Delegation of Dental Surgeons Calls on CEC Leh

Leh, April 21: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by Dr. Fayaz Ahmad, Dr. Nurzin Angmo along with members of the All Ladakh Dental Surgeon Association (ALDSA), in the presence of Nominated Councillor Dr. Yangchan Dolma, who submitted a representation highlighting key issues concerning dental health services in Ladakh.

The delegation placed demands for the creation of Dental Surgeon posts across all health institutions including DHs, SDHs, CHCs, PHCs, and H&WCs; cre...

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DC Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse honoured

Kargil, Jan 18: Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse has been honoured with the prestigious Prime Minister’s award for Excellence in Public Administration.

Shrikant Suse, an IAS officer of the 2016 batch from the AGMUT cadre, has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration under the category of “Holistic Development of Districts” for his outstanding efforts in implementing initiatives that have driven significant development i...

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ECI Highlights Accuracy in Electoral Rolls with Just 90 appeals for change

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls across the country, with the final rolls published on January 6th and 7th, 2025. This comprehensive exercise covered nearly 10.5 lakh polling booths spread across 4,123 Assembly Constituencies. It saw the active participation of over 13.87 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties, reflecting a high level of stakeholder engagement.

The SSR also incorporat...

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Heavy Rain and Snowfall Disrupt Life in Kargil; Flooding Reported in Several Areas

Kargil, April 21: Life in Ladakh’s Kargil district was severely disrupted over Saturday and Sunday due to heavy rain and snowfall, with flooding reported in several areas.

Residents of Grong Pushkum told us over the phone that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had carelessly dumped debris along the roadside during the construction and repair of the national highway. During the rain and snowfall, this debris obstructed the water flow, causing water to accumulate and form a temporary lake...

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District Administration Kargil on toes for restoration of essential services post snowfall

Kargil, April 20, 2025 (DIPR-K): The District Administration of Kargil is putting in its best efforts to restore essential services across the District, including road connectivity, power supply, water supply, medical services and other critical facilities post the heavy spell of snowfall. The restoration efforts are being led by Deputy Commissioner with support of whole DDMA Kargil. 

Kargil witnessed fresh snowfall leading to significant disruption in daily life and essential services. T...

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Administration Assures Action on Disability Rights; Hunger Strike Concludes

Leh, April 20: A press briefing was held today in response to the ongoing protest by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), especially wheelchair users, who have been highlighting issues related to inaccessibility, lack of representation, and the need for job reservations.

The press meet was addressed by Dy. Chairman Tsering Angchuk; DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh Santosh Sukhadeve; and SSP Leh Shruti Arora, in the presence of LBA Youth Wing President Jigmet Raftan, PAGIR President Tsewang Dorjey, and PAG...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer chairs meeting to review snowfall situation in Kargil; emphasizes on timely restoration of essential services

Kargil, April 20, 2025: In the wake of the recent heavy snowfall in Kargil, Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the snow clearance operations and restoration of essential services across the district.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Officer Commanding 55 RCC/Vijayak/BRO, I/C SDM Sankoo, DySP DAR, Divisional Forest Officer, Chief Animal Husbandr...

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CEC Leh chairs meeting to discuss transport-related matters

Leh,April 19: The Chairman LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, convened a meeting at the Council Secretariat in the presence of Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk and Bhupesh Chaudhary, Administrative Secretary, SIDCO, UT Ladakh and GM SIDCO/ADDC Sonam Norboo to discuss various transport-related matters, particularly those concerning SIDCO, local unions, and the overall management of public transport services.

The meeting focused on addressing issues related to the permit issuanc...

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Watershed Yatra 2025 inaugurated at Panchayat Ghar Mulbekh, Kargil

Kargil, April 20, 2025: The Watershed Yatra 2025, a nationwide campaign under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) 2.0, was inaugurated on April 19 at Panchayat Ghar Mulbekh, Kargil.

The event, led by Dr. Mehdi Khan Kacho, Project Manager (IWMP Kargil), marked the arrival of the Watershed Yatra Van from Delhi, symbolizing the launch of a pan-India initiative to promote water conservation and sustainable agriculture.  

The event was attended by BDC Shargole, Namberdar Mulbekh,...

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Delegation from Likir Calls on CEC Leh Regarding Land Allotment

Leh, April 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Dy. Chairman LAHDC, Tsering Angchuk was called on by a delegation of Lhukhil Gonyul Thundel Tsogspa led by Councillor Saspol Constituency, Smanla Dorje Nurboo, to discuss matters regarding land allotment at Likir.

The delegation included the Nambardar, Ex-Sarpanch, Ex-Goba, President, General Secretary, members of Ama Tsogpa, and other representatives from the village.

The CEC gave a patient hearing to the...

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