CEC Dr Jaffer, DC Shrikant kick-start PPI drive in Kargil district

Kargil, March 03: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse inaugurated the intensified Pulse Polio Immunization drive at Old District Hospital Kargil.

At the event, the CEC emphasized the significance of administering polio drops to children below the age of five years, underscoring the lifelong protection it provides against polio.

CEC Dr Jaffer urged parents to proactively take their children to the nearby health boo...

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CEC holds press conference regarding issues of casual labours

Kargil, Mar 03: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, convened a press conference regarding concerns of casual labours and various other issues about Kargil district.

The CEC highlighted the developments, including a recent meeting chaired with the Lieutenant Governor on February 23 regarding casual labours.

The CEC emphasized that recommendations, encompassing education facilities, group insurance, phased annual increments and adherence to the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, are poised for submissi...

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Major General, SS Bakshi urges fair wages for labourers

Kargil Mar. 01: Major General SS Bakshi, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Leh Sub Area, met with Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra to address the wage disparity issue affecting casual labourers in Ladakh.

During the discussion, Major General Bakshi highlighted the significant gap in pay between laborers employed by the Army and those working under the Border Roads Organization.

In the meeting with the Lieutenant Governor, Major General Bakshi urged for urgent interventio...

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CEC convenes review meeting, assess physical, financial progress of departments

Kargil, Mar 01: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a review meeting of various departments to assess the physical and financial progress being achieved by the departments.

The meeting was attended by the Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B), Divisional Forest Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, District Youth Services and Sports Officer and Project Director KREDA bedside other concerned officers.

During the meeting,...

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GDC, Nubra organize awareness program on AIDS

Leh, Mar 1The Red Ribbon Club of Government Degree College, Nubra, organized an awareness program on AIDS under the chairmanship of Principal Dr. Tsewang Motup on February 29.

The event commenced with an informative speech by Dr. Tsewang Motup, enlightening students on the transmission modes and precautionary measures necessary to combat the spread of this lethal disease.

Dr. Mohd. Murtaza from the Department of Zoology delivered an in-depth discourse on ‘What is AIDS, its causes, an...

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Ladakhi Folk Musicians bags Prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards

VoL Desk, March 01: Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Leh Tashi Gyaltsan congratulated the Ladakhi Folk Musician Tashi Jorgais for the selection to prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar 2022 & Folk singer Padma Dolkar for the Ustaad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar 2023.

“This is a proud moment for Ladakh as your achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring musicians and artists in Ladakh. My best wishes to both the artists in their future endeavours.” – stated the CEC Tashi Gyalson ...

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CEC Dr Jaffer, DC Shrikant inaugurate NRLM training centre at Saliskote

Kargil, Feb 29: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon along with Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, inaugurated a NRLM Livelihood Training Centre at Saliskote (TSG).

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Ghulam Mohd, Councilor Saliskote, Mohd Sajjad Khan, BPM Rahila Khatoon, SHG members and civil society of Saliskote were present on the occasion.

On the occasion, the CEC expressed happiness over the fact that women empowerment ...

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Lok Sabha Election: DC inspects Election Strong Room, counting centre

Kargil, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner/ District Election Officer (DC/DEO) Kargil, Shrikant Suse inspected the strong room and counting centre at Kurbathang, Kargil.

The inspection was aimed to evaluate the preparedness for upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024 in the district.

DC Kargil conducted a thorough inspection of the Election Strong Room and Counting centre, which is an important part of the integrity of the electoral process.

He meticulously reviewed every aspect of the counting c...

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MHA notify another meeting with Ladakh leaders

Vol Desk, Feb 29: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a notice for another round of talk with the Sub-Committee of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to be held on March 04, 2024, at 04:00 PM in New Delhi.

The Subcommittee was constituted with the three members from both the LAB and the KDA during February 19 meeting with the MHA to deliberate upon the demands submitted by the LAB and KDA. After which another round of talk was held on February 24 du...

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CEC Dr Jaffer chairs meeting with All Casual Union Kargil, Ladakh

Kargil, Feb 28: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon held a meeting with the members of All Casual Union Kargil Ladakh.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Deputy SP Headquarter Nitin Yadav, Secretary All Casual Labour Union Kargil Ladakh, Asgar Ali besides other members of the union.

During the meeting, Asgar Ali forwarded some demands and issues of the casual labours. In this regard, CEC Kargil inf...

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