Kargil, July 16, 2025 – The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is committed to providing swift and transparent passport related services to citizens. In line with this objective, the Ministry has introduced the Mobile Passport Van Services to ensure seamless passport facilities for applicants across various jurisdictions, including remote areas. Under this initiative, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar will operate the Mobile Passport V...
Ladakh
Two Dead, Eleven Injured in Road Accident Near Zojila; Two in Critical Condition
All passengers were non-residents of Ladakh UT
Kargil, 16 July 2025 — In a tragic road accident early Wednesday morning, a Tempo Traveller en route from Kargil to Srinagar met with an accident near Gumri, close to the Zojila Pass. The mishap occurred around 5:30 AM and resulted in the death of two passengers on the spot. Eleven others sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.
According to sources, the vehicle was carrying 17 passengers in total, all of whom wer...
Educationist and Poet Haji Mohammad Ali Bhutto Naushin Dies in Road Accident; Kargil Mourns His Loss
Kargil, July 16, 2025 — Haji Mohammad Ali Bhutto Naushin, a revered educationist, respected teacher, and noted poet from Kargil district, passed away in a tragic road accident on Tuesday. His untimely demise has triggered a wave of grief across the region, especially within the literary, educational, social, and religious circles of Kargil and Drass.
Multiple organisations including the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Bazm-e-Adab and former Councillor, Syed Mohammad Shah expre...
ADC-Kargil visits Padum and reviews preparedness for His Holiness Dalai Lama’s visit to Zanskar
Zanskar, July 16, 2025 – During his maiden visit to Zanskar Sub-Division’s Headquarters in Padum, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho reviewed the arrangements put in place by the Sub-Divisional Administration and the organizers in connection with the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Zanskar.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Mohammad Hassan, Sub-Divisional Officers, SHO-Zanskar, Ven. Gashes Lobzang Tsetan and President of Zansk...
DC Kargil chairs NCORD meeting to step up anti-drug efforts; Focus on awareness, coordination, and rehabilitation
Kargil, July 15, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) Mechanism at his office chamber. The meeting was convened in compliance with the directives from the State Level NCORD Meeting of UT Ladakh.
SSP Kargil, Division Forest Officer, Wildlife Warden Kargil, Excise and Taxation Officer Kargil, District Drugs Controller, Chairperson, Child Welfare Commit...
MP Haji Hanifa Concludes Batalik Tour, Assures Development and Drought Relief
Kargil, July 15, 2025 — On the third day of his constituency tour, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa Jan, accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Councillor Silmo Feroz Ahmad Khan, Councillor Sodh Manzoor Hussain, and nominated Councillor Gurmeth Angchuk, visited several villages in the Batalik region.
The team covered key locations including Batalik, Darchiks, Garkone, Gargardoo, Chulichan, Lalung, Silmo, Barchey, Apati, Yourbaltak, Tumail, and Chutumail. During the vis...
CEC Kargil Extends Gratitude to Former Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for His Distinguished Service
Kargil, July 15, 2025 – On behalf of the people of Kargil and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) for his distinguished and sincere service as the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
Dr. Akhoon acknowledged that the Hon’ble LG’s frequent visits to Kargil have left a profound impact on the collective consciousness of the people. The...
5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh held
Leh, July 15, 2025: The 5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh was held today at Hotel ‘The Grand Dragon Ladakh’, Leh under the Chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh and under the aegis of Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The meeting was also attended by Dr. S D Singh Jamwal, DGP, Ladakh Police, Shri Prabhat Ranjan, IPS (Retd), Security Adviser,...
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs 4th UT-Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting of RBI in Ladakh
Leh July 15: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 4th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Leh on July 15.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among financial regulators and government departments to address rising concerns related to digital payment frauds and financial scams.
Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director of RBI for J&K and Ladakh, delivered a...
National Training Programme for BLOs and BLO Supervisors concluded successfully at Conference Hall, SDM Office Diskit, Nubra
Nubra, July 15, 2025: The second day of the National Training Programme for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors concluded today at the Conference Hall of the SDM Office Complex, Diskit, Nubra.
The session began with an inaugural address by Toufil Iqbal, Tehsildar Diskit, who underlined the vital role of BLOs in upholding the transparency and integrity of the electoral roll process. He stressed the importance of their responsibilities in ensuring accurate and up-to-date elector...