by the people of Kargil residing in the Khomine Chowk area.

Dr. Akhoon gave a patient hearing to all the concerns raised and assured the delegation that thei...

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DC Leh Romil Singh Donk chairs review meeting ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Leh, August 4,2025: Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS) chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the 79th Independence Day -2025 celebrations on August 4 at  Conference Hall , DC Office Leh.

The meeting deliberated on various aspects of the event arrangements, including the venue; the programme schedule, comprising flag hoisting, speeches, marching contingents and band performances, as well as cultural presentations; construction of the pavilion; security arrangements;...

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Inauguration of a 3-Day Capacity Building Programme on NEP 2020 for UT Ladakh Teachers

A 3-Day Capacity Building Programme on NEP 2020 was inaugurated today by the Directorate of School Education, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The programme, designed, developed and delivered by CBSE’s Training Unit, aims to empower government school teachers of UT Ladakh with inclusive pedagogies, experiential learning pedagogy, digital competencies, and competency-based assessment strategies aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Meets Delegation from Nanritam Educational NGO to Explore Educational Reforms in Kargil

Kargil, August 04, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (HCEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with a delegation from Nanritam, an educational NGO actively working to improve learning outcomes through its “Education for All” initiative. The meeting was also attended by Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Education, Kacho Mohd Feroz.

The delegation was led by Ranjana Sengupta, General Secretary, and  Sarada Namhata, Joint Secretary of Nanritam. The...

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LRLM SHG Kiosk Opens at Leh Airport to Promote Local Products

The Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) has inaugurated an LRLM SHG Kiosk at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport in Leh. This initiative, a collaboration with the Social Welfare Department and Legal Service Authority Ladakh, aims to empower local Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing a market platform for their products. The kiosk serves as a sales outlet, enhancing the visibility of local crafts and supporting the economic empowerment of rural women. Strategically located at the airport,...

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GDC Kargil bids Farewell to 13 Transferred Faculty Members

Kargil, August 01, 2025 – Government Degree College Kargil honored and bid farewell to 13 faculty members who had been serving the college over the past several years. 

The transferred faculty members included Razia Parveen, Rinchen Angmo, Jigmet, Thinles Chondol, Padma Wangchuk, Dr. Rinchen Tundup, Tsewang Gyaltson, Dr. (Lt.) Murtaza Ali, Murtaza (Librarian), Haider Askary, Zahoor Ahmad, Kunzang Dolma, and Nasir Shabani. 

Additionally, academic arrangement faculty members who complete...

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Mission Vatsalya Implementation Reviewed in Kargil

The Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Tashi Dolma (JKAS), chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation and status of the Mission Vatsalya Scheme at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil. The meeting aimed to evaluate ongoing efforts and strategize improvements in the delivery of child welfare services under the Mission Vatsalya framework.

During the session, District Child Protection Officer, Kargil, Samina Khatoon (JKAS), delivered a detailed PowerPoin...

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Ladakh Spearheads Ease of Doing Business with New Deregulation Initiatives

Leh, August 1, 2025 – Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a high-level meeting today to review the progress of initiatives aimed at deregulating and reducing compliance burdens to enhance the region’s business environment.

The meeting focused on recommendations from a task force targeting eight priority areas. Secretary of Industries & Commerce, Sh. P.T. Rudra Goud, presented key suggestions, which included adopting a flexible zoning framework, eas...

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CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off Fresh Apricot Shipment to Mumbai

Kargil, August 01, w025 – In a historic milestone for Ladakh’s horticulture sector, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jafar Akhoon, today flagged off the first major air shipment of fresh apricots to Mumbai.

The shipment, organized by Halman Apricot, comprises over 10 tons of premium-quality fresh apricots, carefully sourced from the picturesque villages of Batalik, Gargardo, Chulichan, Gongma Kargil, Baroo, and Gongma Minji. This initiative marks a si...

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Destruction of Seized Tobacco Products under COTPA, 2003

Kargil, August 2, 2025: In a significant step towards ensuring the strict enforcement of tobacco control laws, the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Kargil, carried out the official destruction of seized tobacco products today, August 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The event took place at the DTCC Office, Old District Hospital, and Kargil.

The enforcement activity was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Nissa, District Nodal Officer (NTCP), and Mr. Masood Ahmad, District Consultant (...

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